- What is Ecological Engineering?
Ecological Engineering is a method of engineering that integrates natural processes into project designs to benefit both humans and nature.
- Why is this program important to you?
Being able to incorporate nature into my work has always been important to me. However, being able to learn about and interact withe environment on the level that I get to within this program is astounding. The whole FABE department makes me feel like I am being prepared for more specializations than just ecological engineering. We get to learn about the food engineering, the agricultural engineering, and the biological engineering.
- What have you learned in your program? What skills or engineering competencies have you developed through your coursework?
In my program I have learned a lot about soil science and hydrology. I’ve developed skills with software like Excel, Matlab, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS and ArcMap. I would say that I also have learned many problem solving skills like comprehensive reading, pressure management, communication, and creativity.
Engineering Courses:
- Engineering 1181.01 (Fundamentals of Engineering 1)
- Engineering 1182.01 (Fundamentals of Engineering 2)
- Philosophy 1332 (Engineering Ethics)
- ISE 2040 (Engineering Economics)
- ME 2040 (Statics and Mechanics of Materials)
- FABE 2100 (Energy in Biological Systems)
- FABE 2710 (Surveying)
- FABE 2110 (Fluid Mechanics)
- FABE 2720 (Soil and Water Engineering)
- FABE 3140 (Professional Development)
- FABE 3130 (Heat and Mass Transfer)
- FABE 3171 (Computer Graphics: AUTOCAD)
- FABE 3120 (Thermodynamics in FABE)
- FABE 4900 (Capstone Design 1)
- FABE 4910 (Capstone Design 2)
- FABE 3150 (System Dynamics and Electricity)
- FABE 5160 (Electronics, Measurements, and Instrumentation)
- FABE 5310 (Ecological Engineering and Science)
- FABE 5550 (Sustainable Waste Management)
- FABE 5750 (Stream Systems)
Math Courses:
- Mathematics 1151 (Calculus 1)
- Mathematics 1172 (Engineering Math A)
- Mathematics 2177 (Math Topics for Engineers)
Science Courses:
- Chemistry 1210 (Chemistry 1)
- Chemistry 1220 (Chemistry 2)
- Chemistry 2510 (Organic Chemistry 1)
- Biology 1114 (Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology)
- Physics 1250 (Mechanics, Thermal Physics, and Waves)
- Physics 1251 (Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics)
- EEOB 3410 (Ecology)
Environmental Science Courses:
- Geography 3900 (Global Climate Change: Causes and Consequences)
- ENR 3300 (Intro to Forests, Fisheries, and Wildlife)
- ENR 3000 (Soil Science)
- ENR 3001 (Soil Science Lab)
- ENR 5250.01 & 5250.02 (Wetland Ecological Restoration w/ Lab)
- ENR 5280 (Stream Ecology)
Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies (WGSST) or related Courses:
- Arts and Sciences 1137.11 (The Second Sex in the Third Reich)
- WGSST 3317 (Women and Film)
- WGSST 2215 (Women Writers)
- WGSST 1110 (Gender, Sex, and Power)
- KNSFHP 1172.01 (Self Defense for Women)
- WGSST 3320 (Topics in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies)
- COMPSTD 4921 (Intersections: Approaches to Race, Gender, Class, and Sexuality)
Trainings/certifications
- Student Leadership Summit (9/5/2019)
- LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training (11/20/2019)