University General Course Catalog 2015-2016

Nov 23, 2024

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Chemical Engineering, (Biomedical Emphasis), B.S. in Chem. E.

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Description

Chemical engineers apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and related engineering disciplines to the production of goods and materials for society. Chemical engineers are the technological leaders in fields from the production of computer chips, to the design of pharmaceuticals and artificial organs, to the development of clean and affordable energy systems such as fuel cells.

Contact Information

474 Laxalt Mineral Research Building
(775) 784-6771
Fax (775) 327-5059

All Freshmen, Sophomores and Incoming transfer students: College of Engineering Advisement Center, SFB 100 coenadvising@unr.edu 775-682-7721

Juniors and Seniors: Assigned Faculty Advisor http://www.unr.edu/engineering/student-resources/advising

Graduation Requirements

Total Units	128
Cumulative GPA	2.0
University GPA	2.0
Major GPA	2.0
CHEMAT Department Courses	2.0
Residency Requirement	30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement	15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement	40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution	64

Progression Standards

This major includes requirements to monitor progress toward graduation in four years. Students must complete these progression requirements by the semester indicated to ensure that they are making minimal progress in their degree program. Students should meet with their academic advisor at least once per semester to monitor their academic progress.

Students must complete the first year progression requirement before enrolling in upper-division engineering coursework. Students may attempt critical courses up to three times. Withdrawals count as attempts. Students who exceed the repeat limit are not making good academic progress and will be placed on program probation.

First Year

The following must be completed with at least a “C”:

Second Year

The following must be completed with at least a “C”:

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-44 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) *

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units)
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Select one:

ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units)
ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 units)

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. Must not be a skills course.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety (3 units)
CHE 482 - Design Project (3 units)

H. Diversity (0-3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog. This requirement can be satisfied simultaneously with the Fine Arts requirement.

II. Additional School Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (92 units)

BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)
ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3 units)
CHE 102 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering II (3 units)
CHE 232 - Principles of Chemical Engineering (3 units) *
CHE 245 - Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (3 units)
CHE 311 - Engineering Thermodynamics I (3 units)
CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (2 units)
CHE 374 - Transport Phenomena II (3 units)
CHE 440 - Chemical Reactor Design (3 units)
CHE 441 - Unit Operations Lab I (1 unit)
CHE 442 - Unit Operations Lab II (2 units)
CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)
CHE 451 - Process Control (4 units)
CHE 475 - Principles of Bioengineering (3 units)
CHE 482 - Design Project (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)
CHE 485 - Separation Processes (3 units)
CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)
CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I (3 units)
CHEM 424 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory (2 units)
CEE 241 - Statics (3 units) OR
ME 241 - Statics (3 units)
ENGR 301 - Engineering Communication and Societal Integration (3 units)
ENGR 360 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3 units)
ENGR 490 - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (0 units)
EE 220 - Circuits I (3 units)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units) *
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
MATH 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units) OR
STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) *
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) *
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) *
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit) *
* Must complete these courses with at least a “C”.

Engineering Elective (1 + units)

Choose from:

CHE 301 - Introduction to Sustainable Energy Resources (3 units)
CHE 406 - Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering (3 units)
CHE 410 - Renewable Energy Systems (3 units)
EE 220L - Circuits I Laboratory (1 unit)
BME 401 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (3 units)
MSE 250 - Elements of Material Science (3 to 4 units)
MSE 457 - Introduction to Biomaterials (3 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (0 units)

VI. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

First Semester (17 units)

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) *
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) OR
ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 units)
ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3 units)

Second Semester (18 units)

BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)
CHE 102 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering II (3 units)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) *
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) *

B. Second Year

First Semester (17 units)

BIOL 191 - Introduction Organismal Biology (3 units)
CHE 232 - Principles of Chemical Engineering (3 units) *
CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units) *
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) *
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit) *

Second Semester (15 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
CHE 245 - Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (3 units)
CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II (3 units)
CEE 241 - Statics (3 units) OR
ME 241 - Statics (3 units)
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *

C. Third Year

First Semester (16 units)

BCH 400 - Introductory Biochemistry (4 units)
CHE 311 - Engineering Thermodynamics I (3 units)
ENGR 360 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3 units)
CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I (3 units)
MATH 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units) OR
STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)

Second Semester (16 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
CHE 374 - Transport Phenomena II (3 units)
CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (2 units)
CHE 475 - Principles of Bioengineering (3 units)
CHEM 424 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory (2 units)
EE 220 - Circuits I (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

First Semester (14 units)

ENGR 301 - Engineering Communication and Societal Integration (3 units)
CHE 440 - Chemical Reactor Design (3 units)
CHE 441 - Unit Operations Lab I (1 unit)
CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety (3 units)
CHE 485 - Separation Processes (3 units)
Engineering Elective (1 + unit)

Second Semester (15 units)

CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity and Fine Arts (3 units)
CHE 442 - Unit Operations Lab II (2 units)
CHE 451 - Process Control (4 units)
CHE 482 - Design Project (3 units)
ENGR 490 - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (0 units)

Note(s):

Choice of electives must satisfy the biomedical emphasis. Emphasis electives are available from the department and on the web site. All electives require prior approval by departmental advisor.

* Must complete these courses with at least a “C”.