Undergraduate Program

The mission of the chemical engineering undergraduate program is to produce graduates who strive to better the human condition throughout the world by application of their technical knowledge and professional skill.

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

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The chemical engineering has been designed to provide all students with a solid base in core chemical engineering subjects and the opportunity to customize their course of study. It requires 128 credit hours of study and is completed by most students in four years.

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Areas of emphasis

Students interested in emphasizing a particular area may pursue one of three possibilities: areas of emphasis, minors, and secondary majors. For an area of emphasis, the student selects appropriate technical electives within the standard curriculum.

Selection of technical electives and choices for areas of concentration should be made in consultation with a student's academic advisor.

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Why chemical engineering?

Chemical engineers have skills and expertise that are valued in industries as diverse as energy and fuel production, commodity and specialty chemicals, environmental engineering, food processing, health care and biotechnology. They design and implement the processes necessary to produce pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and alternative energy.

Their professional and analytical skills also provide a strong foundation in careers such as finance, management, medicine and law.

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