Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Degree Requirements

In general, each program leading to the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering must meet the following requirements: core chemical engineering, 15 credits; area of concentration, 15 credits; electives, 6 credits; research, 9 credits.

The 15 credits of core courses in chemical engineering are listed below. The 9 credits of research can either be 9 credits of thesis research (CHE 898) or up to 9 credits of independent study (CHE 799), with the remaining credits taken in the area of concentration.

The thesis may be based on either a theoretical or an experimental investigation, or both, of limited scope but involving a significant degree of originality. The nature of the research may involve multidisciplinary areas such as environmental engineering, biomedical engineering, ceramic processing, molten metals processing, and other topics. The scope and content of the thesis is guided by the thesis advisor.

Courses in an area of concentration enable students to develop expertise in a technology area closely related to chemical engineering, such as environmental engineering, biochemical engineering, and materials engineering. Those contemplating a career in management of technology may consider the area of concentration in engineering management. Concentration in computer science is suggested for students interested in computer applications in chemical engineering. The courses listed under each area of concentration are recommended for students who have no prior exposure to that field. Students who have prior experience in a field should select courses in consultation with the graduate advisor.

Electives may be chosen from course offerings in chemical engineering, mathematics, science, and other engineering disciplines, subject to approval.
Full-time students usually take the core courses in the first year. Other courses may be substituted for the core courses, if equivalent courses are available and if the substitution is approved by the graduate advisor.

Seminars, attended by all full-time students and faculty, provide a forum for the discussion of original research problems and other topics of interest to chemical engineers.

Full-time students normally require a minimum of one calendar year to complete their study and research.

Some courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening for the convenience of part-time students.

Non-chemical engineering electives, other than those listed above, require prior approval by the graduate advisor. The current schedule of evening courses for part-time students are available upon request.

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Curriculum
			15.0 Credits
CHE 502	Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering			3.0
CHE 513	Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics			3.0
CHE 525	Transport Phenomena I			3.0
CHE 543	Kinetics and Catalysis I			3.0
CHE 554	Process Systems Engineering			3.0
Area of concentration			15.0
Thesis/Research			9.0
Electives			6.0
Sample areas of Concentration:
Biochemical Engineering
Sample Courses
BIO 500	Biochemistry			3.0
BIO 610	Biochemistry of Metabolism			3.0
BMES 501	Medical Sciences I: Cellular and Tissue Biology			3.0
CHE 562	Bioreactor Engineering			3.0
CHE 564	Unit Operations in Bioprocess Systems			3.0
Computer Science
Sample Courses
CS 543	Operating Systems I			3.0
CS 551	Data Structures/Algorithms I >			3.0
CS 552	Data Structures/Algorithms II			3.0
CS 550	Programming Languages			3.0
CS 651	Compiler Construction			3.0
Engineering Management
Sample Courses
EGMT 501	Engineering Management I			3.0
EGMT 502	Engineering Management II			3.0
EGMT 504	Communications			3.0
EGMT 531	Economics for Engineering Management			3.0
EGMT 581	Problems in Human Relations			3.0
Environmental Engineering
Sample Courses
ENVS 501	Chemistry of the Environment			3.0
ENVS 608	Fate of Pollutants in Air and Water			3.0
ENVE 661	Environmental Engineering Unit Operations — Chemical and Physical			3.0
ENVE 662	Environmental Engineering Unit Operations — Biological			3.0
ENVE 865	Special Topics: Environmental Engineering			3.0
Materials Science and Engineering
Sample Courses
MATE 500	Structure and Properties of Metals			3.0
MATE 501	Structure and Properties of Polymers			3.0
MATE 502	Structure and Properties of Ceramic and Electronic Materials			3.0
MATE 505	Phase Equilibria			3.0
MATE 507	Kinetics			3.0