university of ottawa engineering tours

You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser before visiting this site.

Page not found

Start from the home page: Home

Faculty of Engineering

Engineering education through generations

Why uOttawa Engineering?

• Undergraduate studies
• Graduate studies
• Professional development
• Kids and teens

Studying engineering at uOttawa keyboard_arrow_right

Undergraduate programs keyboard_arrow_right

Undergraduate studies office keyboard_arrow_right

Courses with industry keyboard_arrow_right

Graduate programs keyboard_arrow_right

Online graduate programs keyboard_arrow_right

Find a thesis supervisor keyboard_arrow_right

Online programs keyboard_arrow_right

Microprograms keyboard_arrow_right

Engineering Sales School keyboard_arrow_right

Cloud Computing - CENGN keyboard_arrow_right

Faculty of Engineering Secondary School keyboard_arrow_right

Programs for kids and teens keyboard_arrow_right

Community days at the Richard L'Abbé Makerspace keyboard_arrow_right

Maker Mobile Workshop keyboard_arrow_right

Simon Nehme Summer Entrepreneurship School keyboard_arrow_right

programs and options

Faculty news

uOttawa researcher and partners design AI approach to drought zoning

Recent stories, microwave photonics: phd student’s research aiming for ultrafast communication, championing inclusion and diversity: prof. sawsan abdul-majid wins ontario gov…, cartilage tissue engineering: phd student’s research could help people living …, composting toilets: engineering students tackle united nations sustainable dev…, research with impact, research news, uottawa researcher and partners design ai approach to drought zoning keyboard_arrow_right, microwave photonics: phd student’s research aiming for ultrafast communication keyboard_arrow_right.

Championing inclusion and diversity: Prof. Sawsan Abdul-Majid wins Ontario gov… keyboard_arrow_right

Entrepreneurship

Design spaces

Student experience, departments and schools, undergraduate studies office.

SITE building - room 1020  (map) 800 King Edward Ave. Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5918 [email protected]

Graduate Studies Office

SITE building - room 1024  (map) 800 King Edward Ave. Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5347 [email protected]

Office of the dean

Colonel By Hall - room A306  (map) 161 Louis Pasteur Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5682

• Academic regulations
• Information Technology Services
• Health and safety

Search type

University Wide

Faculty / School Portals

Explore Our Campus

Queen's campus tours, in-person campus tours.

Come discover your potential at Queen's! Join us in Kingston for an in-person tour and picture yourself as a Queen's student.

A list of available tour dates can be found below. Note that if a date is "sold out" we are unable to add your name to a waitlist. What to expect:

• A guided general tour led by current-students
• A mix of outdoor and indoor spaces over approximately 1.5 hours
• Highlights of key buildings and landmarks on campus
• Insightful stories and first-hand experiences
• Please note we are unable to guarantee residence tours during the school year as all rooms are occupied. Special arrangements are made for Fall Preview and March Break Open House to show residence rooms
• Your Tour Guide(s) will meet the tour group at the red staircase in the atrium of Mitchell Hall
• Wear comfortable footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. This is a walking tour
• Your Tour Guide will meet the group 15 minutes before the scheduled tour
• All tours follow an accessible route - please speak with your Tour Guide if you have any concerns
• Review the parking options at Queen's and with the City of Kingston - more info here

If you've recently completed a campus tour, we'd appreciate feedback on your experience! 

Directions          Take Our Survey!

Teachers and Guidance Counsellors! Are you interested in bringing a class for a group tour? Mondays are reserved just for school groups. To arrange a tour please contact [email protected]

Take a look around!

Guided virtual campus tour.

Join our Campus Tour team for a guided virtual tour on Zoom to learn more about Queen's campus and student life! Current students will present a photo slideshow with campus information and their own experiences, followed by an opportunity for Q&A. Available virtual tour dates will be listed below with the corresponding registration link.

August / September

Enjoy this audio tour featuring the voices of Queen's own Campus Tour Guides. This tour can be used while walking through Kingston campuses or sitting at home! The clips will play automatically once you reach the building if used as a walking tour. If you are using it at home, you must select each stop and listen on your own time. 

Access the audio tour

Self-Guided Walking Tour

Walk around Queen's University leisurely and learn more about our campus! Our tour guides created a walking tour PDF for easy access to exploring campus at your own pace! Our self-guided walking tour contains fun facts, history, and student life tips.

Get started with the self guided walking tour (PDF 987 KB)

Chat with a current student!

Interested in learning more about Queen's from a student's perspective? We offer three types of one-on-one calls! Connect with our Student Ambassadors today! 

Set up a one on one chat

Campus tours

Join us for a tour and see what Waterloo has to offer. Learn about co-op, student life, housing, faculties, University Colleges, and more!

Tours of our faculties, University Colleges, and specific residences are great additions to the general campus tour. All tours start and end in the Visitors Centre in South Campus Hall (SCH). 

Monday to Saturday: 11 a.m., noon, and 2:30 p.m.

Campus tours are 90 minutes long and must be booked in advance

Led by current students who will share what it’s like to be a Waterloo Warrior, this three-kilometre walking tour is highly recommended as they give an overview of what it’s like to be a Waterloo student and show some key campus locations and services, including one of our largest residences.

Note: Some of our residence rooms are accessible only by stairs. Let us know in your booking if you would like to request an accessible option.

Visiting in December, April, or August? Tours are limited.

Tour availability may be limited in December, April, and August based on students' exam schedules and university holidays during these times.

Tours are also unable to go onto residence floors and see student rooms due to the exam quiet hours policy in place for our students. Campus tours during exam periods will show a residence common area (lounge).

Group tours

Interested in bringing a group of students for a tour? Request a group tour .

Faculty-specific tours

Join a student and explore the academic, social, and study spaces in a particular faculty. Not sure which faculty offers your program(s) of interest? Check our list of programs by faculty .

* If you'd like information about Fine Arts, Music, or Theatre and Performance, use the special instructions section when booking your Faculty of Arts tour to indicate your interest in those programs.

Residence tours

While our campus tour includes a stop in one of our largest residences, if you’d like to explore more of our residence communities, register for one of our Campus Housing tours. Stop by a student's room to get a better understanding of what it’s like to live on campus.

Our University Colleges offer additional residences on campus.

Campus Housing tours

One-hour tours Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m.

Learn about some of the popular residence options on the north end of campus, which include

• a suite-style residence where you can cook your own meals as well as
• traditional-style residences with their own cafeterias.

One-hour tours Monday – Friday at 3 p.m.

Learn about our residence options at the south end of campus, which include

• a suite-style residence where you can cook your own meals as well as a
• traditional-style residence with a cafeteria.

University College tours

A University College is a smaller community on Waterloo’s main campus that offers residence and academic programs within the larger University of Waterloo.

Students from all six faculties at Waterloo can choose to live in a University College.

Conrad Grebel University College

While touring Waterloo's smallest residence, you'll connect with current students to learn about what makes the Grebel community so special. Conrad Grebel houses the Peace and Conflict Studies and Music departments.

Renison University College

Learn about the supportive, close-knit community at Renison. Hear about our programs including Social Development Studies and Social Work, residence life, and 150+ paid student leadership opportunities.

St. Jerome's University

Tours include common spaces like our library, classrooms, chapel, cafeteria, and residence buildings. Find out why students from all six faculties at Waterloo call St. Jerome's their 'home away from home' each year.

United College

United College is home to the Indigenous Studies, Canadian Studies, and Human Rights minors. We offer a French residence floor and Living Learning Communities for Environment, Human Rights and Law, Women in Engineering, and Indigenous students. Greenhouse, Waterloo's social entrepreneurship incubator, and Flint Hub, an business incubator for Indigenous students, are also located here.

Book your tour

Not able to book a certain date.

If a tour doesn’t appear when you click on a day, the tour is fully booked or not offered that day.

Book your tour(s) →

Have a group of 10+ people?

Interested in bringing a group of students for a tour?

Request a group tour →

If you're using Google Chrome and encounter errors when booking a tour, please ensure your browser is up to date and/or the cache has been recently cleared .

Interested in multiple residences?

If you'd like to see multiple residences or see them on a Saturday, we recommend Fall Open House or March Open House .

• U of T Home

Future Engineering Undergraduates

Discover Engineering

• Professional Experience Year Co-op Program (PEY Co-op)
• Engineering for the World (E4TW)
• Summer Research Opportunities
• Entrepreneurship
• Clubs & Teams
• Ursula Franklin Women in Engineering Series
• Student Success
• International Students

Undergraduate Programs

Learn about how our programs work »

• PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
• TrackOne, Undeclared
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mineral Engineering
• Engineering Science

Learn more about:

• Minors & Certificates
• Skoll BASc/MBA Program
• Graduate Studies
• Pre-University Programs

Learn about our academic requirements and how to apply »

• Current Ontario High School Applicants
• Out of Province High School Applicants
• Out of Country High School Applicants
• Transfer Applicants
• Part-Time Applicants
• Non-Matriculated (Mature) Applicants
• Non-Degree Students
• English Language Requirements
• Online Student Profile
• Important Deadlines
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Engineering Programs for High School Students
• X social media

The Engineering Student Recruitment & Outreach Office will be closed August 19-23.

Engineering Student Recruitment & Outreach Office

Located in the heart of the Engineering district, the Engineering Student Recruitment & Outreach Office is your first stop when visiting U of T Engineering.

Location : Galbraith Building, 35 St.George Street, Room 170, Toronto ON, M5S 1A4

Phone: +1 416-978-3872

Email : [email protected]

Hours : Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00pm for drop-in visits.

Engineering Tours

The best way to experience U of T Engineering is by visiting our campus. The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering offers guided tours throughout the year. Each tour is followed by a tour talk with one of our recruitment officers.

Register for a tour by clicking the button below. Please note tours will not appear on the calendar once they are at full capacity and no wait lists are available.

** Please note that tours are geared towards undergraduate prospective students. If you are interested in graduate studies, please contact the specific Engineering department in which you are interested.

Additional Tour Options

We also encourage you to take a  General Campus Tour  to learn about the St.George campus and life in downtown Toronto.

There are virtual and in-person tour options that will allow you to explore the U of T St. George campus with a current student Tour Guide. You will see academic buildings, colleges and athletic facilities.

In-Person General Campus tours are offered Monday to Friday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with an additional tour at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. You can book a General Campus tour using this  calendar .

Register for a General Campus Tour

U of T’s residences are as diverse as its student population — with a style to match every personality, you will be sure to find your perfect fit at our St. George campus. We encourage you to take a residence tour to explore your options. Visit our Housing Services website for more information. Please note that Engineering students are typically housed in Chestnut and  Innis College  residences; however other residences reserve a select number of spaces for Engineering students.

Residence tours are offered by each residence and must be arranged directly with the residence of your choice. To book a tour and for more information on residence options, please visit the Student Housing Services website.

If you have any questions regarding Engineering tours, or if you would like to book a school visit or group larger than 8, please email us two weeks in advance to request a tour.

Email:  [email protected]

Can't make it to an in-person Engineering Tour? Not a problem! Check out one of our virtual tour offerings:

• Experience Engineering Virtual Campus Tour
• U of T Engineering Campus Tour Video
• Experience University of Toronto St. George Virtual Campus Tour

© 2024 Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering

• Accessibility
• Student Data Practices
• Website Feedback

• Français

• High Contrast

Tours and Events

Current events.

University of Toronto Mississauga

U of t mississauga fall campus day.

11 am to 3 pm

View event details

Wilfrid Laurier University

Milton campus fall open house.

University of Windsor

Fall open house.

10 am - 3 pm

University of Ottawa

9 am to 5 pm

Ontario Tech University

10 am to 3 pm

Carleton University

9:30 am to 4:00 pm

OCAD University

National portfolio day.

Nipissing University

Connect with us at Nipissing University's Fall Open House on Saturday, November 2 from 10 am to 2 pm (ET) to chat directly with our friendly and knowledgeable students, staff and faculty. By the end of the day, you'll have all the info you need to decide if Nipissing University is the right fit for you.

University of Waterloo – St. Jerome's University

10 am to 4 pm

Waterloo Campus Fall Open House

Lakehead University

10 am to 2 pm

University of Ottawa – Saint Paul University

Look Inside: OCAD University's Annual Open House

Western University – Huron University College

Fall preview day.

9 am - 2 pm

University of Guelph-Humber

Fall information day 2024.

Build your schedule around session times for UofGH general information and programs. Please check our Fall Information Day event web page.

Family & Supporters Night

University of Waterloo

Ottawa Family Information Evening

6:30 to 8:30 pm ET

Fall Virtual Open Day

8 am - 12 pm 4 - 7 pm

10 am - 2 pm

Waterloo Campus Spring Open House

March Open House

9 am to 4 pm

Wilfrid Laurier University – Brantford Campus

Brantford campus spring open house.

Spring Open House

10 am - 4 pm

Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

Choose tmu: open house.

11 am - 3 pm

Wilfrid Laurier University – Milton Campus

Milton campus spring open house.

Spring Virtual Open Day

University of Waterloo – Renison University College

Campus tour.

Université de l'Ontario français

Uof campus tour.

Every Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance.

Trent University – Durham Greater Toronto Area

Trent university durham campus tours.

Monday - Saturday 1 pm

York University

Keele campus tours.

Tours are typically offered throughout the week and occasionally available on evenings and weekends. Advanced registration is required.

Virtual Tours

Campus Tours

10 am and 2 pm

Explore Ontario Tech from the comfort of your home!

McMaster University

10:30 am and 1:30 pm

Laurentian University

Laurentian online info session.

Twice monthly.

In-person Tours

Monday to Friday at 10 am and 1:30 pm Saturdays at 12 pm

Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.

Online Events & Webinars

University of Toronto – Scarborough

Mondays - Thursdays: 11 am or 2 pm Fridays: 10 am or 1 pm

Group Tours

Online Events and Webinars

Virtual Campus Tours

Mondays - Thursdays: 11 am or 2 pm Fridays: 11 am

Recruitment Events

Trent University

Trent university campus tours, student for a day.

Any time during the day, depending on course timetable.

Royal Military College of Canada

Refer to the RMC website .

Come and meet us virtually!

Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm

Western University – King's University College

Monday to Friday at 10 am, 1 pm or 2 pm Please contact us for weekend tour availability.

In-person guided campus tours are led by current students and available throughout the year.

Information Sessions and Webinars

Dates and times vary. Check back frequently for an updated schedule of upcoming events.

University of Toronto

Monday through Friday at 11 am and 2 pm, Saturdays between 10:30 am and 1 pm.

Future Student Events

Events will be offered throughout the year. Visit our website for detailed information and timing.

International School Visits

We offer several tour types so you can customize your visit based on your interests.

Canadian School Visits

9:30 am and 1:30 pm

APSIP Tours

In-Person Tours: Monday to Saturday at 10 am (ET)

Quebec Information Evenings

Applicant receptions

March Break

Please refer to the RMC website for updates on March Break events .

Winter Open House

Reunion Weekend

Friday, 1 pm: Obstacle course for first-year students Saturday, 9 am: Badging parade

Students & Parents

• Common Course Codes
• Financial Support Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Intend to Apply for OSAP?
• OSAP for Indigenous Applicants
• University Research Checklist
• Resources to Help You Prepare for University
• Winter, Spring and Summer Admission

Counsellor Resources

• Contact the Universities
• Degree Abbreviations
• Tours & Events

Ontario Universities' Info

OUInfo is a guide to Ontario's universities. It provides information about university programs, admission requirements and more. OUInfo should be used as a starting point for researching university options.

Get Information From Universities

Engineering uottawa events in Prescott and Russell, Canada

STEAM Family Fair - uOttawa

Sun, Sep 29, 11:00 AM

STEM (STM) Complex

uOttawa Baseball Open Tryouts

Tomorrow at 6:00 PM

Southgate Baseball Field

U-OttawaMTB XC cup

Sun, Sep 22, 9:00 AM

40 Chem. Sabourin, Cantley, QC J8V 3M6, Canada

EN - Department of Physics

Tue, Sep 3, 11:00 AM

Advanced Research Complex, University of Ottawa

Dimanche de la Fierté | Pride Sunday 2024

Today at 10:00 AM

Jock Turcot University Centre (UCU)

Frosh Icebreaker / Ottawa / 2024

Wed, Sep 4, 8:00 PM

Bronson Centre

University of Ottawa FROSH WEEK Party Buses

MARDIGRAS GATINEAU

ACEC 2024 Engineering Excellence: elevate, advocate, celebrate!

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30 PM

Château Laurier, Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA FROSH FEST 2024

Thu, Sep 5, 10:00 PM

Happy Fish Elgin

La Course Communautaire de Shinerama Fun Run !

Tue, Sep 3, 8:00 AM

136 University Private

Introduction to Inner Engineering

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30 PM

Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre

AÉDSA 101 Week 2024

Sat, Aug 31, 8:00 AM

120 University Private

18+ | ALGONQUIN FROSH NIGHT 2024 | WED SEPT 4

Wed, Sep 4, 9:00 PM

18+ | OTTAWA FROSH NIGHT 2024 | WED SEPT 4

18+ | CARLETON FROSH NIGHT 2024 | WED SEPT 4

18+ | UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA FROSH NIGHT 2024 | WED SEPT 4

Programs and courses

• Future students
• Support uOttawa
• Brightspace

Master of Engineering Environmental Engineering

• Degree offered: Master of Engineering (MEng)
• Registration status options: Full-time; Part-time
• Language of instruction: English

Most of the courses in this program are offered in English. Research activities can be conducted either in English, French, or both, depending on the language used by the professor and the members of his or her research group.

• within two years of full-time study
• For immigration purposes, the summer term (May to August) for this program is considered a regularly scheduled break approved by the University. Students should resume full-time studies in September.
• Academic units: Faculty of Engineering , Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Environmental Engineering .

Program Description

Ottawa-Carleton Joint Program

Established in 2000, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Environmental Engineering (OCIENE) combines the teaching and research strengths of the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Ottawa with that of the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University.

The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering (MASc), a Master of Engineering (MEng) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Engineering.

Main Areas of Research

• Biofilms and biofilm technologies for water and wastewater treatment
• Drinking water: membrane treatment and climate change adaptation technologies
• Ecological engineering and agricultural waste management
• Mining impacted water management
• Northern, rural and First Nation water and wastewater
• Water resources and management

Note: Further information is posted on the departmental website.

Learning Outcomes

• Autonomy in conducting research
• Autonomy in preparing scholarly publications

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Applied Science Environmental Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Applied Science Civil Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Applied Science Civil Engineering Specialization in Science, Society and Policy (MASc)
• Master of Engineering Civil Engineering (MEng)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Environmental Engineering (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Civil Engineering (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies .

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption .

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.
• Programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies and by the general regulations of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Environmental Engineering (OCIENE).
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering STE 1024 800 King Edward Ave. Ottawa ON Canada K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5347 Fax.: 613-562-5129 Email: [email protected]

Twitter | Faculty of Engineering Facebook | Faculty of Engineer

For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the  specific requirements  webpage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• An honours bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major in environmental engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B);
• An honours bachelor’s degree with a specialization or a major in related engineering disciplines (civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.) with a minimum average of 70% (B);
• An honours bachelor’s degree with specialization or a major in environmental science disciplines with a minimum average of 70% (B).

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
• All students entering the program are required to have courses in mathematics, probability and statistics equivalent to courses required in undergraduate engineering programs.
• CHG 2312  or   CVG 2116
• These courses are considered to provide the minimum background in fluid mechanics, and in physical, chemical, and biochemical treatment principles, necessary to adequately follow environmental engineering courses at the graduate level. Depending on their background, students may have been exposed to these principles through a different combination of courses in their undergraduate curriculum. Students entering the program without an equivalent background in these topics are expected to take these courses early in their studies and they are considered additional to those normally required for the degree. The undergraduate courses required are specified in the certificate of admission.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Note: Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies and by the general regulations of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Environmental Engineering (OCIEE).

Master’s with Coursework and Project

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the  2022-2023 calendars for the previous requirements.

Candidates transferring from another university must take at least half their units at the Institute.

The Department may require students to take additional courses, depending on their backgrounds.

To receive this Master’s degree, a student enrolled in the program must successfully complete 30 course units.

Students must meet the following requirements:

A minimum of 3 course units must be selected from at least three of the following areas of study:

• Air pollution
• Water resources management, groundwater management and contaminant transport
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Management of solid, hazardous, and radioactive waste and pollution prevention
• Environmental impact assessment, Sustainability and Climate Change

List of Optional Courses 

Course selection is subject to the approval of the advisor or the advisory committee.  Students may choose courses offered at either university from among those listed below. 

The courses listed below are grouped by area of study.  Course descriptions may be found in the departmental sections of the calendars concerned. 

Minimum Requirements

The passing grade in all courses is B.

Fast-track from Master’s to PhD

Students enrolled in the master’s program in environmental engineering at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a master’s thesis. For additional information, please contact the graduate studies office of the Faculty of Engineering.

Research at the University of Ottawa

Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canada’s top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Our research community thrives in four strategic areas:

• Creating a sustainable environment
• Advancing just societies
• Shaping the digital world
• Enabling lifelong health and wellness

From advancing healthcare solutions to tackling global challenges like climate change, the University of Ottawa’s researchers are at the forefront of innovation, making significant contributions to society and beyond.

Research at the Faculty of Engineering

Areas of research:

• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Mechanical Engineering

For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb . 

Course selection is subject to the approval of the advisor or the advisory committee. Students may choose courses offered at either university from among those listed below.

The courses listed below are grouped by area of study. Students must complete at least one course in three of the five areas. The director will decide when a course offered under a special topics or directed studies heading can be considered to meet the requirements of a given area. Course descriptions may be found in the departmental sections of the calendars concerned. Only a selection of courses given in a particular academic year.

EVG 5001 Biofilm Processes in Wastewater Treatment (3 crédits / 3 units)

Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture

EVG 5125 Statistical Methods in Hydrology (3 units)

Concepts of probability and random variables applied to hydrology. Statistical distributions, their approximation and analysis. Statistical inference, including tests of significance and estimation theory. Linear and multivariate correlation and regression techniques. Data generation and simulation techniques for design of water-resource systems. Introduction to hydrologic and meteorologic time series. This course is equivalent to CIVJ 5601 at Carleton University.

Course Component: Lecture

EVG 5130 Wastewater Treatment Process Design (3 units)

The physical, chemical and biological processes involved in the treatment of domestic and industrial wastes. Waste characteristics, stream assimilation, biological oxidation, aeration, sedimentation, anaerobic digestion, sludge disposal. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5900 at Carleton University.

Previously CVG 5130.

EVG 5132 Unit Operations of Water Treatment (3 units)

Unit operations and unit processes involved in the treatment of a water supply for various uses. Topics included are water quality, water microbiology, sedimentation, chemical treatment, disinfection, water chemistry, flocculation. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5901 at Carleton University.

Previously CVG 5132.

EVG 5133 Solid Waste Management (3 units)

Collection and disposal of solid wastes. Sanitary landfill, composting, incineration and other methods of disposal. Material and energy recovery. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5906 at Carleton University.

Previously CVG 5133.

EVG 5134 Chemistry for Environmental Engineering (3 units)

Dilute aqueous solution chemistry of water and wastewater treatment. Chemical kinetics and equilibrium. Carbonate, phosphate and chlorine chemistry. Precipitation and complex formation. Corrosion. Analytical techniques and applications. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5907 at Carleton University.

Previously CVG 5134.

EVG 5137 Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Analysis (3 units)

Mass balancing in complex systems. Reaction kinetics and kinetic data analysis: classical and computer based methods. Reactor design: ideal reactors and real reactors. Analysis of tracer tests. Interfacial mass transfer: common theories. Mass transfer models. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5905 at Carleton University.

Previously CVG 5137.

EVG 5138 Advanced Water Treatment (3 units)

Scope, limitations and design procedures for water treatment processes for the removal of toxic and non-standard contaminants. Current water treatment problems and regulations, activated carbon treatment, ion exchange, disinfection practices and oxidation via advanced oxidation processes (ozonation and UV oxidation), iron and manganese removal, recent developments in coagulation, membranes, air stripping. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5902 at Carleton University.

Previously CVG 5138.

EVG 5139 Environmental Assessment of Civil Engineering Projects (3 units)

Procedures and methods for systematic evaluation of the environmental impact of civil engineering projects including wastewater disposal systems, solid waste disposal systems, and water resource development systems. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5700 at Carleton University.

Previously CVG 5139.

EVG 5179 Anaerobic Digestion (3 units)

Advanced theoretical, biological, and practical aspects of anaerobic digestion processes. Principles to be applied to the design and application of conventional and advanced anaerobic processes used for treatment of municipal and industrial wastewaters. Topics to include microbiology and biochemistry fundamentals, techniques for monitoring anaerobic digestion performance, municipal sludge stabilization, anaerobic composting, anoxic/anaerobic bioremediation, Andrew's dynamic model. Design of the following: two-phase digestion; Downflow Stationary Fixed Film (DSFF) reactors; Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB); Upflow Blanket Filter (UBF) reactors; and Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactors (ASBR). This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5908 at Carleton University.

Previously CVG 5179.

EVG 5182 Water Resources Management (3 units)

Global water supply and demand; Integrated water resources management; Modeling and optimization of water resources systems; Reservoir Management; Uncertainty modeling; Climate Change and water; Decision under uncertainty.

EVG 5183 Mixing and Transport in Water Bodies (3 units)

Typical models for selected water resources systems : Rivers, lakes, estuaries; Water quality parameters; Conservative parameters; Non conservative parameters; Laminar and turbulent flows; Dispersion; Pollution sources; Modeling; Simplified (integral) models; Dilution models; Three Dimensional models; Advection-Diffusion Equation; Analytical solution; Numerical solution; Non-conservative transport and Multi-component systems; Modeling approaches based on conservative and non-conservative transport and kinetics; Certain water quality parameters (Temperature, Salinity, etc.).

EVG 5192 Characterization Methods for Materials (3 units)

Modern materials characterization techniques especially with respect to civil engineering materials. Choosing the right characterization methods in order to determine the properties of materials such as chemical composition, atomic structure, and surface properties used in their research. Interpreting the results of each method as well as the insight into the interrelationships between characterization methods and their interdependency.

EVG 5203 Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Management (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5203 at Carleton University.

EVG 5212 Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources (3 units)

Spatiotemporal distribution of water and its impact on human activities, including domestic and municipal consumption, hydropower generation, rain-fed and irrigated agriculture, design and operation of sewer systems, floodplain zoning, navigation, etc. Critical assessment of methodologies for climate change impacts estimation. Theoretical knowledge and hands-on application experience needed to perform climate change analysis on a water resources system.

EVG 5301 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (3 units)

The design, water quality and climate change impacts of soil and water conservation systems. Topics include: urban storm water management (including LID) erosion control practices, subsurface and surface drainage systems and irrigation technologies.

EVG 5302 Decentralized Wastewater Management (3 units)

This course covers fundamental principles and practical design applications of decentralized wastewater treatment for domestic and industrial sources. Topics include: management of decentralized wastewater systems, pre-treatment systems, soil infiltration systems, advanced onsite technologies, constructed wetlands, alternative collection systems, wastewater reuse and septage management.

EVG 5331 Sludge Utilization and Disposal (3 units)

Introduction to sludge processing technology and procedures to be used in the planning and design of sludge treatment processes. Evaluate the economics and performance of sludge unit process operations. Selection of methods for the final disposition of sludge. This course is equivalent to ENVJ 5902 at Carleton University.

EVG 5333 Research Methodology (3 units)

Key components and strategies required to build a robust scientific research program in environmental engineering including research questions, literature review, experiment design, data interpretation, scientific manuscripts, public speaking, ethics, and plagiarism.

EVG 5800 Seminar for Master's Candidates in Environmental Engineering

Ce cours est équivalent à ENVE 5800 à la Carleton University.

Volet : Recherche

EVG 5801 Seminar for Doctoral Candidates in Environmental Engineering

Ce cours est équivalent à ENVE 7800 à la Carleton University.

EVG 6001 Projet en génie de l'environnement / Environmental Engineering Project (6 crédits / 6 units)

Ce cours est équivalent à ENVE 5900 à la Carleton University. / This course is equivalent to ENVE 5900 at Carleton University.

Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research

EVG 6108 Directed Studies I (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5906 at Carleton University.

Course Component: Research

EVG 6109 Directed Studies II (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5907 at Carleton University.

EVG 6300 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 units)

EVG 6301 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5701 at Carleton University.

EVG 6302 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5702 at Carleton University.

EVG 6303 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 units)

EVG 6304 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 units)

EVG 6508 Études dirigées I (3 crédits)

Volet : Cours magistral

EVG 6509 Études dirigées II (3 crédits)

EVG 7001 Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 crédits / 3 units)

Volet / Course Component: Laboratoire / Laboratory, Cours magistral / Lecture

EVG 7002 Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 crédits / 3 units)

EVG 7003 Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 crédits / 3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5703 at Carleton University.

EVG 7004 Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 crédits / 3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5704 at Carleton University.

EVG 7005 Topics in Environmental Engineering (3 crédits / 3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5705 at Carleton University.

EVG 7007 Filtration and Membranes in Water Treatment (3 crédits / 3 units)

Filtration is a key process for removal of contaminants from water sources. This course discusses various filtration processes including slow sand filtration, conventional filtration, biological filtration, and low and high pressure membrane applications in a lecture and seminar format. Previous water related course knowledge expected.

EVG 7101 Air Pollution Control (3 units)

Air quality and pollution; definitions, measurement and monitoring methods. Criteria pollutants, air toxics, particulate matter, secondary pollutants. Pollutant formation mechanisms. Major sources and control methods. Meteorology and principles of dispersion modelling. Principles of receptor modelling. Indoor air quality.

Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture

Previously CVG 7101 .

EVG 7104 Indoor Environmental Quality (3 units)

Indoor environmental quality (air quality, thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort); physical and chemical parameters for characterization. Types and sources of indoor air pollution and discomfort; measurement techniques. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting practices and issues. Modeling of and design for indoor environmental quality. This course is equivalent to ENVE 5104 at Carleton University.

EVG 7105 Atmospheric Aerosols (3 units)

Atmospheric aerosol characterization and size distribution, theoretical fundamentals of physical and chemical processes that govern formation and transformation of aerosols in the atmosphere such as nucleation, coagulation, condensation/evaporation, and aerosol thermodynamics; interactions between aerosols and climate, aerosol sampling and measurement. This course is equivalent to ENVE 5105 at Carleton University.

EVG 7106 Atmospheric Chemical Transport Modelling (3 units)

Fundamentals of Eulerian atmospheric modelling; overview of global and regional atmospheric models, basic principles of numerical methods used in air quality models; applications of air quality models; uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in air quality modelling. This course is equivalent to ENVE 5106 at Carleton University.

EVG 7132 Sludge Treatment and Disposal (3 units)

Aspects of sludge treatment, management, and disposal; sludge generation and characterization, thickening, preliminary treatment processes, aerobic and anaerobic digestion, lime stabilization, conditioning, dewatering, composting, land application and other disposal options, and thermal processes. This course is equivalent to ENVE 5205 at Carleton University.

EVG 7134 Resource Industry Waste Management (3 units)

Application of geotechnique and hydraulics to management of resource extraction residuals such as tailings, waste rock, and sludge from hard rock mines and bitumen extraction operations. Geotechnique of conventional and high density tailings disposal. Pipeline transport of concentrated suspensions. Closure technologies for mine waste impoundments. This course is equivalent to ENVE 5204 at Carleton University.

EVG 7144 Advanced Wastewater Treatment (3 units)

Fundamentals, applications, and design of biological, physical, and chemical treatment processes employed for advanced treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater. Reuse applications and guidelines. This course is equivalent to ENVE 5004 at Carleton University.

EVG 7200 Climate Change and Engineering (3 units)

This course will cover broad environmental and climate change issues affecting engineered systems.

EVG 7201 Geo-Environmental Engineering (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5201 at Carleton University.

EVG 7202 Contaminant Fate Mechanisms (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5202 at Carleton University.

EVG 7206 Energy and Resources from waste (3 units)

Principles, design and application of biochemical and thermal processes for recovery of energy and value-added materials from different solid wastes and wastewater. Biochemical processes;  biotransformation pathways, reactor analysis and chemical kinetics. Thermal treatment systems; process design, thermodynamics of material recovery. This course is equivalent to ENVE 5206 at Carleton University.

EVG 7301 Contaminant Hydrology (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5301 at Carleton University.

EVG 7303 Multiphase Flow in Soils (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5303 at Carleton University.

EVG 7401 Environmental Impact Assessment of Major Projects (3 units)

This course is equivalent to ENVE 5401 at Carleton University.

EVG 9998 Proposition de thèse et examen de synthèse / Thesis Proposal and Comprehensive Examination

Undergraduate Studies

For more information about undergraduate studies at the University of Ottawa, please refer to your faculty .

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

For more information about graduate studies at the University of Ottawa, please refer to your academic unit .

Print Options

Send Page to Printer

Print this page.

Download Page (PDF)

The PDF will include all information unique to this page.

Virtual Tour

Experience University of Idaho with a virtual tour. Explore now

• Discover a Career
• Find a Major
• Experience U of I Life

More Resources

• Admitted Students
• International Students

Take Action

• Find Financial Aid
• View Deadlines
• Find Your Rep

Helping to ensure U of I is a safe and engaging place for students to learn and be successful. Read about Title IX.

Get Involved

• Clubs & Volunteer Opportunities
• Recreation and Wellbeing
• Student Government
• Student Sustainability Cooperative
• Academic Assistance
• Safety & Security
• Career Services
• Health & Wellness Services
• Register for Classes
• Dates & Deadlines
• Financial Aid
• Sustainable Solutions
• U of I Library

• Upcoming Events

Review the events calendar.

Stay Connected

• Vandal Family Newsletter
• Here We Have Idaho Magazine
• Living on Campus
• Campus Safety
• About Moscow

The largest Vandal Family reunion of the year. Check dates.

Benefits and Services

• Vandal Voyagers Program
• Vandal License Plate
• Submit Class Notes
• Make a Gift
• View Events
• Alumni Chapters
• University Magazine
• Alumni Newsletter

SlateConnect

U of I's web-based retention and advising tool provides an efficient way to guide and support students on their road to graduation. Login to SlateConnect.

Common Tools

• Administrative Procedures Manual (APM)
• Class Schedule
• OIT Tech Support
• Academic Dates & Deadlines
• U of I Retirees Association
• Faculty Senate
• Staff Council

University of Idaho News

University Communications and Marketing

Fax: 208-885-5841

Email: [email protected]

Web: Communications and Marketing

U of I, Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium earn $500K to advance clean energy

August 22, 2024.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The University of Idaho College of Engineering  is part of the Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium  leading the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub, which was recently awarded a $500,000 Consortium Accelerator Award from the Biden-Harris administration through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.

Funding will be used to implement INEC’s strategy and business plan focused on advanced nuclear reactor deployments, including technology advancements, workforce and supply chain development, and fuel support for the domestic nuclear industry.

Recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) for its ability to strengthen workforce development and the region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize and deploy technology, INEC is one of the identified regions across the nation selected for its high potential to become an epicenter for globally competitive innovation.

The award highlights the INEC Tech Hub’s continued role in strengthening U.S. economic and national security as the only advanced nuclear tech hub. The award marks INEC’s passage into the EDA’s Phase 2 funding opportunity earlier in August.

“U of I is proud to be part of the consortium of global leaders who are putting our region front and center as a powerhouse of competitive research and next-generation nuclear technologies,” said Suzie Long, dean of the U of I College of Engineering. “INEC reaching this next step in the phased funding process is a testament to the incredible advanced manufacturing capabilities our region has been strengthening for decades.”

U of I was recently endorsed by the International Atomic Energy Agency for its nuclear technology management master’s program. U of I is one of two U.S. universities to hold this endorsement.

U of I’s nuclear engineering program in Idaho Falls began in 1954 and was developed in partnership with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the advanced nuclear energy leader responsible for the world’s first usable electricity generated by nuclear power and innovation in small modular reactor (SMR) technology. Idaho is host to the first micro and SMR demonstration and deployment. SMRs are known for their lower cost and improved safety and security. The reactors use energy from a controlled nuclear chain reaction to create steam, which powers a turbine to produce electricity.

U of I and INL research initiatives funded by federal and state agencies include advanced nuclear energy reactors, advanced manufacturing across food-energy-water systems, cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity, as well as biotechnology development for renewable materials production and critical materials extraction and recovery.

U of I is also a partner in the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Tech Hub, led by Gonzaga University, which will focus on the development of advanced composite materials in the Inland Northwest to create lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft at a lower cost.

Media Contact

Alexiss Turner Marketing and Communications Manager U of I College of Engineering 208-885-7511 [email protected]

About the University of Idaho

The University of Idaho, home of the Vandals, is Idaho’s land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to nearly 11,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky and Western Athletic conferences. Learn more at uidaho.edu .

Campus Tours

Mar 23, 2024 — 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Get to know your future campus with a student ambassador! 

Get to know your future campus

Tours last 45 to 60 minutes and are offered regularly from 9 a.m., with the last tour departing at 3:15 p.m.

Tours depart from the tour tent outside Learning Crossroads (CRX).

45 to 60 minutes