Chemical engineering students study changes in the composition, energy content or state of aggregation of materials and take into consideration the fundamentals of the nature of matter and its properties (chemistry); the forces that act on matter (physics); and the relationships between them (mathematics). Chemical engineering differs from chemistry in its emphasis on commercial applications of chemical reactions and separations and techniques for designing, operating and controlling processes. Chemistry, on the other hand, emphasizes development of new compounds that may become useful products and the determination of their structures and properties.
The chemical engineering program objectives are to educate graduates who will be ethical, productive and contributing members of society. As they progress professionally after graduation, our alumni will:
1. Use their engineering foundation to be successful in a breadth of careers and occupations
2. Use lifelong learning skills to:
- take advantage of professional development opportunities in their disciplines
- acquire and integrate new knowledge, skills and areas of expertise
- pursue new careers and adapt to changing global markets and workforce trends
3. Engage in professional service and volunteerism by:
- using their engineering background to benefit society
- developing new knowledge and products that promote sustainable development
- promoting engineering as a rewarding career and source of societal good
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