Chemical Engineering (BSE)
The Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
The Chemical Engineering major requires a total of 128 credits. Chemical Engineering majors are required to complete the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHEG 2103 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering | 3 |
| CHEG 2111 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| CHEG 2201 | Chemical Engineering Professional Skills I | 1 |
| CHEG 3112 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| CHEG 3120 | Transport Phenomena I | 4 |
| CHEG 3151 | Process Kinetics | 3 |
| CHEG 3201 | Chemical Engineering Professional Skills II | 1 |
| CHEG 3220 | Transport Phenomena II | 4 |
| CHEG 3240 | Junior Design and Process Safety | 3 |
| CHEG 4101 | Chemical Engineering Professional Skills III | 1 |
| CHEG 4139 | Chemical Engineering Senior Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEG 4140 | Chemical Engineering Capstone Design I | 3 |
| CHEG 4143W | Chemical Engineering Capstone Design II | 3 |
| CHEG 4144 | In Silico Chemical Engineering Senior Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEG 4145 | Chemical Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| CHEG 4147 | Process Dynamics and Control | 3 |
| CHEG Electives (six credits minimum) 1 | 6 | |
| CHEM 1128Q | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| or CHEM 1148Q | Honors General Chemistry II | |
| CHEM 2443 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2444 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2446 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 1166 | Foundations of Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 2110Q | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2210Q | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2410Q | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| Professional/Engineering Requirements | ||
| Any 2000 level or above engineering courses 2 | 6 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective courses as required to reach a minimum of 128 credits | ||
| Total Credits | 78 | |
- 1
A maximum of six credits of CHEG 4989 Introduction to Research may be applied toward CHEG Elective and Professional/Engineering Requirements. Any CHEG courses taken as a major requirement will not also count as a CHEG Elective Requirement.
- 2
Except ME 2233 Thermodynamic Principles or ME 2232 Engineering Thermodynamics, due to the significant overlap in content. Required CHEG courses and courses used to fulfill CHEG Elective Requirements cannot also fulfill Professional/Engineering Requirements.
Concentrations
Students are not required to declare a concentration. Concentration requirements can count towards both concentration and chemical engineering electives or professional and engineering requirements where appropriate.
Biomolecular Engineering Concentration
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nine credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Honors Cell Biology | ||
| Human Genetics | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Fundamentals of Microbiology | ||
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Biochemical Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Computational Biomolecular Engineering | ||
| Bioseparations | ||
| Brewery Engineering | ||
Sustainability in Chemical Engineering Concentration
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Nine credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Engineering for Human Rights | ||
| Sustainable Energy in the 21st Century | ||
| Assessment for Human Rights and Sustainability | ||
| Environmental Engineering Fundamentals | ||
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Air Pollution and Communities | ||
| Sustainable Fuel Processing | ||
| Membrane Separations | ||
The Chemical Engineering undergraduate program educational objectives are that our alumni/ae: our graduates will be gainfully employed in chemical engineering or related career paths including industrial, academic, governmental and non-governmental organizations. Our graduates will continue their professional development by engaging in professional activities and/or training to enhance their careers and/or pursue post-graduate studies.
Students admitted as first-year students to the College of Engineering may transfer, at most, one core (non-elective) 3000 or 4000-level chemical engineering course from the following list from an ABET accredited program at another university:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEG 3112 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| CHEG 3120 | Transport Phenomena I | 4 |
| CHEG 3151 | Process Kinetics | 3 |
| CHEG 3220 | Transport Phenomena II | 4 |
| CHEG 3240 | Junior Design and Process Safety | 3 |
| CHEG 4139 | Chemical Engineering Senior Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEG 4140 | Chemical Engineering Capstone Design I | 3 |
| CHEG 4143W | Chemical Engineering Capstone Design II | 3 |
| CHEG 4144 | In Silico Chemical Engineering Senior Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEG 4145 | Chemical Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| CHEG 4147 | Process Dynamics and Control | 3 |
Students transferring to UConn after their first year from another university will have previous credits earned transferred via the University transfer credit rules, but any credits earned once at UConn are subject to the same restriction above.
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
College of Engineering Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Engineering section of this catalog.
Learning Objectives
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.