Environmental and Ecological Engineering Specialization

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Addressing environmental issues with an ecological or ecosystems approach

You will be prepared to find sustainable solutions for the mutual benefit of both natural systems and systems significantly affected by human activities.

  • Explore, develop, and implement effective systems and sound solutions to address human impact on our natural environment
  • Focus on applications to land and water resources as well as water, air, and soil quality
  • Use and improve methods of land-use management, ecosystem services, ecological restoration, and waste management

Note: There are different environmental program options at the University of Minnesota. Learn the differences and find the one that's right for you (PDF)


Careers

Learn more about careers in environmental and ecological engineering and see a sample list of employers.


Curriculum

Environmental and ecological engineering integrates engineering principles, science, and design with the principles of biology and ecology.

Our curriculum has a strong foundation in math, science, and engineering fundamentals, including their applications to environmental and ecological systems, natural resources and their conservation, waste management, and environmental sustainability.

Minors, certificates, licensure


Admission and degree

You can apply for admission through either the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering or through the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (listed as "Pre-BBE").

You will graduate from the College of Science and Engineering with a Bachelor of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering with a specialization (or major sub-plan) in Environmental and Ecological Engineering, which will appear on your official transcript.


Research opportunities with our faculty

We have an active research faculty, and some may have opportunities for you to work on a project.

As a student with a specialization in environmental and ecological engineering, you may want to consider the following research areas within our department:

Also explore research opportunities through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP).

 


Contact us

If you have questions, would like to meet faculty, or tour our labs, please e-mail [email protected].

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