CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Science

Chemical engineering is based on chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The curriculum at Clemson includes a blend of classroom and laboratory instruction and emphasizes broadly applicable fundamental principles and current technology to prepare graduates for immediate, productive employment as well as life-long learning and professional growth. Communication skills and group projects are emphasized because chemical engineers frequently work in multidisciplinary teams. Graduates are prepared to function effectively in chemical and related industries and post-graduate school; to identify, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems; to develop skills for the successful practice of their profession; and to serve their chosen profession. Chemical engineers are involved in the research, manufacture, sales, and use of commodity and specialty chemicals, petroleum products, synthetic fibers and textiles, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, electronic components, food and consumer goods, and many other products. They work at the forefront of environmental pollution prevention and remediation and apply engineering science and technology to solve a variety of medical and health-related problems.

In addition to the Bachelor of Science, the Department of Chemical Engineering offers advanced study leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Additional information can be found on our Web site at www.ces.clemson.edu/chemeng.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry

4 - CH E 211 Intro. to Chemical Engineering

2 - E G 209 Intro. to Engr./Comp. Graphics

4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables

3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II

3 - Literature Requirement¹

19

Second Semester

3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry

1 - CH 229 Organic Chemistry Lab.

3 - CH E 220 Chemical Engr. Thermodynamics I

3 - E M 201 Engineering Mechanics: Statics

4 - MTHSC 208 Intro. to Ord. Diff. Equations

3 - Literature Requirement¹

17

Junior Year

First Semester

1 - CH 339 Physical Chemistry Lab.

3 - CH E 311 Fluid Flow

3 - CH E 319 Engineering Materials

3 - CH E 321 Chemical Engr. Thermodynamics II

3 - MTHSC 302 Statistics for Science and Engr. or

3 - EX ST 411 Statistical Methods for Process

Development and Control

3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement¹

3 - Technical Requirement²

19

Second Semester

3 - CH 332 Physical Chemistry

1 - CH 340 Physical Chemistry Lab.

3 - CH E 307 Unit Operation Lab. I

3 - CH E 312 Heat and Mass Transfer

3 - CH E 353 Process Dynamics and Control

3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement¹

16

Senior Year

First Semester

3 - CH E 407 Unit Operations Lab. II

3 - CH E 413 Separation Processes

3 - CH E 431 Process Development, Design, and

Optimization of Chemical Engr. Systems I

1 - CH E 443 Chemical Engr. Senior Seminar I

3 - CH E 450 Chemical Reaction Engineering

3 - Elective

16

Second Semester

5 - CH E 432 Process Development, Design, and

Optimization of Chemical Engr. Systems II

1 - CH E 444 Chemical Engr. Senior Seminar II

3 - Advanced Chemistry Requirement²

3 - Technical Requirement²

7 - Elective

19

138 Total Semester Hours

¹See Policy on Humanities and Social Sciences for Engineering Curricula. (Fifteen hours are required and must include six hours selected from ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, H210, or from 300-level foreign language literature courses.)

²See advisor.

Note: No student may exceed a maximum of two attempts, including a W, to complete successfully any CH E course.