Program Overview

Degree Pathway for Chemical Engineering, Advanced Materials Option

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Advanced Materials Option, is designed for students who entered fall 2025 and beyond. This program provides a comprehensive education in chemical engineering with a focus on advanced materials.

Academic Requirements

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

• CHEN.1070: Introduction to Chemical Engineering (2 credits)
• ENGL.1010 / HONR.1100: College Writing I / First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) (3 credits)
• CHEM.1210: Chemistry I (SCL) (3 credits)
• CHEM.1230L: Chemistry I Lab (1 credit)
• MATH.1310: Calculus I (MATH) (4 credits)
• ECON.2010 / ECON.2020: Principles of Microeconomics / Principles of Macroeconomics (SS) (3 credits)
• Total: 16 credits

Spring Semester

• ENGL.1020: College Writing II (CW) (3 credits)
• CHEM.1220: Chemistry II (3 credits)
• CHEM.1240L: Chemistry II Lab (1 credit)
• MATH.1320: Calculus II (4 credits)
• PHYS.1410: Physics I (SCL) (3 credits)
• PHYS.1410L: Physics I Lab (1 credit)
• Total: 15 credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

• CHEN.2010: Principles of Chemical Engineering (3 credits)
• CHEN.2050: Fundamentals of Electricity (3 credits)
• CHEM.2210: Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
• MATH.2310: Calculus III (4 credits)
• BIOL.2100: Biology for Engineers (3 credits)
• BIOL.2120L: Biology for Engineers Lab (1 credit)
• CHEN.2000: Chemical Engineering Sophomore Seminar (0 credits)
• Total: 17 credits

Spring Semester

• CHEN.2020: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• CHEN.2080: Introduction to Material Science (3 credits)
• CHEN.3030: Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)
• CHEM.2050L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
• CHEM.2240: Industrial Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
• MATH.2360: Differential Equations (3 credits)
• ENGN.2100: Professional Development Seminar (1 credit)
• CHEN.2000: Chemical Engineering Sophomore Seminar (0 credits)
• Total: 17 credits

Junior Year

Fall Semester

• CHEN.3040: Heat Transfer and Unit Operations (3 credits)
• CHEN.3060: Transport Phenomena (3 credits)
• CHEN.3110: Phase and Chemical Equilibria (3 credits)
• CHEN.3150: Unit Operations Lab (WOC), (QL) (3 credits)
• CHEN.3000: Chemical Engineering Junior Seminar (0 credits)
• CHEM.3440: Physical Chemistry I (3 credits)
• xxxx.xxxx: Social Sciences Perspective (SS) (3 credits)
• Total: 18 credits

Spring Semester

• CHEN.3100: Separation Processes (3 credits)
• CHEN.3170: Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering (3 credits)
• CHEN.3000: Chemical Engineering Junior Seminar (0 credits)
• CHEM.3470L: Physical Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
• CHEN.4030: Chemical Reactor Design (3 credits)
• PHIL.1030 / PHIL.2410: Introduction to Ethics / Engineering and Ethics (AH), (SRE) (3 credits)
• xxxx.xxxx: Social Sciences Perspective (SS) (3 credits)
• Total: 16 credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester

• CHEN.4090: Engineering Economics and Process Analysis (IL), (CTPS), (AIL) (3 credits)
• CHEN.4130: Process Dynamics and Control (3 credits)
• CHEN.4150: Process Operations and Controls Laboratory (3 credits)
• CHEN.4000: Chemical Engineering Senior Seminar (0 credits)
• CHEN.5080: Advanced Material Science (3 credits)
• xxxx.xxxx: Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) (3 credits)
• Total: 15 credits

Spring Semester

• CHEN.4100: Plant Design (IL), (CTPS), (AIL) (3 credits)
• CHEN.4000: Chemical Engineering Senior Seminar (0 credits)
• CHEN.xxxx: Advanced Materials Electives (3 credits)
• xxxx.xxxx: Advanced Materials Technical Electives (3 credits)
• xxxx.xxxx: Advanced Materials Technical Electives (3 credits)
• xxxx.xxxx: Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) (3 credits)
• Total: 15 credits

Program Requirements

• Total Minimum Credits: 129
• Minimum Major Credits: 44
• Maximum Major Credits that can be counted toward graduation: 44

Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) Requirements

• SS - Social Sciences Perspective: 9 credits
• AH - Arts and Humanities Perspective: 9 credits
• SCL - Sciences with Lab Perspective: 6 credits
• STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Perspective: 3 credits
• CW - College Writing I and II: 6 credits
• MATH - Math Perspective: 3 credits

Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO) Glossary

• AIL - Applied and Integrative Learning
• CTPS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• DCA - Diversity and Cultural Awareness
• IL - Information Literacy
• QL - Quantitative Literacy
• SRE - Social Responsibility and Ethics
• WOC - Written and Oral Communication

Academic Policies

• No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses can be taken with the same prefix.
• The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details.
• Students should meet with their faculty advisor to determine how they will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
• Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SiS. If assistance is needed, please contact the advisor.
• Any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.