Chemical Engineering (BSCH)
The following degree requirements are applicable to students first matriculating Fall 2023. A suggested course sequencing is suggested on the CBE website, cbe.nd.edu. Curricular flexibility allows for many courses to be taken both fall and spring semesters. To earn the BS in Chemical Engineering, students must complete the following requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 26 | |
| College of Engineering Requirements | 33 | |
| Engineering Design | ||
| Engineering Computing | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Introduction to Applied Mathematics Methods I | ||
| Introduction to Chemical Principles and Introduction to Chemical Principles Laboratory | ||
| Engineering Physics I: Mechanics | ||
| Engineering Physics II: Electromagnetism | ||
| Chemical Engineering Degree Requirements | ||
| Chemical Engineering Core | 36 | |
| Introduction to Chemical Engineering Analysis | ||
| Numerical and Statistical Analysis | ||
CBE 20236 Applied Linear Algebra and Numerical Methods | ||
| Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | ||
or CBE 20280 | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Thermodynamics I | |
| Science of Eng. Materials | ||
| Data Analytics, Optimization, and Control | ||
CBE 30337 Applied Statistics and Data Analysis | ||
| Transport Phenomena I | ||
or CBE 30357 | Biotransport | |
| Transport Phenomena II | ||
| Phase Equilibria and Separations | ||
| Chemical Engineering Laboratory I | ||
| Chemical Reaction Engineering | ||
| Chemical Process Design | ||
| Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | ||
| Other Course Requirements | 17 | |
| Biology II: Molecules to Ecosystems | ||
| Organic Chemistry for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineers and Organic Structure and Reactivity Laboratory | ||
| Analytical Chemistry I and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Physical Chemistry for Engineers | ||
or CHEM 40420 | Principles of Biochemistry | |
| Introduction to Applied Mathematical Methods II | ||
| Chemical Engineering Elective Requirement 2 | 6 | |
| General Technical Electives 3 | 9 | |
| Professional Enrichment | 1 | |
| Career Choices for Engineers | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| Undergraduate Research | ||
| ChemE Car | ||
| Preparing for Health Professions | ||
Other course contributing to professional enrichment by petition to the Director of Undergraduate Studies | ||
| Total Hours | 128 | |
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Note the Liberal Arts 1, 2 and 3 requirements are covered by courses required by the College of Engineering and the Chemical Engineering Program.
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Chemical Engineering Electives are 3 credit CBE 3XXXX+ courses not specifically required for degree completion. Each semester between 5-8 electives are offered in a variety of Chemical Engineering topics. CBE 48902 cannot be used as a Chemical Engineering Elective.
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Technical Electives (3 credits) are 2XXXX+ level courses in the College of Science or College of Engineering intended for STEM majors. Technical Elective hours can add up to the 3 required. Advanced Technical Electives (6 credits) are 3 credit 3XXXX+ level courses in the College of Science or College of Engineering intended for STEM majors. Some classes are excluded from General Technical Electives. Be sure to check with your advisor for courses that have Core Curriculum attributes other than WKST or WKQR or that are crosslisted outside of CoE or CoS. A maximum of 3 credits of approved undergraduate research may count toward the 9 General Technical Elective credits required. Once Chemical Engineering Electives have been satisfied, additional Chemical Engineering courses taken will populate the Advanced Technical Elective requirement, then the Technical Elective requirement.
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While the above requirements total 128 credits, if courses double count toward more than one requirement stated, students must complete a minimum of 128 credits.
Energy Concentration (CENY)
The Energy Concentration is designed for students interested in learning about the importance of energy in everyday life, the positive and negative impacts of anthropogenic activities related to energy, and alternative strategies for cleaner energy processes.
The courses in this concentration are relevant to students who are considering a career in oil and gas, bulk and/or fine chemicals, catalysis, catalyst manufacturing, renewable/alternative energy, or who may wish to pursue a graduate degree in chemical engineering or related field.
For this concentration, four courses must be completed from the following list:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Courses | 12 | |
| Energy Transition to a Sustainable Future | ||
| Energy, Economics, and Environment | ||
| Industrial Chemical Processes | ||
| Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering | ||
| Nanoscience and Technology | ||
| Advanced UG Research | ||
| Undergraduate Thesis | ||
CBE 60553 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | ||
| Polymer Chemistry: from Principle to Practice | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Biomolecular Engineering Concentration (CBIE)
The Biomolecular Engineering Concentration is a helpful addition to your CBE degree if you are especially interested in a career in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry; pursuing a Ph.D. in any biologically related field; consulting in a pharmaceutical or medically related field; or going to medical/dental/veterinary school after graduation.
For this concentration, four courses must be completed from the following list:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | 12 | |
| Introduction to Bioengineering | ||
| Immunoengineering | ||
| Introduction to Cellular and Tissue Engineering | ||
| Topics in Biomolecular Engineering | ||
| Drug Development and Pharmacology | ||
| Biomaterials | ||
| Principles of Molecular Engineering | ||
| Cellular and Physical Principals of Bioengineering | ||
| Advanced UG Research | ||
| Undergraduate Thesis | ||
| Physical Chemistry for Engineers | ||
| Principles of Biochemistry | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Cell Biology Laboratory | ||
AME 50571: Structural Aspects of Biomaterials | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Curricular Options
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CBE 30357 Biotransport, substitutes for CBE 30355 Transport Phenomena I
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CBE 41910 Biomolecular Engineering Lab, substitutes for CBE 41459 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
Materials Concentration (CMTR)
Many Chemical Engineering graduates finds employment in companies that focus on materials production, such as ExxonMobil, DuPont, Dow Chemicals and 3M, to list only a few. Others go on to pursue advanced degrees with research emphasis in materials science.
Materials science (characterization, design and processing of polymers, ceramics, metals and alloys) requires detailed knowledge of thermodynamics, reaction engineering and physical rate processes such as heat and mass transfer. This concentration is designed for students who seek to explore a set of materials engineering topics in greater depth than the baseline chemical engineering requirements.
For this concentration, four courses must be completed from the following list:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Courses | 12 | |
| Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering | ||
| Polymer Engineering | ||
| Polymer Science and Engineering | ||
| Nanoscience and Technology | ||
| Ambient Methods for Surface Characterization | ||
| Surface Science | ||
| Dynamics of Structured Fluids | ||
| Principles of Molecular Engineering | ||
| Advanced UG Research | ||
| Undergraduate Thesis | ||
CBE 60550 Non-Equilibrium Electrokinetics of Artificial and Biological Nanoporous Membranes | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Engineering Analysis of Manufacturing Processes | ||
| I C Fabrication | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |