Environmental Engineering
Why Environmental Engineering?
People, governments, activists and industries share concerns about our environment’s health and climate change. The demand for environmental engineers has never been higher, with an urgent need to design and engineer solutions and technologies to sustain our planet. The University of Guelph’s reputation for sustainable research and learning will prepare you for careers in this dynamic area.
To see all courses offered in this degree, visit our Academic Calendar.
Design, Implement and Develop Solutions
Reduce and prevent the impact of human activities on water, soil and air systems through a unique blend of environment and engineering courses and integration of social perspectives.
Choose Your Area of Focus
Choose from elective concentrations in areas of water/wastewater treatment design, air emission control, watershed system design, and remote sensing/GIS — then pursue a career to match!
Build Your Career Foundation
Learn at an institution globally recognized for sustainable impact where you’ll get the skills to help solve modern environmental problems nationally and internationally in many industries.
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
Our Environmental Engineering co-op is a five-year program, with five work terms, designed to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career improving students’ job search skills, work performance and networking abilities, and boosting resume experience.
To see all courses offered in the co-op program, visit our Academic Calendar.
What can you do with a bachelor's degree in Engineering?
In this program, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and develop skills in problem-solving, project management, leadership, and communication. You'll also work on interdisciplinary projects that emphasize collaboration, teamwork, and design. These abilities will prepare you for success in a variety of exciting fields, including:
- Government
- Environment
- Research and Development
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Energy
- Transportation
- Construction
- Product Development
- Communications
- Cybersecurity
- Entertainment
- Consulting
- Education and Research
Careers you can pursue with a B.Eng. degree in Environmental Engineering:
- Environmental Consultant
- Air Quality Engineer
- Waste Management Engineer
- Sustainable Design Engineer
- Climate Change Analyst
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Water Treatment Engineer
- Soil and Water Conservationist
- Soil Remediation Engineer
- Ecological Engineer
Regular Stream
YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Off |
2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Off |
3 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Off |
4 | Semester 7 | Semester 8 | Graduate! |
Co-op Stream
YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Off |
2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Co-op |
3 | Semester 5 | Co-op | Co-op |
4 | Semester 6 | Semester 7 | Co-op |
5 | Co-op | Semester 8 | Graduate! |
Semester 1
- General Chemistry I
- Engineering and Design I
- Engineering Analysis
- Calculus I
- Physics with Applications
Semester 2
- General Chemistry II
- Introduction to Programming
- Engineering Mechanics I
- Calculus II
- Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
In addition to the four Interdisciplinary Design courses taken by all U of G Engineering students, Environmental Engineering students can take these major-specific design courses:
- Watershed Systems Design
- Urban Water Systems Design
- Biological Wastewater Treatment Design
- Atmospheric Emission Control
Environmental Engineers are educated to design and develop sustainable solutions to prevent environmental degradation and remediate existing environmental challenges around the world. In addition to the interdisciplinary courses, below are a few courses specific to Environmental Engineering. For descriptions of these courses and an overview of all courses available, please consult the current Undergraduate Calendar.
- Air Quality
- Soil Mechanics
- Groundwater Engineering
- Urban Water Systems Design
Discover More Options
Students considering the Environmental Engineering program may also be interested in studying Biological Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other majors.
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