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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and related engineering disciplines to the production of goods and materials for society. Chemical engineers are the technological leaders in fields from the production of computer chips, to the design of pharmaceuticals and artificial organs, to the development of clean and affordable energy systems such as fuel cells. Chemical engineering graduates have the capability for serving the needs of industry and government or for pursuing advanced academic training.

Graduates of the chemical engineering program are recruited by the chemical process industries, government, and graduate and professional schools. In addition to the general university requirement of at least a 2.0 grade-point average, the student must hold at least a 2.0 average in all chemical engineering courses to be eligible for graduation.

All students must see their advisor and obtain a signed Official Advisement Form each semester. All electives must be approved by the assigned chemical engineering faculty advisor. Students who do not meet the prerequisites for MATH 181 should attend summer school prior to their first semester. All students must take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination administered by the Nevada Board of Professional Engineers. There are four emphasis within the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering program:

• Biomedical
• Environmental Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Process and Energy Engineering

Students may participate in many different organizations that will enrich their educational experiences such as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society, Society of Women Engineers, and the Engineering Honor Society of Tau Beta Pi.

The objective of the B.S. Chemical Engineering program at UNR is to prepare students to enter into responsible chemical engineering positions in industry, government, and academe and to excel in the profession. Many of our students go directly into industry, and some go on to graduate school. We intend to prepare them for either career track, and we intend to develop in our students not just the technical foundations of the field but also a commitment to professional development through life-long learning and critical thinking. In support of this objective, we have developed three detailed program objectives:

• Our graduates will be successful in their professional careers, as demonstrated by their abilities to solve important chemical engineering problems, to solve problems in areas different from their training, and to develop new and valuable ideas.
• Our graduates will be aware of the larger context of the application of their engineering, including global, ethical, environmental, societal, and legal concerns.
• Our graduates will have the communication and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed individually, in group, and in leadership positions.

B.S. in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - BIOMEDICAL EMPHASIS

(Total credits required for graduation = 133)

First Year - Fall semester CHE 101R - Introduction to Chemical Engineering I CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics OR ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics ENG 102 - Composition II MATH 181 - Calculus I

First Year - Spring Semester BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology CHE 102 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering II CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II MATH 182 - Calculus II PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I

Second Year - Fall semester BIOL 191 - Introduction to Organismal Biology I CHE 232 - Principles of Chemical Engineering CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I MATH 283R - Calculus III PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II

Second Year - Spring Semester CHE 245 - Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II CEE/ME 241 - Statics CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory MATH 285 - Differential Equations

Third Year - Fall Semester BIOL 251 - General Microbiology CHE 373 - Transport Phenomena I CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I ENGR 301 - Engineering Communications MATH/STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics

Third Year - Spring Semester CHE 374 - Transport Phenomena II CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics CHE 475 - Principles of Bioengineering CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Fourth Year - Fall Semester Engineering Elective CHE 440 - Chemical Reactor Design CHE 441 - Unit Operations Laboratory I CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety CHE 485R - Separation Processes CH 202 - The Modern World

Fourth Year - Spring Semester CHE 442 - Unit Operations Laboratory II CHE 451 - Dynamic Process Modeling and Control CHE 482 - Design Project Core Course CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change EE 220 - Circuits I ENGR 490 - Fundamental of Engineering Exam

B.S. in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING EMPHASIS

(Total credits required for graduation = 133)

First Year - Fall Semester CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I CHE 101R - Introduction to Chemical Engineering I ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics OR ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics ENG 101 - Composition I MATH 181 - Calculus I

First Year - Spring Semester CHE 102 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering II CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II ENG 102 - Composition II MATH 182 - Calculus II PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I

Second Year - Fall Semester CHE 232 - Principles of Chemical Engineering CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures MATH 283R - Calculus III PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II

Second Year - Spring Semester CHE 245 - Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering CEE/ME 241 - Statics CH 202 - The Modern World ENGR 301 - Engineering Communications MATH 285 - Differential Equations

Third Year - Fall Semester Core Course CHE 301 - Introduction to Sustainable Energy Resources CHE 373 - Transport Phenomena I CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change MATH/STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics

Third Year - Spring Semester CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics CHE 374 - Transport Phenomena II CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Environmental Science Elective

Fourth Year - Fall Semester CHE 440 - Chemical Reactor Design CHE 441 - Unit Operations Laboratory I CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety CHE 485R - Separation Processes GE 484 - Groundwater Hydrology Environmental Engineering Elective

Fourth Year - Spring Semester CEE 411 - Environmental Law CHE 410R - Renewable Energy Systems CHE 442 - Unit Operations Laboratory II CHE 451 - Dynamic Process Modeling and Control CHE 482 - Design Project ENGR 490 - Fundamental of Engineering Exam

B.S. in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EMPHASIS

(Total credits required for graduation = 133)

First Year - Fall Semester CHE 101R - Introduction to Chemical Engineering I CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics OR ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics ENG 101 - Composition I MATH 181 - Calculus I

First Year - Spring Semester CHE 102 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering II CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II ENG 102 - Composition II MATH 182 - Calculus II PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I

Second Year - Fall Semester CHE 232 - Principles of Chemical Engineering CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures MATH 283R - Calculus III PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II

Second Year - Spring Semester CHE 245 - Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering CEE/ME 241 - Statics CH 202 - The Modern World ENGR 301 - Engineering Communications MATH 285 - Differential Equations

Third Year - Fall Semester CHE 373 - Transport Phenomena I CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change MATH/STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics MSE 250 - Elements of Materials Science Core Course

Third Year - Spring Semester CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics CHE 374 - Transport Phenomena II CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Technical Elective

Fourth Year - Fall Semester CHE 440 - Chemical Reactor Design CHE 441 - Unit Operations Laboratory I CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety CHE 485R - Separation Processes CHEM 449 - Polymer Chemistry OR PHYS 182 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III Technical Elective

Fourth Year - Spring Semester CHE 406 - Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering CHE 442 - Unit Operations Laboratory II CHE 451 - Dynamic Process Modeling and Control CHE 482 - Design Project Technical Elective ENGR 490 - Fundamental of Engineering Exam

B.S. in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - PROCESS AND ENERGY ENGINEERING EMPHASIS

(Total credits required for graduation = 133)

First Year - Fall Semester CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I CHE 101R - Introduction to Chemical Engineering I ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics OR ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics ENG 101 - Composition I MATH 181 - Calculus I

First Year - Spring Semester CHE 102 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering II CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II ENG 102 - Composition II MATH 182 - Calculus II PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I

Second Year - Fall Semester CHE 232 - Principles of Chemical Engineering CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures MATH 283R - Calculus III PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II

Second Year - Spring Semester CHE 245 - Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering CEE/ME 241 - Statics CH 202 - The Modern World ENGR 301 - Engineering Communications MATH 285 - Differential Equations

Third Year - Fall Semester CEE 372 - Strength of Materials CHE 301 - Introduction to Sustainable Energy Resources CHE 373 - Transport Phenomena I CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change MATH/STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics

Third Year - Spring Semester CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics CHE 374 - Transport Phenomena II CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory EE 220 - Circuits I EE 220L - Circuits I Laboratory

Fourth Year - Fall Semester CHE 415 - Introduction to Particle Technology CHE 440 - Chemical Reactor Design CHE 441 - Unit Operations Laboratory I CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety Technical Elective CHE 485R - Separation Processes

Fourth Year - Spring Semester CHE 410R - Renewable Energy Systems CHE 442 - Unit Operations Laboratory II CHE 451 - Dynamic Process Modeling and Control CHE 482 - Design Project Core Course ENGR 490 - Fundamental of Engineering Exam