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Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson
Online - Arizona Online
Online - Global Direct

Areas of Interest
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Biological & Biomedical Science
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 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
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
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
None
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Chemistry

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
MATH 122A/B or MATH 125 Calculus I w/Applications
3.00
CHEM 151 General Chemistry I
4.00
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
ENGR 102A Introduction to Engineering Lecture
1.00
ENGR 102B Introduction to Engineering Lab
2.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
MATH 129 Calculus II
3.00
CHEM 152 General Chemistry II
4.00
AME 105 Introduction to MATLAB I
1.00
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
PHYS 141 Introductory Mechanics
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
CHEE 201 Elements of Chemical & Environmental Engineering I
3.00
CHEE 201L Elements of Chemical Engineering I- Computational Lab
1.00
MATH 223 Vector Calculus
4.00
CHEM 241A Lectures in Organic Chemistry
3.00
CHEM 243A Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1.00
PHYS 241 Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
4.00
4th Semester
Credits
CHEE 202 Elements of Chemical & Environmental Engineering II
4.00
CHEE 203 Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
3.00
MATH 254 Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations
3.00
AME 205 Introduction to MATLAB II or CE 260 Computer Programming in Civil Engineering (spring only c
1.00
CHEM 241B Lectures in Organic Chemistry
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
CHEE 303 Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer
3.00
CHEE 402 Chemical Engineering Modeling
3.00
CHEE 301A Chemical Engineering Lab I
1.00
CHEE 477R Microbiology for Engineers
3.00
CHEM 480A Physical Chemistry
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
CHEE 305 Chemical Engineering Transport Phenomena
3.00
CHEE 326 Chemical and Physical Equilibrium
3.00
CHEE 301B Chemical Engineering Lab II
1.00
Engineering Elective -see advisor for course approval
3.00
Technical Elective - See advisor for course approval
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
CHEE 420 Chemical Reaction Engineering
3.00
CHEE 442 Chemical Engineering Design Principles
3.00
CHEE 401A Chemical and Environmental Engineering Laboratory I
1.00
Engineering Elective
3.00
Advance Science Requirement: CHEM 480B Physical Chemistry or CHEM 481 Biophysical Chemistry or CHEM
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
CHEE 413 Process Control and Simulation
3.00
CHEE 401B Process Dynamics and Control Lab
1.00
CHEE 443 Chemical Engineering Plant Design
3.00
Engineering Elective
3.00
Technical Elective - See advisor for course approval
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00

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