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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemical Engineering: Bioprocess and Biochemical Engineering Specialization, BS


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Contact Information

Dr. Patrick Gilcrease
Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
(605) 394-1239
E-mail: Patrick.Gilcrease@sdsmt.edu

Department Website

A specialization is considered a separate major in South Dakota Mines’ student record system. In order to pursue this specialization, please request a change of major even if you are currently pursuing a major in the non-specialized version of Chemical Engineering .

Specialization requirements:


To complete the specialization, the following requirements must be met. These requirements are applied towards the Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Lab electives, the Engineering Elective, and the Department Approved Electives within the main Chemical Engineering major (listed below specialization requirements), which must also be completed. Work with your advisor to apply your electives accordingly within the requirements of the Chemical Engineering major.

Microbiology requirement:


Select one course from the following:

Chemical and Biological Engineering requirements:


Science requirement:


Select one course from the following:

Degree requirements:


The following requirements represent the requirements for the main Chemical Engineering degree. 

Contact Information

Dr. Kenneth M. Benjamin, Interim Department Head
Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
(605) 394-2421
E-mail: Kenneth.Benjamin@sdsmt.edu

Department Website

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

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

CBE Flowchart  

Curriculum Checklist


Freshman Year


First Semester


Total: 16

Second Semester


Total: 18

Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Senior Year


First Semester


Total: 15

Second Semester


Total: 12

Total credits: 130


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.

Two-credit version required for major.

One-credit version required for major.

Three-credit version required for major.

CHE Electives


Select eight credits from the following list:

Engineering Elective


Work with your advisor to select three credits of engineering courses with a prefix other than CBE; requires advisor approval. These courses are typically at a 200 level or higher.

Department Approved Elective


Work with your advisor to select six credits from CBE, Chemistry, or other approved courses. These courses are typically at a 120 level or higher. May include up to six credits of Cooperative Education ; up to three credits of advanced military science, humanities, social science, or business; one credit of physical education or music ensemble; and EXPL 485 .

 

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