Synthesis and design of chemical processes are an integral part of the curriculum. The experience is culminated in the capstone senior laboratory and process design courses. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. Summer internship in non-traditional chemical engineering positions provides additional opportunities for students to develop this ability. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
Problem solving skills are an integral part of the chemical engineering courses.
Emphasis on professional and ethical responsibility is woven into key junctures of the curriculum, beginning with the freshmen introductory seminar, to computer programming, chemical reaction engineering, senior laboratory, and design courses. An ability to communicate effectively. Training in technical writing and oral presentation is an important component of the senior laboratory and design courses. Teamwork is mandatory in these courses. Humanities and social sciences provide additional writing instruction.