Program Overview

B.S. degree of Environmental Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/, under the General Criteria and the Environmental Engineering Program Criteria.

Economic development generates environmental challenges related to the exploitation of resources and the effect of industrial, agricultural, and domestic waste, etc. The purpose of Environmental Engineering is the prevention, mitigation and correction of these impacts, generated by development and human activities, including settlements. In other words, Environmental Engineering is born from the need to reconcile human activities with the environment. Environmental engineers are concerned with the planning, design, construction, and operation of infrastructure.

This discipline is not only oriented to the protection of resources and ecosystems, but also seeks appropriate technical solutions to real problems that human activity generates in the environment. The activities of the environmental engineer include the design of treatment systems, the modeling and prevention of environmental impacts and the management of natural resources.

Today's world requires actions aimed at sustainable development. Environmental Engineering is a discipline that studies the effects and possible solutions of activities in the environment. If we do not act now, and added to the accelerated growth of the population, future generations could not be able to use or enjoy the environment and the resources that we have today.

Professional profile

The environmental engineer graduated from the Universidad de Los Andes has a comprehensive scientific and technological education, with solid foundations in physics and mathematics, complemented with knowledge in economic-administrative and social areas, which allows them to lead both the structuring and planning of environmental engineering projects, such as the design and execution of such projects for the prevention, mitigation and correction of the country's environmental problems (e.g. air, water, soil).

The Environmental engineers from Uniandes have the ability to make decisions autonomously, with broad thinking, thanks to their leadership, entrepreneurship and social projection. The Environmental Engineering program trains professionals capable of creating their own company or working in companies in the public or private sector, within strict canons of ethical and social responsibility and with a strong study discipline.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Three to five years after graduation, the program alumni is expected to:

• Contribute to social, economic, and environmental well-being by implementing sustainable and thorough solutions;
• be a successful professional, leading and participating in engineering projects in the public or private sector;
• be an innovative, autonomous, and ethical professional, capable of working in inclusive, collaborative, and interdisciplinary environments; and
• pursue further education and training to succeed in a changing environment.

Student Outcomes (SOs)

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.