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Chemical Engineering: Description of Major

Chemical engineering students learn to skillfully and creatively apply the principles of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics to problems involving energy, food, health, electronics, consumer products, and environmental quality.

Students must complete a minimum of 16 credit hours in advanced chemistry, including organic chemistry plus lab and physical chemistry plus lab. Several concentration areas are offered, including polymers, biomedical, chemical distribution and marketing, and green engineering/environmental.