Faculty: Engineering The Chemical Engineering major focuses on the design, development, and operation of processes that convert raw materials into valuable products. Students develop skills in chemical process design, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and process control. Graduates are prepared for careers in various industries, including chemical manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, and environmental engineering. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of chemical engineering principles and their applications. - Develop skills in chemical process design, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and process control. - Learn techniques for designing, analyzing, and optimizing chemical processes and systems. - Explore principles of transport phenomena, separation processes, and chemical kinetics. - Analyze and interpret chemical engineering data and process performance. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering design skills for effective chemical engineering practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Chemical Engineering** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in chemical engineering. - Fundamentals of chemical processes, materials, and energy transformations. 2. **Thermodynamics** - Principles of thermodynamics, including energy transfer, work, and chemical equilibrium. - Techniques for analyzing and optimizing thermodynamic processes. 3. **Transport Phenomena** - Principles of transport phenomena, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer. - Techniques for analyzing and designing transport processes. 4. **Reaction Engineering** - Principles of reaction engineering, including chemical kinetics, reactor design, and catalysis. - Techniques for designing and optimizing chemical reactors and processes. 5. **Process Design and Control** - Principles of process design and control, including process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, and control systems. - Techniques for designing, controlling, and optimizing chemical processes. 6. **Separation Processes** - Principles of separation processes, including distillation, absorption, and membrane separations. - Techniques for designing and optimizing separation processes. 7. **Environmental Engineering** - Principles of environmental engineering, including pollution control, waste management, and sustainability. - Techniques for designing and implementing environmentally friendly chemical processes. 8. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in chemical engineering settings, including internships in chemical manufacturing companies, energy firms, or research labs. - Application of learned skills in practical chemical engineering scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Chemical Engineering** - Comprehensive project applying skills in chemical process design, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, or process control. - Delivery of a polished chemical engineering project, process design report, or research presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Thermodynamics analyses, transport phenomena projects, reaction engineering designs, process design and control plans, separation processes projects, environmental engineering studies, internship/practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Chemical Engineering" by various authors. - "Thermodynamics" by various authors. - "Transport Phenomena" by various authors. - "Reaction Engineering" by various authors. - "Process Design and Control" by various authors. - "Separation Processes" by various authors. - "Environmental Engineering" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and an interest in engineering and chemical processes. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, laboratory experiments, internships, and capstone projects. For advanced practice, a Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering may be pursued, which typically takes an additional 2-5 years. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Chemical Engineering and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as those offered by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) or specialized certifications in areas like process engineering or environmental engineering. **Target Audience:** Aspiring chemical engineers, process engineers, environmental engineers, and professionals seeking careers in chemical manufacturing companies, energy firms, pharmaceutical companies, research labs, and environmental engineering roles. This major equips students with the engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to excel in chemical engineering, supporting careers in various chemical process design, manufacturing, and environmental-related roles and industries.