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Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

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Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Study Level

PHD

Program Learning Outcomes—Students graduating from this program will: Demonstrate a solid foundation in the fundamentals of chemical engineering in four areas: applied mathematics, kinetics and reaction engineering, thermodynamics and transport phenomena. Apply advanced knowledge from several major areas of modern chemical engineering. Conduct independent research by working on research projects, individually and in interdisciplinary groups. Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills. Degree Requirements—Candidates for the PhD degree must: Satisfactorily complete 36 semester hours of advanced course work, including both general and specialized topics (students who already have an MS degree in chemical engineering can request departmental approval for a reduction in the number of required courses) Pass qualifying examinations demonstrating a general understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and applied mathematics Prepare and present a thesis proposal Complete a publishable thesis representing research that is an original and significant contribution to the field of chemical and biomolecular engineering Pass a public oral examination in defense of the thesis Fullfill a residency requirement Complete a teaching assignment

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Study Level

PHD

Program Learning Outcomes—Students graduating from this program will: Demonstrate a solid foundation in the fundamentals of chemical engineering in four areas: applied mathematics, kinetics and reaction engineering, thermodynamics and transport phenomena. Apply advanced knowledge from several major areas of modern chemical engineering. Conduct independent research by working on research projects, individually and in interdisciplinary groups. Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills. Degree Requirements—Candidates for the PhD degree must: Satisfactorily complete 36 semester hours of advanced course work, including both general and specialized topics (students who already have an MS degree in chemical engineering can request departmental approval for a reduction in the number of required courses) Pass qualifying examinations demonstrating a general understanding of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and applied mathematics Prepare and present a thesis proposal Complete a publishable thesis representing research that is an original and significant contribution to the field of chemical and biomolecular engineering Pass a public oral examination in defense of the thesis Fullfill a residency requirement Complete a teaching assignment

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Undergraduate

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