所有环境工程专业的学生都将完成一个高级设计项目，该项目与伊利社区或世界各地的实际环境挑战相关。大多数环境工程专业的毕业生也至少在毕业前完成了一次实习。环境工程将自然科学的原理与工程相结合，以便理解和解决环境问题。该纪律对于我们日常生活的许多方面都是不可或缺的，包括安全的饮用水，废水处理，垃圾掩埋场中的废物处置以及保护工人的健康和安全。环境工程师还通过设计小型可再生能源系统，执行能源和性能审核以及建筑物重新设计，来参与可持续能源领域。
Step into the great outdoors with Gannon's environmental engineering program. With the university's proximity to Lake Erie, students gain hands-on experience in the environment and learn to design sustainable solutions to the challenges of our time. Join the fight for a better world and pursue a career where you can make a difference shaping a brighter future for our planet.<br><br>Gain practical experience, taking classroom learning outdoors.<br>Earn a degree that is nationally accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.<br>Collaborate with real-world agencies and organizations on research, internships and project opportunities.<br><br>Gain real-world knowledge through key environmental engineering courses including: <br><br>Water Quality Lab: Use equipment and techniques to assess quality parameters of surface and ground water. <br><br>Environmental Toxicology Lab: Gain experience collecting and analyzing air, water and soil samples. Activities have included conducting water quality monitoring onboard the research vessel, RV Environaut.<br><br>Water and Waste Water Treatment Lab: Study an engineering approach to water quality protection and the principles and design of systems for treating municipal drinking and waste water.