圣路易斯華盛頓大學

Chemical engineers are involved in the transfer of scientific discoveries to modern technologies and novel products that benefit society and minimize the impact on the environment. They deal with multi scale aspects of generating clean energy, producing novel and superior materials, and utilizing the biological revolution to manufacture new products. They are involved in the development and manufacture of consumer products, as well as in design, operation and control of processes in a variety of industries (e.g., petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, consumer products, food, feed and pharmaceuticals). Their broad training in basic sciences (e.g., chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics) coupled with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles (e.g., thermodynamics, mass and energy balances, transport phenomena, kinetics, separations, reaction engineering, control, product development and process design) makes them invaluable team members and leaders in any engineering enterprise. It also prepares them well for graduate studies in biochemical, biomedical, chemical, and environmental and materials engineering. In addition, the BS degree in Chemical Engineering is a great starting point for pursuing a degree in business, law or medicine.

The curriculum is planned so as to provide students with a strong background in basic chemical engineering concepts, while allowing individual latitude to emphasize study in a specialized area or obtain added breadth both within and outside chemical engineering. A contemporary approach to chemical engineering is focused on the multi scale aspects of the discipline, consistent with modern developments in computer-supported problem solving. Molecular-level understanding is utilized in product development and process design, which in turn are evaluated in terms of their impact on the environment and society according to the principles of green engineering.

The BSChE degree program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in chemical engineering fundamentals. This degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The BSChE degree requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 126 units.

The curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for students to explore areas of interest within chemical engineering. In addition to the accredited BS degree in Chemical Engineering, another choice is to pursue the course of study leading to the BS degree in Applied Science with a major in chemical engineering.

Program Educational Objective

The Program Educational Objective for the BSChE degree program is to provide a chemical engineering foundation that enhances the graduate's experiences and abilities in their chosen field.