ESF Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering is a versatile program and one of the most broadly-based engineering disciplines. Its field of practice covers the development, design, control and operation of processes and products that involve molecular change, both chemical and biological, and the operation of such processes. Because many of the products that sustain and improve life are produced by carefully designed and controlled molecular changes, the chemical engineer serves in a wide variety of industries. These industries range from chemical and energy companies to producers of all types of consumer and specialty products including pharmaceuticals, textiles, pulp and paper, polymers, advanced materials, and solid-state and biomedical devices.
Careers are available in industry, government, consulting, and education. Areas of professional work include research and development, operations, technical service, product development, process and plant design, market analysis and development, process control, and pollution abatement.
The curriculum consists of a number of categories of courses. The general education component, which is required of all ESF students, broadens the students’ perspectives on global and societal issues, an important component of any education. Students also take a number of courses in math and the basic sciences—chemistry and physics, and biology. Upper level courses cover a variety of topics in chemical engineering. Additionally, elective courses are offered for students wishing to enter into the pulp and paper industry.
Students may be admitted to the chemical engineering program as first-year students with appropriate science backgrounds from their high school or as transfer students at any level with accommodations for coursework requirements. Students who have the associate degree in engineering science, chemical technology, or general science and mathematics are encouraged to apply as transfer students.
Lower Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APM 205 | G | ||
| APM 206 | G | ||
| APM 307 | |||
| APM 485 | |||
| ECH 132 | |||
| ECH 133 | |||
| ECH 202 | |||
| ECH 212 | |||
| EFB 103 | G | ||
| EFB 104 | G | ||
| EWP 190 | G | ||
| EWP 290 | G | ||
| FCH 150 | G | ||
| FCH 151 | G | ||
| FCH 152 | G | ||
| FCH 153 | G | ||
| FCH 221 | G | ||
| FCH 222 | G | ||
| FCH 223 AND FCH 224 OR PSE 223 |
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| FOR 207 | G | ||
| GNE 160 | |||
| EPH 201 | G | ||
| EPH 202 | G | ||
| EPH 203 | G | ||
| EPH 204 | G |
General Education Electives
| Course | Codes* | Credits |
| General Education Course in one of the following categories: US History & Civic Engagement, The Arts, World History and Global Awareness, World Languages |
G | 3 |
| General Education Course in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | G | 3 |
Upper Division Required Courses
| Course Number | Course | Codes * | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| APM 395 | |||
| Professional Experience: ECH 498 ECH 304 + ECH 306 |
2 | ||
| ECH 312 | |||
| ECH 322 | |||
| ECH 323 | |||
| ECH 324 | |||
| ECH 341 | |||
| ECH 355 | |||
| ECH 371 | |||
| ECH 422 | |||
| ECH 442 | |||
| ECH 454 | |||
| ECH 455 | |||
| ECH 457 | |||
| ESF 200 | |||
| EWP 444 |
*Professional experience: ECH 304 must be taken in the summer and ECH 306 in the Fall semester immediately after, while ECH 498 can be taken in any semester.
Directed Electives
14 credits out of the following directed electives.
| Course | Codes* | Credits |
| Junior or higher engineering directed electives | 5 - 14 | |
| Science Electives | 3 - 9 |
Total Minimum Credits For Degree: 127