Options: Biomedical
Environmental Engineering
Process Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Chemical engineering emphasizes chemistry, mathematics, and creativity
to solve important societal problems, from developing new pharmaceurticals
safely and efficiently to creating clean and inexpensive fuels to designing
systems for energy conservation and pollution prevention.
Chemical engineers have exciting careers, such as CEO of Intel, medical
researcher, Nobel Laureate, and rocket designer. They are the designers,
troubleshooters, and technical leaders in fields such as:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Advanced Materials
- Fine & Specialty Chemicals
- Food Protection
- Environmental Protection
- Biotechnology
- Clean Energy Technology
- Semiconductor Fabrication
- Paper Manufacturing
- Computer Systems
- Plastics Manufacturing
Additional
information on chemical engineering careers is available from AIChE.
Links to the websites of the 250 companies employing the largest number of
U.S. chemical engineers are available from AIChE.
Accreditation
The chemical engineering program is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET),
which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the sole agency
responsible for accreditation of education programs leading to degrees in
engineering.
Student Professional Activites
The student chapter of AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) is
active with field trips, guest speakers, social and other activities. They
hosted the 1997 Western Regional Conference of AIChE Student Chapters, which
brought students from throughout the area to our beautiful campus. The
student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers hosted the Regional SWE
Conference in 2000 and sponsors events throughout the academic year.
The National Engineering Honor Society (Tau Beta Pi) is also active.
Options
Students in the B.S.Ch.E. program choose one of four options:
Chemical Engineering students also can obtain a Minor in Chemistry by taking
one additional chemistry lab course beyond the B.S.Ch.E. requirements.
(Students who complete the Biomedical Option automatically qualify for the
Chemistry Minor.)
Students on the fast track can earn the B.S.Ch.E. and the M.S. in 5 years
through our accelerated Intermountain Chemical Engineering Consortium program.
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