Biological & Ecological Engineering

The study of ecology in the context of engineering. Develops an understanding of the patterns associated with species distribution in the natural world. Examines the theories of competition, predation, disease and mutualism that help explain the functioning of biological communities. Discusses interactions between abiotic and organismal factors, the environment, and ecological properties and processes. PREREQS: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

Theory and design of hydraulic systems for ecological engineering applications. Lec/rec. PREREQS: BEE 311 or CE 311 or CHE 331 or CHE 331H

An introduction to simulation modeling and analysis of a variety of biological and ecological systems. Systems approaches to describing ecological systems. PREREQS: MTH 256 and BEE 222 or consent of instructor.

Introduction to modern measurement methods for ecological applications, includes sensors and systems for measuring soil, water and atmospheric properties. Lec/lab. PREREQS: BEE 312

Empowers students interested in global change research to focus on the interactions between changes in human land use and climate. Using an innovative online data and mapping tool called Data Basin, students will explore topics accessing the highest quality datasets available in an all-in-one platform. PREREQ: FE 257

Principles of soil physics and plant water use applied to irrigation system design. Design of gravity, pressurized, and trickle irrigation systems, improving on-farm water management, performance characteristics of pumps and other irrigation equipment. Lec/lab. Offered alternate years. PREREQ: BEE 312 or CE 313.

Multipurpose river use; natural physical processes in alluvial rivers; channel modification practices; river structures; design practices; impact of river modification; problem analysis; and impact minimization. Offered alternate years. PREREQS: BEE 312 or CE 313

Examines strategies for using a variety of biological processes for treating municipal, agricultural and industrial contaminants. This course is offered as both a Hybrid and Ecampus course in alternating years. PREREQS: BEE 221 or ENVE 322

Designs engineering processes for ecological engineering applications, including specifications, performance criteria, timelines, and project logistics, principles and practices of working in engineering teams. PREREQS: BEE 481

Section 1: Graduate Student Orientation Seminar to acquaint new graduate students with graduate school and departmental requirements, policies and expectations, and departmental research programs.

Section 2: Graduate Research Publication Seminar to expose students to requirements for successful proposals and publication of research results.

Section 3: Oral Presentation Improvement--A highly participatory educational effort designed to improve performance in presenting research reports, technical papers and in responding to oral examination questions.

Principles of hydrologic processes and the integration of these processes into the hydrologic cycle. Topics include atmospheric processes, precipitation and runoff, storm response in streamflow on a watershed scale, and major concepts in groundwater systems. PREREQS: One year of calculus.

Principles of soil physics and plant water use applied to irrigation system design. Design of gravity, pressurized, and trickle irrigation systems, improving on-farm water management, performance characteristics of pumps and other irrigation equipment. Lec/lab. Offered alternate years.

Principles of sediment erosion, transportation and deposition in rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries; measurement, analysis, and computational techniques.  Offered alternate years.  Recommended Prereq:  CE 313  Crosslisted with FE 545

Challenges in regional-scale water resource analysis and management with emphasis on application to production agriculture.  Application of geostatistical techniques to spatially variable systems and remote sensing to large-scale water resource systems.  Development of soil-water-atmosphere-plant models.  Analysis of evapotranspiration estimating methods.  Offered alternate years.

Examines strategies for using a variety of biological processes for treating municipal, agricultural and industrial contaminants. This course is a Hybrid. PREREQS: Graduate level standing.