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BSChE Program

The undergraduate curriculum in chemical engineering has been professionally accredited by ABET. The program provides a broad education while allowing the student to select an area of emphasis.  A strong foundation in mathematics, science and basic engineering sciences is emphasized. Building on this foundation, the student begins to acquire a working knowledge of current technology in some of the primary subject areas of chemical engineering, including material and energy balances, transport phenomena, heat transfer, mass transfer, reaction kinetics and reactor design, control systems, process economics and design of process systems.

Laboratory and design experience are integrated throughout the curriculum. Humanities and social science courses are included to improve communication skills and to prepare students for the socio-economic environment in which engineering is practiced.

The University of Florida chemical engineering program prepares its graduates to enter the practice of engineering or related activity, for graduate studies in engineering, and for productive, competent and responsible citizenship.

Educational Objectives

Within a few years of obtaining a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Florida, the recent graduate:

1. Demonstrates professional engineering competence via promotions and/or positions of increasing responsibility, or successfully transitions from the "traditional" chemical engineering career path into business, government, education, etc.
2. Achieves and leads on-the-job safety and environmental protection.
3. Contributes to achievement of organizational objectives with significant societal benefits.
4. Publishes papers and/or internal reports, applies for patents, delivers conference presentations, and/or contributes to innovative, state-of-the-industry articles.
5. Participates in life-long learning via progress toward or successful completion of an advanced degree, continuing education course(s), professional engineering certification, professional development course(s), and/or industry training course(s).
    

Academic Learning Compact for a major in Chemical Engineering