B.Eng. · Undergraduate
Environmental Engineering
- Degree
- B.Eng.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 128
Programme overview
The Environmental Engineering program at Timbuktu American University (TAU) prepares students to develop sustainable solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges. The program integrates engineering, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences to equip graduates with expertise in water and wastewater treatment, air quality management, waste management, renewable systems, and environmental impact assessment. With a strong focus on Africa's climate and resource challenges, students learn to design and implement technologies that protect human health and the environment.
Curriculum
Year 1
7 coursesScience & Engineering Foundations
- 01Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- 02Calculus I & II
- 03General Physics I (Mechanics & Energy)
- 04General Chemistry for Engineers
- 05Environmental Science & Sustainability
- 06Academic Writing & Communication
- 07Introduction to Computing for Engineers
Year 2
7 coursesCore Environmental Engineering Principles
- 01Engineering Mathematics III (Differential Equations & Linear Algebra)
- 02Fluid Mechanics I
- 03Microbiology for Environmental Engineers
- 04Environmental Chemistry
- 05Thermodynamics I
- 06Probability & Statistics for Engineers
- 07Surveying & GIS Applications
Year 3
7 coursesAdvanced Environmental Systems
- 01Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineering I
- 02Air Pollution Control Engineering
- 03Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
- 04Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
- 05Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- 06Soil Science & Remediation Engineering
- 07Renewable Energy Systems for Environmental Applications
Year 4
10 coursesSustainable Development & Capstone
- 01Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineering II
- 02Environmental Policy
- 03Law & Ethics
- 04Green Building & Sustainable Cities
- 05Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation
- 06Capstone Project (e.g
- 07Water Recycling for Rural Communities
- 08Waste-to-Energy Plant
- 09Design)
- 10Internship/Industry Placement
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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