Although chemical engineering has existed as a field of engineering for only 100 years, its name is no longer completely descriptive of this dynamic profes-sion. The work of the chemical engineer is not re-stricted to the chemical industry, chemical changes or chemistry. Instead, modern chemical engineers are concerned with all the physical and chemical changes of matter that can produce an economic product or result that is useful to mankind.

        The education of the chemical engineer is based on the fundamental sciences of physics and chemistry, on mathematical and computer techniques and on basic engineering principles. This background makes the chemical engineer extremely versatile and capable of working in a variety of industries: chemical, petroleum, aerospace, nuclear, materials, microelectronics, envi-ronmental, food processing and computer technology. It also is a good preparation for law and medical schools.

        The chemical industry alone provides an opportu-nity for the chemical engineer to participate in the research, development, design or operation of plants for the production of new synthetic fibers, plastics, chemical fertilizers, vitamins, antibiotics, rocket fuels, nuclear fuels, paper pulp, photographic products, paints, fuel cells, transistors and the thousands of chemicals that are used as intermediates in the manu-facture of these products.

        In practice, the activities of the chemical-engineer are sufficiently diversified to attract a wide range of talents and abilities. Chemical engineers working in process design determine the sequence of steps to be followed to produce a useful product and calculate the sizes of the equipment required and the total cost. Those working in development research do small-scale studies on new processes or products. Those working in production improve and coordinate the operation of plants and equipment. Others do fun-damental research on the laws of science and their application.

        Many chemical engineers work in technical sales, cost estimation, patent law and plant supervision. A chemical engineering background is an ideal route to top-level management positions. It is not surprising that new chemical engineering graduates command the highest starting salaries of any degree at the bachelor’s level.

Mission

        The department’s mission is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in chemi-cal engineering and to conduct research that helps educate graduate students and serves the needs of Florida and the nation.

Goal

        To prepare students for life-long careers in the chemical engineering profession.

Educational Objectives

• To instill technical competence in mathematics, science and engineering
• To develop problem-solving skills
• To develop an ability to apply knowledge to prac-tice
• To develop the ability to design a component, unit or process that meets performance specifications
• To develop the ability to design and conduct ex-periments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• To be able to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for chemical engineer-ing practice
• To develop communication skills
• To work well with others, including co-workers of different disciplines
• To instill professional ethics
• To provide opportunities to obtain the broad back-ground necessary, including contemporary issues, to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, and
• To instill an ability to engage in life-long learning.

        The department offers the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Science and Doctor of Philoso-phy.

Admission Requirements

        Admission is selective and is based on a student’s total record, including educational objectives, courses completed, quality of academic record and other im-portant facts. Priority in admission will be given to those students whose entire record and potential indi-cate the greatest likelihood of success.

        Applicants should have a grade point average in technical course sequences of 2.5 or higher (calculus, chemistry and physics) and a minimum combined grade point average of 2.5 in the pre-engineering technical courses.

        Majors must maintain satisfactory progress (GPA of 2.0 or higher) in chemical engineering courses as well as in overall record. Also, to proceed to succeed-ing courses, C grades or better are required in ECH 3012, 3023, 3203 and COT 3502 within two enroll-ments for each course. However, since enrollment in selected courses prerequisite to senior level profes-sional courses may be limited, minimum performance may not guarantee completion of the curriculum.

CURRICULUM LEADING TO THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Critical Tracking Criteria:

        Critical tracking courses for semesters 1-4 appear in bold; these courses must be completed with a GPA of 2.50 or better.
 
 

	FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall	Credits
If you do not place out of ENC 1101,take it in the fall.
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)	3
Humanities (GE)	3
MAC 2311 Analyt Geom & Calculus l (GE-M).	4
CHM 2045 General Chemistry (GE-P).	3
CHM 2045L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P).	1
Total	14
Semester 2 - Spring	Credits
Humanities (GE).	3
ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE-C)	3
MAC 2312 Analyt Geom & Calculus 2 (GE-M)	4
CHM 2046 General Chemistry (GE-P)	3
CHM 2046L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P).	1
Total	14
	SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall	Credits
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)	3
MAC 2313 Analyt Geom & Calculus 3 (GE-M)	4
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus 1 (GE-P)	3
PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus 1 Lab (GE-P).	1
CGS Programming course in C or Fortran.	3
Total	14
Semester 4 - Spring	Credits
Humanities (GE)	3
MAP 2302  Differential Equations.	3
PHY 2049  Physics with Calculus 2	3
PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus 2 Lab.	1
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1.	3
Total	13
	JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 - Fall	Credits
ECH 3012 Elements of Chemical Engineering	3
COT 3502 Computer Model Formulation	4
STA 3032 Engineering Statistics (GE-M)	3
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry 2	3
Total	13
Semester 6 - Spring	Credits
ECH 3023 Intro to Chemical Engineering.	3
CHM 4411 Physical Chemistry.	4
EEL 3003 Elements of Electrical Engineering.	3
ECH 3203 Chemical Engineering Operations 1	3
Total	13
Semester 7 - Summer	Credits
EGM 2511  Engineering Mechanics - Statics	3
CHM 4412  Physical Chemistry .	4
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 Lab.	2
Option Elect * Technical Elective	4
Total	13
	SENIOR YEAR
Semester 8 - Fall	Credits
ECH 4123 Chemical Engr Thermodynamics 2	4
ECH 4504 Reactor Dynamics and Design	3
ECH 4403 Chemical Engr Operations 2	3
ECH 4224L Unit Ops 1	3
Total	13
Semester 9 - Spring	Credits
ECH 4604 Synthesis & Specification         Economic Production.	3
ECH 4524 Reactor Dynamics and Design.	2
ECH 4323 Process Control.	3
ECH 4323L Process Control Lab	1
ECH 4404L Chemical Engr. Operations Lab 2	2
Option Elective* Technical Elective.	4
Total	15
	FIFTH YEAR
Semester 10 - Fall	Credits
ECH 4644 Process Design.	3
ECH 4264 Elementary Transport Phenomena	3
ECH 4824 Materials of Chemical Engineering	2
EMA  3066 Polymer Science & Engineering.	3
ECH 4934 Chemical Engineering Seminar	1
Total	12
Total Hours Required for Degree	134

* A technical option consists of courses in a coherent theme such as business, mathematics, biology, mate-rials science,
   computer and information science, aerospace, agriculture, civil, coastal, electrical, envi-ronmental, mechanical or
   nuclear engineering. Tech-nical courses are defined as courses with significant science and/or mathematical content. A
   list of courses is available from the department. Military courses cannot be used for technical electives.