Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Pre-Medical Concentration

The undergraduate program in chemical engineering seeks to produce graduates who will: apply the knowledge and skills acquired through the chemical engineering curriculum to their professional careers assume positions of responsibility and/or leadership in industry, government, and business pursue professional careers across a broad range of industries succeed in post-graduate and professional degree programs Student Outcomes As preparation for achieving the above educational objectives, the BS degree program in Chemical Engineering is designed so that students attain: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility an ability to communicate effectively the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning a knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice Concentrations and Breadth Elective Sequences A distinctive feature of the chemical engineering program is the three-course breadth elective sequence taken during the junior and senior years that permits a student to major in chemical engineering and, at the same time, pursue an interest in a related field. Eleven elective sequences have standing departmental approval: biochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, computing, electrochemical engineering, electronic materials, energy, environmental engineering, management/entrepreneurship, polymer science, undergraduate research and systems and control. There is also an advanced study sequence for students in the combined BS/MS program. Subject to departmental approval, students may alternatively choose to design their own breadth elective sequence. In addition, two concentrations, one in biochemical engineering and the second in pre-medical studies, are available for students interested in these paths. Pre-Medical Concentration The Pre-Medical Concentration provides a focused approach to medical school preparation for chemical engineering majors. By using the flexibility provided by science and technical electives in the curriculum, students are able to pursue courses that provide the background needed for medical school. Students take the following courses to meet the course requirements of most medical schools.