Program Overview

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Chemical Engineering

Improve existing products and processes; learn to develop, design and operate chemical systems; and consider a career in chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, environmental remediation and more.

Chemical Engineering B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Students in the Chemical Engineering major are constantly engaged in hands-on lab opportunities to explore the mechanics of chemical synthesis that are at the core of their profession. Whether its studying biofilms with a professor at the top of their field or earning a spot alongside students from across the country in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer program, Chemical Engineering students are afforded a variety of opportunities to develop skills that will serve them in positions in chemical manufacturing and petroleum refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing and delivery, environmental engineering and more.

Research Opportunities

Students in the Chemical Engineering department at Montana State are able to experience life-changing research opportunities while still in undergrad, such as researching solutions for developing low-cost, easy-to-use tools for diagnosing diseases such as malaria. Montana State is the top producer in the Northwest of recipients of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for students in math, science and engineering.

Center for Biofilm Engineering

Montana States Center for Biofilm Engineering has been a world leader in microbial biofilm research since it was established in 1990 as a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center.

Innovating for the Community

Chemical engineering students are partnering with their electrical engineering peers and a local nonprofit to design solar-powered bus stops for the local Streamline service in order to provide light, shelter and heat through the seasons.

Career Resources

Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.

Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio

Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Careers

Chemical Engineering students at Montana State University go into careers such as:

• Biomedicine
• Pharmaceuticals
• Nanotechnology
• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Manufacturing

Sample Course Plan

Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four
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Freshman Year

• ECHM 100 - Intro to Chemical Engr or EBIO 100 - Intro to Biological Engr: 2 credits
• M 171Q - Calculus I: 4 credits
• Univ Core Electives (IA, IH, IS or D): 3 credits
• US or W Core course: 3 credits
• CHMY 141 - College Chemistry I & CHMY 142 - College Chemistry I Lab: 4 credits
• M 172 - Calculus II: 4 credits
• US or W Core course: 3 credits
• Univ Core Electives (IA, IH, IS or D): 6 credits
• CHMY 143 - College Chemistry II & CHMY 144 - College Chemistry II Lab: 4 credits Year Total: 16 | 17

Sophomore Year

• CHMY 211 - Elements of Organic Chemistry & CHMY 212 - Elements of Organic Chemistry Lab: 5 credits
• M 273 - Multivariable Calculus: 4 credits
• PHSX 220 - Physics I with Calculus: 4 credits
• ECHM 201 - Material and Energy Balances for Chemical & Biological Processes: 4 credits
• ECHM 321 - Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Operations: 3 credits
• EMAT 251 - Materials Structures and Prop: 3 credits
• M 274 - Introduction to Differential Equation: 4 credits
• PHSX 222 - Physics II with Calculus: 4 credits
• EGEN 102 - Intro to Engineer Comp Apps: 3 credits Year Total: 17 | 17

Junior Year

• ECHM 307 - Chem Engin Thermodynamics I: 3 credits
• ECHM 322 - Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer Operations: 3 credits
• EGEN 350 - Applied Engineering Data Analysis: 2 credits
• Technical Electives: 3 credits
• Univ Core Electives (IA, IH, IS or D): 3 credits
• EBIO 438 - Bioprocess Engineering: 3 credits
• ECHM 328 - Chemical Engineering Reactor Design: 3 credits
• Technical Electives: 3 credits
• ECHM 323 - Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer Operations: 3 credits Year Total: 14 | 12

Senior Year

• ECHM 411R - Chemical Engineering Design I: 3 credits
• ECHM 442 - Chem Engin Laboratory I or EBIO 442 - Bioengineering Lab I: 3 credits
• ECHM 407 - Chem Engin Thermodynamics II: 2 credits
• ECHM 424 - Transport Analysis: 3 credits
• Technical Electives: 3 credits
• ECHM 412R - Chemical Engineering Design II: 3 credits
• ECHM 451 - Chemical Engineering Process Dynamics and Control: 3 credits
• CHMY 373 - Physical Chemistry - Kinetics and Thermodynamics: 3 credits
• EGEN 488 - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: 0 credits
• ECHM 443 - Chem Engin Laboratory II: 3 credits
• Technical Electives: 3 credits Year Total: 14 | 15
  Total Program Credits: 122