Environmental Science and Technology, Energy Technology Concentration, B.S.

Department of Engineering Technology
615-898-2776
Kathy Mathis, program coordinator
Kathy.Mathis@mtsu.edu

The Energy Technology concentration under the Environmental Science and Technology major includes course work in energy technology in the engineering technology, geosciences, soils as well as the classical sciences departments. This major studies the classic energy sources and the renewable/alternative energy possibilities. Students will be able to apply their knowledge with utility, construction, municipalities, and other energy related industries for energy generation sources as well as conservation efforts.

The requirements for a major in Environmental Science and Technology can be obtained from the director of the program and include an EST core, 30 hours in General Education outside of the math and science areas, and several hours in an identified specialty or concentration. Courses are offered by Agribusiness and Agriscience, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, and Geosciences.

Typical employment opportunities exist in the various levels of governmental agencies and as environmental consultants in manufacturing, construction, and agricultural industries in such areas as air and water quality control, environmental analysis, recycling, hazardous and solid waste management, and noise.

Students are encouraged to pursue opportunities offered through the Center for Energy Efficiency and the CLEAR Water Institute. The center promotes energy economics and environmental awareness and stewardship for students, faculty, administrators, and others in the community. Through interaction with local, state, and federal associations, the center offers certification seminars, educational and training opportunities, and leadership in achieving energy management and efficiency goals. The institute is an interdisciplinary group of scientists that address environmental issues related to water quality. Undergraduate research opportunities exist.

Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.

Freshman

ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
EST 2810 - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 credit hours
MATH 1910 - Calculus I 4 credit hours (Math)
MATH 2050 - Probability and Statistics 3 credit hours
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours (Nat Sci) AND
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab 0 credit hours
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours AND
CHEM 1121 - General Chemistry II Lab 0 credit hours
BIOL 1110 - General Biology 4 credit hours (Nat Sci) AND
BIOL 1111 - General Biology Lab 0 credit hours

Subtotal: 28 Hours

Sophomore

ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
HUM 2610 - Foreign Literature in Translation 3 credit hours (Hum/FA)
ET 3610 - Introduction to Electricity and Electronics 4 credit hours
PGEO 4530 - Geographic Information Systems 3 credit hours
BIOL 1120 - General Biology 4 credit hours AND
BIOL 1121 - General Biology Lab 0 credit hours
CHEM 2030 - Elements of Organic Chemistry 4 credit hours AND
CHEM 2031 - Elements of Organic Chemistry Lab 0 credit hours
GEOL 1040 - Physical Geology 4 credit hours AND
GEOL 1041 - Physical Geology Lab 0 credit hours
OR
ABAS 3340 - Soil 3 credit hours
PHYS 2010 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics I 0 credit hours AND
PHYS 2011 - Physics Problems Laboratory I 4 credit hours
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 29 Hours

Junior

ABAS 3370 - Soil Analysis 3 credit hours
EST 4810 - Energy and the Environment 3 credit hours
EST 4820 - Solar Building Design 3 credit hours
ET 3810 - Engineering Thermodynamics 3 credit hours
GEOL 4130 - Hydrogeology 4 credit hours
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
PHYS 2020 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics II 0 credit hours AND
PHYS 2021 - Physics Problems Laboratory II 4 credit hours
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 32 Hours

Senior

EST 4770 - Pollution Control Technology 3 credit hours
EST 4840 - Energy Auditing 3 credit hours
ET 3615 - Principles of Electricity 3 credit hours
ET 3920 - Industrial Internship I 3 credit hours
ET 4815 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 3 credit hours
ENGR 3970 - Engineering Economy 3 credit hours
PHYS elective 4 credit hours (see advisor)
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
ENGR 3920 - Engineering Safety 3 credit hours OR
BIOL 3220 - Environmental Regulations and Compliance 3 credit hours