University General Course Catalog 2013-2014

Dec 21, 2024

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

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 485R - 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 (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 283R - 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) *

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 410R - 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. Total Units (128 units)

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

VII. 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 283R - 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 (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 485R - 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”.