Biological Systems Engineering

Ecological Systems Engineering

Specialists in ecological systems engineering are concerned with the design, development, and management of eco-systems. Typical applications include the rehabilitation of disturbed ecosystems, the design of mitigation areas, the incorporation of ecologically sustainable features into land developments, and the design and management of publicly and privately owned landscapes. An understanding of ecology and the interaction of ecological communities, coupled with knowledge of engineering design and economics, are stressed in this specialization. Employment opportunities include environmental consulting firms, government regulatory agencies, and agencies involved in wildland resource management.

Recommended Biological Science Electives

Quarter Offered	Course & Number	Units	Course Title
I	ESP 100	4	General Ecology
I	ENT 100	3	General Entomology
II	SSC 100	4	Principles of Soil Science

(select one course)

Quarter Offered	Course & Number	Units	Course Title
II	ATM 133	4	Biometeorology
I	ETX 101	3	Principles of Environmental Toxicology
II	ETX 112A	3	Toxicants in the Environment
III	PLB 119	3	Population Biology of Weeds

Recommended Engineering Electives

Quarter Offered	Course & Number	Units	Course Title
I	ABT 180	4	Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
III	EBS 115	3	Forest Engineering
I	EBS 135	4	Bioenvironmental Engineering
II	EBS 145	4	Irrigation and Drainage Systems
I	ERS 100	5	Principles of Hydrologic Science
II,III	ECI 148A	3	Water Quality Management
I	ECI 149	3	Introduction to Air Pollution

Recommended GE Course

Quarter Offered	Course & Number	Units	Course Title
I	LDA 14		Landscape Meaning (G.E. Topical Breadth in Arts & Humanities & Social Science)

Suggested Advisers:

K. Giles, M. Grismer, B. Jenkins, R. Piedrahita, R. Plant, J. VanderGheynst, R. Zhang