BS in Chemical Engineering

What is Chemical Engineering?

Chemical Engineering involves the application of basic sciences (chemistry, physics, biology) and mathematics for creating and processing products for the benefit of mankind, in the most sustainable and environmentally friendly manner possible. Chemical engineers are responsible for taking raw materials or synthesized chemicals and converting or processing them into more useful secondary products. However, chemical engineers are also playing an increasing role in the development of sustainable practices and environmental pollution remediation, such as carbon capture and sequestration.

Careers in Chemical Engineering

Graduates from Chemical Engineering at TTU are highly sought after in a wide range of industrial sectors such as energy and fuel production, fine chemical production, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, construction, food and biotechnology. They enter positions such as process engineer, field engineer, systems engineer, or project manager. A good number of our graduates also go on to pursue graduate studies in PHD program in Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Engineering.

What courses will I take?

The BS Chemical Engineering program is a 129-credit hour degree that entails 63 credit hours of engineering, 18 hours of Chemistry, 15 hours of Math and 8 hours of Physics. The core Chemical Engineering classes will cover concepts ranging from thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, separation processes, process control, as well as two hands-on lab courses, simulations, and a senior capstone design project. 

The entire degree plan can be viewed here. Alternatively, you can view the TTU catalog and course descriptions here.