Chemical Engineering

Objective: Graduates will have a strong foundation in chemical engineering theory and practice.
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to

• apply knowledge to chemical engineering problems from subjects including mathematics, chemistry, physics, and other engineering disciplines;
• apply knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals including material balances, energy balances, thermodynamics, momentum transfer and fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, and chemical reaction engineering;
• apply knowledge of chemical engineering unit operations including heat exchangers, continuous contacting equipment, staged separation processes, chemical reactors, and mass transfer equipment;
• complete experimental studies including designing and conducting experiments, formulating mathematical models, and analyzing and interpreting results using statistical tools;
• solve engineering problems including identifying the problem to be solved, determining what data is and isn’t needed, identifying probable causes and potential solutions, identifying applicable theory and constructing modeling equations, articulating underlying assumptions in the theory, identifying the type of math problem and appropriate solution techniques, solving several steps in sequence, and critically evaluating the solution for reasonableness;
• design chemical processes, using current engineering tools and considering controllability, product quality, economics, safety, and environmental concerns.

Objective: Graduates will have communication and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a professional environment.
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to

• participate effectively in a team through leadership, individual contributions, and multidisciplinary interactions;
• communicate in oral, written, and graphical form.

Objective: Graduates will be scholars and professionals and dedicated to the betterment of themselves and society.
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to

• articulate the responsibilities of engineering practice including professional responsibilities and ethical responsibilities;
• articulate the interaction between engineering solutions, contemporary issues, and cultural perspectives;
• engage in life-long learning by learning independently and articulating the importance of independent learning for future professional development.