Chemical Engineering Program

Chemical engineers use chemistry, biology, physics and math in an integrated engineering mode in order to manufacture materials and products essential to modern society.  They are involved with the full scale of processes, from the laboratory bench to the pilot plant and eventually to the manufacturing facility.  The academic training of chemical engineers provides a strong background for a variety of areas, including:

•     Process Design
•     Pharmaceutical Engineering
•     Production Engineering
•     Research and Developmen
•     Marketing/Technical Sales
•     Environmental and Waste Management
•     Safety

At present, chemical engineers are involved in areas such as producing more effective pharmaceuticals and more durable plastics, developing biotechnology, genetic engineering applications, and producing electronic materials.  They are also involved in the more traditional areas of petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing.

A chemical engineer may choose to work in a variety of industries, which include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, and environmental control.  A chemical engineering degree also serves as a good preparation for law, business, or medical school.

Chemical Engineering Program Objectives

•     Produce chemical engineers with the ability to think critically and to perform effectively within their profession.
•     Produce chemical engineers with an awareness of social responsibility and the ability for technical translation.
•     Provide skills for lifelong learning both within and outside the profession and the ability to pursue a variety of career options.

The program in chemical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), III Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-347-7700; www.abet.org.