Educational Objectives

Chemical Engineering is the only engineering discipline that makes extensive use of chemical transformations (reactions) in addition to physical transformations (refining, molding or machining) to achieve added value. Chemical engineers are employed in virtually all manufacturing industries, from the basic chemical, materials, energy, food, pharmaceutical and microelectronics industries to the myriad consumer product industries. Our various curricula are designed to produce graduates who are broadly educated as well as highly adaptable.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering programs are prepared to achieve any of the following accomplishments:
 

• To obtain employment in organizations where physical, chemical or biochemical transformations are utilized to produce products and services that benefit society.
• To pursue graduate or professional education in a variety of related fields.
• To engage in continuous personal and professional development through life-long learning.
• To assume leadership roles in their employment organization or community.

ABET Outcomes

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering,

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,

(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,

(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams,

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,

(g) an ability to communicate effectively

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

(ii) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

(l) a knowledge of advanced chemistry through organic and physical chemistry

(m) a knowledge of engineering science, including chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and the various associated engineering design topics such as reaction engineering, separations, unit operations, process control, and process design

(n) either a broad knowledge of related Engineering fields (such as Engineering Materials, Engineering Economy, Engineering Statistics, Circuits & Microelectronic Processing, etc) or a focused knowledge of a related field (such as Biochemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering, etc). This can be termed a  breadth or depth requirement

Outcomes (a)-(k) are from ABET Criterion 3, and Outcomes (l)-(n) are related to the program criteria for Chemical Engineering


MFD B.S. Chemical Engineering program is currently being accredited by ABET.  The accreditation visit will occur on Oct. 4-6, 2009.