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Chemical engineering is concerned with the development and application of manufacturing processes wherein materials undergo a change in composition, energy content, or state of aggregation.

The chemical engineering curriculum prepares graduates to meet the challenges of our society. Included is a broad base of engineering and basic sciences. To prepare students for these activities, the curriculum focuses on chemistry, physics and mathematics (including the use of computers), with economics as a background.

The chemical engineer applies knowledge of new products or procedures gained in the laboratory in basic and applied research to large-scale industrial processes. The chemical engineering curriculum provides a broad background which offers employment in a variety of manufacturing areas.

Chemical engineering graduates are found in industries such as oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, textiles, materials, environmental, energy conversion, corrosion, medical, biochemical, etc.

Document last revised Friday, September 25, 2009 9:28 AM

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