Chemical Engineering - Ohio University - Main Campus

Chemical Engineering from Ohio University - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Chemical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Overview Chemical engineering is that branch of engineering that deals with changing raw materials into valuable products that you use everyday. The discipline of chemical engineering is based on the application of chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, mathematics, and economics. The traditional chemical engineer develops a chemical process from its laboratory beginnings through pilot-plant equipment to full-scale, production plant operations. Chemical engineers are employed in a wide range of industrial and research positions. In addition to the traditional chemical engineering employers in the chemical and petroleum industries, chemical engineers increasingly find employment in the areas of polymers, pharmaceuticals, food processing, agriculture, environmental engineering , biotechnology, paper processing, energy, and electronics. The chemical engineering program at Ohio University prepares undergraduate students for the opportunities and challenges that they will meet upon graduation. Our curriculum includes traditional chemical engineering courses such as mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, separation processes, reaction engineering, and process design. Our students also have the opportunity to take elective courses in materials engineering , environmental engineering, conventional and alternative energy, biochemical and biomedical engineering , corrosion, and electrochemical engineering. The educational objectives of our chemical engineering program, listed below, describe the skills and abilities that we expect our students to gain as they progress towards graduation. Objectives and Outcomes As part of our accreditation process, the Department has defined Objectives and Outcomes for our program. Objectives are defined as traits or skills recent graduates will be able to demonstrate. Outcomes are defined as specific skills that support the objectives. These are evaluated as the required chemical engineering courses are completed. The Objectives and Outcomes as defined by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering are as follows: Objective 1: Graduates will have a strong foundation in chemical engineering theory and practice. Outcomes for Objective 1: Students will demonstrate the ability to: apply knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences, and computational tools to the solution of chemical and biomolecular engineering problems; apply knowledge of chemical and biomolecular engineering theory and science including mass and energy balances, thermodynamics (both mechanical and chemical), transport phenomena(momentum, heat, and mass), and chemical kinetics and reactions (both homogeneous and heterogeneous); apply knowledge of chemical and biomolecular engineering practice and application including material handling (fluid flow, e.g. piping systems, pumps, compressors), heat transfer devices (e.g. heat exchangers), separation systems (e.g. distillation, absorption), and chemical reactors(e.g. batch, CSTR, PFR, dispersion); complete experimental studies including designing and conducting experiments, formulating mathematical models, and interpreting results using statistical tools; identify, formulate, and solve chemical and biomolecular engineering problems; and design chemical processes including using process simulators, considering controllability, considering product quality and economics, and considering safety and environmental concerns. Objective 2: Graduates will have communication and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a professional environment. Outcomes for Objective 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to: participate effectively in a team through leadership, individual contributions, and multidisciplinary interactions; and communicate in oral, written, and graphical form. Objective 3: Graduates will be scholars and professionals and dedicated to the betterment of themselves and society. Outcomes for Objective 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to: articulate the responsibilities of engineering practice including professional responsibilities and ethical responsibilities; articulate the interaction between engineering solutions, contemporary issues, and cultural perspectives; and engage in life-long learning by learning independently and articulating the importance of independent learning for future professional development. View more details on Ohio University - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemical Engineering courses.