The Chemical Engineering Program
The CH E program requires 134 credits and can be completed in four years. Within the program there are four options. These are "sub-specializations" within the major and are based on 18 credits of technical and professional courses that focus on special subjects. Regardless of the option that you choose, your degree will be in Chemical Engineering and you will be eligible to work for any company that hires chemical engineers. Selection of an option is your decision and you should base it on your personal interests and career plans. The chemical engineering program offers the following options:
General Option
This option offers maximum flexibility through the broadest selection of elective courses.
For the majority of students this will be the most suitable option. For more information please see your adviser.
Bioprocess Engineering Option
This option prepares students for careers in the biotechnology area.
A description of the Option and the recommended schedule of classes can be found by selecting the schedule below.
For more information, please contact Dr. Wayne Curtis in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Energy and Fuels Engineering Option
This option prepares students for careers in the fields of energy production and management.
A description of the Option and the recommended schedule of classes is found on the schedule for students link below.
For more information, please contact Dr.
Andre Boehman in the Department of Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering.
Polymer Engineering Option
This option prepares students for careers in polymer synthesis and processing.
A description of the Option and the recommended schedule for students link below.
For more information, please contact Dr. Ralph Colby in the Polymer Physics Group with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
All options have a common core of 116 credits plus an additional 18 credits of technical and professional electives chosen from special lists that are different for each option. The first four semesters are identical for all options but starting with the 5th semester the specific requirements for each option make it necessary to decide on an option at that point. To be eligible for selection of an Option, a student must be admitted to Chemical Engineering Major and have successfully completed CH E 210. A form is available from 158 Fenske. If you do not declare an option you will be automatically considered to be in the General Option. You may change your option at any point, however, you must satisfy all the requirements of the option that you pick. You cannot mix-and-match the requirements among options.
To learn more about options see your adviser or the contact persons listed above.
Updated 09/07/07