Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Program Description Montana State University's Department of Civil Engineering anticipates that engineering and construction practice will continue to evolve quickly with several very fundamental precepts for success. Among these is the premise that the engineers and constructors will continue to rely on fundamental engineering science coupled with contemporary computational tools to meet the engineering and construction challenges of the future. We therefore choose to focus our curriculum on fundamental engineering basics and the application of modern engineering tools. Our civil and environmental engineering programs will be acknowledged for their strong emphasis and rigor in engineering science, design, and applications. Our construction programs will be acknowledged for their emphasis on engineering and management skills and the application of those skills to the construction industry. The emphasis of these programs will continue to be preparation of students for professional practice in the engineering and construction industries. Incorporating our vision into the traditional mission of a land grant institution leads to a strong emphasis on undergraduate education. However, in making this a substantial portion of our mission, we also look beyond the undergraduate classroom. To ensure a quality faculty, and up-to-date curricula, we have a vibrant broad-based graduate program at the master's level and a smaller subset of specialty areas at the doctorate level. A strong master's program also positions the department favorably for the possibility of future changes in professional degree requirements and is consistent with our vision for education at MSU. The graduate program is essential to stimulate research activity and thus provide opportunities for students interested in research experiences across all levels of the curriculum, and to offer opportunity for formal study beyond the baccalaureate degree. Environmental Engineering The Environmental Engineering (ENVE) degree program merges principles from engineering, biology and chemistry in preparation of students to address the complex environmental challenges of today. Environmental engineering has, and continues to be, a critical expertise needed to address all forms of environmental challenges encountered in contemporary society. Notably, fully one-third of the fourteen grand challenges in engineering in the 21st century identified by the National Academy of Engineering significantly involve environmental engineering, from supplying clean drinking water to all the world’s inhabitants, to renewing our urban infrastructure, to managing the nitrogen cycle, to sequestering carbon. Environmental engineers have a vital role in ensuring a sustainable future - designing green treatment systems, remediating past contamination, and protecting natural ecosystems.