Environmental Biotechnology Track
The Environmental Biotechnology track, administered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, investigates the development, control, and characterization of biological processes for water and wastewater treatment and environmental restoration. Focus is on biological transformations in complex systems comprising microbial communities. Application and integration of current molecular tools for monitoring and assessing these systems is integrated within the framework of process design and implementation.
Non-Thesis Tracking Form Thesis Tracking Form
Track Requirements (Non-Thesis)
In addition to the 12 core SHU requirements,¹ students in this track must also take:
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHBE 163 (3 SHUs) | Recombinant DNA Techniques |
| Elective 1 | |
| Elective 2 | |
| Elective 3 |
and choose two from:
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CEE 133 (3 SHUs) | Water and Wastewater Design |
| CEE 143 (3 SHUs) | Site Remediation |
| CEE 159 (3 SHUs) | Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Design |
Track Requirements (Thesis)
In addition to the 12 core SHU requirements,¹ students in this track must also take:
| Course ID | |
|---|---|
| CHBE 163 (3 SHUs) | Recombinant DNA Techniques |
| Elective 1 | |
| Thesis (6 SHUs) | |
and choose two from:
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CEE 133 (3 SHUs) | Water and Wastewater Design |
| CEE 143 (3 SHUs) | Site Remediation |
| CEE 159 (3 SHUs) | Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Design |
Note 1: Advisor approval is required for course that satisfies breadth requirement.
Note 2: Fifth-year BS/MS candidates can double-count ≤ 2 courses (any) towards their BS and MS. Any additional required courses that count toward BS must be substituted with approved elective(s).
Elective Credits in Environmental Biotechnology
Advisor approval is required for all electives selection. Please consult the SIS Student Portal website for exact times and dates of classes.