ABET Chemical Engineering

CHE Program Educational Objectives

The current educational objectives of the Chemical Engineering (CHE) program are:

• Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of chemical engineers.
• Graduates will, if qualified, pursue advanced study if they so desire
• Graduates will undertake leadership roles in their communities and/or professions

CHE Student Outcomes

Students from the CHE program will, by the time of graduation:

1. Possess a fundamental knowledge of mathematics, the basic sciences, and engineering (Engineering Criteria Student Outcome 1)
2. Possess fundamental knowledge of chemical and biological engineering (1)
3. Possess the necessary skills to design processes that are safe, economical, technically sound, and environmentally benign (2)
4. Have been trained to fully utilize recent advances in computational technologies in their work (1, 2, and 6)
5. Possess a good familiarity with experimental and analytical methods and techniques (1, 2, and 6)
6. Have been trained to fully utilize modern communication technologies and communicate effectively (3)
7. Possess leadership skills and the ability to work in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (5)
8. Have an understanding and respect for professional ethics and possess an awareness of the present-day societal issues of relevance to chemical engineers (4)
9. Have the ability and desire to further their education through the process of “Life Long Learning” and possess the necessary skills to be involved in research and development activities if they so desire (7)

CHE Undergraduate Enrollment and Degrees Awarded