The chemical engineering curriculum is designed to give graduates a broad background in chemical engineering processes and to prepare them to become professional engineers. Students are prepared for positions in operation, development, design, construction, and management of industrial plants. These industries subject raw materials to chemical and physical changes and produce economically desirable products.
A comprehensive background in basic science, mathematics, and humanities courses is scheduled. Electives are available for specialization in fields such as chemical process safety, polymers and materials processing, pollution control, coal conversion, biochemical engineering, and interfacial phenomena. Practical work on design and synthesis as well as communications skills are incorporated into all chemical engineering courses.
The senior courses introduce students to the actual practice of chemical engineering. A comprehensive plant design project provides the core for the senior year. Class work emphasizes process design, design of experiments, and professional practice and ethics. Integrated into this program are oral and written technical communication.
