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Chemical Engineering, (Process and Energy Engineering 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.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Select one:

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.

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 (89 units)


IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (0-3 units)


VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


Second Semester (15 units)


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