CHE 101 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering

1 Credit(s)

Topics include: Introduction to the various fields of chemical engineering and the opportunities to work as a chemical engineer. Brief history of the field of chemical engineering. Discussion of the main elements of chemical engineering: thermodynamics, transport, and reaction engineering. Informative session on co-op employment, undergraduate research opportunities, and student chapters on professional societies. Guest lectures by current department faculty members, alumni, and industry professionals to discuss the profession and careers. Possible tour to nearby chemical industries.