Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (128 hrs.)
The Dr. John J. McKetta Department of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering was named in honor of Dr. John J. McKetta, a 1937 chemical engineering graduate and member of the University’s Board of Trustees. The McKetta Department of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering offers the following degree:
· Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Trine University’s chemical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
The core classes for chemical engineering are focused on the chemical sciences. The chemical sciences affect virtually every aspect of life: the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the materials for our homes and cars, our medicines and health care products, and the protection of the environment. Chemical engineers are found in every industry.
Chemical engineering is distinctive in its emphasis on chemistry. A chemical engineer takes chemical principles and applies them to industrial processes. Chemical engineering differs from the other engineering disciplines in three main ways. First, chemical engineers work with not only pure or single component materials, but with complex mixtures or multi-component materials. A chemical engineer must characterize and predict the behavior of these complex mixtures. Second, chemical engineers are the purification and separation specialists. The processes for removing impurities or extracting a valuable product are the domain of the chemical engineer. Third, by using chemical or biochemical processes, chemical engineers create materials that did not previously exist. These new and useful components or materials improve the way we live.
Chemical engineers find themselves employed in positions of research and development, process engineering and operations, engineering design and construction, technical sales and service, and plant and corporate management. Typical industries employing chemical engineers include bulk and specialty chemical, petroleum and natural gas, consumer products, pharmaceuticals and biomedical, steel production, plastics and polymers, semiconductor and electronic materials, environmental and consulting. Chemical engineering is also an excellent preparation for those desiring to undertake graduate studies in engineering and other fields such as medicine, law, or business
Mission
To offer higher education in chemical and bioprocess engineering by providing a personalized learning environment in which students receive mentoring, small classes, and excellent teaching combined with opportunities for research, industry, and extracurricular experience. The program prepares graduates to succeed, lead and serve to their employers, profession and society.
Objectives
To meet this mission, a graduate from the McKetta Department of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering must be:
- A Technically Competent Problem Solver – Alumni will be technically competent, with the ability to implement creative problem solving toward their professions as well as non-work related endeavors to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An Effective Communicator with Collaborative Experience and Leadership Ability - Graduates will provide valuable service and leadership to their community, professional organizations and Trine University through their strong communication and productive teamwork skills.
- Professionally Obligated - Alumni will demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility and the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as evidence by advanced elective projects, advanced degrees, professional registration, certificates and other personal and professional development activities.
Outcomes
As specified by the accrediting body, engineering programs assure that their students will be able to:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- An ability to recognize hazards associated with chemical, biological, and physical processes and be able to evaluate, minimize, and control these hazards.
Degree Requirements
The curriculum requires the completion of 128 hours of coursework. The average course load is 16 hours per semester based on eight semesters. The core requirements may be fulfilled with the Trine courses listed below or others at the department’s discretion. Individuals seeking a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering are required to register for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination prior to graduation.
General Education Requirements - 36 hours
Communication – 9 hours
Humanities and Social Science – 9 hours
| ECO 203 | Survey of Economics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ECO 213 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| ECO 223 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| | | |
| | Humanities Elective (3) | 3 |
| | Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 |
Mathematics and Science – 18 hours
Additional Requirements - 25 hours
Chemistry – 21-24 hours
| CH 104 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| | And | |
| CH 114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| | Or | |
| CH 155H | Advanced Honors General Chemistry | 5 |
| | | |
| CH 204 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CH 234 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CH | CH Elective (8) | 8 |
Electives – 1-4
Elective hours determined in conjunction with advisor and based on student career objectives
Core Requirements - 67 hours
General Engineering – 1 hour
| GE 101 | Introduction To Engineering | 1 |
Engineering Science – 9 hours
| ES 141 | Biology for Engineers | 1 |
| CS 1113 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Program | 3 |
| ES 233 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| ES 382 | Engineering Economics | 2 |
Chemical Engineering Concentration Requirements – 57 hours
| CHE 122 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| CHE 204 | Material and Energy Balances | 4 |
| CHE 223 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| CHE 253 | Chemical Engineering Calculations | 3 |
| CHE 363 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| CHE 393 | Stagewise Separations | 3 |
| CHE 303 | Chemical Engineering Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| CHE 373 | Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer | 3 |
| CHE 333 | Unit Operations Laboratory | 3 |
| CHE 383 | Mass Transfer | 3 |
| CHE 433 | Unit Operations Laboratory II | 3 |
| CHE 453 | Chemical Engineering Kinetics | 3 |
| CHE 473 | Chemical Process Design I | 3 |
| CHE 413 | Chemical Engineering Manufacturing Data Analysis | |
| CHE 463 | Chemical Process Dynamics & Control | 3 |
| CHE 483 | Chemical Process Design II | 3 |
| | Chemical Engineering Electives | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 128