Kang Wu
of Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Chemical Engineering Major: Environmental Engineering Option (B.S.)
Chemical Engineering Major: Environmental Engineering Option (B.S.)
What is the environmental engineering option in chemical engineering?
The environmental engineering option, with its substantial requirements in chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, unit operations and reaction kinetics, provides students with a unique preparation to deal with many aspects of environmental pollution problems. This option gives students a special focus on the application of chemical engineering principles and processes to the solution of problems relating to air pollution, water pollution, and the disposal of solid and hazardous waste.
Why study chemical engineering at UNH?
You’ll gain a solid foundation of engineering principles through challenging courses and hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art laboratories alongside award-winning faculty. The considerable number of electives in the curriculum offers flexibility so you can design a program that meets your needs and interests.
Potential careers
- Industrial chemicals
- Petroleum and petrochemicals
- Pollution abatement
Contact
33 Academic Way
Kingsbury Hall, Room W301
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 862-3654
Fax: (603) 862-3747
Curriculum & Requirements
The chemical engineering program, with its substantial requirements in chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, unit operations, and reaction kinetics, provides students with a unique preparation to deal with many aspects of environmental pollution problems. The option gives students a special focus on the application of chemical engineering principles and processes to the solution of problems relating to air pollution, water pollution, and the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Three required courses must be selected, plus one elective from the electives list. Each course must carry a minimum of three credits. Students interested in the environmental engineering option should declare their intention to the department faculty during the sophomore year.
The Chemical Engineering program (B Sci in Chemical Engineering) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Degree Requirements
Minimum Credit Requirement: 132 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 32 credits must be taken at UNH
Minimum GPA: 2.0 required for conferral*
Core Curriculum Required: Discovery & Writing Program Requirements
Foreign Language Requirement: No
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHBE 400 | Chemical and Bioengineering Lectures | 1 |
| CHBE 501 | Material Balances | 3 |
| CHBE 502 | Energy Balances | 3 |
| CHBE 601 | Fluid Mechanics and Unit Operations | 3 |
| CHBE 602 | Heat Transfer and Unit Operations | 3 |
| CHBE 603 | Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers | 4 |
| CHBE 604 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHBE 612 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory I | 3 |
| CHBE 614 | Separation Processes | 3 |
| CHBE 703 | Mass Transfer and Stagewise Operations | 3 |
| CHBE 707 | Chemical Engineering Kinetics | 3 |
| CHBE 708 | Chemical Engineering Design | 4 |
| CHBE 709 | Fundamentals of Air Pollution and Its Control | 4 |
| CHBE 713 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | 3 |
| CHBE 752 | Process Dynamics and Control | 4 |
| CHEM 405 | Chemical Principles for Engineers | 4 |
| CHEM 683 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 684 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 685 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 686 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 651 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 652A | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 653 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| MATH 425 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 426 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 527 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 644 | Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 4 |
| PHYS 407 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 408 | General Physics II | 4 |
| CEE 720 | Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering | 3 |
| ESCI 654 | Fate and Transport in the Environment | 4 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
CHBE 695 | Chemical Engineering Project | |
CHBE 696 | Independent Study | |
CHBE 744 | Corrosion | |
CEE 723 | Environmental Water Chemistry | |
CEE 724 | Environmental Engineering Microbiology | |
| Total Credits | 103-104 | |
By the time of graduation, students will have
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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