Twelve credits of technical electives are required for a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering at UNR (note that ChE 484 has been discontinued). These classes are chosen by the student in consultation with his or her advisor in order to explore in detail one or two fields of special interest to the student, and to give the student some additional skills to aid in their career. It is hoped that students will choose to develop a field of concentration, almost like a miniature minor, in one of several fields, such as environmental engineering, computer applications, materials science, hydrology, process control, or biochemical engineering.

Nine of the 12 credits must be acceptable engineering classes. There is greater flexibility in selecting the remaining three credits.

Many engineering classes offered at UNR not required for the B.S.Ch.E. degree are acceptable. The student should ideally select the 9 credits in the same field in order to develop a deeper comprehension in one specific area. Many students may prefer to choose advanced chemical engineering classes. Of particular use to many chemical engineers are: ChE 406 (polymer engineering), ChE 415 (particle technology), ChE 423 (Surface Chemistry), ChE 471 (Pollution Prevention), ChE 473 (Chemical Process Safety), ChE 474 (Air Pollution Control), ChE 475 (bioengineering), and ChE 495 (Special topics).

Study in other engineering fields can nicely complement a chemical engineering curriculum. Any engineering class offered at UNR may be used as a technical elective except for classes that fall into one of four categories: classes required for the B.S.Ch.E degree; courses covering similar material to that in required B.S.Ch.E. courses; introductory classes; and co-op credits. Unacceptable classes include: CE 101, 150, 140, 141, 204, 241, 250, 350, 360, 372, 450; ElecE 101, 198, 201, 298, 398, 498; ENGR 491; GeoE 106; MinE 101; MechE 150, 198, 241, 298, 367, 371, 372, 398, 498; MetE 101, 102, 232, 450, 482.

All electives must be pre-approved by your academic advisor.

There is much greater flexibility in choosing these three credits. Although it is not specifically required to be an engineering class, many students will prefer engineering classes as being most relevant to their interests and careers. Students should select these credits in consultation with their advisor to complement his or her curriculum, and the class should be selected from the following fields: Chemical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Geological Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Computer Science; Chemistry; Physics; Geology; Biology; Mathematics; Accounting; Economics; Managerial Science.

All electives must be pre-approved by your academic advisor.