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Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (Chemical Engineering)
In addition to the accredited Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, another way to explore chemical engineering is to pursue the course of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (Chemical Engineering).
This degree serves students who wish to be exposed to key chemical engineering principles yet seek a more flexible curriculum. In addition to the general requirements for a McKelvey Applied Science Degree, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (Chemical Engineering) requires students to take chemical engineering coursework as described below.
Requirements for students entering (matriculating) in Fall 2022 and later
Students must complete 25 units of core coursework and at least 8 units of chemical engineering electives. The core courses provide a foundation in both chemical engineering and key technical skills, and the electives allow the student to explore chemical engineering areas of interest. All coursework below must be completed for a letter grade.
Core courses (take all):
| Course # | Course Title | Units | Pre- and Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| E60 Engr 1201 OR E81 CSE 1301 |
Introduction to Engineering Computing OR Introduction to Computer Science |
3 | -- |
| E60 Engr 3100 | Technical Writing | 3 | Satisfaction of English composition proficiency requirement, junior standing |
| E60 Engr 3280 OR E35 ESE 3260 |
Engineering Statistics with Probability OR Probability & Statistics for Engineering |
3 | Math 2130 (Calculus III) |
| E44 EECE 2000 | Process Analysis and Thermodynamics | 4 | Chem 1602 or Chem 1702 (General Chemistry II) Corequisite: Math 2500 (Differential Equations) |
| E44 EECE 2020 | Computational Modeling in EECE | 3 | Engr 1201 (Introduction to Engineering Computing), Math 2500 (Differential Equations) |
|
E44 EECE 2510 |
Thermodynamics II in EECE |
3 |
EECE 2000 (Process Analysis & Thermodynamics) |
| E44 EECE 3000 | Transport Phenomena I: Basics and Fluid Mechanics | 3 | EECE 2000 (Process Analysis & Thermodynamics) Corequisite: ESE 3180 (Engineering Math A) |
| E44 EECE 3540 | Mass Transfer Operations | 3 | Corequisite: EECE 2020 (Computational Modeling), EECE 2510 (Thermodynamics II in EECE) |
Chemical engineering electives (take at least eight units):
| Course # | Course Title | Units | Pre- and Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| E44 EECE 3510 | Transport Phenomena II: Energy and Mass Transfer | 4 | EECE 3000 (Transport I: Basics and Fluid Mechanics) Corequisite: ESE 3190 (Engineering Math B) |
| E44 EECE 3520 | Materials Science | 3 | Math 2500 (Differential Equations), Chem 1601 or 1701 (General Chemistry I) |
| E44 EECE 3530 | Chemical Reaction Engineering | 3 | EECE 2510 (Thermodynamics II in EECE) Corequisite: EECE 3510 (Transport Phenomena II: Energy and Mass Transfer) |
| E44 EECE 4000 | Process Design, Economics and Simulation | 2 | EECE 3540 (Mass Transfer Operations) or EECE 5310 (Physical and Chemical Processes for Water Treatment) |
| E44 EECE 4510 | Chemical Process Dynamics and Control | 3 | EECE 3000 (Transport I: Basics and Fluid Mechanics), EECE 3540 (Mass Transfer Operations) |
| E44 EECE 4511 | Digital Process Control Laboratory | 3 | EECE 4510 (Process Dynamics and Control) or ESE 4410 (Control Systems) |
| E44 EECE 4520 | Unit Operations Laboratory | 4 | EECE 3000 (Transport Phenomena I: Basics and Fluid Mechanics), EECE 3540 (Mass Transfer Operations), ESE 3260 or Engr 3280 (Probability/Statistics) Corequisite: EECE 3510 (Transport Phenomena II: Energy and Mass Transfer), EECE 3530 (Chemical Reaction Engineering), Engr 3100 (Technical Writing) |
| E44 EECE 4975 | ChE Capstone | 3 | EECE 3540 (Mass Transfer Operations), EECE 4510 (Process Dynamics and Control), EECE 3530 (Chemical Reaction Engineering) |
Requirements for students entering (matriculating) prior to Fall 2022
Students must complete 18 units of chemical engineering core courses from the following list:
- Engineering Analysis of Chemical Systems (EECE201)*
- Thermodynamics I in EECE (EECE 203)*
- Process Analysis and Thermodynamics (EECE 205)*
- Thermodynamics II in EECE (EECE 204)
- Materials Science (EECE 305)
- Mass Transfer Operations (EECE 304)
- Transport Phenomena I: Basics and Fluid Mechanics (EECE 301)
- Transport Phenomena II: Mass Transfer (EECE 302)**
- Transport Phenomena III: Energy Transfer Processes (EECE 303)**
- Transport Phenomena II: Energy and Mass Transfer (EECE 307)**
- Chemical Process Dynamics and Control (EECE 401)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering (EECE 403)
- Unit Operations Laboratory (EECE 405)
- Process Design, Economics and Simulation (EECE 409)
- ChE Capstone (EECE 402)
*EECE 205 replaces the two-course sequence of EECE 201 and 203. Thus, a student may not count EECE 205 in combination with EECE 201 or EECE 203 towards the Applied Science (Chemical Engineering) degree.
**EECE 307 replaces the two-course sequence of EECE 302 and EECE 303. Thus, a student may not count EECE 307 in combination with EECE 302 or EECE 303 towards the Applied Science (Chemical Engineering) degree.