Program Overview

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Chemical Engineering

Overview

A chemical engineering degree from the University of Arizona opens doors to a range of rewarding career opportunities and top grad programs, and it is an approved pre-med program. Chemical engineers develop materials and processes and safely, economically and sustainably and making them vital to human and environmental health. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona benefit from lively discussions, one-on-one help, hands-on labs and activities, and design projects. As a Tier 1 research institution, almost all Chemical Engineering undergraduates do high-profile research in areas ranging from reusable water to semiconductor manufacturing. Chemical engineering skills translate to careers in medicine, research, medical product and drug development, food production, water treatment and manufacturing processes.

Learning Outcomes

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• An ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
• A knowledge of contemporary issues

Program Details

Sample Courses

• CHEE 203: Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
• CHEE 443: Chemical Engineering Plant Design
• CHEE 489: Trends in Nanomedicine Engineering

Career Fields

• Manufacturing
• Water treatment
• Petrochemicals
• Food processing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Health care

Level of Math

Substantial Knowledge

This strand involves skill and facility with calculus. The S-strand begins at one of two calculus options - MATH 122A/B (Functions for Calculus and First-Semester Calculus) or MATH 125 (Calculus I). Students who successfully complete the S-strand may continue on to MATH 129 (Calculus II), MATH 223 (Vector Calculus), or beyond. Those who choose but are not ready to begin the S-strand will be required to take preparatory work.

Level of Second Language

None

Second language is not required.

Pre-major Required?

No

Additional Admissions Requirements

This major has additional admission criteria. Please see the College of Engineering website for more information.

This Major's College

College of Engineering

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Sample Plans

2025, Chemical Engineering

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • MATH 122A/B or MATH 125 Calculus I w/Applications
  • CHEM 182 General Chemistry I * or CHEM 151 or CHEM 161 and 163
  • ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
  • ENGR 102A Introduction to Engineering Lecture
  • ENGR 102B Introduction to Engineering Lab
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
• 2nd Semester
  • MATH 129 Calculus II
  • CHEM 182 General Chemistry II CHEM 152 or MSE 110 or CHEM 162 and 164
  • ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
  • PHYS 141 Introductory Mechanics
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • CHEE 201 Elements of Chemical & Environmental Engineering I
  • CHEE 205 Introduction to MatLab and Excel
  • MATH 223 Vector Calculus
  • CHEM 246A Lectures in Organic Chemistry or CHEM 241A or CHEM 242A
  • CHEM 243A Organic Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM 247A
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• 4th Semester
  • CHEE 202 Elements of Chemical & Environmental Engineering II
  • CHEE 203 Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
  • MATH 254 Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations
  • CHEM 246B Lectures in Organic Chemistry or CHEM 241B or CHEM 242B
  • PHYS 241 Introductory Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 261H

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • CHEE 303 Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer
  • CHEE 402 Chemical Engineering Modeling
  • CHEE 301A Chemical Engineering Lab I
  • CHEE 377 Microbiology for Engineers
  • CHEM 480A Physical Chemistry
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• 6th Semester
  • CHEE 305 Chemical Engineering Transport Phenomena
  • CHEE 326 Chemical and Physical Equilibrium
  • CHEE 301B Chemical Engineering Lab II
  • Engineering Elective - Review list of courses on CHEE website or consult with your advisor
  • SIE 305 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics or DATA/MATH 363
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • CHEE 420 Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • CHEE 442 Chemical Engineering Design Principles
  • CHEE 401A Chemical and Environmental Engineering Laboratory I
  • Engineering Elective - Review list of courses on CHEE website or consult with your advisor
  • Technical Elective - Review list of courses on CHEE website or consult with your advisor (1-3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• 8th Semester
  • CHEE 413 Process Control and Simulation
  • CHEE 401B Process Dynamics and Control Lab
  • CHEE 443 Chemical Engineering Plant Design
  • Engineering Elective - Review list of courses on CHEE website or consult with your advisor
  • Technical Elective - Review list of courses on CHEE website or consult with your advisor
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)