Sample Four-Year Plan

First Year

1st Semester


OFFERED CLASSES SH
ALL RHET:1030 Rhetoric 4
F/S

MATH:1550 Math I: Single Variable Calculus    

(P: ALEKS score ≥ 75 of MPT Level 3 score ≥ 9)

4
ALL

CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I  

(P: ALEKS score ≥ 55 or MPT Level 3 score ≥ 9)

4
F ENGR:1100 Intro to Engineering Problem Solving  3
F

ENGR:1000 Engineering Success for First-Year Students

(First semester standing)

1

 

                                                                                                   

16

 

2nd Semester


OFFERED CLASSES SH
ALL

MATH 1560 Math II: Multivariable Calculus

(P: MATH:1550)

4
ALL

MATH:2550 Math III: Matrix Algebra 

(P: MATH:1550)

2
ALL

CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II

(P: CHEM:1110 with a minimum grade of C-)

4
ALL

PHYS:1611 Introductory Physics I / Lab 

(C: MATH:1550)

4
F/S

ENGR:1300 Intro to Engineering Computing 

(C: MATH:1550)

3
S CEE:1010 Introduction to Careers in Env. Engineering 0

 

                                                                                                   

17

 

Second Year

3rd Semester


OFFERED CLASSESSH
ALL 

MATH:2560 Math IV: Differential Equations

(P: MATH:1560 & MATH:2550)

3
ALL 

CHEM:2220 Organic of Chemistry I (no lab required)

(P: CHEM:1120 with a minimum grade of C-)

3
F 

ENGR:2110 Statics

(P: MATH:1550; C: MATH:1560 & PHYS:1611)

2
ALL 

ENGR:2130 Thermodynamics

(P: CHEM:1110 & PHYS:1611; C: MATH:1560)

3
ALL 

STAT:2020 Probability & Statistics For Engr & Phys Sci

(P:MATH:1560)

3
ALL EES:1080 Introduction to Environmental Science (no lab required)3

                                                                                                    17

4th Semester


OFFERED CLASSES   SH
ALL

General Education Course 

  3
ALL

BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology

(P: CHEM:1110)

  4
ALL*

ENGR:2710 Dynamics 3

(P: ENGR:2110 & MATH:1550)

  3
S

CEE:3155 Principles of Environmental Engineering (with Lab)

(P: CHEM:1110)

  4
S

CEE:3002 Technical Communication in CEE

(sophomore standing)

  1
S

CEE:2010 Professional Practice and Ethics

  1

 

                                                                                                   

16

 

Third Year

5th Semester


OFFERED CLASSES SH
ALL

General Education Course

3
F/S

ENGR:2510 Fluid Mechanics

(P: MATH:2560 & ENGR:2710; C: ENGR:2130)

4
F

CEE:4150 Environmental Chemistry

(P: CHEM:1120)

3
F

CEE:4158 Solid and Hazardous Wastes

(P: ENGR:2750)

3
ALL

Elective: Focus Area, Minor, Certificate, etc. 

3
F

CEE:3001 Leadership Skills for Engineers 

1

 

                                                                                                   

17

6th Semester


OFFERED CLASSES SH
ALL

General Education Course

3
ALL*

ENGR:2720 Materials Science  

(P: CHEM:1110; C: MATH:1550)

3
S

CEE:3371 Principles of Hydraulics and Hydrology  

(P: ENGR:2510)​​​​​​​

3
S

CEE:3430 Water Treatment (with Lab) 

(P: ENGR:2510 & CEE:3155)

4
S

CEE:4159 Air Pollution Control Technology 

3

 

                                                                                                   

16

Fourth Year

7th Semester


OFFERED CLASSES SH
ALL

General Education Course

3
F

CEE:4102 Groundwater

3
F

CEE:4157 Environmental Engineering Design

(P: CEE:3155)

3
F

CEE:4374 Water Resources Design

(P: CEE:3371)

3
ALL

Elective: Focus Area, Minor, Certificate, etc. 

3
F

CEE:3003 Project Management Skills

(senior standing)

1

 

                                                                                                   

16

8th Semester


OFFERED CLASSES SH
ALL

General Education Course 

3
F/S

CEE:4850 Project Design & Management in CEE 

(P: final semester; C: CEE:3003)

3
ALL

Elective: Focus Area, Minor, Certificate, etc. 

3
ALL Elective: Focus Area, Minor, Certificate, etc.  3
ALL Elective: Focus Area, Minor, Certificate, etc.  3

 

                                                                                                   

15

 

Focus Areas At Iowa


  • Environmental

  • Public Health

Careers


  • Air Quality Engineer: Inspects, analyzes, and quantifies levels of pollution and their environmental impact. Designs and assesses the effectiveness of environmental regulatory programs to manage health risks to the environment

  • Environmental Analyst: Collects, studies, and analyzes data to propose actions and policies to create less harmful and cleaner interactions with the environment. Evaluates risks posed by residue from past uses of properties. Predicts and evaluates the environmental impacts of proposed projects.

  • Environmental Engineer: Design and implement new processes to improve sustainability and to mitigate environmental impact.

  • Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineer: Predicts the runoff volume, rate, and extent of flow from various weather events. Designs water transport and storage systems.

  • Process Engineer: Contributes to the design or modification of manufacturing processes to minimize impacts to the environment and use of natural resources.

  • Regulator: Works for a local, state, or federal agency to review proposed projects for compliance with various codes and standards.

  • Water/wastewater Engineer: Improves both the environment and economy by helping communities and businesses dispose of waste without polluting natural water sources.

                                                                                                                                                                *Some of these positions may require an advanced degree.

Specializations Within The Field


 

  • Air
  • Consulting
  • Containment
  • Drinking water
  • Environmental Law • Industrial hygiene
  • Pollution control
  • Public Health agencies Public works
  • Remediation
  • Soil
  • State and local government
  • Sustainability
  • Urban Planning
  • Waste management
  • Wastewater
  • Water quality / treatment

Employers


 

  • Andrews Engineering
  • Arc Design Resources, Inc
  • Barr Engineering
  • Burns McDonnell
  • Chastain Associates, LLC

  • Collins Engineers Environmental 
  • Consulting & Tech, Inc
  • Gilbane Building Co
  • Geosyntec Consultants
  • Geotech Inc
  • HBK Engineering 
  • HR Green
  • MMS Consultants 
  • Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises 
  • Shive Hattery
  • Shoemaker & Haaland Prof Engineers
  • Snyder Associates
  • Stanley Consultants

More info? Reach out!

Travis Greenlee, Director 3612 SC 
319.335.6280
travis-greenlee@uiowa.edu