Chemical Engineering N1 Subjects
Maral Mende
The central mission of the College of Chemistry is to advance society through education and research, and we have made it our responsibility to fulfill this mission, year in and year out, for more than 140 years.
College faculty have been leaders at the frontiers of knowledge since 1872. Current pioneering research includes premier programs in catalysis, thermodynamics, chemical biology, atmospheric chemistry, the development of polymer, optical and semiconductor materials, and nanoscience, among others.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering offers students solid preparation for professional work in development, design, and operation of chemical products and processes. It prepares the student for employment in such industries as chemical, petroleum, electrochemical, biochemical, semiconductor, nuclear, aerospace, plastics, food processing, or environmental control.
Students with high scholastic attainment are well prepared to enter graduate programs leading to advanced degrees in chemical engineering or in related professional, scientific, and engineering fields. The undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET,
11 Students who have satisfied Math 1A and who plan to take Math 1B or 53 in the Fall may consider also taking Physics 7A or a programming course. Math 1B is a prerequisite or corequisite for these courses. Students may take either CS 61A or Eng 7 to satisfy the programming requirement.
CS 61A vs. Engineering 7: CS 61A is a foundational programming course that teaches important concepts like debugging code, persistence in debugging code, and writing clean code that minimizes bugs and is reproducible. Eng 7 places a greater emphasis on numerical methods. Since some of the material in Eng 7 is covered in CBE 130, the Chemical Engineering faculty recommend taking CS 61A. They note that CS 61A will teach students how to think critically about and design a project before you start coding. This foundation will provide a good transition to CBE 130 and other upper-division CBE classes, which will cover the scientific aspects of coding. The faculty also note that CS 61A will likely be more work than Eng 7, but that CS 61A will help build proficiency in coding which will pay off in the future.
3 The breadth elective requirement is comprised of 22 units, including one semester of Reading & Composition (R1A) and the breadth series requirement. If a student took Chem Eng 185 Technical Communications by spring 2017, the breadth requirement is 19 units.
4 Student ID rule applies: Normal timing for students with SID numbers ending in 2, 4, 6, or 8 is spring of junior year, and for students with SID numbers ending in 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 is fall of senior year. Extenuating circumstances due to issues such as transfer status should be discussed with 154 instructor.
5 CBE C170L may be used to satisfy the Chemical Engineering lab requirement in lieu of CBE 154 beginning in Spring 2022, not before. CBE C170L also satisfies the prerequisite for CBE 160, 161S, and any other upper division CBE course in which 154 is a prerequisite. Students who take both C170L and 154 may use one to satisfy the lab requirement and the other to satisfy either the CBE elective requirement or an engineering elective. C170L may NOT be used to satisfy both the lab requirement AND an elective or concentration requirement.
The program provides a foundation in thermodynamics and transport phenomena fundamentals, ensuring students form a solid understanding of concepts they build upon in advanced and elective courses. Students benefit from resources available through the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department, which offers a vibrant research environment, including top-notch facilities, core technical support, regular seminars and social programs.
As the demand for chemical engineers grows and technological advancements present opportunities for innovation, a master's in chemical engineering from Cleveland State University positions you to thrive in this rapidly transforming field. Our program includes the following advantages:
Full-time working students benefit from the course track option, which allows them to complete all course requirements without the demands of a thesis or design project. Those interested in earning their master's in chemical engineering en route to their doctorate also excel in this track.
Working alongside a faculty mentor, students in this track explore a specific research topic and conduct in-depth studies. This track provides excellent preparation for students seeking a future doctoral degree or those interested in a research-focused career.
In this track, students tackle a research project under the direction of a faculty advisor and experience a broader education in chemical engineering. Those in the design track gain exposure to modern research techniques, and their work culminates in a public presentation.
Chemical engineers play an important role in equipment design and processes for large-scale chemical manufacturing companies. They plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts and often supervise production.
They can work in various other manufacturing industries, such as those producing energy, electronics, food, clothing and paper. Chemical engineers may also find employment in health care, biotechnology and business services.
Qualified students may seek graduate teaching and research assistantships offered by CSU. We require those who receive assistantships to complete a master's thesis. International students may be considered for these funding opportunities. All interested students should check the appropriate box in their application.
In addition to these funding options, CSU connects students with traditional forms of financial aid, such as scholarships and student loans. Review our roadmap to financial aid to learn more about how to apply for assistance.
In Cleveland State's MS in chemical engineering degree program, you experience a supportive and well-rounded education in foundational concepts while enhancing your skills by exploring cutting-edge technologies. Equipped with the knowledge and abilities to excel in the field, you graduate prepared to drive innovation and progress in your career.
Whatever your interests, you should consider the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) as part of your curriculum. In a UROP, you work for an advisor while conducting a research project. This program offers opportunities for in-depth knowledge, laboratory experience, and mentoring.
This flexible program incorporates many of the core components of the traditional chemical engineering program, while providing concentrations for specific relevant areas in the field, which can be designed from a set of courses offered by departments across the Institute. Students can choose one of seven established concentrations (biomedical, energy, computations, environment & sustainability, manufacturing design, materials, or process data analytics) or work with their advisor to develop a program that suits their area of interest.
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Although Chemical Engineering has existed for only 100 years, its name is no longer completely descriptive of this dynamic profession. The work of the chemical engineer is not restricted to the chemical industry, chemical changes, or chemistry. Instead, modern chemical engineers are concerned with all the physical, chemical, and biological changes of matter that can produce an economic product or result that is useful to humankind.
The education of the chemical engineer is based on the fundamental sciences of physics, chemistry and biology, 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, biochemical, petroleum, materials, microelectronics, environmental, food processing, consumer products, consulting and project management. It is also good preparation for law and medical schools.
Successful applicants must have earned a minimum 2.5 grade point average in the better of two attempts of the eight preprofessional courses and a minimum 2.5 grade point average in the better of two attempts of the preprofessional calculus course sequence.
For the purposes of determining admission to or retention in the department, grade point averages will be based on no more than two attempts for each course. Students must maintain satisfactory progress (minimum GPA of 2.0) in chemical engineering courses and in their overall record.
Minimum grades of C are required in the courses listed below. These must be achieved within two enrollments (including drops and/or withdrawals) for each course, with the exception of ECH 4714, for which the number of attempts allowed to earn a C is not limited.
Chemical engineers apply math, chemistry, physics, biology, thermodynamics (classical and molecular), transport phenomena, and reaction kinetics to design products and to design, operate, control, optimize, and scale up manufacturing processes that rely on physical and bio/molecular transformations. Graduates of the Chemical Engineering undergraduate program contribute to the production of energy, including green energy, fertilizers, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals including antibiotics and vaccines, semiconductors and other components of cell phones and computers, fuel cells, batteries, consumer products, plastics, paint, paper, and a myriad of other products that benefit humankind.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
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