| Chemical
Engineers are concerned primarily with the design, operation and
management of processing systems to alter and upgrade raw
materials into products that are more useful to society (and
therefore more valuable). In the design and operation of such
facilities two competing concerns are generally paramount: the
need to minimize both costs and environmental impact. Since
chemical engineers are employed in many different industries,
the basic training is general and not industry-specific.
The Bachelor of Science
program in Chemical Engineering is broadly based and built on a
thorough grounding in mathematics, physics and chemistry
followed by the study of thermodynamics, kinetics, fluid
mechanics and unit operations. Economics, process design and
more specialized technical electives are studied during the
final year. With the exception of BIO 100 (which is required for BLE students) the chemical engineering (CHE) and
biological
engineering (BLE) programs are common for the first five terms.
This means that students who are undecided between CHE and BLE
can defer their decision until the second term of the junior
year.
Key objectives of the program are to develop analytical
and problem solving skills, communication skills and a level of
general education that will allow the graduate to function
effectively as a chemical engineer in the twenty-first century.
Chemical Engineering graduates will have:
- A sound foundation in the principles of chemical
engineering and an understanding of the scientific
principles on which chemical engineering is based.
- Engineering problem solving skills enabling them to
pursue careers in industry, government agencies, consulting
firms, educational institutions, business, law, and
medicine.
- A broad understanding of chemical engineering profession
provided by practical training and cooperative education
opportunities.
- An awareness of their moral, ethical, legal, and
professional obligations to hold paramount the safety,
health, and welfare of the public.
- The ability to function effectively in the workplace
through teamwork and effective communication of technical
and professional information.
- The ability to use modern computer tools, including
advanced process simulation programs, and apply them to
solve chemical engineering problems.
- An appreciation of the necessity for and the ability to
engage in lifelong learning.
The program requires successful completion of 130
credits of course work with a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 in Chemical and Biological Engineering courses,
including technical electives credits. The program can be completed in four academic
years of full time study. It is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology), 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410)
347-7700. |
