Chemical Engineering
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About the track
Possible UC degree
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Overview
Students in the Chemical Engineering B.S. program at the University of Cincinnati gain the knowledge and skills to produce, design, transport and transform energy and materials to improve today’s society. Chemical engineers use their expertise in chemical reactions and separations to solve environmental problems and produce new materials on a large scale.
Potential career paths
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Energy Engineer
- Environmental Management
- Technical Sales
- Product Developer
- Chemical Processing
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| General Chemistry I + Laboratory | CHEM 1040 + CHEM 1040L | 4 + 1 | Science |
| Calculus I | MATH 1061 | 4 | Math |
| - Choose A or B | |||
| A) Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking I | ENED 1100 | 3 | - |
| B) Engineering Design Thinking I + Engineering Applications I | ENED 1001C + ENED 1021 | 2 + 1 | - |
| Total possible credits | 15 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus II | MATH 1062 | 4 | Math |
| College Physics I | PHYS 2001 | 4 | Science |
| General Chemistry II + Laboratory | CHEM 1041 + 1041L | 4 + 1 | Science |
| - Choose A or B | |||
| A) Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking II | ENED 1120 | 3 | - |
| B) Engineering Design Thinking II + Engineering Applications II | ENED 1002C + ENED 1022 | 2 + 1 | - |
| Total possible credits | 16 | ||
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.