Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering | Kathmandu University

Kathmandu University (K.U) has been offering Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering degree, since 2005. This degree generally focuses on the primary understanding of the various environmental issues and their reduction through appropriate environmental friendly technologies. Additionally, this degree intends to provide further skills and knowledge that graduates need in order to work on environmental issues.

B. Tech in Environmental Engineering is an interdisciplinary academic program that includes courses like basic sciences, socioeconomic & legal aspects and applied science along with other specialized courses and elective subjects. Students are expected to complete 150 credit hours of full study.

To successfully complete B. Tech in Environmental Engineering, a student needs to acquire at least 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Students with 'F' in any subjects won't be able to graduate. If a student could not acquire 2.0 CGPA in each subject within seven years, they have to re-start the degree program from the initial level.

List of Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering program under Kathmandu University in Nepal.

Kathmandu University-School of Science | 977-11-661399 , Kathmandu
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Objectives of Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering

Upon the completion of the program, graduates are expected to exhibit the following:

An understanding of the various effects of engineering technology and its solutions in a global context.
Capability to work efficiently as a leader or member on a technical team.
Capability to recognize, analyze and resolve engineering technology related issues.
An ability to adapt to changing technologies and continue learning.
Capability to select and apply the skills, knowledge, modern tools and techniques to engineering technology activities.
An ability to fulfill ethical and professional responsibility.

Admission Requirements in Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering

Eligibility Criteria for admission:

Applicant must have to pass intermediate level.
Applicant must have to secure minimum of 50% marks and must have to complete Higher Secondary Level Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.
Applicant should take the entrance exam followed by the personal interview with the representative of college administration

Application Checklist:

While applying for the admission in colleges affiliated to Kathmandu University (K.U), the applicant must submit the following documents:

Verified copy of academic certificates.
Verified copy of citizenship certificate or Verified copy of passport.
Character certificates given by the institution last attended.
Official documents that show the marks in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology.

Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Engineering Syllabus

First Semester

ENVE 101: Introduction to Environ-mental Engineering
CHEM 101: General Chemistry
COMP 101: Info. System Technology
EDRG 101: Engineering Drawing I
ENGG 101: Engg. Project Preparation
ENGT 101: Communication Skills I
MATH 101: Calculus and Linear Algebra
PHYS 101: Mechanics & Optics

Second Semester

MATH 102: Statistics and Probability
PHYS 112: Electricity and Magnetism
COMP 102: Computer Programming
ENGG 102: Engineering Project
EDRG 102: Engineering Drawing II
ENGT 102: Communication Skills II
CHEM 102: Inorganic Chemistry
ENVS 101: Introd. to Environmental Science

Third Semester

CHEM 203: Engineering chemistry
ENVS 201: Environmental chemistry
ENVE 201: Practical and project � I
ENVS 213: Human Ecology and Sociology
ENVS 205: Practical and project � I
ENVS 207: Natural resource Mgmt.
MATH 207: Differential equation and complex variable
ENVS 211: Ecological Principles
ENVE 204: Principles of Biological and Chemical Engineering

Fourth Semester

BIOL 207: Microbiology
CHEM 209: Quantitative Analysis II
MCSC 202: Numerical Methods
ENVE 205: Applied civil engineering
ENVS 204: Environmental Pollution
ENVE 203: Environmental Thermodynamics
ENVS 210: Practical and Project II
CHEM 211: Quantitative analysis Practical II

Fifth Semester

ENVS 303: Environmental Economics
ENVS 332: Environmental Geology & Geomorphology
ENVS 333: Climatology & Meteorology
ENVS 313: Energy and Environment
INAN 301: Instrumental Analysis
ENVE 304: Practical and project III
MEEG 301: Fluid Mechanics
INAN 302: Instrumental Analysis Lab

Sixth Semester

ENVS 311: Pollution monitoring and control
ENVS 331: Environmental policy, law & sustainable development planning
ENVS 335: Hydrology & Water Resources
MEEG 306: Heat Transfer
ENVE 302: Industrial Pollution and Control
ENVS 306: GIS and Remote Sensing
ENVE 305: Practical and Project IV

Seventh Semester

ENVS 411: Waste Management I (municipal)
ENVS 401: Environmental Biotechnology
ENVS 432: Water & Waste Water management
ENVS 402: Environmental Impact Assessment
: Electives
ENVE 404: Practical & project V

Eighth Semester

ENVS 433: Electives
: Electives
ENVE 421: Project Work
ENVS 431: Waste management II (Toxic/Hazardous)
MGTS 402: Entrepreneurship development

Scope and Career Prospects

Upon completion of B. Tech Environment Engineering from Kathmandu University (K.U), the students can make career both in private and public sector. Talking about the private sectors, graduates can find jobs in food processing industries, mines, textile mills, refiners, water treatment industries, fertilizers plants and distilleries. In the public sector, they can find work in urban development, forest department, water resources, industries and agriculture. B. Tech Environmental Engineering degree holder can work as a journalist or teacher as well. They can find jobs in both state and central population control boards. This degree holder can serve as: