Program Overview

Chemical Engineering, BSE

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program with a major in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate program in chemical engineering seeks to produce graduates who will:

• apply the knowledge, skills and ethical practice acquired through the chemical engineering curriculum to positively contribute to their profession and society
• assume and excel in positions of responsibility and/or leadership in academia, industry, government, and business
• succeed in interdisciplinary workspaces and in a dynamic global environment
• excel in post-graduate and professional degree programs

Learning Outcomes

In preparation for achieving the above educational objectives, the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program with a major in Chemical Engineering is designed so that students attain:

• 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 of 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

Co-op and Internship Programs

Opportunities are available for students to alternate studies with work in industry or government as a co-op student, which involves paid full-time employment over seven months (one semester and one summer). Students may work in one or two co-ops, beginning in the third year of study. Co-ops provide students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in their field by completing a significant engineering project while receiving professional mentoring. During a co-op placement, students do not pay tuition but maintain their full-time student status while earning a salary. Alternatively or additionally, students may obtain employment as summer interns.

Undergraduate Policies

For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Accelerated Master's Programs

Undergraduate students may participate in accelerated programs toward graduate or professional degrees. For more information and details of the policies and procedures related to accelerated studies, please visit the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Students seeking to complete this major and degree program must meet the general requirements for bachelor's degrees and the Unified General Education Requirements. Students completing this program as a secondary major while completing another undergraduate degree program do not need to satisfy the school-specific requirements associated with this major.

Course List

The following courses are required for the Chemical Engineering, BSE program:

• MATH 121: Calculus for Science and Engineering I
• MATH 122: Calculus for Science and Engineering II
• MATH 223: Calculus for Science and Engineering III
• MATH 224: Elementary Differential Equations
• PHYS 121: General Physics I - Mechanics
• PHYS 122: General Physics II - Electricity and Magnetism
• CHEM 111: Principles of Chemistry for Engineers
• ECHE 225: Thermal and Fluid Sciences
• ENGR 130: Foundations of Engineering and Programming
• ENGR 145: Chemistry of Materials
• ENGR 210: Introduction to Circuits and Instrumentation
• ENGR 399: Impact of Engineering on Society
• ECHE 151: Introduction to Chemical Engineering at Case
• ECHE 260: Introduction to Chemical Systems
• ECHE 360: Transport Phenomena for Chemical Systems
• ECHE 361: Separation Processes
• ECHE 362: Chemical Engineering Laboratory
• ECHE 363: Thermodynamics of Chemical Systems
• ECHE 364: Chemical Reaction Processes
• ECHE 365: Measurements Laboratory
• ECHE 367: Process Control
• ECHE 398: Process Analysis, Design and Safety
• ECHE 399: Chemical Engineering Design Project

Technical Breadth Elective Sequences

A distinctive feature of the chemical engineering program is the three-course, 9-11 credit hours, breadth elective sequence that enables a student to specialize in a technical or professional area that complements the chemical engineering core. The following breadth elective sequences are available:

• Biomolecular Engineering
• Computing
• Design and Manufacturing
• Electrochemical Engineering
• Electronic Materials
• Energy
• Environmental Engineering
• Management/Entrepreneurship
• Polymer Science
• Pre-Medical
• Research
• Systems and Control
• BS/MS Advanced Study Sequence
• Custom-Designed Sequence

Sample Plan of Study

The following is a suggested program of study:

• First Year:
  • Fall: CHEM 111, MATH 121, ENGR 130, ECHE 151, Academic Inquiry Seminar, Breadth, or Elective course
  • Spring: ENGR 145, MATH 122, PHYS 121, Academic Inquiry Seminar, Breadth, or Elective course
• Second Year:
  • Fall: CHEM 223, MATH 223, ECHE 260, ECHE 225, Breadth, or Elective course
  • Spring: MATH 224, ECHE 313, ECHE 363, PHYS 122, Breadth, or Elective course
• Third Year:
  • Fall: ECHE 360, ECHE 367, ENGR 210, CHEM 290
  • Spring: ECHE 361, ECHE 364, ECHE 365, ENGR 399, Breadth, or Elective course
• Fourth Year:
  • Fall: ECHE 362, ECHE 398, Technical Breadth Elective, Technical Breadth Elective, Breadth, or Elective course
  • Spring: ECHE 399, Engineering elective, Science/Engineering Elective, Technical Breadth Elective, Breadth, or Elective course