Program: Chemical Engineering, BS - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Apr 12, 2025

2018-2019 SDSM&T Academic Catalog

Contact Information

Dr. Robb Winter, Department Head
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
(605) 394-2421
E-mail: Robb.Winter@sdsmt.edu
Web: http://www.sdsmt.edu/CBE/

CBE Flowchart

Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE)

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) offers a BS degree in Chemical Engineering which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, Phone: +1.410.347.7700 . Our department name, Chemical and Biological Engineering, reflects the forward-looking integration of chemical engineering, chemical sciences and biological sciences. With a specialization in biochemical engineering and emphases in advanced materials, biomedical engineering, energy technology, environmental engineering, and petroleum engineering you can personalize your education. An accelerated Master of Science (B.S. + M.S.) degree program is also available for qualified undergraduate students.

Chemical Engineering Curriculum/Checklist

Although a minor in chemical engineering is not available, you can obtain a specialization in biochemical engineering or an emphasis in emerging areas such as advanced materials, biomedical engineering, energy technology, environmental engineering, or petroleum engineering by tailoring your elective courses.

Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Freshman Year

First Semester

MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 (Goal 5)*
CHEM 112 General Chemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 6)*
CHEM 112L General Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1 (Goal 6)*
CBE 111/111L Introduction to Chemical Process Modeling/Lab Credits: (1-1) 2
ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1)*
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3*

Total: 16

Second Semester

MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
CHEM 114 General Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 6)*
CHEM 114L General Chemistry II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
PHYS 211/211A University Physics I/Recitation Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 117L Programming for Chemical and Biological Engineering Credits: (0-1) 1
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 6*

Total: 18

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CBE 217 Chemical Engineering Material Balances Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
Biology Elective Credits: 3
CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 220L Experimental Organic Chemistry IA Credits: (0-1) 1
PHYS 213/213-A University Physics II/Recitation Credits: (3-0) 3

Total: 16

Second Semester

CBE 218 Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 222 Chemical Engineering Process Thermodynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 250 Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering Credits: (2-0) 2
CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
ENGL 279 Technical Communications I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1)*

Total: 18

Junior Year

First Semester

CBE 317 Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 321 Chemical Engineering Equilibrium Thermodynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 333 Process Measurements and Control Credits: (1-0) 1
CBE 333L Chemical Engineering Process Control Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 361L Chemical Engineering Fluid Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry Credits: 2 or 3 (ChEs take 2 credit hours)
CHEM 332L Analytical Chemistry Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
CHEM 342 Physical Chemistry I Credits: 2 to 3 (ChEs take 2 credit hours)
ENGL 289 Technical Communications II Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 2)*

Total: 17

Second Semester

CBE 318 Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 343 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 362L Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 364 Chemical Process Design, Economics, and Safety Credits: (2-0) 2
CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II Credits: 2 to 3 (ChEs take 2 credit hours)
CHEM 342L Physical Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
OR
CHEM 344L Physical Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1 to 2 (ChEs take 1 credit hour)
Engineering Elective Credits: 3
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3*

Total: 18

Senior Year

First Semester

CBE 417 Chemical Engineering Equilibrium Separations Credits: (2-0) 2
CBE 463 Process Design for Chemical Engineering Credits: (1-1) 2
CBE 465 Advanced Process and Equipment Design Credits: (2-0) 2
Chemical Engineering Elective Credits: 3
Department Approved Elective Credits: 3

Total: 12

Second Semester

CBE 433 Process Control Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 461L Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer and Reaction Engineering Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 466 Capstone Design for Chemical Engineering Credits: (0-2) 2
CBE 487 Global and Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Credits: 1-0) 1
Chemical Engineering Elective Credits: 3
Chemical Engineering Lab Elective Credits: 1
Department Approved Elective Credits: 4

Total: 15

130 credits required for graduation

Curriculum Notes

*Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requiements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

Optional emphases and specialization in ChE:

The academic advisor recommends and approves courses to take if students are interested in an emphasis in one of these areas: advanced materials (nano materials, polymers, ceramics, materials processing, corrosion, or solid state/semi-conductors), biomedical engineering, energy technology, environmental engineering, or petroleum engineering. A specialization in biochemical engineering is also offered.

Chemical Engineering: Biochemical Engineering Specialization, BS

BIOL Elective (3 cr hr):

Select from

BIOL 341 Microbial Processes in Engineering and Natural Sciences Credits: (3-0) 3 (preferred)
BIOL 371 Genetics Credits: (3-0) 3 OR
Other approved by advisor.

CHE Elective (6 cr hr):

Select 6 credits from

CBE 424/524 Molecular Modeling and Simulation Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 434/534 Design of Separation Processes Credits: (1-0) 1
CBE 434L/534L Design of Separation Processes Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 444/544 Reactor Design Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 445/545 Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 450/550 Systems Analysis Applied to Chemical Engineering Credits: 2 to 3
CBE 455/555 Pollution Phenomena and Process Design Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 474/574 Polymer Technology Credits: 2 to 3
CBE 474L/574L Experimental Polymer Technology Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 475/575 Advances in Processing and Nanoengineering of Polymers Credits: (2-0) 2
CBE 476/576 Organosilicon Polymer Chemistry and Technology Credits: (1-0) 1
CBE 482/582 Upstream Oil and Gas Processing Credits: 1 or 3
CBE 483/583 Petroleum Refining Credits: 2 or 3
CBE 484/584 Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 484L/584L Biochemical Engineering Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 485/585 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Credits: (3-0) 3
CBE 485L/585L Renewable and Sustainable Energy Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 486/586 Immuno-Engineering Credits: 2 or 3
CBE 488/588 Applied Design of Experiments for the Chemical Industry Credits: (2-0) 2
CBE 489/589 Composites Manufacturing Credits: (1-0) 1
CBE 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
CBE 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
CBE 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: Credit to be arranged. OR
Others approved by advisor.

CHE Lab Elective (1 cr hr):

Select 1 credit from

CBE 434L/534L Design of Separation Processes Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 474L/574L Experimental Polymer Technology Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 484L/584L Biochemical Engineering Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 485L/585L Renewable and Sustainable Energy Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
CBE 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: Credit to be arranged. OR
Other approved by advisor.

Engineering Elective (3 cr hr):

Select 3 credits from engineering courses other than CBE prefix; requires advisor approval. These courses are typically at a 200 level or higher.

Department Approved Elective (7 cr hr):

Select from the following: CBE, or other approved courses to fulfill emphasis electives. These courses are typically at a 120 level or higher. May include:

CP 297/397/497 Cooperative Education Credits: 1 to 3 *
Up to three (3) credits of advanced military science Credits: 1 to 3
Up to three (3) credits 300 level or above Humanities, Social Science or Business Credits: 1 to 3
One (1) credit of Physical Education (PE) or Music Ensemble (MUEN)
EXPL 285/385/485/585/685 Study Abroad Experiences Credits: 1 to 3
*Can take up to six (6) credits maximum