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2026-2027 University Catalog
Environmental and Ecological Engineering, BSEEE
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About the Program
The BS program in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE), housed in the School of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering (SEE), is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. Our multidisciplinary faculty rigorously prepare students to address the issues that environmental engineers traditionally consider and to proactively prevent environmental problems. -
Coursework: Undergraduate coursework in EEE focuses on environmental issues, ecological interactions, the complexity and connectivity between systems, and “designing for the environment.” Topics include systems modeling, urban ecology, industrial sustainability, environmental modeling and remediation, and life-cycle analysis, soil and water resource engineering, global and environmental issues, water and wastewater treatment, hydrology, disaster and emergency relief, habitat restoration, air pollution control and design, and climate action initiatives. -
Integrated mentorship: EEE’s mentoring program is an integrated partnership that emphasizes one-on-one attention. Each student is assigned an EEE advisor to discuss academic and personal concerns, and paired with a faculty mentor to provide guidance in identifying research interests and pursuing long-term goals. -
Experiential learning: Our students participate in a broad range of hands-on learning activities, including cooperative education, undergraduate research, study abroad programs, internships, and service learning. -
Strong career opportunities: The job placement rate and starting salary range EEE graduates are commensurate with those for other College of Engineering majors. EEE graduates are equipped to enter a wide range of employment sectors in environmental and engineering fields, such as consulting and engineering services, manufacturing, industrial and construction, government, municipal and public service, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and academia. School of Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering Environmental and Ecological Engineering Major Change (CODO) Requirements Degree Requirements
128 Credits RequiredEnvironmental & Ecological Engineering Major Requirements (52 credits)
Required Major Courses (25 credits)
Other Departmental/Program Requirements (76-79 credits)
Other Departmental Requirements (52-54 credits)
Engineering General Education Requirements (24 credits)
For a list of courses that satisfy this requirement, see Supplemental Information -
General Education I - Credit Hours: 3.00 (UCC:HUM) -
General Education II - Credit Hours: 3.00 (UCC:BSS) -
General Education III - Credit Hours: 3.00 -
General Education IV - Credit Hours: 3.00 -
General Education V - Credit Hours: 3.00 -
General Education VI - Credit Hours: 3.00 -
Written Communication (UCC: WC) - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00 -
Oral Communication (UCC: OC) - Credit Hours: 3.00 Additional General Education Requirements
At least 6 credits must be in non-introductory courses (30000-level or above OR from courses with a required pre-requisite in the same department)
At least 12 credits must be taken from the College of Liberal Arts and/or the Honors College provided such courses are not focused primarily on engineering, technology, the natural sciences, or mathematics. A course is not eligible for use towards the 24 credits of Engineering General Education requirement if that course is used to satisfy a different engineering degree requirement. At least 3 credits must be taken from the Intersection of Society and Environment list of courses. These courses are generally in environmental law, environmental policy, environmental history, environmental humanities, or environmental education.
Non-Course/Non-Credit Requirements
Experiential education at Purdue University is a planned pedagogy centering on an authentic experience to strengthen students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, paired with student reflection.
Participation in an experiential education opportunity is expected in EEE, and necessary prior to enrolling in EEE 48100: Reflective Practitioner, a required major course in the senior year. Experiential education may include internships/co-ops, clinical placements and other field-based experiences, projects with community/industry partners, and undergraduate research. Not all experiences are course-based. Some common examples are listed here, but are not limited to: EPCS, VIP, GEP - any course level, and any credit level
EEE 29199, 29299, 39399, 39499, 39599, 38199, 38299, 38399, 39699 - all EEE Coop/Internship courses
EEE 49800, EEE 59800, EAPS 49900, CCE 49900, CHE 41100 - Undergraduate Research/Independent Study courses
EEE 47200 - real-world, client-based service-learning design experience Study Abroad - any course level, any credit level, any time duration
GPA Requirements
- A GPA of 2.0 is required for all Baccalaureate degrees.
- A 2.0 GPA is required in College of Engineering courses at the 20000-level and above.
Pass/No Pass Policy
- Courses with a Pass/No Pass grade (P/NP) may not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
Course Requirements and Notes
- A maximum of 6 credits total of EPCS, GEP and/or VIP may be counted toward the BSEEE. This does not include courses contributing to the Intro to Engineering 1&2 requirement.
University Requirements
University Core Requirements
For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website. - AI Working Competency (UCC: AI)
- Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (UCC: BSS)
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM)
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL)
- Oral Communication (UCC: OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR)
- Science #1 (UCC: SCI)
- Science #2 (UCC: SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society (UCC: STS)
- Written Communication (UCC: WC)
Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement
To obtain the Civics Literacy credential, all Baccalaureate degree seeking students will complete the Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required quizzes per episode. After the pathway has been successfully completed, students will take the Civics Literacy knowledge test. Civics Literacy does not impact a student’s GPA or bear any financial costs. More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue. Upper Level Requirement
- Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
- Students should be able to fulfill most, if not all, of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.
Sample Plan of Study
The following sample plan of study is a suggested arrangement of courses. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. Pre-Requisite Information
For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here. World Language Courses
World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS-Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish) Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.” Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion. Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. |
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