Civil and Environmental Engineering
George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Member NAE
Director, NEWT Center
Director, Rice WaTER Institute
Prof. Alvarez's research focuses on environmental sustainability through bioremediation of contaminated aquifers, fate and transport of toxic chemicals, water footprint of biofuels, microbial-plant interactions, water treatment and reuse, and environmental implications and applications of nanotechnology.
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3.5
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Courses
11
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Prof. Alvarez's research focuses on environmental sustainability through bioremediation of contaminated aquifers, fate and transport of toxic chemicals, water footprint of biofuels, microbial-plant interactions, water treatment and reuse, and environmental implications and applications of nanotechnology.
Chemistry for Energy and Sustainability
CEVE 007
Research conducted by a visiting student scholars. Repeatable for Credit.
CEVE 310
This course covers principles of water quality engineering, air pollution control and solid and hazardous waste management. Elements of risk assessment, global atmospheric change, and pollution prevention are also addressed to contribute to adequate-level competency in Environmental Engineering. Graduate students will write a term paper and prepare a lecture. Cross-list: CEVE 510. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 310 if student has credit for CEVE 510.
CEVE 499
Independent research and investigation, including a course toward directed research and/or a research project. Study of selected topics including individual investigations special lectures, and seminars. Student works independently with only minimal faculty direction. Offered upon mutual agreement of faculty and student. May earn varying amount of credit hours depending on the amount of time devoted and the amount of academic work associated with the course. Repeatable for Credit.
CEVE 510
This course covers principles of water quality engineering, air pollution control and solid and hazardous waste management. Elements of risk assessment, global atmospheric change, and pollution prevention are also addressed to contribute to adequate-level competency in Environmental Engineering. Graduate students will write a term paper and prepare a lecture. Cross-list: CEVE 310. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 510 if student has credit for CEVE 310.
CEVE 590
Professional master Project course involves the following (1) a project of practical relevance to the practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and (2) detailed project report. Students need to work with a faculty advisor. Repeatable for Credit.
CEVE 651
Repeatable for Credit.
CEVE 800
Repeatable for Credit.
CHBE 495
Discussion of advanced topics of interest. Students will spend time exploring special topics chosen with their advisor, and will participate in weekly discussion groups. The number of credits will vary and are awarded based on total time required to explore the chosen project. Repeatable for Credit.
CHBE 800
Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 800
Repeatable for Credit.
SSPB 800
Graduate students will conduct independent research/thesis project under the direction of their advisor. Repeatable for Credit.
