Chemical Engineering

About this programme

Chemical Engineering deals chiefly with industrial processing to produce value-added products from raw materials. The processing of organic (crude oils, natural gas, lumber), inorganic (ores, air, salts) and biological (starches, cellulose, fats) materials into a wide range of useful commodity products, such as fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and foods is carried out within a framework of environmental sustainability and concern for worker/public safety. Emphasis is on the design, construction and economic operation of equipment in these areas, and on related research and development. Some emphasis on environmental studies, mineral processing, petrochemicals and bio-chemicals is permitted through the choice of electives. In addition to completing the regular program of study prescribed for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.E.) program, undergraduate students registered in the Chemical Engineering major may also choose to complete one of the following three academic