Chemical Engineering, B.S.Ch.E.

Professor Joseph Owino, Head

Program Mission:

The mission of Chemical Engineering Program is to educate chemical engineering students for professional practice or further study, contribute to the body of knowledge in chemical engineering education, and create a supportive environment that enables students and faculty to achieve their best.

Program Educational Objectives:

In support of this mission, the chemical program prepares students to

• achieve success within the chemical engineering discipline that includes both professional and intellectual growth and development,
• demonstrate professional competence through continuing education and/or advanced degrees, and
• be effective and positively contributing members within their professional, local, and global societies.

Program Student Outcomes:

In support of the program education objectives, each chemical engineering graduate from UTC will have demonstrated prior to graduation:

     a.  An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
     b.  An ability to design & conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
     c.  An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
     d.  An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
     e.  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
     f.  An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
     g.  An ability to communicate effectively
     h.  The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
     i.   A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning
     j.  A knowledge of contemporary issues
     k.  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

The Chemical Engineering program faculty is committed to delivering a chemical engineering curriculum that has a strong emphasis on fundamental engineering tools, the use of modern electronic instrumentation, and the design of chemical unit operations. The curriculum culminates with a process design project.

Chemical Engineering program faculty interests include bioengineering, nanomaterials synthesis and applications, renewable energy conversion and storage, the water-energy-food nexus, process design and control, and environmental issues and impacts.

Degree and Accreditation:

Chemical Engineering program graduates obtain a B.S.Ch.E. degree. This program is accredited by the EAC of ABET Inc. under the Chemical Engineering Program Criteria.