ESF Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Paper Engineering
The paper engineering program is a chemical engineering-based curriculum designed to provide greater depth in fiber and paper processing for students preparing for an engineering career in the pulp, paper and allied industries.
The pulp and paper industry is at the forefront of the renewable resources industry. It represents the first industry that uses biomass in large quantities to produce commodity and specialized products. Graduates are well prepared to move into assignments in the engineering field and advance quickly to positions of responsibility in the analysis and design of processes and equipment. The paper engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Lower Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APM 205 | Calculus I:Science & Engr | G | 4 |
| APM 206 | Calculus II:Science & Engr | G | 4 |
| APM 307 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 | |
| APM 485 | Diff Equat/Engr&Scientist | 3 | |
| ECH 132 | Orientatn&Intro to Chem Eng I | 1 | |
| ECH 133 | Orientatn&Intro to Chem Eng II | 1 | |
| EWP 190 | Writing And The Envrnment | G | 3 |
| EWP 290 | Research Writing & Humanities | G | 3 |
| FCH 150 | General Chemistry I | G | 3 |
| FCH 151 | General Chemistry I Lab | G | 1 |
| FCH 152 | General Chemistry II | G | 3 |
| FCH 153 | General Chemistry II Lab | G | 1 |
| FCH 221 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 | |
| FCH 222 | Organic Chemistry Lab 1 | 1 | |
| FCH 223 AND FCH 224 OR PSE 223 |
Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry Lab II Intro to Lignocellulosics |
3 1 4 |
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| FOR 207 | Introduction To Economics | 3 | |
| GNE 160 | Comp Methods/Engrs&Scientists | 3 | |
| PHY 211 | General Physics I | G | 0 - 8 |
| PHY 212 | General Physics II | 0 - 8 | |
| PHY 221 | General Physics I Laboratory | 0 - 8 | |
| PHY 222 | General Physics II Laboratory | 0 - 8 | |
| PSE 200 | Intro to Papermaking | 3 | |
| PSE 201 | Art &Early History/Papermaking | G | 3 |
| PSE 202 | Pulp&Paper Lab Skills | 1 | |
| ECH 202 | Prin Mass/Energy Balance | 3 | |
| ECH 212 | Engr Thermodynamics | 3 |
General Education Elective
| Course Name | Codes* | Credits |
| General Education Course in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | G | 3 |
Upper Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APM 395 | Probability & Stats/Engr | 3 | |
| ECH 322 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | |
| ECH 323 | Transport Phenomena | 3 | |
| ECH 324 | Unit Operations Laboratory | 3 | |
| ECH 355 | Engr Design Economics | 3 | |
| ECH 371 | Process Control | 3 | |
| ESF 200 | Information Literacy | 1 | |
| EWP 444 | Prof Writing/Paper&Bioproc Eng | 2 | |
| PSE 304 | Professional Internship | 1 | |
| PSE 306 | Professional Synthesis | 1 | |
| PSE 350 | Fiber Processing | 3 | |
| PSE 450 | Pulping & Bleaching Processes | 3 | |
| PSE 462 | Papermaking Processing I | 3 | |
| PSE 467 | Papermaking Wetend Chem | 3 | |
| PSE 478 | Papermaking Processing II | 2 | |
| PSE 481 | Engineering Design | 3 |
EWP 200 and EWP 407 are to be taken in the same semester in the same time block. Please consult your advisor if you have question.
Directed Electives
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING DIRECTED ELECTIVES | 9 - 12 | ||
| SCIENCE ELECTIVES | 3 - 6 |
The list of directed elective courses is available in the student handbook and from the student’s advisor. Some courses are available in an exchange program with Germany.
Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 128