Chemical Engineering, MS

Distribution of credits

Core requirements: 13 credits
Research or project requirements: 6 credits
Elective requirements: 11 credits
Total credits: 30

A minimum of 15 credits of the 30 required must be taken at the 600 level or above.

Core requirements

A core curriculum for all M.S. candidates in chemical engineering includes the following courses or approved substitutions:

• CBE 605 Applied Engineering Mathematics Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 611 Chemical Engineering Transport Phenomena Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 444/544 Reactor Design Credits: (3-0) 3 *
• CBE 621 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 690 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1

• *MS students must take CBE 544

Research or project requirements

The completion of a master’s thesis, approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee and the Dean of Graduate Education, is required for this degree.

• CBE 798 Thesis Credits: 1 to 9 *

• *At least 6 credits of CBE 798 are required. No more than 6 credits of CBE 798 may be applied to the degree.

Elective requirements

All electives must be approved by the student’s graduate advisor or advisory committee. CBE 501  and CBE 502  may not be used as electives.

• Chemical Engineering course electives with a CBE prefix: Credits 6
• Additional electives: Credits: 5

Examinations

An oral thesis defense for the thesis degree, as well as final examination in the field of chemical engineering, is required prior to the completion of the graduate study.

Additional requirements

In addition to these degree-specific requirements, the student must also meet the requirements and policies applied to all graduate degrees   by the Council of Graduate Education.

Objectives and Outcomes

Student Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of engineering and science fundamentals appropriate for the discipline. 
2. Demonstrate and act with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.  
3. Demonstrate the ability to conduct discipline specific research.  
4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts both orally and in writing. 
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of technical concepts and state-of-the art literature within the student’s chosen field of specialization.  

Distribution of credits

Core requirements: 13 credits
Research or project requirements: 0-3 credits
Elective requirements: 14-17 credits
Total credits: 30

A minimum of 15 credits of the 30 required must be taken at the 600 level or above.

Core requirements

A core curriculum for all MS candidates in chemical engineering includes the following courses or approved substitutions:

• CBE 605 Applied Engineering Mathematics Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 611 Chemical Engineering Transport Phenomena Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 444/544 Reactor Design Credits: (3-0) 3 *
• CBE 621 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I Credits: (3-0) 3
• CBE 690 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1

• *MS students must take CBE 544

Research or project requirements

A project may be completed for this degree.

• CBE 788 Research Problems/Project Credits: 1 to 9 *

• * Up to 3 credits of CBE 788 may be counted toward the degree.

Elective requirements

All electives must be approved by the student’s advisor or advisory committee. CBE 501  and CBE 502  may not be used as electives.

• Chemical Engineering course electives with a CBE prefix: Credits 9
• Additional electives: Credits: 5-8

Examinations

An oral project examination and/or written project report for the non-thesis degree, as well as final examination in the field of chemical engineering, are required prior to the completion of the graduate study.

Additional requirements

In addition to these degree-specific requirements, the student must also meet the requirements and policies applied to all graduate degrees  by the Council of Graduate Education.

Objectives and Outcomes

Student Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of engineering and science fundamentals appropriate for the discipline.  
2. Demonstrates and act with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.  
3. Demonstrate the ability to critically assess information in the discipline.  
4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts.