Kang Wu
of Chemical Engineering
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Chemical Engineering Major: Environmental Engineering Option (B.S.Ch.E.)
Chemical Engineering Major: Environmental Engineering Option (B.S.Ch.E.)
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 two electives 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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHE 400 | Chemical Engineering Lectures | 1 |
| CHE 501 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering I | 3 |
| CHE 502 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering II | 3 |
| CHE 601 | Fluid Mechanics and Unit Operations | 3 |
| CHE 602 | Heat Transfer and Unit Operations | 3 |
| CHE 603 | Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers | 4 |
| CHE 604 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHE 612 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory I | 3 |
| CHE 614 | Separation Processes | 3 |
| CHE 703 | Mass Transfer and Stagewise Operations | 3 |
| CHE 707 | Chemical Engineering Kinetics | 3 |
| CHE 708 | Chemical Engineering Design | 4 |
| CHE 713 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | 3 |
| CHE 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 653 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 652A | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| 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 |
| CHE 709 | Fundamentals of Air Pollution and Its Control | 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 | |
CHE 695 | Chemical Engineering Project | |
CHE 696 | Independent Study | |
CHE 744 | Corrosion | |
CEE 724 | Environmental Engineering Microbiology | |
CEE 723 | Environmental Water Chemistry | |
| Total Credits | 103-104 | |
- The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
- The ability to design and conduct experiments safely, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- The ability to identify, formulate and solve chemical engineering problems.
- The ability to design a process that meets desired specifications with consideration of environmental, safety, economic and ethical criteria.
- An appreciation of contemporary issues relevant to chemical engineering.
- Completed the UNH general education/Discovery program and obtained a broad education useful to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- The ability to use computers effectively for engineering practice.
- An appreciation of professional and ethical responsibility.
- The ability to communicate effectively.
- Skills to search for information in the library and on the internet. These skills will be used in their pursuit of lifelong learning.
- The capacity of function and work effectively alone and in a team environment.
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