Biological & Environmental Engineering (BEE)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
Last Updated
- Schedule of Classes - September 1, 2026 7:09PM EDT
Classes
BEE 2510
Course Description
Students will quantitatively understand and analyze environmental issues such as: the impact of industrial contaminants and excess nutrients on water quality; the global carbon cycle; improving global ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRD 2510
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BEE 2600
Course Description
Focuses on the integration of biological principles with engineering, math, and physical principles. Students learn how to formulate equations for biological systems in class and practice in homework sets. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRD 2600
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BEE 3310
Course Description
Properties of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids; hydrostatic and dynamic forces; principles of continuity, conservations of mass, energy and momentum and their applications; laminar and turbulent flows, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 5310
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Roh, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 3500
Course Description
Focuses on understanding the principles of heat and mass transfer in the context of biological (biomedical/bioprocessing/bioenvironmental) systems. Emphasizes physical understanding of transport processes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 5500
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 3900
Course Description
Introduction to bio-inspired and bio-enabled robotics across scales by an interdisciplinary approach, by gradually integrating knowledge in mechanical engineering and bioengineering. The concept and basic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 5900
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4270
Course Description
In this field-based course, students will observe, measure, and sample aquatic environments to determine chemical and physical characteristics of water quality. The course will pair sensor data with samples ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 5270
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Gerson, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4310
Course Description
This course introduces statistical and machine learning techniques for analyzing complex datasets in the environmental sciences and engineering. It focuses on supervised learning methods, such as regression, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 6310
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4560
Course Description
Ecological mechanics explores ecological relations from a mechanics perspective, including fluid, solid, structural mechanics, and heat and mass transport. While other ecological studies incorporate transport ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6560
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 4590
Course Description
Students will choose a project depending on their interests and complete the project goal by integrating the knowledge of biology, physics, and engineering. Students will present their proposal and final ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 5590
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4730
Course Description
Teaches basic engineering design and analysis as practiced for water control and nonpoint source pollution prevention. Discusses the origins of design approaches, including their theoretical bases and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 5730
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4750
Course Description
This course introduces methods for environmental systems planning and management. We will analyze system dynamics and stability and use numerical simulation to propagate uncertainty and quantify risks. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 5750
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BEE 4800
Course Description
This course investigates the science of atmospheric chemistry as its relation to air pollution and global change. Students examine the chemistry and physics that determines atmospheric composition on local ... view course details
BEE 4940
Course Description
The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and will be advertised by the department. Courses offered under this number will be approved by the department curriculum ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6940
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Seven Week - First. Combined with: BEE 6940
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Seven Week - Second. Combined with: BEE 6940
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BEE 4950
Course Description
This course engages students in real-world, community-based sustainability projects through Cornell GreenClub. Structured as a student-led, engaged-learning experience, students work in interdisciplinary ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENVS 4950, GDEV 4950
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Sustainability Foundations Project
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 24 - Sep 10, 2026
Instructors
Waldman, K
- F
- Sep 11, 2026
Instructors
Waldman, K
- F
- Sep 12 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Waldman, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: returning GreenClub members.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENVS 4950, GDEV 4950
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Sustainability Leadership and Training
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 24 - Sep 10, 2026
Instructors
Waldman, K
- F
- Sep 11, 2026
Instructors
Waldman, K
- F
- Sep 12 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Waldman, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 4970
Course Description
Special work in any area of biological and environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided, in the latter case, that adequate ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4980
Course Description
The student assists in teaching a biological and environmental engineering course appropriate to his or her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Special Studies Form (https://cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-students/student-services/academic-resources/special-studies-academic-policies-and-petitions-and-forms/undergraduate-special-studies-enrollment-non-structured-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4990
Course Description
Research in any area of biological or environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided that adequate facilities can be obtained. ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4993
Course Description
Intended for students pursuing the research honors program in BEE. This course is the culmination of the program's honors project requirement. Students enrolled in the BEE Honors program will prepare an ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4994
Course Description
Research in any area of biological and environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided that adequate facilities can be obtained. ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.
Department Consent Required (Add)
BEE 5270
Course Description
In this field-based course, students will observe, measure, and sample aquatic environments to determine chemical and physical characteristics of water quality. The course will pair sensor data with samples ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4270
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Gerson, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5310
Course Description
Properties of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids; hydrostatic and dynamic forces; principles of continuity, conservation of mass, energy and momentum and their applications; laminar and turbulent flows, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 3310
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Roh, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5459
Course Description
Energy Seminars will explore energy-related topics of emerging, contemporary and historical interest. An abbreviated list of subjects explored in the seminars includes: global energy resources, energy ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHEME 5870, ECE 5870, MAE 5459
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 5500
Course Description
Focuses on understanding the principles of heat and mass transfer in the context of biological (biomedical/bioprocessing/bioenvironmental) systems. Emphasizes physical understanding of transport processes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 3500
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Datta, A
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5590
Course Description
Students will choose a project depending on their interests, and complete the project goal by integrating the knowledge of biology, physics, and engineering. Students will present their proposal and final ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4590
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5730
Course Description
Teaches basic engineering design and analysis as practiced for water control and nonpoint source pollution prevention. Discusses the origins of design approaches, including their theoretical bases and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4730
-
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Walter, T
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5750
Course Description
This course introduces methods for environmental systems planning and management. We will analyze system dynamics and stability and use numerical simulation to propagate uncertainty and quantify risks. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4750
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BEE 5900
Course Description
Introduction to bio-inspired and bio-enabled robotics across scales by an interdisciplinary approach, by gradually integrating knowledge in mechanical engineering and bioengineering. The concept and basic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 3900
-
Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5951
Course Description
Comprehensive engineering design projects relating to the candidate's area of specialization. Projects are supervised by a BEE faculty member on an individual basis. A formal project report and ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
BEE 5980
Course Description
The student assists in teaching a biological and environmental engineering course appropriate to his/her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course materials, ... view course details
BEE 6310
Course Description
This course introduces statistical and machine learning techniques for analyzing complex datasets in the environmental sciences and engineering. It focuses on supervised learning methods, such as regression, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 4310
-
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 6560
Course Description
Ecological mechanics explores ecological relations from a mechanics perspective, including fluid, solid, structural mechanics, and heat and mass transport. While other ecological studies incorporate transport ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4560
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 6800
Course Description
This course investigates the science of atmospheric chemistry as its relation to air pollution and global change. Students examine the chemistry and physics that determines atmospheric composition on local ... view course details
BEE 6940
Course Description
The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department. Courses offered under this number will be approved by the department curriculum ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4940
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Seven Week - First. Combined with: BEE 4940
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Seven Week - Second. Combined with: BEE 4940
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BEE 6970
Course Description
Topics are arranged by the faculty at the beginning of the semester. view course details
BEE 7000
Course Description
This course is intended to introduce students to graduate school in Biological and Environmental Engineering. It is intended for first year graduate students although others may find it helpful. It consists ... view course details
BEE 7500
Course Description
This course is a discussion of current topics in limnology. Students will have the opportunity to present and receive feedback on their research in limnology. Topics include (but are not limited ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 7500, NTRES 7500
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))
BEE 7600
Course Description
Nucleic Acid Engineering provides a comprehensive examination of the engineering aspects of nucleic acids beyond their biological context. By integrating molecular biology, bioengineering, and Artificial ... view course details
BEE 7710
Course Description
Study and discussion of research or design procedures related to selected topics including watershed management, erosion control, hydrology, colloid transport, and water quality. view course details
