Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Major code BS7251

The chemical engineering curriculum is designed so that its graduates are familiar with the techniques used in analyzing and solving engineering problems associated with chemical and related industries (petroleum, metallurgical, plastics, pollution control, etc.). The goal of the Department of Chemical Engineering is to educate men and women who, as graduates of the program, are able to analyze industrial chemical engineering problems and synthesize solutions to those problems, compare favorably in their knowledge of chemical engineering with students completing similar programs nationally, and use their training as a springboard to further professional and career development. In addition to preparing students for rewarding jobs in the chemical process industries, the program provides an excellent background for graduate study in engineering, science, business administration, law, and medicine.

Graduates of our chemical engineering program will be able to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems in a setting which simulates the professional practice of B.S.-level chemical engineers; understand and correctly apply key qualitative concepts central to the chemical engineering discipline; routinely demonstrate appropriate and effective communication skills; design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; show initiative, curiosity, tenacity, and an ability to work both independently and in teams; use computer tools necessary for engineering practice; accept responsibility to protect both occupational and public health and safety; and demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviors.

The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology defines engineering as "that profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind." In our chemical engineering program, we emphasize the application of principles from many fields of study to the solution of chemical engineering problems. Study in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and communications skills is emphasized. Courses in chemical engineering fundamentals (material and energy balances in chemical processes) are introduced, followed by intensive work in engineering science and analysis (heat, mass, and momentum transfer; chemical thermodynamics; chemical reaction engineering; continuous and stage-wise separation processes; process dynamics and control). Computer solutions and similar topics are stressed. An understanding of the ethical, social, economic, and safety considerations in engineering practice is stressed throughout the curriculum. The appreciation of these professional concepts is incorporated as a part of all engineering course work. Engineering science and analysis are combined with appropriate engineering synthesis and design experiences throughout the curriculum, starting in the freshman year, and culminating in a two-quarter senior-level capstone course in the design of chemical plants. The capstone design experience incorporates and integrates much of the subject matter learned from the previous courses in the curriculum.

Elective courses permit students to pursue interests in various areas of science and engineering. A total of 21 credit hours of technical elective hours are required. Of these, at least six must be advanced chemistry courses. Students who so desire may choose to concentrate their technical electives in one of four emphasis areas. In order to be recognized as having an emphasis area, students should complete at least 15 of the required 21 credit hours of technical electives within a particular area. In some cases, the emphasis areas include chemistry courses that also meet the advanced chemistry course-technical elective requirement. These 15 hours must include one or two specific courses associated with each emphasis area. The emphasis areas, along with the courses which must be included, are materials engineering (including CHE 431), biochemical engineering (including CHE 481 and CHEM 489), environmental engineering (including CE 353), and advanced chemical engineering analysis (including CHE 452). The Department of Chemical Engineering office maintains lists of approved technical elective courses, advanced chemistry courses, and courses which constitute each emphasis area.

Freshman

Fall

CHEM 151               Fund. of Chemistry I      5

MATH 263A              Calculus                  4

INCO 103               Public Speaking           4

ENG 151, 152, or 153   English Composition ( 1 
)   5

Winter

CHEM 152    Fund. of Chemistry II                  5

MATH 263B   Calculus                               4

CHE 100     Intro Chemical Engineering             1

            Tier II Requirement ( 1 
) ,( 2 
)           4

Spring

CHEM 153    Fund. of Chemistry III                5

MATH 263C   Calculus                              4

CHE 101     Approaches to ChE Problem Solving     4

            Tier II Requirement ( 1 
) ,( 2 
)          4

Sophomore

Fall

CHEM 305    Organic Chemistry         3

MATH 263D   Calculus                  4

PHYS 251    General Physics           5

CHE 331     Principles of Engr. Mat.  4

Winter

CHEM 306   Organic Chemistry          3

MATH 340   Differential Equations     4

PHYS 252   General Physics            5

CHE 200    Material Balances          4

Spring

CHE 201    Energy Balances          4

CE 301     Applied Mechanics        5

PHYS 253   General Physics          5

Junior

Fall

CHE 305    ChE Thermodynamics           4

CHE 345    ChE Fluid Mechanics          5

CHE 400    Appl. Chem. Eng. Calc.       3

ENG 305J   Junior Composition           4
           or other jr-level comp.

Winter

CHE 306    ChE Phase Equilibria      4

CHE 307    Kinetics I                3

CHE 346    ChE Heat Transfer         5

           Technical Electives ( 3 
)   3

Spring

CHE 308    Kinetics II                  4

CHE 347    Mass Transfer & Separations  5

CHE 408    Engr. Experimental Dsgn.     3

CHEM 448   Safety in Process Industry   3

Senior

Fall

CHE 415   Unit Operations Lab I.    3

CHE 442   Proc. Control             4

CHE 443   ChE Design I              5

CHEM 443  Physical Chemistry        5

EE 313    Basic Elec. Engr. I       3

Winter

CHE 417   Process Control Lab       2

CHE 444   ChE design II             4 

CHE 499   ChE Senior Assessment     1 

CHE 454   Physical Chemistry        3

          Technical Electives ( 3 
)   6

Spring

CHE 416   Unit Operations Lab II      3

          Tier III requirement        4

          Technical Electives ( 3 
)     9

1. May be taken in any order.
2. Tier II courses should be selected from the humanities, social science, and cross-cultural perspectives areas. At least four credit hours from each of any two of these areas is required.
3. Technical electives must be from approved list and include six hours of advanced chemistry.

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