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Certificate in Environmental Engineering

via CD-ROM and streaming media

Environmental engineers provide safe, palatable and ample water supplies and proper disposal of waste and wastewaters. They manage solid and hazardous waste; provide adequate drainage of urban and rural areas for sanitation; and control water quality, soil contamination, and air pollution.

Environmental engineering is a growing and rapidly advancing field. Courses in the graduate certificate program help practicing professionals keep pace and acquire new skills. The technology-based environmental engineering studies prepare engineers for the challenges posed by an expanding industrial base and help ensure sustainable agricultural practices and quality municipal services.

The curriculum

--explores the theory of environmental chemistry and biotechnology and methodologies of environmental engineering
--applies conceptual and technical knowledge to real-world applications and problem solving,
--describes the appropriate role of the professional and the ethical standards in environmental engineering practice, and
--highlights recent research in environmental engineering.

The certificate requires completion of 12 credits of graduate studies, four courses and a seminar. The certificate program debuted by distance learning fall semester 2005.
The core courses are C E 520 Environmental Engineering Chemistry and C E 521 Environmental Biotechnology. Additional courses come from the departments of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (C E); Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering (A E) and Chemical Engineering (Ch E). Prospective students need a bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline.

For more information contact
J. (Hans) van Leeuwen, Professor
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
376 Town Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3232
(515) 294-5251 or (800) 854-1675

e-mail: leeuwen@iastate.edu
www.ede.iastate.edu

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