Students graduating with a B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering should have:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
    
2. an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
    
3. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary design teams
    
4. an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
    
5. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
    
6. an ability to communicate effectively
    
7. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering. solutions in a global economic, environmental, and societal context
    
8. a recognition for the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
    
9. a knowledge of contemporary issues
    
10. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
     
11. a knowledge of fundamental concepts of waste minimization and pollution prevention
     
12. an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of public institutions and private organizations pertaining to environmental engineering
     
13. a proficiency in mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, general chemistry, hydrology, microbiology, ecology and hydraulics
     
14. introductory level knowledge of environmental issues associated with air, land and water systems and associated environmental health impacts
     
15. an ability to design and conduct laboratory experiments and to critically analyze and interpret data in air and water environmental systems
     
16. a proficiency in advanced principles and practice in air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment and solid waste management
     
17. an ability to perform environmental engineering design by means of design experiences integrated throughout the professional component of the curriculum
     
18. an understanding of concepts of professional practice