The Environmental Engineering Science (EES) major is an interdisciplinary program pairing engineering fundamentals with courses in the environmental and natural sciences. The EES curriculum provides a broader foundation in the sciences, allowing students to take classes in a variety of departments both inside and outside of the COE. At the same time, it allows students to focus their studies on environmental issues more than is possible in other engineering programs. EES provides a solid interdisciplinary foundation that is necessary for creating real-world solutions to global environmental challenges, such as providing a robust supply of safe drinking water, and meeting societal demands for energy without causing air pollution or interfering with the earth’s climate systems.
The Possibilities: EES grads will be well-prepared for advanced studies in environmental engineering, law, public policy, energy and resources, as well as related fields in materials science, chemical engineering, and physics.
Job Opportunities: Students will also be prepared to work in fields such as water and air quality, water resources, green buildings, renewable energy and resource conservation, environmental law and public policy, and other related areas.
Degree Worksheets: Environmental Engineering Science 2011, 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016
| Course | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Year | ||
| Chemistry 1A and 1AL-General Chemistry or Chemistry 4A-General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis(4) |
4
|
–
|
| Engineering 7-Introduction to Computer Programming |
–
|
4
|
| Mathematics 1A-Calculus |
4
|
–
|
| Mathematics 1B-Calculus |
–
|
4
|
| Physics 7A-Physics for Scientists and Engineers |
–
|
4
|
| Reading and Composition Course from List A(1) |
4
|
–
|
| Humanities/Social Science Course(1) |
3-4
|
–
|
| CE 11-Engineered Systems and Sustainability |
–
|
3
|
| Total |
15-16
|
15
|
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Mathematics 53-Multivariable Calculus |
4
|
–
|
| Mathematics 54-Linear Algebra and Differential Equations |
–
|
4
|
| Physics 7B-Physics for Scientists and Engineers |
4
|
–
|
| First Basic Science Elective(6) |
4-5
|
|
| Second and Third Basic Science Electives(6) |
8-10
|
|
| Reading and Composition Course from List B(1) |
4
|
–
|
| CE C30/ME C85-Introduction to Solid Mechanics |
–
|
3
|
| Total |
16-17
|
15-17
|
| Junior Year | ||
| Fluid Mechanics: CE 100, ME 106, or Chem E 150A |
3-4
|
–
|
| Thermodynamics: ME 40, E 115, or ChemE 141 |
–
|
3-4
|
| CE 111-Environmental Engineering |
3
|
–
|
| CE 103-Hydrology or CE 115-Water Chemistry |
3
|
–
|
| Math/Computing Elective: any one of E 117, 177; Math 104, 110, 126, 128A, 170, 185; Stat 133, 134 |
–
|
3-4
|
| Cluster courses(2) |
–
|
6
|
| Humanities/Social Science Courses(1) |
3-4
|
3-4
|
| Total |
12-14
|
15-18
|
| Senior Year | ||
| Cluster Courses(2) |
3
|
3
|
| Advanced Science Sequence(3) |
4
|
4
|
| Humanities/Social Science Course(1) |
–
|
3-4
|
| Free Electives(5) |
8
|
4
|
| Total |
15
|
14-15
|
Notes
1: The Humanities/Social Science (H/SS) requirement includes two approved reading and composition courses and four additional approved courses, with which a number of specific conditions must be satisfied. Reading and Composition “A” and “B” must be completed by no later than the end of the sophomore year. The remaining courses may be taken at any time during the program. See See Humanities and Social Science Requirements for complete details and a list of approved courses.
2: The 12 units of cluster courses are in addition to engineering and science courses used to fulfill other requirements of the program. See approved cluster course list for options.
3: See Advanced Science Course Sequence. Choose one of the sequences of eight to 10 units.
4: Chemistry 4A and 4B are intended for students majoring in Chemistry or a closely related field.
5: Free electives can be any technical or non-technical course. A course of your interest offered by any department at Cal; there are no restrictions.
6: Complete three courses from the following list: Biology 1A/1AL; Biology 1B; Chemistry 1B; 3A/3AL, 3B/3BL, 4B; Physics 7C; Earth and Planetary Science 50. Note: Approved scores on Biology AP, IB or A-Level Exams can satisfy 2 of the 3 basic science electives.
* A minimum of 120 units is required for graduation.
Advanced Science Course Sequences
Choose one of the sequences of eight to 10 units:
- Chemistry 112A, 112B, Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry 120A, 120B, 125
- Earth and Planetary Science 101, 108, 116, 117, 124, C146
- Earth and Planetary Science C180, C181, C182; Geography 142
- ESPM 102A, C103, 111, 112, 120, C128, 131
- MCB 102, 112/112L
Approved Cluster Courses
Air Pollution and Climate Change:
Architecture 140; BioE C181; CE C106, 107, 108; EE 134, 137A, 137B; MSE 136; ME 109, 140, 146; NE 161
Biotechnology:
BioE C181; ChemE 140, 142, 170A, 170B, 170L; CE 112, 114; MCB C112 and C112L, 113, C116; Plant and Microbial Biology 120, 120L, 122, 180
Ecosystems and Ecological Engineering:
CE 113, 114; ESPM C103, C104; Integrative Biology C149, 151, 151L, 152, 153, 153LF, 154
Environmental Fluid Mechanics:
CE 101, 103, 105, 173; Earth and Planetary Science 117, C129
Geoengineering:
CE 171, 172, 173, 175, 176, C178, 281; Earth and Planetary Science 117
Water Quality:
CE 112, 113, 114, 115, C116, 173; Integrative Biology 152; ESPM 120.