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In general, declaring a concentration in Chemical Engineering will not add time to your degree plan. Instead, it is important to plan ahead for how the concentration courses replace the general Chemical Engineering major requirements. To declare a concentration, please complete this form.
Important: Concentrations are optional. They limit choices for electives and some require non-CHE classes, which are managed by other departments. The CBE department cannot guarantee seats in courses such as BIO 183, BCH 451, and BTEC. Pursuing a concentration is at the discretion of the student.
Biomolecular Engineering
Biomolecular Engineering
A concentration in Biomolecular Engineering focuses on biological and molecular science applications within chemical engineering. It emphasizes hands-on molecular biology and lab skills relevant to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, and agriculture.
Students completing this concentration also fulfill the requirements for a Minor in Biotechnology.
Key Differences:
Replace Chemistry elective: BIO 183
Replace Quantitative Analysis + Lab (CH 315/316) with: BCH 451
Replace ECE 331/MSE 201 with: BIT 410
Replace Technical Elective with: CHE 497 (Independent Research)
Replace Free Elective with: BIT Lab Modules (2)
Replace GEP IP with: Biotech Minor Grp E
Replace CHE 331 with: CHE 448
Add: CHE 452
Total Hours for Graduation: 128
Biomanufacturing Sciences
Biomanufacturing Sciences
A concentration in Biomanufacturing Sciences is designed to prepare students for industrial biomanufacturing roles, such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, enzymes, biofuels, and biotech product production. It focuses on practical skills and processes used in commercialization and manufacturing of biological products.
Students completing this concentration also fulfill the requiremetns for a Minor in Biomanufacturing.
Key Differences:
Replace Chemistry elective: BIO 183
Replace Quantitative Analysis + Lab (CH 315/316) with: BCH 451
Replace ECE 331/MSE 201 with: BEC 425 & BEC 463
Replace CHE 330 with: BEC 426 & BEC 330
Replace CHE 331 with: BEC 436
Add: BEC 480 OR BEC 485
Replace Technical elective with: CHE 448 & BEC 220
Replace GEP IP with: Bioethics Course
Replace Technical elective with: 2-credit Biomanufacturing elective
Total Hours for Graduation: 127
CHE Honors Program
CHE Honors Program
The Honors program allows students to go beyond the standard Chemical Engineering curriculum for deeper academic rigor.
Key Differences:
Replace CHE 311 with: CHE 311H
Replace ECE 331/MSE 201 with: Mathematics elective (MA 401, MA 402, MA 405, MA 427, or MA 501)
Replace CHE 312 with: CHE 312H
Replace Free Elective with: ENG 333
Replace Technical Elective with: CHE 497 (Independent Research)
Replace Technical Elective with: CHE 7** (CHE 711, CHE 713, CHE 715, or CHE 717)
Add CHE 495 (Honors Thesis Prep)
Replace CHE 331 with: CHE *** Honors Electives
Total Hours for Graduation: 127
Nanoscience
Nanoscience
A concentration in Nanoscience is centered on the science and technology of materials and systems at the nanometer scale. It teaches principles related to nanomanufacturing, microelectronics, polymers, and advanced materials technologies.
Key Differences:
Replace MSE 201/ECE 331 with: MSE 201
Replace Quantitative Analysis + Lab (CH 315/316) with: CH 437
Replace Technical Elective with: Nanoscience elective
Replace Technical Elective with: Nanoscience elective
Total Hours for Graduation: 125
Sustainable Engineering, Energy, & the Environment
Sustainable Engineering, Energy, & the Environment
A concentration in Sustainable Engineering allows students to connect chemical engineering with sustainability challenges. It covers topics in clean energy, environmental engineering, resource management, and sustainable processes. It is ideal if you are passionate about environmental impact, renewable energy, life-cycle analysis, or responsible engineering solutions.
Key Differences:
Replace Quantitative Analysis + Lab (CH 315/316) with: PSE 335
Replace MSE 201/ECE 331 with: CHE 497 (Independent Research)
Replace Technical Elective with: Concentration elective
Replace Technical Elective with: Concentration elective
Replace GEP - Interdisciplinary Perspectives with: Restricted Interdisciplinary Elective
Total Hours for Graduation: 125
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