About the Program
As part of the the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (OIGP), the Ecological Sciences and Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (ESE-IGP) provides students with educational and research experiences that integrate engineering, science, ecological, and cultural/human dimension concepts to solve major environmental problems. Here, “science” is defined as observation/monitoring of systems and elucidation of processes/phenomena at appropriate scales, while “engineering” is defined as the design of a system–based on scientific understanding-which mitigates a problem of interest. Fundamental discovery and understanding within the dynamic and complex processes that link human activity and ecological systems transcends disciplinary boundaries and requires a strong network of collaboration among biological, chemical, physical, health and soil scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Thus, the associated academic departments provide the foundation for the discipline while the interdisciplinary graduate program promotes complementary integrating themes. This program also serves as a catalyst to promote collaborative interdisciplinary environmental and ecological research among Purdue University faculty members. See below for a full list of programs participating in ESE-IGP. Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Website ESE-IGP Website Program Requirements
16 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (7 credits)
In addition to the courses below, a minimum of 3 credits of the ESE Seminar is required. The course abbreviation may vary between years depending on the lead instructor(s) and will often be co-listed with more than one other department including GRAD for grad school. Electives (9 credits)
- Students should take one course each from two of the four ESE cores (6 credits):
- Life Cycle Thinking/Sustainable Design Core
- Biogeochemistry
- Hydrological Sciences
- Ecosystem Analysis Tool
- In addition, students should choose one course (3 credits) in the area of Environmental Policy, Economics, Human Dimensions, and/or Institutional Analysis. Courses listed below. Up to 6 credits of 300-400 level courses can be applied to a plan of study.
Additional Requirements (2 credits)
Professional Development Activity: At least one professional development activity is required. Examples include: planning the annual ESE Symposium, grant writing, teaching certifications, and experiential field trips. Maymester course/Summer Internship: Worth 2 credits: - Recommended for all students and required of all Non-thesis MS students.
- Recommended during the first Maymester or summer opportunity and preferentially immediately following the one-year of ESE seminar for incoming students starting Fall 2009. Exceptions to this requirement may be considered upon petition from the major advisor to the ESE Program Head.
Additional Information
Programs Participating in ESE-IGP: - Aeronautics and Astronautics, MSAAE & Aeronautics and Astronautics, PHD
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering, MSABE or MSENGR or MS & Agricultural and Biological Engineering, PHD
- Agricultural Economics, MS & Agricultural Economics, PHD
- Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, MS & Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, PHD
- Agronomy, MS & Agronomy, PHD
- Anthropology, MS & Anthropology, PHD
- Biological Sciences, MS & Biological Sciences, PHD
- Botany and Plant Pathology, MS & Botany and Plant Pathology, PHD
- Civil Engineering, MSCE & Civil Engineering, PHD
- Curriculum and Instruction, MSED or MS & Curriculum and Instruction, PHD
- Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, MS & Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, PHD
- Engineering Education, PHD
- Engineering Technology, MS & Engineering Technology, MS (OL)
- Entomology, MS & Entomology, PHD
- Environmental and Ecological Engineering, MSEEE & Environmental and Ecological Engineering, PHD
- Forestry and Natural Resources, MSF or MS & Forestry and Natural Resources, PHD
- Horticulture, MS & Horticulture, PHD
- Industrial Engineering, MSIE & Industrial Engineering, PHD
- Political Science, MA & Political Science, PHD
- Public Health, PHD
- Technology, MS & Technology, PHD
Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
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