Environmental Engineering Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEnvE) Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Environmental Engineering Program Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO) for the BSEnvE Degree

Within three to five years after graduation from the BSEnvE program at the University of Nevada, Reno, successful graduates will:

• Be actively employed within a diverse subdiscipline of environmental engineering (e.g., treatment of drinking water and wastewater, environmental restoration or remediation; monitoring and analysis of water, soil, and air environments; and management of hazardous wastes).
• Be ascending into leadership roles while utilizing their communication skills, accumulated education and experience on multidisciplinary teams to solve complex societal issues.
• Engage in life‐long learning, as evidenced by obtaining licensure as a professional engineer, pursuing graduate education, actively participating in professional societies and community organizations, completing professional development courses and/or practicing in allied fields (e.g., entrepreneur/business owner, project management or the business, legal or construction professions).

Student Outcomes/Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• communicate effectively with a range of audiences. (C)
• recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. (CT)
• function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. (QR)
• acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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