Chemical Engineering
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
307 Furnas Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-4200
Phone: 716.645.2911
Fax: 716.645.3822
Web: www.cheme.buffalo.edu
Carl R. F. Lund
Chair
David A. Kofke
Director of Undergraduate Studies
kofke@eng.buffalo.edu
About the Program
Chemical engineering concerns the design, scale-up, and operation of chemical processes, and the understanding and design of technologically useful materials. Chemical engineers are responsible for the economical, safe, and environmentally benign production of useful quantities of vital materials— from grams of a new drug to tons of a commodity chemical. Chemical engineers use these same skills to understand and manipulate natural processes, such as in biological systems. The program at UB is broadly based to prepare graduates for positions in engineering development, design, economic evaluation, sales, construction, production, and management. A number of undergraduates go on to graduate work and careers in research, and some pursue degrees in medicine, business, or law.
Students intending to major in chemical engineering should have strong backgrounds in chemistry and mathematics. Sophomore- and junior-year students take a combination of theoretical and applied courses in chemical engineering, in addition to several courses in physical and organic chemistry. The senior year extends this base and builds upon it with courses in design and electives. Many of the courses are accompanied by laboratory sessions. Communication skills, both oral and written, are stressed through laboratory reports. Some senior students are exposed to research in a senior projects course; others obtain industrial experience through local internships or through the chemical engineering co-op program.
In 2003 the department changed its name (adding “Biological”) to reflect the important and growing contributions that chemical engineers make in the field of biological applications. The profession is evolving to meet the increasing need for engineers who speak the languages of chemistry and biology, and who possess strong quantitative skills. Although the degree offered by the department is still in chemical engineering, several courses are offered to permit study of biological engineering, and there is even more opportunity to focus in biology through selection of electives.
Degree Options
In addition to the regular BS program, a five-year BS-CE/MBA combined degree program has been established. Also, the Department of Biological Sciences offers a special biotechnology minor exclusively for chemical engineering majors.
Chemical Engineering - B.S.
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in technical and engineering courses.
Required Courses
CE 212 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
CE 304 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
CE 307 Chemical Engineering Design
CE 311 Unit Operations I
CE 317 Transport Processes I
CE 318 Transport Processes II
CE 327 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
CE 328 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
CE 407 Unit Operations II
CE 408 Chemical Engineering Plant Design
CE 427 Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
CE 428 Chemical Engineering Laboratory IV
CE 429 Chemical Engineering Reaction Kinetics
CE 433 Materials Science and Corrosion
CHE 107 General Chemistry for Engineers
CHE 108 General Chemistry for Engineers
CHE 201 Organic Chemistry
CHE 204 Organic Chemistry
CHE 332 Physical Chemistry Laboratory for Chemical Engineers
CHE 334 Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineers
EAS 140 Engineering Solutions
EAS 204 Thermodynamics
EAS 207 Statics
EAS 230 Higher-Level Language
MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II
MTH 241 College Calculus III
MTH 306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY 107 General Physics I
PHY 108/PHY 158 General Physics II/Lab
One 100/200/300/400-level technical elective
One 200/300/400-level technical elective
One 300/400-level technical elective
One engineering elective
Two chemical engineering technical electives
Summary
Total required credit hours for the major: 113
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR
Fall—CHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141
Spring—CHE 108, MTH 142, PHY 107
SECOND YEAR
Fall—CE 212, EAS 204, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158, one 100/200/300/400-level technical elective
Spring—CE 304, EAS 207, EAS 230, MTH 306, one 200/300/400-level technical elective
THIRD YEAR
Fall—CE 307, CE 317, CE 327, CHE 201
Spring—CE 311, CE 318, CE 328, CHE 204, CHE 332, CHE 334
FOURTH YEAR
Fall—CE 407, CE 427, CE 429, CE 433, one chemical engineering technical elective
Spring—CE 408, CE 428, one chemical engineering technical elective, one 300/400-level technical elective, one engineering elective
Chemical Engineering/Business Administration - B.S / M.B.A
Acceptance Criteria
Good standing as a chemical engineering student and acceptance as a graduate student by the School of Management.
Advising Notes
MBA core courses must be taken as noted due to cohort system.
Required Courses
All courses required for the chemical engineering BS degree, minus one 300/400-level technical elective, and minus one engineering elective
MGA 604 Introduction to Financial Accounting
MGB 601 Behavioral and Organizational Concepts
MGE 601 Economics for Managers
MGF 631 Financial Management
MGM 625 Marketing Management
MGQ 606 Probability and Statistics*
MGS 630 Operations and Service Management
MGS 641 Strategic Management
Two MBA flex core courses
Six MBA electives
MBA internship
*If EAS 308 is taken in the third year, MGQ 606 may be replaced with an MBA elective.
Summary
Total required credit hours for the undergraduate portion: 107
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general education and remaining university requirements.
Refer to the School of Management's MBA handbook for requirements for MBA candidates.
Recommended Sequence of Program Requirements
FIRST YEAR
Fall—CHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141
Spring—CHE 108, MTH 142, PHY 107
SECOND YEAR
Fall—CE 212, EAS 204, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158, one 100/200/300/400-level technical elective
Spring—CE 304, EAS 207, EAS 230, MTH 306, one 200/300/400-level technical elective
THIRD YEAR
Fall—CE 307, CE 317, CE 327, CHE 201
Spring—CE 311, CE 318, CE 328, CHE 204, CHE 332, CHE 334
FOURTH YEAR
Fall—CE 407, CE 427, MGA 604, MGB 601, MGE 601, MGQ 606
Spring—CE 428, MGF 631, MGM 625, MGS 630, one CE technical elective, one MBA flex core course
SUMMER
MBA internship, one MBA elective
FIFTH YEAR
Fall—CE 429, CE 433, one MBA flex core course, two MBA electives
Spring—CE 408, MGS 641, three M.B.A. electives, one CE technical elective
Contact the School of Management for flex core and elective options.
Upon completion of undergraduate program requirements and all MBA requirements, the combined degree is conferred at the end of the fifth year.
Course Descriptions
CE 212 Introduction to Chemical EngineeringCredits: 3 | CE 304 Chemical Engineering ThermodynamicsCredits: 4 | |
CE 307 Chemical Engineering Design ICredits: 3 | CE 311 Unit Operations 1Credits: 3 | |
CE 317 Transport Processes ICredits: 4 | CE 318 Transport Processes IICredits: 4 | |
CE 327 Chemical Engineering Laboratory ICredits: 1 | CE 328 Chemical Engineering Laboratory IICredits: 1 | |
CE 406 Chemical Engineering ProjectsCredits: 3 | CE 407 Unit Operations IICredits: 3 | |
CE 408 Chemical Engineering Plant DesignCredits: 3 | CE 420 Rheology of FluidsCredits: 3 | |
CE 427 Chemical Engineering Laboratory IIICredits: 1 | CE 428 Chemical Engineering Laboratory IVCredits: 1 | |
CE 429 Chemical Engineering Reaction KineticsCredits: 3 | CE 433 Materials Science and CorrosionCredits: 4 | |
CE 435 Introduction to PolymersCredits: 3 | CE 442 Engineering and Process EconomicsCredits: 3 | |
CE 443 Chemical Process Analysis and SynthesisCredits: 3 | CE 444 Chemical Process ControlCredits: 4 | |
CE 446 Biochemical EngineeringCredits: 3 | CE 457 Colloid and Surface PhenomenaCredits: 3 | |
CE 459 Special TopicsCredits: 1 - 4 | CE 460 Special TopicsCredits: 1 - 4 | |
CE 471 Frontiers of Chemical TechnologyCredits: 3 | CE 496 Internship/PracticumCredits: 3 | |
CE 497 Departmental Honors Thesis/ProjectCredits: 1 - 3 | CE 498 Undergaduate Research and Creative ActivityCredits: 1 - 3 | |
CE 499 Independent StudyCredits: 1 - 9 | ||
Updated: Dec 12, 2005 2:46:30 PM