Chemical Engineering, B.S.

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Chemical Engineering draws upon fundamentals of chemistry, physics, biology, and math to analyze and design processes. Chemical Engineers work in a variety of fields including the energy, medicine, food, microelectronics, biotechnology, environmental, and manufacturing industries. The B.S. in Chemical Engineering is accredited by ABET and provides a path to P.E. licensure.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Curriculum

For students entering UW Fall 2022 or later.

CHE 1005 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering Credits: 1
CHE 2005 - Chemical Process Analysis Credits: 3
CHE 2060 - Chemical Engineering Computing Credits: 3
CHE 2070 - Chemical Thermodynamics Credits: 3
CHE 2080 - Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Credits: 3
CHE 3015 - Chemical Thermodynamics II Credits: 3 Multicomponent Thermodynamics
CHE 3026 - Heat Transfer Credits: 3
CHE 3028 - Mass Transfer Credits: 3
CHE 3040 - Unit Operations Laboratory I Credits: 3
CHE 4050 - Unit Operations Laboratory II Credits: 3
CHE 4060 - Reaction Engineering Credits: 3
CHE 4070 - Process Simulation & Economics Credits: 4 Process Simulation, Economics, & Design
CHE 4080 - Senior Design Credits: 4
CHE 4090 - Process Dynamics and Control Credits: 3
CHEM 1050 - Advanced General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 1060 - Advanced General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 2420 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 2440 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 4507 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 3
COSC 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: 3
LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
MATH 2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 2210 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 2310 - Applied Differential Equations I Credits: 3
PHYS 1210 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 1220 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 4

Approved Electives

See CEAS Advising Center for a current list of approved technical electives. There are a total of 18 credits required for technical electives.

Transfer Coursework: All Wyoming Community College equivalent courses will be evaluated for acceptance into the CHE program. For upper-division coursework, no more than two CHE 3000+ courses can be transferred and applied to the CHE degree, however, CHE 4070 - Process Simulation & Economics and CHE 4080 - Senior Design cannot be transferred to UW.

In addition, all CHE transfer courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

Program Educational Objectives

Three to six years after graduation, graduates who choose to practice in Chemical Engineering should:

Successfully practice the profession of Chemical Engineering;
Demonstrate successful career growth

Chemical Engineering Program Outcomes

During the course of study in Chemical Engineering, the student should demonstrate:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.