Curriculum Objectives and Outcomes

The objectives of the chemical engineering undergraduate curriculum have been developed with feedback from the faculty, alumni, current students and our advisory board. The curriculum and programs are designed so that students of the Chemical Engineering Department will have the education, skills and abilities necessary to succeed. The objectives for the department are that graduates will obtain employment or attend graduate school, will advance in their chosen careers, and will be productive and fulfilled professionals throughout their careers.

The curriculum is assessed regularly and tools are in place to gauge the success at meeting the curriculum objectives listed above. By the time that students graduate, the department has defined several targets. At graduation, the curriculum is designed such that our students will have:

• Mathematics, science and engineering skills, and the ability to apply them to solve engineering problems
• The ability to design and conduct experiments and interpret data
• The ability to design a chemical process within realistic constraints
• The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• The ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
• The ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• The ability to communicate effectively
• Broad education necessary to understand engineering solutions in global/societal context
• An appreciation of the need and ability to engage in life-long learning
• Knowledge of contemporary issues facing engineers



Curriculum Objectives and Outcomes updated November 2005