The world s water and soil resources are fragile and depend upon knowledgeable and responsible management for their long-term viability.
Special attention is given to rural watersheds and non-point sources of pollution.
Where applicable, natural systems are used for treatment of wastewater and water is reused for crop and fish production. Through course selection, students may focus on water management, crop systems modeling, wastewater treatment, or other areas of interest. Upon graduation, they are prepared for careers in consulting firms, state and federal agencies, and private practice addressing critical issues related to water quality and responsible utilization of water resources. The Master of Science in Engineering and PhD in Engineering Science degree programs offer opportunities for interdisciplinary graduate experiences. Students commonly include courses and faculty advisors from Biological Systems Engineering, Soils, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and other disciplines to develop their desired program breadth.