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Chemical Engineering, BS

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Contact Information

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

Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE)

Chemical Engineering (BS) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. 

Our department name, Chemical and Biological Engineering, reflects the forward-looking integration of chemical engineering, chemical sciences and biological sciences. With a specialization in bioprocess and biochemical engineering and emphases in advanced materials (nano materials, polymers, ceramics, materials processing, corrosion, or solid state/semi-conductors), biomedical engineering, energy technology, environmental engineering, and petroleum engineering you can personalize your education. An accelerated Master of Science (BS + MS) degree program is also available for qualified undergraduate students.

CBE Flowchart  

Chemical Engineering Curriculum/Checklist

Although a minor in chemical engineering is not available, you can obtain a specialization in bioprocess and 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

 

Total: 16

 

Second Semester

 

Total: 18

 

Sophomore Year

 

First Semester

 

Total: 16

 

Second Semester

 

Total: 18

 

Junior Year

 

First Semester

 

Total: 17

 

Second Semester

 

Total: 18

 

Senior Year

 

First Semester

 

Total: 15

Second Semester

 

Total: 12

130 credits required for graduation

 

Curriculum Notes

*Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements ” 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, business, energy technology, environmental engineering, or petroleum engineering. A specialization in bioprocess and biochemical engineering is also offered.

Chemical Engineering: Bioprocess and Biochemical Engineering Specialization, BS  

BIOL Elective (3 cr hr):

Select from

CHE Elective (8 cr hr):

Select 8 credits from

CHE Lab Elective (1 cr hr):

Select 1 credit from

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 (6 cr hr):

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

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