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 | CLASSES | SH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Environmental
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Public Health
Careers
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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
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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.
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Environmental Engineer: Design and implement new processes to improve sustainability and to mitigate environmental impact.
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Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineer: Predicts the runoff volume, rate, and extent of flow from various weather events. Designs water transport and storage systems.
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Process Engineer: Contributes to the design or modification of manufacturing processes to minimize impacts to the environment and use of natural resources.
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Regulator: Works for a local, state, or federal agency to review proposed projects for compliance with various codes and standards.
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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
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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!
Alyssa Burks
319-335-5763
engineering-sdc@uiowa.edu