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Mathematics Courses

Students who are pursuing an engineering program are expected to acquire a facility for the rapid and accurate solution of problems requiring the use of mathematics. This requirement includes the ability to translate physical situations into mathematical models.

The Chemical Engineering BSChE curriculum mathematics requirement is the three semester calculus sequence MAC 2311-2312-2313 (or equivalent) and a differential equations course.

Calculus

The Chemical Engineering BSChE curriculum calculus requirement is the three semester calculus sequence MAC 2311-2312-2313 as noted below. There are several alternate ways to satisfy the calculus requirement of the BSChE degree program. 

Prerequisite/Placement Requirements

In general, we recommend that a student begin with the highest level of course for which they are qualified.  If you qualify to take the honors calculus sequence (MAC 3472-3473-3474) or advanced placement (MAC 3512), do so.  Also see Calculus Placement.

Students evidencing a lack of manipulative ability or of the ability to apply mathematics will be required to take remedial coursework in engineering analysis and problem solving that is over and above their regular degree requirements.

Transfer Students

Students are strongly advised to take the entire sequence at one institution. The three semesters of calculus are integral parts of one general calculus course, and the sequencing of topics within these semesters is subject to considerable variation from school to school.  Frequently, the parts from different schools don't fit together well.

Differential Equations

The Chemical Engineering BSChE curriculum differential equations requirement is MAP 2302 or equivalent.

Transfer Students

Community college transfer students are strongly advised to complete the differential equations requirement before transferring to the University of Florida since differential equations is a prerequisite in the first professional courses taken at the University of Florida.