University Catalog 2024-2025

Chemical Engineering (BS): CHE/TE Dual Major

Overview

Plan Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
First YearHours
Fall Semester
CH 101
Chemistry - A Molecular Science 1
or General Chemistry I for Students in Chemical Sciences
3
CH 102
General Chemistry Laboratory 1
or General Chemistry Laboratory I for Students in Chemical Sciences
1
E 101 Introduction to Engineering & Problem Solving 2 1
E 115 Introduction to Computing Environments 1
MA 141 Calculus I 1 4
Acad Writing Research 2 4
 Hours14
Spring Semester
CH 201
Chemistry - A Quantitative Science 2
or General Chemistry II for Students in Chemical Sciences
3
CH 202
Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory 2
or General Chemistry Laboratory II for Students in Chemical Sciences
1
MA 241 Calculus II 1 4
PY 205
PY 206
Physics for Engineers and Scientists I
and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory 1
4
TE 110 Computer-Based Modeling for Engineers 3
E 102 Engineering in the 21st Century 2
 Hours17
Second Year
Fall Semester
CH 221
Organic Chemistry I 2
or Organic Chemistry I for Students in Chemical Sciences
3
CH 222
Organic Chemistry I Lab 2
or Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Students in Chemical Sciences
1
CHE 205 Chemical Process Principles 2 4
MA 242 Calculus III 2 4
PY 208
PY 209
Physics for Engineers and Scientists II
and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory
4
 Hours16
Spring Semester
CH 223
Organic Chemistry II
or Organic Chemistry II for Students in Chemical Sciences
3
CH 224
Organic Chemistry II Lab
or Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Students in Chemical Sciences
1
CHE 225 Introduction to Chemical Engineering Analysis 2 3
MA 341 Applied Differential Equations I 2 3
TE 201 Fiber Science 4
MAE 206
Engineering Statics
or Engineering Mechanics-Statics
3
 Hours17
Third Year
Fall Semester
CH 315
CH 316
Quantitative Analysis
and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
4
CHE 311 Transport Processes I 2 3
CHE 315 Chemical Process Thermodynamics 2 3
CHE 395 Professional Development Seminar 1
TE 301 Engineering Textile Structures I: Linear Assemblies 3
GC 120 Foundations of Graphics 3
 Hours17
Spring Semester
ST 370 Probability and Statistics for Engineers 3
CHE 312 Transport Processes II 3
CHE 316 Thermodynamics of Chemical and Phase Equilibria 3
TE 205 Analog and Digital Circuits 4
TE 302 Textile Manufacturing Processes and Systems II 4
 Hours17
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
TE 401 Textile Engineering Design I 4
CHE 446 Design and Analysis of Chemical Reactors 3
Select one of the following Economics Courses: 3
Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
Principles of Microeconomics
Fundamentals of Economics
 Hours10
Spring Semester
TE 402 Textile Engineering Design II 4
TE 404 Textile Engineering Quality Improvement 3
TE 424 Textile Engineering Quality Improvement Laboratory 1
 Hours8
Fifth Year
CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Lab I 4
CHE 435 Process Systems Analysis and Control 3
PCC 301 Technology of Dyeing and Finishing 3
PCC 304 Technology of Dyeing & Finishing Laboratory 1
 Hours11
 Total Hours127
1

A grade of C or higher is required.

2

A grade of C- or higher is required.

GEP Courses
GEP Humanities6
GEP Social Sciences3
GEP Health and Exercise Studies2
GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion3
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives3
GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement)
World Language Proficiency (verify requirement)
Total Hours17

Acad Writing Research

Acad Writing Research
ENG 101Academic Writing and Research4
FLE 101Academic Writing and Research4
Transfer Sequence
ENG 202Disciplinary Perspectives in Writing3
ENG 1GEP3

Semester Sequence

To see more about what you will learn in this program, visit the Learning Outcomes website!

Critical Path Courses- Identify using the code (CP) which courses are considered critical path courses which represent specific major requirements that are predictive of student success in a given program/plan. Place the (CP) next to the credit hours for the course. 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
CH 101 Chemistry - A Molecular Science 1,6 3
CH 102 General Chemistry Laboratory 1,6 1
E 101 Introduction to Engineering & Problem Solving 2 1
E 115 Introduction to Computing Environments 1
ENG 101 Academic Writing and Research 2 4
MA 141 Calculus I 1 4
GEP Health and Exercise Studies 1
 Hours15
Spring Semester
CH 201 Chemistry - A Quantitative Science 2,6 3
CH 202 Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory 6 1
MA 241 Calculus II 1 4
PY 205 Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 1 3
PY 206 Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory 1 1
TE 110 Computer-Based Modeling for Engineers 3
E 102 Engineering in the 21st Century 2
 Hours17
Second Year
Fall Semester
CH 221 Organic Chemistry I 2,3,7 3
CH 222 Organic Chemistry I Lab 7 1
CHE 205 Chemical Process Principles (CP) 2 4
MA 242 Calculus III 2 4
PY 208 Physics for Engineers and Scientists II 3
PY 209 Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory 1
 Hours16
Spring Semester
TE 201 Fiber Science 4
MAE 206
Engineering Statics
or Engineering Mechanics-Statics
3
MA 341 Applied Differential Equations I 2 3
CH 223 Organic Chemistry II 7 3
CH 224 Organic Chemistry II Lab 7 1
CHE 225 Introduction to Chemical Engineering Analysis 2 3
 Hours17
Third Year
Fall Semester
CH 315 Quantitative Analysis 3
CH 316 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
GC 120 Foundations of Graphics 3
CHE 311 Transport Processes I (CP) 2 3
CH 315 Quantitative Analysis (CP) 2 3
CHE 395 Professional Development Seminar 1
TE 301 Engineering Textile Structures I: Linear Assemblies 3
 Hours17
Spring Semester
TE 302 Textile Manufacturing Processes and Systems II 4
ST 370 Probability and Statistics for Engineers 3
CHE 312 Transport Processes II 3
CHE 316 Thermodynamics of Chemical and Phase Equilibria 3
TE 205 Analog and Digital Circuits 5 4
 Hours17
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
CHE 446 Design and Analysis of Chemical Reactors 3
GEP Requirement 3
GEP Requirement 3
TE 401 Textile Engineering Design I 4
Select one of the following Economics Courses: 3
Fundamentals of Economics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics
 Hours16
Spring Semester
TE 402 Textile Engineering Design II 6 4
TE 404 Textile Engineering Quality Improvement 3
TE 424 Textile Engineering Quality Improvement Laboratory 1
GEP Requirement 3
GEP Requirement 3
 Hours14
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Lab I 4
CHE 435 Process Systems Analysis and Control 3
PCC 301 Technology of Dyeing and Finishing 3
PCC 304 Technology of Dyeing & Finishing Laboratory 1
GEP Requirement 3
GEP Health and Exercise Studies 1
 Hours15
 Total Hours144
1

Grade of C (2.0) or higher required.

2

Minimum grade of C- required.

3

CH 221 will replace TE 200 (in the Textile Engineering curriculum)

4

CHE 315/ 316 will replace TE 303 (in the Textile Engineering curriculum)

5

TE 401/402 will replace CHE 450/451 (in the Chemical Engineering curriculum)6 CH 225/226 may substitute for CH 221/222 and CH 227/228 may substitute for CH 223/224.

6

CH 103/104 may substitute for CH 101/102 and CH 203/204 may substitute for CH 201/202

7

CH 225/226 may substitute for CH 221/222 and CH 227/228 may substitute for CH 223/224. 

Career Opportunities

Careers in chemical engineering are sometimes exciting, always demanding, and ultimately provide a sense of accomplishment and achievement. Graduates find employment in sub-disciplines such as production, technical service, sales, management and administration; research and development; and consulting and teaching. Students desiring careers in teaching, research, or consulting are encouraged to continue their education and pursue a graduate degree (consult the Graduate Catalog). The undergraduate curriculum also provides strong preparation for graduate study in a wide range of professional specialties, and chemical engineering graduates often pursue careers in the medical sciences, business management, and law.

Career Titles

  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Biochemist
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Chemist
  • Dairy Technologist
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Engineering Professor
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Fire Prevention Engineer
  • Industrial Air Pollution Analyst
  • Industrial Waste Inspector
  • Laboratory Tester
  • Materials Engineer
  • Materials Scientist
  • Nanosystems Engineers
  • Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
  • Nuclear Engineer
  • Nuclear Fuels Research Engineer
  • Occupational Safety & Health Inspector
  • Perfumer
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Physicist
  • Physics Professor
  • Product Safety Engineer
  • Quality Control Managers
  • Radiation Protection Engineer
  • Safety Inspector
  • Sales Engineers
  • Sales Representative (Chemicals & Drugs)
  • Soil Engineer
  • Solar Energy Systems Engineers
  • Sustainability Specialists
  • Toxicologist
  • Water/Wastewater Engineers

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