Chemical Engineering Degree Program
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 emphasized 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 ENG 151, 152, English Composition ( 1 ) 5 or 153 Free Elective ( 1 ) 3
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 ChE Problem Solving 3 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 Technicl Elective ( 3 ) 3
Junior
Fall
CHE 305 ChE Thermodynamics 4
CHE 345 ChE Fluid Mechanics 5
CHE 400 ChE Applied Calculations 3
ENG 305J Junior Composition 4
or other jr-level comp.
Winter
CHE 306 ChE Phase Equilibria 4 CHE 346 ChE Heat Transfer 5 CHE 408 Experimental Dsgn. 3 Technical Electives ( 3 ) 3
Spring
CHE 307 Kinetics I 4 CHE 347 Mass Transfer and Separations 5 Technical Elective( 3 ) 9
Senior
Fall
CHE 308 Kinetics II 4 CHE 415 Unit Operations Lab I 3 CHE 448 Safety in Process Industry 3 CHE 453 Physical Chemistry 3 EE 313 Basic Elec. Engr. I 3
Winter
CHE 416 Unit Operations Lab II 3 CHE 442 Proc. Control 4 CHE 443 ChE Design I 4 CHE 454 Physical Chemistry 3 Technical Electives ( 3 ) 3
Spring
CHE 417 Process Contral Lab 2 CHE 444 ChE Design II 4 CHE 499 ChE Senior Assessment 1 Tier III requirement 4 Technical Electives ( 3 ) 3
- May be taken in any order.
- 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.
- Technical electives must be from approved list and include six hours of advanced chemistry.
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