Nov 22, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemical Engineering, B.S.C.H.E.


CIP Code: CODE: 4170 (140701-01)
Total Credit Hours: 131
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Career Opportunities: Oil and gas industry, refineries, petrochemical, pulp and paper, textile, plastic pharmaceutical cosmetic, or food processing industries
Note(s): A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses that are used toward the degree. Students have only three attempts to achieve a satisfactory grade in a required course.

Students with Math ACT sub-score of 28 or above, and with at least 8 weeks of trigonometry in high school may register for MATH 270 - Calculus I  upon entry. Students with Math ACT sub-score between 26-27 may take the advanced placement test given by the Math Department or MATH 143 - Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry . Those who do not meet these qualifications and have an ACT sub-score in Math of at least 23 must take MATH 109 - Pre-Calculus Algebra  and those with 24-25 may take MATH 109  and MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry and Function Theory , simultaneously. Students requiring precalculus courses are advised to complete these courses in the summer semester prior to the freshman year.

General Education Core Curriculum


Core Curriculum  

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Electives


English Literature (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of English Literature courses in consultation with advisor.

History (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of History courses in consultation with advisor.

Total: 34 Credits


Junior Year


Elective


Chemical Engineering (3 Credits)


Requires permission of department. Choose in consultation with advisor.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Social/Behavioral Sciences courses in consultation with advisor.

Total: 31 Credits


Senior Year


Electives


Chemical Engineering (3 Credits)


Requires permission of department. Choose in consultation with advisor.

Fine Arts (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Fine Arts courses.

Total: 33 Credits