Tufts University Environmental Programs and Course Guide 2009-2010 1
Tufts Institute of the Environment Over the last few decades, Tufts has won the reputation of being one of the top green schools in the nation. Tufts offered environmental classes in the curriculum as early as 1962, long before most other universities saw the need for such programs. We are thus extremely well prepared to meet the current demand for environmental education. In this time of great momentum and change in the global community concerning environmental and human issues, environmental literacy is becoming incorporated in even more courses, departments, and programs across the various schools of Tufts and we hope this course guide will prove a valuable tool to navigate the wealth of these offerings. The main purpose of this guide is to give students a broad overview of the various options for environmental degrees open to them and to present in one place the many environmentally related courses offered at Tufts University. The booklet provides a comprehensive listing of courses offered at all of the schools within the University (with the exception of the Dental School), and also provides information about cross registration at other universities within the Boston area. The Tufts Environmental Program and Course Guide is for all students interested in broadening their particular concentration to include a higher level of environmental literacy, not just those interested in earning an environmental degree. This program and course guide is compiled by the Tufts Institute of the Environment (TIE). TIE is an interdisciplinary, university-wide education and research institute, which facilitates and coordinates environmental programs at the University. The Institute s mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about the many ways human interactions affect the environment, and it focuses on environmental research and education in science, technology, and policy development, recognizing the interdependence of human welfare, animal health, and ecological integrity. TIE is located on the Medford Campus and its physical space is used by many students to study, work, and meet other students and faculty members. TIE holds and supports events for the environmental community throughout the year, offers fellowships and travel grants and hosts guest researchers. We also support the Office of Sustainability in its efforts to improve campus sustainability. Some course information might change after the printing of this guide. The most updated version can be found at our website http://environment.tufts.edu. Tufts Institute of the Environment 210 Packard Avenue, Miller Hall, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 (617) 627-3645, Fax: (617) 627-6645 TIE@tufts.edu http://environment.tufts.edu 2
Table of Content TUFTS INSTITUTE OF THE ENVIRONMENT 2 ENVIRONMENTAL DEGREES OFFERED AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY 4 TUFTS UNIVERSITY CROSS REGISTRATION 6 PART I 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND DEGREES 7 School of Arts and Sciences 7 Bachelor Programs 7 Graduate Programs 13 School of Engineering 17 Bachelor Programs 17 Graduate Programs 19 Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 27 International Environment and Resource Policy Field of Study 27 Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy 29 Agriculture, Food and Environment (AFE) Program 29 Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine 32 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (D.V.M.) 32 M.S. Animals and Public Policy 34 Interdisciplinary, Dual Degree, and Certificate Programs 35 Water: Systems, Science, Society (WSSS) 35 Joint Masters Degree Programs 36 Certificate Program in Community Environmental Studies 38 Certificate Program in Management of Community Organizations 38 Certificate Program in Program Evaluation 38 PART II 39 ENVIRONMENTAL COURSES BY SCHOOL AND DEPARTMENT 39 Arts, Science, and Engineering 39 Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy 81 Friedman School of Nutrition 87 Tufts University School of Medicine 88 Cummings School of Veterinary Sciences 89 3
Environmental Degrees Offered at Tufts University Six of the schools at Tufts offer at least one environmental degree, with the School of Arts and Sciences offering the most (8), followed by the School of Engineering (4), the Fletcher School (3), and the Nutrition, the Medical, and the Veterinary Schools each offering two (Table 1). Each year, Tufts University graduates numerous students from these environmental degree programs. For example, the School of Arts & Sciences undergraduate program offers Environmental Studies as a second major, which since 1998 has averaged 35 graduates per year. Additionally, at least 30% of the graduate theses in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering between 1999 and 2003 addressed environmental topics. At the Fletcher School, environmental doctoral degrees are the second largest group of degrees given, where approximately 10% of all degrees are considered to be environmental. Even in the professional schools, Tufts environmental focus is a major attraction to prospective students: 14% of Veterinary School admissions applications state a strong interest in wildlife and conservation as a reason to apply. Table 1: Number of Degrees offered by School and Type School Undergraduate School of Arts & Sciences School of Engineering The Fletcher School School of Medicine School of Nutrition The Veterinary School All Schools 3 2 0 0 0 0 5 4 Graduate Masters 3 1 2 1 1 1 9 PhD/ Prof. 2 1 1 1 1 1 7
Table 2: List of Environmental Degrees Offered at Tufts School Environmental Degrees Offered Concentration Undergraduate ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ School of Arts & Sciences School of Arts & Sciences School of Arts & Sciences School of Engineering B.S. in Environmental Studies (2nd major only) Geology International Relations B.S.E. in Engineering International Environmental Economics; Global Health, Nutrition, and the Environment Environmental Studies; Environmental Health (Civil and Environmental Engineering) School of Engineering B.S.E.V.E. in Environmental Engineering School of Engineering B.S.E. in Civil Engineering Graduate ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------- School of Arts & Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution; M.S., Ph.D. in Biology Sciences Conservation and the Environment School of Arts & Sciences School of Engineering The Fletcher School M.A., M.P.P. in Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning M.S., Ph.D. in Engineering M.A., M.A.L.D., Ph.D. Natural Resource Management; Toxic Substances; Sustainable Communities Environmental Engineering; Environmental and Water Resources Engineering; Environmental Health; Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineering (MS, MENG, PhD); Water Resources Engineering (MS, MENG) International Environment and Resource Policy School of Medicine M.D., M.P.H. in Public Health Environmental Health School of Nutrition The Veterinary School All Schools M.S., Ph.D. in Nutrition Science and Policy D.V.M., M.S. in Animals & Public Policy School specific degree (M.S., Ph.D.) Agriculture, Food, and Environment Water: Systems, Science & Society (WSSS) 5
Tufts University Cross Registration Up to twenty undergraduates Tufts students may enroll in each of the following institutions during the fall and spring semesters: Boston College, Brandeis University, and Boston University. Qualifying students must be enrolled full time and be in good academic standing in their home institution. There is no exchange of fees, and both course credits and grades are recorded at the home institution. Tufts students who wish to cross-register into another Tufts school during the summer months are permitted to do so provided they qualify for the course and submit all forms correctly and on time. One cross-registered course at the above institutions may be taken per semester. Tufts students are limited to a total of two courses taken in departments for which there is no Tufts equivalent (e.g., business). Tufts students are subject to the requirements of the course taken at the host institution, including attendance. Any student from the above institutions wishing to take a course at Tufts University is subject to the same rules as the resident Tufts University students. One course per fall and spring semester for up to twenty enrollments per institution may be taken at the Tufts University Medford, Boston and Grafton campuses. This does not include classes being held at the School for the Museum of Fine Arts. For Questions and forms contact Student Services at 617-627-2000 or email to studentservices@tufts.edu. 6
Part I Environmental Programs and Degrees Bachelor Programs School of Arts and Sciences Environmental Studies (Undergraduate Secondary Major) Environmental Studies is a multidisciplinary program created to promote the study of our natural surroundings, designs that help minimize degradation of those surroundings, and the social and political tools needed to preserve and improve the environment. The program provides training in social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and humanities. Begun in 1984, the Tufts Environmental Studies program was one of the first multidisciplinary environmental programs in the United States. Our students and alumni have been effective advocates for the environment in medicine, law, finance, industry, government, and various academic fields. Environmental Studies is offered as a second major in conjunction with any departmental major in the School of Arts and sciences and the School of Engineering. The major requires completion of eight core courses, plus three courses in any one track, and an internship. Since the environmental studies curriculum is designed as a second major, students may double count up to fifty percent of the courses counted in the primary major to fulfill both their first and second majors. For the environmental studies program students must complete three courses in any one track, provided they include offerings from at least two departments. Up to one core course numbered 100 or higher may be double-counted toward both the core and the appropriate track. Contact the Program Director George Ellmore at george.ellmore@tufts.edu with questions. Core Curriculum choose one from each category 1) Biodiversity Biology 7 - Environmental Biology Biology 142 Population and Community Ecology Biology 144 - Principles of Conservation Biology 2) Economics Economics 5 Principles of Economics Economics 30 Environmental Economics 3) Social science or humanities: American Studies 66/166/ENV 14 Representing the Environment American Studies/ENV 101 Native American Art Anthropology 015/115/ENV 115 Native Peoples of South America Anthropology 040 Biological Anthropology Archaeology 27/Classics 27/FAH 19 Introduction to Classical Archaeology English 2 Nature and Writing English 160 Environmental Justice & US Literature 7
FAH 048 Nature Into Art History 102 Environment and Civilization Philosophy 24, Introduction to Ethics Philosophy 38, Rational Choice Philosophy 124, Bioethics Political Science 184 Politics of the Environment in the US Political Science 188 Global Environmental Politics Psychology 13, Social Psychology UEP 094 Environmental Policy, Planning, and Politics 4) Biological foundations: Biology 3 - Fundamentals of Biology Biology 10 - Plants and Humanity Biology 13 - Cells and Organisms Biology 14 - Organisms and Population 5) Chemical foundations: Chemistry 1 - Chemical Fundamentals Chemistry 2 - Chemical Principles Chemistry 8 - Environmental Chemistry CEE 30 Environmental Chemistry (with lab) 6) Engineering science: Engineering Science 25 - Environment and Technology Civil and Environmental Engineering 32 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering 7) Geological foundations: Geology 2 - Environmental Geology 8) Environmental seminar: Environmental Studies 91 - Seminar: Environmental Preservation and Improvement Political Science 195/UEP 294 - Politics of Sustainable Cities and Communities Biology 179 - Seminar in Marine Biology Biology 180 Seminar in Conservation Biology UEP/CEE 207 Environmental Law Track I: Environmental Science Biology Bio 41 - General Genetics Bio 51 Experiments in Ecology Bio 106 Microbiology Bio 108 Plant Development Bio 130 Animal Behavior Bio 132 - Biostatistics Bio 142 - Population and Community Ecology Bio 143 - Evolutionary Ecology Bio 144 - Principles of Conservation Biology Bio 164 - Marine Biology Bio 181 Tropical Ecology and Conservation Bio 185 Seminar in Plant Biotechnology Chemistry Chem 31, 32 - Physical Chemistry I and II Chem 33 Beginning Physical Chemistry Laboratory 8
Chem 34 Intermediate Physical Chemistry Laboratory Chem 50 Survey of Organic Chemistry Chem 51, 52 - Organic Chemistry I and II Chem 53, 54 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II Chem 61 - Inorganic Chemistry Chem 131 - Chemical Thermodynamics Chem 141 - Instrumental Analysis Geology Geo 1 Introduction to the Dynamic Earth Geo 5 - Introduction to Oceanography Geo 32 Geomorphology Geo 35 Sedimentology Geo 115 - Quaternary and Glacial Geology Geo 131/CEE 113 Groundwater Geo 132 Groundwater Chemistry and Quality Geo 188 Groundwater Modeling Physics Phy 1, 2 - Introductory Physics Phy 5, - The Nuclear Age: Its Physics and History Phy 11, 12, 13 - General Physics Phy 41 - Electronics Phy 42, 43 - Electricity and Magnetism I and II Phy 52 - Thermal Physics Track II: Environment and Technology Engineering Science 27 Environmental Health and Safety Three other courses from the list below: Introductory Engineering EN-20-CEE Clean Your Room EN-21-CEE Computers in the Environment EN-38-CEE Environmental Measurements Civil and Environmental Engineering CEE 12 - Introduction to Hydraulic Engineering CEE 30 Environmental Chemistry CEE 32 - Environmental Engineering Principles CEE 42 - Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering CEE 54 Fundamental Epidemiology CEE 70 - Introduction to Hazardous Materials Management CEE 103 Modeling Environmental Systems (Water Quality Modeling) CEE 112 - Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering CEE 113 - Groundwater Hydrology CEE 133 Wastewater Plant Design CEE 134 - Water Chemistry CEE 136 Air Pollution Control CEE 138 - Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies CEE 139 Bioremediation: Natural and Enhanced CEE 143 - Site Remediation CEE 158 - Occupational and Environmental Health CEE 167 - Environmental Toxicology 9
CEE 168 - Exposure Assessment CEE 172 - Fate and Transport of Environmental Contaminants CEE 173 - Health Effects and Risk Assessment CEE 175 - Hazardous Materials Safety CEE 176 - Pollution Prevention Management CEE 202 Environmental Statistics CEE 214 Environmental and Water Resource Systems CEE 241 Biology Water & Health CEE 264 - Hazardous Materials Management and Policy CEE 267 Methods in Environmental Impact Assessment Mechanical Engineering ME 11 - applied Thermodynamics ME 16 - Heat Transfer ME 114 - Solar Energy ME 125 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials Technology ME 149 Special Topics: Sustainable Engineering Track III: Environment and Society AMER 102/ENV 100 Native American Issues ANTH 015 Native Peoples of South America ANTH 020 Global Cities ES 27 - Environmental Health and Safety CEE 137 - Public Health CEE 158 - Occupational and Environmental Health CEE 164 - Epidemiologic Methods FAH 148 - Nature Into Art EC 30, Environmental Economics EC 130, Topics in Environmental Economics HIST 102 Environment and Civilization NUT 223/ UEP 223, Fundamentals of US Agriculture NUT 224/UEP 224, Environment and the Food Supply NUT 243/UEP 243, Institutions of Agriculture NUT 244/ UEP 244, Food and Environmental Risk Communication NUT 246/UEP 246, Agriculture and Metropolitan Areas NUT 247/UEP 247, Ecology of Agriculture PHIL/PJS 141 Global Justice PJS 114 Social Movements in American Politics PS 184 Politics of the Environment in the US PS 188 Global Environmental Politics SOC 010 American Society UEP 166 Environment, Development, and Security in International Politics UEP 174 Clean Air and Clean Water Policy UEP/ENV 200, 201 Land Use Planning I and II UEP 203/ PHIL 173 - Political Economy, Ethics, and the Environment UEP 207/ CE 207 - Environmental Law UEP 221 Climate Change Policy, Planning, and Action UEP/ENV 222 Biotechnology: Social & Environmental Issues UEP 263 Natural Resources Policy Planning UEP/CEE 265 Corporate Management of Environmental Issues UEP/CEE 267 Methods in Environmental Impact Assessment 10
UEP 278 Environmental Justice, Security, and Sustainability UEP 284 Developing Sustainable Communities UEP/ENV 286 Environmental Ethics Suggested Inclusion: all Tracks One Course in Statistical Analysis, one course in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (these can count for any of the tracks) Geology Concentration Recommendations The Geology Department offers two programs: the Geological Sciences major, intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in geology and related fields or entry level employment; and the Geology major, which emphasizes breadth and flexibility for students seeking a double major, teaching certification, medical programs, careers in multidisciplinary fields such as environmental law, or a broad-based liberal arts major. Students considering a major in Geology or Geological Sciences should discuss their course selections with a faculty member in the Geology Department. This is particularly important because upper level courses are offered in alternate years. Careful planning will give students the opportunity to participate in more course offerings, optional field trips, and student-faculty research as an undergraduate. Contact the Department Chair, Anna Gardulski, at anne.gardulski@tufts.edu. Geological Sciences Major Students intending to continue with geology after graduation should complete: Geology 1 and 2. Eight or more geology courses above Geology 9. The geology courses should normally include Geology 11, 12, 22, 32, 35, and one of the following: Geology 36, 102, 115, or 131. Mathematics 12, Chemistry 2, and Physics 1 and 2 (or 11 and 12) and their labs. Approved related fields courses may replace up to two upper-level geology courses. Research experience and a six-week geology summer field camp are strongly recommended. Geology Major Students electing this option should complete: Geology 1 and 2. Eight other geology courses (except Geology 9). Approved upper-level engineering courses may replace up to two of the upper-level geology courses. Approved related fields science courses may replace up to three of the upper-level geology courses. One semester of chemistry and physics. International Relations Each student majoring in International Relations is expected to complete 12 major related courses plus courses fulfilling the IR Language Requirement. Students should immediately begin using an IR planning & concentration sheet to better understand the requirements and to track their 11
progress. It should be updated before each registration period and used in consultation with an advisor. (http://ase.tufts.edu/ir/aboutrequirements.htm) The two environmentally related concentrations within the International Relations Program are International Environmental Economics and Global Health, Nutrition, and the Environment. Please refer to the IR Handbook or IR web site (http://ase.tufts.edu/ir) for more information about core requirements, course offerings, and concentration options. The handbook can be found in the office in the Cabot Intercultural Center. International Environmental Economics This concentration acquaints students with the evaluation of international commercial arrangements. They begin by learning basic economic analysis underlying market function involving international commercial relations. In the environmental concentration, special emphasis is placed on the study of market failure. By understanding basic market mechanisms they the students are able to identify sources of conflict and cooperation among countries. They then turn to the political analysis of the development of trade, environmental, and macro policy and approaches to resolving international commercial conflict. Please refer to the IR Handbook or IR web site (http://ase.tufts.edu/ir). Core Requirements (5 courses) Please refer to the IR Handbook or IR web site (http://ase.tufts.edu/ir). Concentration Requirements (7 courses) EC 11 Intermediate Microeconomics or EC 16 Quantitative Intermediate Microeconomics EC 130 Seminar: Topics in Environmental Economics EC 30 Environmental Economics Policy Language Requirement (8 semesters or equivalent) Global Health, Nutrition and the Environment This concentration addresses the conceptual connections between issues of global health, nutrition, the environment, and sustainable development as they relate to international affairs. As a functional concentration, it also aims to provide the analytic and scientific knowledge sets to prepare majors considering advanced study or professional entry into the field. Students in this concentration will focus on increasingly important aspects of sub-national and transnational relations which concentrate on one or more of the following: culture, ethnicity, religion, class, gender and the formation of group and personal identities as situated in the interaction between global and local social forces. Please refer to the IR Handbook or IR web site (http://ase.tufts.edu/ir). Core Requirements (5 courses) Please refer to the IR Handbook or IR web site (http://ase.tufts.edu/ir). Concentration Requirements (7 courses) 12
Language Requirement (8 semesters or equivalent) Graduate Programs Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (M.A.) The accredited Master of Arts degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning requires completion of 12 course credits (most semester-long courses receive one credit), a thesis and an internship, for a total of 14 credits. The M.A. program usually takes two-years of full-time study. Students may also enroll in the program on a part-time basis. The M.A. degree is awarded through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Core Requirements Five required core courses covering theoretical foundations and professional skills. Foundations of Public Policy and Planning Field Projects: Planning and Practice Economics for Planning and Policy Analysis Quantitative Methods for Policy and Planning Cities in Space, Place and Time Elective courses Seven additional elective courses in theoretical foundations, policy and planning fields, and professional skills are required. Internship Students have to complete an internship relevant to public policy or planning. Master Thesis A master's thesis must be completed in order to obtain a degree. Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (M.P.P.) The Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) is designed for individuals with at least seven years of significant, relevant professional experience who are interested in expanding their knowledge of public policy within urban, social, and environmental domains -- or across these domains, such as programs and policies related to sustainable communities. This degree program offers students the opportunity to strengthen their critical thinking, policy analysis, and communication skills; improve their professional practice in areas such as mediation, land use planning, or financial management; and establish close professional relationships and networks among faculty, affiliated agencies, and other students. Full-time students may complete this nine-credit degree in one year; part-time enrollment options are also available. The requirements for the M.P.P. are as follows: Core Courses Economics for Planning and Policy Analysis Quantitative Reasoning for Policy and Planning Reflections on Public Policy Practice (Fall) Integrative Seminar (Spring) 13
Public Policy Areas Each student, working closely with his or her academic advisor, identifies an area of public policy interest(s). The student then selects four policy courses that deepen his/her theoretical and practical understanding of policy within their area(s) of interest. All the courses focus on urban, social and/or environmental policy issues. The students can choose from one or more of these areas or focus on the intersection(s) between these areas, namely the arena of sustainable development. Professional Practice Electives Students also have opportunities to enroll in courses that enhance their professional practice skills, such as: Leadership and Organizational Development Nonprofits, States and Markets Financial Analysis and Management Philanthropy and Fundraising Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution Program Evaluation Geographic Information Systems Up to two courses may be selected from course offerings in other Tufts departments and schools and, in addition, one class may be taken in the second semester at a consortium school as long as they relate to public policy and are approved by the student's advisor. Transfer credits are not accepted. Contact ann.urosevich@tufts.edu with any inquiries. Biology The Department of Biology offers a program of advanced study and thesis research leading to the degrees of Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology. Two of the six graduate concentrations are specifically related to environmental research. Each concentration has an advisor and a core of faculty researchers. Befitting the integrative nature of Biology, interdisciplinary research and collaborations between academic fields is strongly encouraged. The department consists of twenty one full-time faculty. There are typically about twenty to twenty-five graduate students in the program, mostly Ph.D. candidates. This low faculty-to-student ratio promotes close interaction between students and faculty who work as research collaborators. The program requirements are flexible, so that graduate training can be individually tailored for each student. Concentration in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution (EBE) This concentration includes studies in population biology, community ecology, animal behavior and evolutionary ecology. Work in this area integrates fieldwork with laboratory studies to identify key ecological patterns and investigate the mechanisms generating those patterns. These studies include work on plant and animal systems in both marine and terrestrial environments. Faculty advisor for this concentration: Colin Orians at colin.orians@tufts.edu - or in Barnum Hall 203. 14
Suggested courses during the first two years of a Ph.D. track: Year 1: Research rotation project (Bio 295) and two of the courses offered by the Biology Department below Year 2: Biostatistics (Bio 132) Seminar in Evolutionary Ecology, Bio 244 Biology Department Courses Courses in Other Departments Animal Behavior (Bio 130) Environmental Toxicology (CEE 167) Biostatistics (Bio132) Advanced Statistics I (Psych 107) Population and Community Ecology (Bio 142) Advanced Statistics II (Psych 108) Principles of Conservation Biology (Bio 144) Behavioral Endocrinology (Psych 127) Marine Biology (Bio 164) Seminar in Marine Biology (Bio 179) Seminar in Conservation Biology (Bio 180) Tropical Ecology and Conservation (Bio 181) Seminar in Darwinian Medicine (Bio 183) Experiments in Ecology (Bio195FB) Seminar in Evolutionary Ecology (Bio 244), Concentration in Conservation and the Environment This concentration emphasizes the integration of field and lab work to identify and resolve important conservation problems. The goal is to apply scientific rigor to applied problems. The faculty focuses on both plant and animal systems. Faculty advisor for this concentration: Michael Reed - Dana 218A Suggested courses during the first two years of a Ph.D. track (* required course) Year 1: Research Rotations (PhD students only), Generally two courses offered by the Biology Department Year 2: Biostatistics (Bio 132),*seminar in Evolutionary Ecology (Bio 244) 15
Biology Department Courses Courses in Other Departments Animal Behavior (Bio 130) Environmental Toxicology (CEE 167) Biostatistics (Bio132) Advanced Statistics I (Psych 107) Population and Community Ecology (Bio 142) Advanced Statistics II (Psych 108) Principles of Conservation Biology (Bio 144) Environmental Law UEP 207 Tropical Ecology and Conservation (Bio 181) Ecology-based Policy Making (UEP 294) Experiments in Ecology (Bio 195FB) Other (active link) Seminar in Marine Biology (Bio 179) Seminar in Conservation Biology (Bio 180) Seminar in Evolutionary Ecology (Bio 244) 16
School of Engineering Bachelor Programs Certain degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and qualify the student for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination, which is the first step toward registration as a licensed professional engineer. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers three environmentally focused undergraduate degrees, of which two are ABET accredited. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program prepares students for a professional career in civil engineering. Major areas of technical concentration are environmental, geotechnical, structural and water resources engineering. Students completing this program are also well qualified for a professional career in Civil and Environmental Engineering, graduate study in engineering, construction, architecture, business, management, and law. Program objectives are achieved by developing a broad understanding of civil engineering, its relationship to the fundamental engineering sciences, and its interaction with the humanities, arts, and social sciences. The curriculum emphasizes the application of basic science, computing, and mathematics to the particular needs of the engineer. The BSCE program is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). (See department website for more detailed information) Introductory (10 credits) EN 2, EN elective, ES 2, Math 11, Math 12, Math 13, Math 38, Physics 11, Chemistry 1/16, Physics 12 or Chemistry 2, Science Elective Humanities/Social Sciences/Arts (6 credits) English 1/3, Hum. Soc. Sc., 3 electives, 2 Free Electives (2 credits) 2 Free Electives Foundation (8 credits, max. no pass/fail) Required: ES 5, ES 8, ES 9, ES 56, CEE 53 or 55 Foundation Elective (3 credits) Concentration (12 credits, no pass/fail) Required (5): CEE 1, CEE 12, CEE 22, CEE 32, CEE 42 Design Electives (2 credits) Capstone and Professional Practice (2 credits): CEE 81, CEE 84 Concentration Electives (3 credits) 17
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEVE) The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (BSEVE) program are to develop a broad understanding of environmental engineering, its relationship to the physical, chemical, health, and earth sciences, and its interaction with the humanities, arts, and social sciences. The comprehensive view of environmental engineering comprising the program includes treatment; health, safety, and risk assessment; pollution prevention; modeling and simulation of environmental systems; and the design and operation of engineered works. All three environmental media are addressed: air, soil, and the traditional departmental strength in water. The curriculum emphasizes the application of mathematics, basic science, computing, engineering science, and multidisciplinary thinking in environmental engineering, and seeks to foster enterprise and leadership by developing skills in oral and written communication, project management, policy development economics, and planning. The program prepares students to pursue professional engineering careers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. The BSEVE program is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). (See department website for more detailed information) Introductory (10 credits) EN 2, EN elective, ES 2, Math 11, Math 12, Math 13, Math 38, Physics 11, Chemistry 1/16, Chemistry 2, Geology 2 Humanities/Social Sciences/Arts (6 credits) English 1/3, Hum, Soc. Sc., 3 electives Free Electives (2 credits) 2 Free Electives Foundation (8 credits, max. no pass/fail) Required: ES 5, ES 8, Bio 1/13, ES51, ES 56, Chem 31 Foundation Elective (2 credits): from engineering or science Concentration (12 credits, no pass/fail) Required (5): CEE 12, CEE 27, CEE 30, CEE 32, CEE 132 Design Electives (6 credits) Capstone Design (1 credit): CEE 81 Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE), Programs in Environmental Studies and Environmental Health A BSE with a program in environmental studies is offered by the department for students who wish to pursue professional careers in environmental science, management, law, or medicine. For students wishing to pursue a professional career in public health or the health sciences, the department offers a BSE with a program in environmental health. The broad-based curriculum of each program allows selection of course work in biology, chemistry, and environmental health to complement the foundation in engineering science and mathematics. The specific requirements for the BSE degrees in environmental studies or environmental health are developed on an individual basis with the student s adviser. A minimum of thirty-eight courses in the following categories are required. 18
Introductory The eleven introductory courses required for the professional degrees in engineering (see School of Engineering Information) Engineering Science Four courses, to include a minimum of two courses from Engineering Science 3-9, and a maximum of one course from Engineering Science 11-30 Humanities and Social Sciences Five courses (see School of Engineering Information) Civil Engineering Six courses Electives Twelve courses to be selected from the above categories to form a coherent program A fifth year of study will provide the opportunity for a student to qualify for a BSCE, or a MS degree with emphasis in environmental health or environmental engineering. Graduate Programs Master of Science (MS) Students must complete the course of study outlined for their chosen specialization. Of the ten courses required for the degree, at least seven must be earned in civil or environmental engineering subjects, with the remainder in allied fields. Master of Science programs culminate with the preparation and defense of a thesis. Thesis research is considered an essential part of the degree and constitutes two of the required ten course credits. Programs Offered 1 : Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Environmental Health Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Structural Engineering Infrastructural Engineering Concentration in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Students admitted to the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering program are expected to have completed the following courses in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and/or physics), mathematics (calculus through differential equations), and engineering science (fluids and probability and statistics). Students lacking one or more of these undergraduate preparations may be admitted on the condition that they complete the necessary coursework during their first year at Tufts. Credits resulting from the successful completion (i.e., a grade of B or better) of conditional 1 Descriptions of Structural Engineering and Infrastructural Engineering are excluded from this booklet 19
coursework are required to obtain a degree but may not be used to satisfy graduate course requirements within the degree program. Core Courses (three credits) The three core courses listed below are designed to provide students with foundation necessary to integrate knowledge of the processes controlling the quantity and quality of water within the planning, design, and management of complex environmental and water resource systems. CEE 212 - Environmental Chemistry (fall semester) CEE 213 - Principles of Transport and Reaction in the Environment (fall semester) CEE 214 - Environmental and Water Resources Systems Engineering (spring semester) Concentration Courses (three credits) These courses enable students to study areas of particular interest in greater depth. Students may select any three of the following courses, in consultation with his/her advisor, to satisfy the concentration requirement. Note that students opting for a M.Engg. project are required to take four concentration courses. CEE 112 - Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering (fall semester) CEE 113 - Groundwater Hydrology (fall semester) CEE 131 - River Hydraulics (spring semester) CEE 132 - Environmental Engineering Processes (fall semester) CEE 133 - Water and Wastewater Plant Design (spring semester) CEE 134 - Water and Wastewater Chemistry (fall semester) CEE 139 - Bioremediation: Natural and Enhanced (spring semester) CEE 143 - Site Remediation (spring semester) CEE 172 - Fate and Transport of Environmental Contaminants (spring semester) CEE 202 - Environmental Statistics CEE 203 - Water Quality Modeling (spring semester) CEE 239 - Physiochemical Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment (fall semester*) CEE 240 - Biology of Water and Health (fall semester) CEE 293A - Environmental Signal Processing (fall semester *) CEE 293B - Water: Constraints, Conflicts, and Cooperation at Boundaries (fall semester *) CEE 294AR - Transport in Porous Media (spring semester) CEE 294K - Integrated Water Resources Management (spring semester) *course is offered every other year Thesis (two credits) The M.S. thesis is the culmination of concentrated study in a specific area of research within environmental and water resources engineering. Thesis work contributes two course credits toward the M.S. degree (CEE-295 and CEE-296). Elective Courses (two credits) Electives are designed to provide greater breath or depth in areas related to the student's research topic. The only restriction placed on these two electives is that they be recognized (i.e., approved) by the student's M.S. committee as being relevant to the chosen research topic. Note that in some scenarios committee approval may occur subsequent to completion of an elective course. Students wishing to take an elective course prior to identifying thesis committee members are strongly encouraged to obtain the approval of their thesis advisor before registering for the course. 20
Graduate Environmental Seminar (no credit) Every student in the Environmental and Water Resources graduate program is required to attend and participate in the weekly seminar series. Each M.S. student is required to give at least one presentation related to their research in this seminar series during their graduate studies. Concentration in Environmental Health Core Courses (five credits) CEE 154 - Principles of Epidemiology CEE 173 - Health Effects and Risk Assessment CEE 158 - Occupational and Environmental Health BIO 132 or MPH 205 - Biostatistics CEE 292R - Research Methods in Environmental Health Another biostatistics or environmental statistics course may be substituted with the permission of the student's major advisor and thesis committee. Thesis (two credits) The M.S. thesis is the culmination of concentrated study in a specific area of research within environmental health. Thesis work contributes two course credits toward the M.S. degree (CEE-295 and CEE-296). Tracks (three credits) All Environmental Health M.S. students must select either the Epidemiology or the Risk Assessment track. Students must take the required advanced course in the track, and then select two other courses as track electives. At least one of the courses must be from the track elective list; the other can be a course from the other track elective list, from the supplemental list of courses, or another course that the student feels will meet his/her needs. All electives must be approved by the academic advisor. Epidemiology Track Advanced Course (required): CEE 164 - Epidemiological Methods Track Electives (choose two): CEE 167 - Environmental Toxicology MPH 224 - Infectious Disease Epidemiology MPH 226 - Cancer Epidemiology MPH 240 - Environmental Epidemiology MPH 206 - Intermediate Biostatistics: Regression Methods MPH 220 - Cardiovascular Epidemiology MPH 222 - Survey Research Methods & Data Management CEE 241/MPH241 - Biology of Risk Assessment Track Advanced Course (required): CEE 168 - Exposure Assessment Track Electives (choose two): CEE 167 - Environmental Toxicology CEE 143 - Site Remediation CEE 175 - Hazardous Material Safety CEE 194A - Risk Communication and Public Participation CEE 113 - Groundwater Hydrology CEE 172 - Fate and Transport of Environmental Contaminants CEE 241/MPH 241 - Biology of Water and Health CEE 136 - Air Pollution Control UEP 281 - Chemicals, Health, 21
Water and Health Other courses may be selected with the approval of the student's advisor. and Environment Other courses may be selected with the approval of the student's advisor. Supplemental Electives List Other courses of interest to EH MS students include the following. You may substitute one of these courses for one of your track elective with your advisor's approval. This list is not all-inclusive, and you may take other courses relevant to your track and program interests with your advisor's approval. CEE/UEP 207 - Environmental Law CEE/UEP 265 - Corporate Management of Environmental Issues UEP 232 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems CEE/UEP 267 - Methods in Environmental Impact Assessment CEE/UEP 230 - Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution CEE 136 - Air Pollution Control CEE 138 - Hazardous Waste Treatment Technology CEE 212 - Chemical Principles for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering CEE 213 - Transport Principles for Environmental and Water Resources Engineering CEE 214 - Environmental and Water Resources Systems Engineering Graduate Environmental Seminar (no credit) Every student in the Environmental Health graduate program is required to attend and participate in the weekly seminar series. Each M.S. student is required to give at least one presentation related to their research in this seminar series during their graduate studies. Concentration in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Required core courses (four credits) CEE-142 Advanced Soil Mechanics CEE-145 Computer Methods in Geotechnical Engineering CEE-147 Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering CEE-244 Laboratory and In-situ Measurement of Soil Properties Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Engineering Electives (two credits) CEE-113 Groundwater Hydrology CEE-143 Site Remediation Techniques CEE-146 Foundation Engineering CEE-149 Earth Support Systems CEE-172 Fate and Transport of Environmental Contaminants CEE-193A Engineering Geology 22
Master's Thesis (two credits) The M.S. thesis is the culmination of concentrated study in a specific area of research within geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineering. Thesis work contributes two course credits toward the M.S. degree (CEE-295 and CEE-296). Technical Electives (two credits) A maximum of two technical electives selected with the guidance of your advisor. These courses may include the geotechnical / geoenvironmental electives above and courses offered by the civil and environmental engineering department and other departments including, but not limited to, geology, mathematics, mechanical engineering, urban and environmental policy, etc. Possible technical electives include, but are not limited to CEE-102 Probability and Statistics CEE-105 Finite Element Analysis CEE-106 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering CEE-122 Applied Elasticity CEE-125 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design CEE-133 Wastewater Plant Design CEE-134 Water and Wastewater Chemistry CEE-138 Hazardous Waste Treatment Technology CEE-139 Bioremediation: Natural and Enhanced CEE-173 Health Effects and Risk Assessment CEE-184 Professional Issues in Engineering Practice CEE-185 Legal Issues in Engineering Practice CEE-188 Engineering Design with CAD CE/ME-193M Mechanical Behavior of Materials CEE-193X Site Investigation Techniques CEE-201 Land Use Planning and Policy CEE-202 Environmental Statistics GEO-32 Geomorphology CEE/ME-128 Structural Mechanics ENV-193R Advanced Geographic Information Systems ES-101 Numerical Methods CEE-193G Introduction to Geographic Information Systems ME-150 Applied Mathematics for Engineers Master of Engineering (M.E.) The Master of Engineering program provides a practice-oriented alternative to the Master of Science programs offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. It responds to the need to provide engineering practitioners with advanced level expertise in a civil and environmental engineering specialty, some technical breadth in a related specialty, familiarity with business and/or legal issues in engineering practice, and a substantial engineering project experience. The program is designed for individuals with an ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering who desire to pursue a career in engineering practice within the private or public sector. We strongly encourage continuing education by engineering practitioners on a part-time basis. The program provides substantial technical depth beyond the Bachelor's degree and offers a number of unique features. These may include: 23
1. Breadth requirement - two engineering electives (except for the Infrastructure Engineering program which spans both geotechnical and structural engineering) in a field outside of, but related to, the student's primary field of specialization. 2. Professional practice course - one course in either legal issues or professional issues in engineering. 3. Graduate engineering project - a project which addresses a substantial engineering problem related to design, management, and/or operations. 4. Candidacy - the candidate must possess an ABET accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent. Programs Offered 2 : Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Structural Engineering Infrastructural Engineering Concentration in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Students admitted to the Environmental and Water Resources Engineering program are expected to have completed the following courses in natural sciences (biology, chemistry, and/or physics), mathematics (calculus through differential equations), and engineering science (fluids and probability and statistics). Students lacking one or more of these undergraduate preparations may be admitted on the condition that they complete the necessary coursework during their first year at Tufts. Credits resulting from the successful completion (i.e., a grade of B or better) of conditional coursework are required to obtain a degree but may not be used to satisfy graduate course requirements within the degree program. Core Courses (three credits) The three core courses listed below are designed to provide students with foundation necessary to integrate knowledge of the processes controlling the quantity and quality of water within the planning, design, and management of complex environmental and water resource systems. CEE 212 - Chemical Principles for Environmental & Water Resources Eng. (fall semester) CEE 213 - Transport Principles for Environmental & Water Resources Eng. (fall semester) CEE 214 - Environmental and Water Resources Systems Engineering (spring semester) Concentration Courses (four credits) These courses enable students to study areas of particular interest in greater depth. Students may select any four of the following courses to satisfy the concentration requirement. CEE 112 - Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering (fall semester) CEE 113 - Groundwater Hydrology (fall semester) CEE 131 - River Hydraulics (spring semester) CEE 132 - Environmental Engineering Processes (fall semester) CEE 133 - Water and Wastewater Plant Design (spring semester) CEE 134 - Water and Wastewater Chemistry (fall semester) CEE 139 - Bioremediation: Natural and Enhanced (spring semester) CEE 143 - Site Remediation (spring semester) 2 Descriptions of Structural Engineering and Infrastructural Engineering are excluded from this booklet 24
CEE 172 - Fate and Transport of Environmental Contaminants (spring semester) CEE 202 - Environmental Statistics CEE 203 - Water Quality Modeling (spring semester) CEE 239 - Physiochemical Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment (fall semester*) CEE 240 - Biology of Water and Health (fall semester) CEE 294AR - Transport in Porous Media (spring semester) CEE 293A - Environmental Signal Processing (fall semester *) CEE 293B - Water: Constraints, Conflicts, and Cooperation at Boundaries (fall semester *) CEE 294K - Integrated Water Resources Management (spring semester) *course is offered every other year Master's Project (one credit) The M.E. project may relate to engineering design, construction, management, operations and/or planning. Students who are practicing engineers are encouraged to consider projects relevant to their own work. A written report and an oral presentation are required for CEE 299. Elective Courses (two credits) Electives are designed to provide greater breath or depth in areas related to the student's research topic. The only restriction placed on these two electives is that they be recognized (i.e., approved) by the student's M.S. committee as being relevant to the chosen research topic. Note that in some scenarios committee approval may occur subsequent to completion of an elective course. Students wishing to take an elective course prior to identifying thesis committee members are strongly encouraged to obtain the approval of their thesis advisor before registering for the course. Graduate Environmental Seminar (no credit) Every student in the Environmental and Water Resources graduate program is required to attend and participate in the weekly seminar series. Each M.Engg. student is required to give at least one presentation related to an ongoing professional project in this seminar series during their graduate studies. Concentration in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Core Courses (four credits) CEE-142 Advanced Soil Mechanics CEE-145 Computer Methods in Geotechnical Engineering CEE-147 Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering CEE-244 Laboratory and In-Situ Measurement of Soil Properties Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Electives (two credits) A minimum of two of the following five courses must be selected. Other elective courses may be substituted, subject to the advisor's approval. CEE-113 Groundwater Hydrology CEE-143 Site Remediation CEE-146 Foundation Engineering CEE-149 Earth Support Systems CEE-172 Fate and Transport of Environmental Contaminants CEE-193A Engineering Geology 25