ABET Chemical and Molecular Engineering, BE

The Chemical and Molecular Engineering BE Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

• The graduates from the program will assume positions in industry or research institutions that require knowledge of chemical engineering principles.
• The graduates from the program will engage in leadership roles in their profession and/or communities.
• The graduates of the program will be engaged in lifelong learning in order to meet the constantly emerging needs of the chemical engineering profession.
• The graduates of the program will succeed in graduate programs in chemical engineering or related professions such as medicine, business and law.

Student Outcomes

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Enrollment and Degrees Awarded