Introduction to Chemical Engineering
This course covers the fundamental concepts and techniques used in chemical engineering, including material balances and thermodynamics.
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DemandingHeavy workload
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80% would recommend it
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Curriculum and careers
Chemical Engineering is a branch of engineering that combines principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to solve problems related to the production and use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. Students learn to design processes for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods, and manage byproducts treatment.
Core course themes
Chemical Process Calculations
Focuses on the mathematical methods used to analyze and solve chemical engineering problems involving material and energy balances.
Fluid Mechanics
Explores the behavior of fluids in motion and at rest, essential for designing equipment like pumps and reactors.
Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers
Introduces the principles of thermodynamics with applications to chemical engineering processes and systems.
Heat and Mass Transfer
Studies the transfer of heat and mass, critical for designing processes like distillation and drying.
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Examines the principles of reaction kinetics and reactor design for chemical processes.
Common roles
- Process Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Biochemical Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Materials Scientist
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Chemical Engineering community
Student reviews
Advice & things to knowCritical
Definitely consider what you want your job to look like when you graduate. I did not realize I was just going to be a process engineer when I graduated that doesn't really have much say in designing or doing much creative work which I didn't expect.
Advice & things to knowPositive
Look at four year plan. Go to office hours not just for homework assignments but for career plans.
Switched from Chemistry
- Interested in Tech & software · Finance & consulting +1
- Unsure about grad school
Difficulty & workloadMixed
It's difficult in workload but the content is very interesting.
- Interested in Finance & consulting · Tech & software +2
- Planning a master’s
Courses & teachingMixed
Very interesting major for sure lots of good content but also can be difficult
Enjoyment & fitPositive
I am happy with my major very very very very very happy
Switched from Mechanical Engineering
- Interested in Healthcare
- Planning a professional degree
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