Overview
The Chemical Engineering curricula offer a high-quality, professionally oriented education in modern chemical engineering. The biomedical engineering, biomolecular engineering, environmental engineering, and semiconductor manufacturing engineering options provide students with an opportunity for exposure to a subfield of chemical and biomolecular engineering. In all cases, balance is sought between engineering science … For more content click the Read More button below.
The chemical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The Chemical Engineering curricula offer a high-quality, professionally oriented education in modern chemical engineering. The biomedical engineering, biomolecular engineering, environmental engineering, and semiconductor manufacturing engineering options provide students with an opportunity for exposure to a subfield of chemical and biomolecular engineering. In all cases, balance is sought between engineering science and practice.
The chemical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Capstone Major
The Chemical Engineering major is a designated capstone major. The capstone project requires students to first work individually and learn how to integrate chemical engineering fundamentals taught in prior required courses; they then work in groups to produce a paper design of a realistic chemical process using appropriate software tools. … For more content click the Read More button below.
The Chemical Engineering major is a designated capstone major. The capstone project requires students to first work individually and learn how to integrate chemical engineering fundamentals taught in prior required courses; they then work in groups to produce a paper design of a realistic chemical process using appropriate software tools. Graduates should be able to design a chemical or biological system, component, or process that meets technical and economical design objectives, with consideration of environmental, social, and ethical issues, as well as sustainable development goals. In addition, they should be able to apply their knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and chemical and biological engineering to analysis and design of chemical and biochemical processes and products; function on multidisciplinary teams; identify, formulate, and solve complex chemical and biological engineering problems; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Learning Outcomes
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Application of knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and chemical and biological engineering, especially to integration of molecular- to micro-scale information into macro-scale analysis and design of chemical and biochemical processes and products
2.
Design of a chemical or biological system, component, or process that meets technical and economical design objectives with consideration of environmental, social, and ethical issues, as well as sustainable development goals
3.
Identification, formulation, and solution of complex chemical and biological engineering problems
4.
Function as a productive member of a multidisciplinary team
5.
Effective oral and written communication
Major Requirements
Chemical Engineering Core Option
Preparation for the Major
Complete 18 courses as follows. Students may select either Civil Engineering M20 or Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering M20.
CH ENGR 10 - Introduction to Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCHEM 20A - Chemical StructureCHEM 20B - Chemical Energetics and ChangeCHEM 20L - General Chemistry LaboratoryCHEM 30A - Organic Chemistry I: Structure and ReactivityCHEM 30AL - General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 30B - Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity, Synthesis, and SpectroscopyC&EE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABMATH 31A - Differential and Integral CalculusMATH 31B - Integration and Infinite SeriesMATH 32A - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 32B - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 33A - Linear Algebra and ApplicationsMATH 33B - Differential EquationsMECH&AE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABPHYSICS 1A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: MechanicsPHYSICS 1B - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic FieldsPHYSICS 1C - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special RelativityPHYSICS 4AL - Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
The Major
Complete 13 required courses, three technical breadth courses (12 units), two capstone design courses, and two chemical engineering elective courses (8 units) as follows:
CH ENGR 45 - Biomolecular Engineering FundamentalsCH ENGR 100 - Fundamentals of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCH ENGR 101A - Transport Phenomena ICH ENGR 101B - Transport Phenomena II: Heat TransferCH ENGR 101C - Mass TransferCH ENGR 102A - Thermodynamics ICH ENGR 102B - Thermodynamics IICH ENGR 103 - Separation ProcessesCH ENGR 104A - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory ICH ENGR 104B - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory IICH ENGR 106 - Chemical Reaction EngineeringCH ENGR 107 - Process Dynamics and ControlCH ENGR 109 - Numerical and Mathematical Methods in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Technical Breadth
Select three courses (12 units) from an approved list available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Capstone Analysis and Design
Complete both of the following courses:
Chemical Engineering Electives
Select two elective courses (8 units) from:
CH ENGR 110 - Intermediate Engineering ThermodynamicsCH ENGR C111 - Cryogenics and Low-Temperature ProcessesCH ENGR C112 - Polymer ProcessesCH ENGR 113 - Air Pollution EngineeringCH ENGR CM114 - Electrochemical ProcessesCH ENGR C115 - Biochemical Reaction EngineeringCH ENGR C116 - Surface and Interface EngineeringCH ENGR C118 - Multimedia Environmental AssessmentCH ENGR C119 - Pollution Prevention for Chemical ProcessesCH ENGR C121 - Membrane Science and TechnologyCH ENGR C125 - Bioseparations and Bioprocess EngineeringCH ENGR C128 - HydrogenCH ENGR C135 - Advanced Process ControlCH ENGR C140 - Fundamentals of Aerosol Technology
Biomedical Engineering Option
Preparation for the Major
Complete 18 courses as follows. Students may select either Civil Engineering M20 or Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering M20.
CH ENGR 10 - Introduction to Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCHEM 20A - Chemical StructureCHEM 20B - Chemical Energetics and ChangeCHEM 20L - General Chemistry LaboratoryCHEM 30A - Organic Chemistry I: Structure and ReactivityCHEM 30AL - General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 30B - Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity, Synthesis, and SpectroscopyC&EE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABMATH 31A - Differential and Integral CalculusMATH 31B - Integration and Infinite SeriesMATH 32A - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 32B - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 33A - Linear Algebra and ApplicationsMATH 33B - Differential EquationsMECH&AE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABPHYSICS 1A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: MechanicsPHYSICS 1B - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic FieldsPHYSICS 1C - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special RelativityPHYSICS 4AL - Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
The Major
Complete 14 required courses, 12 units of technical breadth, two capstone design courses, and 4 units of biomedical electives as follows:
CH ENGR 45 - Biomolecular Engineering FundamentalsCH ENGR 100 - Fundamentals of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCH ENGR 101A - Transport Phenomena ICH ENGR 101B - Transport Phenomena II: Heat TransferCH ENGR 101C - Mass TransferCH ENGR 102A - Thermodynamics ICH ENGR 102B - Thermodynamics IICH ENGR 103 - Separation ProcessesCH ENGR 104A - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory ICH ENGR 104B - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory IICH ENGR 106 - Chemical Reaction EngineeringCH ENGR 107 - Process Dynamics and ControlCH ENGR 109 - Numerical and Mathematical Methods in Chemical and Biological EngineeringCH ENGR CM145 - Molecular Biotechnology for Engineers
Technical Breadth
Select three courses (12 units) from an approved list available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Capstone Analysis and Design
Complete both of the following courses:
Biomedical Elective
Select one biomedical elective course (4 units) from the following. Another chemical engineering elective may be substituted with approval of the faculty adviser.
BIOENGR C105 - Engineering of BioconjugatesBIOENGR C183 - Targeted Drug Delivery and Controlled Drug ReleaseCH ENGR C112 - Polymer ProcessesCHEM C105 - Introduction to Chemistry of BiologyCHEM 153A - Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and MetabolismCHEM C159 - Mechanisms of Gene Regulation
Biomolecular Engineering Option
Preparation for the Major
Complete 18 courses as follows. Students may select either Civil Engineering M20 or Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering M20.
CH ENGR 10 - Introduction to Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCHEM 20A - Chemical StructureCHEM 20B - Chemical Energetics and ChangeCHEM 20L - General Chemistry LaboratoryCHEM 30A - Organic Chemistry I: Structure and ReactivityCHEM 30AL - General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 30B - Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity, Synthesis, and SpectroscopyC&EE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABMATH 31A - Differential and Integral CalculusMATH 31B - Integration and Infinite SeriesMATH 32A - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 32B - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 33A - Linear Algebra and ApplicationsMATH 33B - Differential EquationsMECH&AE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABPHYSICS 1A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: MechanicsPHYSICS 1B - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic FieldsPHYSICS 1C - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special RelativityPHYSICS 4AL - Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
The Major
Complete 14 required courses, 12 units of technical breadth, two capstone design courses, and 4 units of biomolecular electives as follows:
CH ENGR 45 - Biomolecular Engineering FundamentalsCH ENGR 100 - Fundamentals of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCH ENGR 101A - Transport Phenomena ICH ENGR 101B - Transport Phenomena II: Heat TransferCH ENGR 101C - Mass TransferCH ENGR 102A - Thermodynamics ICH ENGR 102B - Thermodynamics IICH ENGR 104A - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory ICH ENGR 104D - Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory: From Gene to ProductCH ENGR 107 - Process Dynamics and ControlCH ENGR 109 - Numerical and Mathematical Methods in Chemical and Biological EngineeringCH ENGR C115 - Biochemical Reaction EngineeringCH ENGR C125 - Bioseparations and Bioprocess EngineeringCH ENGR CM145 - Molecular Biotechnology for Engineers
Technical Breadth
Select three courses (12 units) from an approved list available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Capstone Analysis and Design
Complete the following two courses:
Biomolecular Elective
Select one biomolecular elective course (4 units) from the following. Another chemical engineering elective may be substituted with approval of the faculty adviser.
BIOENGR C105 - Engineering of BioconjugatesBIOENGR C183 - Targeted Drug Delivery and Controlled Drug ReleaseCH ENGR C112 - Polymer ProcessesCHEM C105 - Introduction to Chemistry of BiologyCHEM 153A - Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and MetabolismCHEM C159 - Mechanisms of Gene Regulation
Environmental Engineering Option
Preparation for the Major
Complete 18 courses as follows. Students may select either Civil Engineering M20 or Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering M20.
CH ENGR 10 - Introduction to Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCHEM 20A - Chemical StructureCHEM 20B - Chemical Energetics and ChangeCHEM 20L - General Chemistry LaboratoryCHEM 30A - Organic Chemistry I: Structure and ReactivityCHEM 30AL - General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 30B - Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity, Synthesis, and SpectroscopyC&EE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABMATH 31A - Differential and Integral CalculusMATH 31B - Integration and Infinite SeriesMATH 32A - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 32B - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 33A - Linear Algebra and ApplicationsMATH 33B - Differential EquationsMECH&AE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABPHYSICS 1A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: MechanicsPHYSICS 1B - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic FieldsPHYSICS 1C - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special RelativityPHYSICS 4AL - Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
The Major
Complete 13 required courses, 12 units of technical breadth, two capstone design courses, and 8 units of electives.
CH ENGR 45 - Biomolecular Engineering FundamentalsCH ENGR 100 - Fundamentals of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCH ENGR 101A - Transport Phenomena ICH ENGR 101B - Transport Phenomena II: Heat TransferCH ENGR 101C - Mass TransferCH ENGR 102A - Thermodynamics ICH ENGR 102B - Thermodynamics IICH ENGR 103 - Separation ProcessesCH ENGR 104A - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory ICH ENGR 104B - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory IICH ENGR 106 - Chemical Reaction EngineeringCH ENGR 107 - Process Dynamics and ControlCH ENGR 109 - Numerical and Mathematical Methods in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Technical Breadth
Select three courses (12 units) from an approved list available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Capstone Analysis and Design
Complete the following two courses:
Electives
Select two elective courses (8 units) from the following. Another chemical engineering elective may be substituted with approval of the faculty adviser.
CH ENGR 113 - Air Pollution EngineeringCH ENGR C118 - Multimedia Environmental AssessmentCH ENGR C119 - Pollution Prevention for Chemical ProcessesCH ENGR C121 - Membrane Science and TechnologyCH ENGR C128 - HydrogenCH ENGR C135 - Advanced Process ControlCH ENGR C140 - Fundamentals of Aerosol Technology
Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineering Option
Preparation for the Major
Complete the following 18 courses.
CH ENGR 10 - Introduction to Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCHEM 20A - Chemical StructureCHEM 20B - Chemical Energetics and ChangeCHEM 20L - General Chemistry LaboratoryCHEM 30A - Organic Chemistry I: Structure and ReactivityCHEM 30AL - General Chemistry Laboratory IICHEM 30B - Organic Chemistry II: Reactivity, Synthesis, and SpectroscopyC&EE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABMATH 31A - Differential and Integral CalculusMATH 31B - Integration and Infinite SeriesMATH 32A - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 32B - Calculus of Several VariablesMATH 33A - Linear Algebra and ApplicationsMATH 33B - Differential EquationsMECH&AE M20 - Introduction to Computer Programming with MATLABPHYSICS 1A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: MechanicsPHYSICS 1B - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic FieldsPHYSICS 1C - Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special RelativityPHYSICS 4AL - Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
The Major
Complete 15 required courses, 12 units of technical breadth, two capstone design courses, and 8 units of electives as follows:
CH ENGR 45 - Biomolecular Engineering FundamentalsCH ENGR 100 - Fundamentals of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCH ENGR 101A - Transport Phenomena ICH ENGR 101B - Transport Phenomena II: Heat TransferCH ENGR 101C - Mass TransferCH ENGR 102A - Thermodynamics ICH ENGR 102B - Thermodynamics IICH ENGR 103 - Separation ProcessesCH ENGR 104A - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Laboratory ICH ENGR 104C - Semiconductor ProcessingCH ENGR 104CL - Semiconductor Processing LaboratoryCH ENGR 106 - Chemical Reaction EngineeringCH ENGR 107 - Process Dynamics and ControlCH ENGR 109 - Numerical and Mathematical Methods in Chemical and Biological EngineeringCH ENGR C116 - Surface and Interface Engineering
Technical Breadth
Select three courses (12 units) from an approved list available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Capstone Analysis and Design
Complete the following two courses:
Elective
Select one elective course (4 units) from chemical engineering or from the following list:
Policies
The Major Policies
An approved list of technical breadth courses is available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
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