Electrical + Environmental Science B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Electrial + Environmental Sciences provides students with a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge to pursue diverse careers at the intersection electrical engineering and environmental science. The curriculum prepares students to address and solve environmental challenges, enabling them to develop innovative solutions to protect and preserve the environment. The field encompasses a wide range of applications from data analysis to network connectivity and control/monitoring systems. Through this interdisciplinary approach, students are well suited to monitor, assess and address environmental challenges through technology and data-driven solutions.
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JOB OUTLOOK
Students graduating with this degree are uniquely prepared for roles such as environmental engineer, environmental data analyst, renewable energy engineer, environmental instrumation engineer, energy efficiency engineer or green building engineer. Students’ deep understanding of both electrical engineering and environmental science also makes them ideal candidates for positions in policy development, grid modernization, system-level planning and project management specialists.
Annual Wage Information
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Environmental Engineering is forecasted to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034. The median pay for this group is $104,170 per year (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024). The 2023 annual median wage for Ohio for this profession is $114,820 (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Curriculum
Curriculum pending approval. Courses subject to change.
Minimum hours required for the degree: 120
Minimum hours required for the major: 92
Mathematics and Science Required Courses (29 credit hours)
- CHM 261: General Chemistry I /CHM 266: General Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHM 262: General Chemistry II /CHM 267: General Chemistry Laboratory II
- MTH 181: Calculus I
- MTH 182: Calculus II
- ESC 250: Differential Equations for Engineers
- ESC 310: Engineering Statistics and Probability
- PHY 243: University Physics I (Writing)
Electrical Engineering Required Courses (31 credit hours)
- INQ 170: Engineering Launch
- ESC 151: C Programming
- EEC 310: Electric Circuits I
- EEC 311: Electric Circuits II
- EEC 312: Electric Circuits Laboratory
- EEC 313: Electronics I
- EEC 314: Electronics II
- EEC 315: Electronics Laboratory
- EEC 318: Analysis, Design and Simulation of Dynamic Systems
- EEC 383: Digital Systems
- EEC 384: Digital Systems Laboratory
Environmental Science Required Courses (18 credit hours)
- EVS 322: Geospatial Concepts & Tools /EVS 323: Geospatial Concepts & Tools: Practicum (or UST 485: GIS Principles)
- EVS 300: Physical Features of Ecosystems /EVS 301: Physical Features of Ecosystems Laboratory
- EVS 302: Biological Features of Ecosystems /EVS 303: Biological Features of Ecosystems Laboratory
- PHY 470: Environmental Physics
- UST 436: Urban Sustainability
Environmental Science Electives (12 credit hours)
At least one elective must be chosen from each of the categories of physical science and ecosystem science.
Physical Science
- EVS 354: Environmental Geochemistry /EVS 355 - Environmental Geochemistry Lab
- EVS 430: Climate Change: An Interdisciplinary Overview
- EVS 424: Introduction to Remote Sensing /EVS 425 - Introduction to Remote Sensing: Practicum
- EVS 444: Hydrology /EVS 445 - Hydrology Lab
Ecosystem Science
- EVS 454: Conservation Biology /EVS 455 - Conservation Biology Laboratory
- EVS 470: Aquatic Ecosystems /EVS 471 - Aquatic Ecosystems Laboratory
- EVS 506: Ecosystem Science
- BIO 452: Urban Ecology /BIO 453 - Urban Ecology Lab
- BIO 466: Invasion Ecology
- BIO 472: Wetland Ecology /BIO 473 - Wetland Ecology Field Lab
- BIO 474: Stream Ecology /BIO 475 - Stream Ecology Field Lab
- BIO 478: Plant Ecology /BIO 479 - Plant Ecology Laboratory
Capstone Project (2 credit hours)
- EEC 493: Senior Design I