The chemical engineer is involved at all stages, bringing laboratory discoveries into new products and processes. Chemical engineers engage in fundamental research, development, economic and market analysis, design, construction, operations, supervision, sales, technical service, and management. Traditional industries such as petroleum refining and petrochemical production, plastics, synthetic fibers and textiles, pulp and paper, and pharmaceuticals employ many chemical engineers. The training of a B.S. chemical engineer provides a very broad background in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and their applications. This broad background enables chemical engineers to be employed in emerging technologies involving biological materials and processes, interfacial phenomena, and advanced materials.
Many students pursue studies beyond the bachelor's degree.
The curriculum is designed to afford flexibility in the senior year for elective courses and the opportunity to do an internship. The courses of the last two semesters may be taken interchangeably. In addition to fulfilling course requirements, all seniors must complete a survey, before graduation, that assesses their undergraduate education. Chemistry sequence CHEM 111 and 112 may be replaced by CHEM 121 and 122. Early inquiry at International Programs, tel.