DEPARTMENT
OF CHEMICAL AND
BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING |
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| Chair: Srinivas Palanki (251) 460-6160 |
| Professors:
Harrison, Palanki, Sylvester |
| Assistant
Professors: Leavesley, C. West., K. West |
| Part-time
Lecturers: Balzaretti |
| Professor
Emeritus: Rodriguez |
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Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/engineering/chemical/ |
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| Chemical
Engineering is a profession in which knowledge
of mathematics, chemistry, biology and other natural
sciences gained by study, experience, and practice
is applied with judgment to develop economical ways
of using material and energy for the benefit
of mankind. The program required for the degree
of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
provides fundamental instruction in mathematics,
chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering. This education
prepares the graduate to seek employment in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, microelectronics, polymers, energy and environmental industries. In addition, the graduate is adequately
prepared to pursue graduate school. |
| Chemical
engineering students are required to take the
Chemical Engineering discipline specific Fundamentals
of Engineering examination of Alabama or another
state prior to graduation. All electives must
be approved by the student’s advisor. Degree
requirements include a minimum of 18 semester
hours of approved electives in the Humanities
and Social Sciences. |
| Satisfactory
completion of the 130 hour program outlined below leads to
a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
Students must also comply with the College
of Engineering Requirements for a Degree, which
are covered in the Bulletin
under College of Engineering. |
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| Program Educational Objectives |
| The Department's undergraduate chemical engineering program prepares students to achieve the following educational objectives within 3-5 years of graduation: |
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| 1. Advance professionally with increasing leadership and responsibility beyond entry level in traditional and non-traditional chemical industries or related fields. |
| 2. Contribute to achievement of organizational objectives with significant societal benefits in an environmentally and ethically responsible manner. |
| 3. Engage in life-long learning through professional activities and training, the pursuit of higher educational degrees, and individual professional development. |
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| The
Bachelor of Science program in Chemical Engineering
is accredited by the Engineering Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. |
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| BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
| FIRST YEAR |
| Fall |
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Spring |
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| EH
101 |
3 |
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EH
102 |
3 |
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| MA 125 |
4 |
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MA 126 |
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| EG 101 |
2 |
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CH 132 |
4 |
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| CH 131 |
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PH 201 |
4 |
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| BLY 121 |
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Gen Ed |
3 |
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17 |
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18 |
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| SECOND YEAR |
| Fall |
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Spring |
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| MA
227 |
4 |
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MA
238 |
3 |
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| CH 201 |
4 |
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Chemistry Elective |
4 |
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| PH 202 |
4 |
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Tech Elective I |
3 |
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(Chem/Bio) |
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| CHE
203 |
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EG
270 |
3 |
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| Gen Ed |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
3 |
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19 |
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16 |
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| THIRD YEAR |
| Fall |
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Spring |
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| CHE 321 |
3 |
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CHE 311 |
3 |
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| CHE 331 |
3 |
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CHE 322 |
3 |
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| CHE 342 |
3 |
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CHE 332 |
3 |
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| CHE 351 |
1 |
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CHE 352 |
1 |
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| EG 231 |
3 |
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CHE 372 |
3 |
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| Gen Ed |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
3 |
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16 |
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| FOURTH YEAR |
| Fall |
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Spring |
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| CHE Elective I |
3 |
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CHE Elective II |
3 |
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| CHE 421 |
3 |
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CHE 442 |
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| CHE 441 |
2 |
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CHE 452 |
3 |
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| CHE 461 |
3 |
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CHE 462 |
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| Tech Elective II |
3 |
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Gen Ed |
3 |
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14 |
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14 |
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| MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
| With the ever-increasing pace of technological development in society, new opportunities are becoming available that require chemical engineering graduates with increased levels of specialization. The Department offers a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering that blends scholarship and research with advanced coursework to provide excellent training for students to pursue careers in the chemical industry. Graduate students have opportunities to undertake cutting-edge research with faculty for both thesis and project work. In addition, a course work-only program is also offered by the department for those who intend to further their professional development while pursuing a graduate degree. Students with a bachelor's degree in a major other than chemical engineering can qualify for admission by taking a prescribed series of undergraduate courses. |
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| ADMISSION TO THE MSChE PROGRAM |
| The following criteria supplement the College of Engineering admission criteria (see ADMISSION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS): |
| 1. Regular Admission Requirements |
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A grade-point average of 3.0 or greater (A=4.0) on all undergraduate work is required. |
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For those students not holding a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from an ABET accredited program: a B.S. degree in engineering in a relevant field and a minimum combined score of 900 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. |
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| 2. Provisional Admission Requirements |
a) |
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A minimum grade-point average of 2.5 (A=4.0) on all undergraduate work is required. |
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A minimum combined score of 900 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE is required. |
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Applicants may substitute an American Chemical Society accredited B.S. degree in chemistry in place of the B.S. degree from an ABET accredited program. |
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| DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR MSChE |
| The minimum credit hour requirements for the different options pertaining to the MSChE degree are:
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| Thesis Option |
30 credit hours |
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| Project Option |
30 credit hours |
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| Course Option |
34 credit hours |
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| Thesis Option: 30 credit hours |
| Year 1: |
Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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CHE 510 |
4 |
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CHE 525 |
4 |
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CHE 520 |
4 |
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CHE 551 |
4 |
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CHE 501 |
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Summer Semester |
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CHE 592 |
4 |
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| Year 2: |
Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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CHE 599 |
3 |
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CHE 599 |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Summer Semester |
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| Project Option: 30 credit hours |
| Year 1: |
Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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CHE 510 |
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CHE 525 |
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CHE 520 |
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CHE 551 |
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EG 501 |
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Summer Semester |
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CHE 592 |
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| Year 2: |
Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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Elective |
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CHE 594 |
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Elective |
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Summer Semester |
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| Course Work Option: 34 credit hours |
| Year 1: |
Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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CHE 510 |
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CHE 525 |
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CHE 520 |
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CHE 551 |
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EG 501 |
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Summer Semester |
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Elective |
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Elective |
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| Year 2: |
Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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Elective |
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Elective |
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Summer Semester |
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