This is the capstone design course for the major in environmental engineering. It exposes cadets to the complete design experience including project management using the Corps of Engineers model, project cost estimating, work scheduling, and development of plans and specifications. Projects are examined at the feasibility and concept design phases to show evolution and development through the design cycle. Environmental sampling theory based on statistical analysis is introduced as a tool fundamental to the analysis of environmental problems. Two designs are completed during the term. Each requires the production of a solution to a real world problem. A laboratory study is required to develop the data necessary to understand the problems and produce the design criteria. Project teams are developed and work management is a specific task of the team. Oral and written technical presentations of findings and design packages are the final deliverables of this course. This course is intended to develop a cadet's confidence in solving real world environmental problems.
