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| The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Wisconsin - Madison provides opportunities for specialization in four different areas in the field of Environmental Engineering and Science: |
| Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Engineering are offered to students with bachelors' degrees in engineering and science. Special requirements are established for students with a bachelors degree in sciences such as chemistry, biology, physics, geology, or microbiology who wish to earn MS or PhD degrees in engineering. In addition, MS and PhD degrees in Environmental Chemistry and Technology (formerly Water Chemistry) are offered through an interdepartmental graduate program, in which CEE is the lead department. |
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| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING. The Department offers three different programs leading to MS degrees in engineering: Program A - Thesis Option. Program B - Independent Study Option. The program requires a minimum of 40 graduate level credits and offers thesis (5-8 credits) and independent study (3-6 credits) options. A final examination on the thesis or independent study project is conducted by a faculty committee. At least 30 graduate level credits should be in CEE. Thesis (CEE 790) or independent study (CEE 999) credits are counted within this 30-credit rule. An average grade of B or better in all the course work is required. To satisfy the undergraduate CEE requirements, students must take the following courses or demonstrate equivalent credits earned elsewhere:
CEE 310, 311, 320, and 330 are considered CEE undergraduate courses,
and thus, credits earned from these courses do not count towards the
minimum credit requirements in any of the MS programs outlined
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| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY. This degree option is offered as part of the Environmental Chemistry and Technology interdepartmental gra1duate program for students with BS degrees in science that do not wish to pursue a graduate degree in engineering. Thesis or Independent Study options are available. Additional information is available at the Environmental Chemistry and Technology Website. |
| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY. The academic program for each doctoral student is planned on an individual basis. Advanced course work in a major area of environmental engineering and science is required. In addition, students must complete a minor of 10-12 credits outside the major program. At least one course in technical writing in English and another course in technical presentations in English are required. Courses with grades lower than B will not count towards the degree. The doctoral program consists of three stages. The first stage requires the completion of the core course requirements and a successful qualifying exam. This exam should be taken within the first 18 months after the initiation of the PhD program. The second stage comprises the completion of additional coursework requirements and a successful preliminary examination. The completion of this second stage confers a dissertator status. The final stage comprises the preparation of the dissertation and the final examination.
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| DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY. This degree option is offered as part of the Environmental Chemistry and Technology Graduate Program. |
| PHD MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING. Follow this Ph.D. minor guidelines link to find information on the requirements to pursue a Ph.D. minor with emphasis in Environmental Engineering. |
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| The programs offered are intended primarily for students with
undergraduate degrees from an ABET accredited engineering program or
students with bachelors' degrees in biological and physical sciences, with
very strong academic background in the chosen fields of study.
Special requirements have been established for non-engineering students
wishing to earn an advanced engineering degree (See description of Program
C - Students without a BS degree in engineering). A minimum GPA
of 3.0 (in the last 60 credits), based on a 4.0 system, is required for
admission to the University of Wisconsin Graduate School. Only in
extraordinary instances will a student with a lower GPA be considered for
admission on probation. Admission requirements for Environmental Chemistry
and Technology can be found at the Environmental
Chemistry and Technology Website.
All applicants must take the Graduate Records Examinations’ (GRE) General Test (The Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources Engineering area waives the GRE requirement for domestic students not applying for fellowships). International students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. The Graduate School's required minimum TOEFL score is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test or a MELAB score of 80. International students must also present evidence of financial independence for at least their first year at the University of Wisconsin. In addition to test scores, applicants must submit an application form, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and a set of official transcripts from each college or university attended. The application form and the statement of purpose may be submitted electronically. Instructions are available at UW Graduate School Apply Online Homepage. Students may work directly towards the doctorate degree, although most earn master’s degrees first. In the statement of purpose, applicants may indicate their desired area of specialization within environmental engineering and may include information regarding the fulfillment of the minimum course requirements (e.g., current or planned courses that might not appear in the transcripts) or financial situation (e.g., government fellowships). The current application fee is $56. When all required documents are received, the application goes to the faculty in the specialty area in environmental engineering that has been designated on the application. After reviewing the application documents, the faculty makes a recommendation to the Graduate School on whether the applicant should be admitted on regular status or on probation, or if the application should be rejected. Final action is taken by the Graduate School and official notification of admission will come from them, not from the Environmental Engineering Faculty or the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
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| Financial support is available in three forms: (1) fellowships, (2) research and project
assistantships, and (3) teaching assistantships.
To be considered for a fellowship for the Fall semester, all application materials, including GRE scores, must have reached the department office by January 15 of the previous year. Information on the different types of fellowships available can be found at: OFMP, UW Graduate School and at UW Financial Opportunities Research and project assistantships are also available. In general, offers are made for 12-month 50% appointments. Stipend plus tuition waiver amount to about $20,000 per year (based on the fiscal year 2000-2001). All appointments of 33.33% or more include tuition waiver. The teaching assistantship positions may be in undergraduate or graduate courses. Applicants with a civil engineering background will normally have had sufficient prior training to be eligible for a teaching assistantship in the available positions. Teaching assistantships with appointments of 33.33% or more also carry a tuition waiver. Additional information on Financial Support can be found at UW
Graduate School Financial Support.
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| Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials and
statement of purpose electronically. Please specify in the statement of
purpose the specialization area(s) or the interdisciplinary research
opportunity that you might be interested in.
Applicants seeking admission and financial aid for the fall semester should submit completed applications by January 15. March 30 is the deadline for applicants seeking admission only. Applications for the spring semester are due October 15, and applications for summer enrollment are due March 15. |
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Research activities in environmental engineering are multidisciplinary
by nature. Faculty and students are often involved in collaborations
with researchers in other departments and in interdisciplinary
programs. Students with multidisciplinary backgrounds and interests
are encouraged to consider the following opportunities:
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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers four
areas of specialization Environmental Science and Engineering.
Environmental Engineering
Core Faculty: Anderson, Harrington, McMahon, Noguera, Park, Schauer Environmental Science
Core Faculty: Anderson, Andren, Armstrong, Harrington, McMahon, Noguera, Schauer, Sonzogni Environmental Geotechnics
Core Faculty: Alumbaugh, Benson, Edil, Park Environmental Fluid Mechanics and Water Resources Engineering
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| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
This specialty area provides advanced study on the fundamentals, design, and operation of biological, physical, and chemical treatment processes. Applications include treatment of wastewater and hazardous wastes, development of strategies to improve the quality and safety of drinking water, and management and minimization of solid wastes. Core Faculty Required Core Courses Typical Electives
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| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The environmental science specialty area provides fundamental and applied training in the applications of chemistry and biology to environmental problems and systems, including lakes, rivers, groundwater, and engineered processes, and development of alternative environmentally-friendly technologies. Core Faculty:
Required Core Courses
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| ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS
This specialty area provides fundamental and applied training in the geoenvironmental aspects of waste disposal, waste containment, remediation of hazardous waste sites, groundwater monitoring and remediation, and beneficial re-use of industrial byproducts. Core Faculty: Required Core Courses
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| ENVIRONMENTAL FLUID MECHANICS AND WATER RESOURCES
ENGINEERING
This specialty area provides intermediate and advanced study on the measurements, modeling, design, and operation of water processes and systems in natural and human environments. Applications include water movements and transport of dissolved and particulate materials, land and channel runoff and infiltration from rainfall and snow melt, facility planning and operation for improving natural resource conservation, utilization, and quality of life. Core Faculty: Required Core Courses.
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