化学工程涉及处理与能量和材料的转移和转化有关的过程的分析和设计。化学工程的实践包括物理化学过程及其产品的概念，开发，设计和应用，这些过程的经济发展，设计，建造，运营，控制和管理工厂以及与公共服务，教育有关的活动和研究。化学加工行业的传统就业领域包括工业化学品，石油和石化产品，塑料，制药，金属，纺织品和食品。化学工程师还在能源工程，污染消除以及生化和生物医学工程领域中的工作越来越多，此外，他们还被许多政府实验室和机构以及私营行业和机构雇用。
The chemical engineering degree program is tailored to students who want to analyze and design processes related to the transfer and transformation of energy and materials. Graduates from this program apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to identify, formulate and solve chemical engineering problems. They can also design and conduct experiments safely and analyze and interpret data in preparation for graduate studies or professional careers in a variety of fields. Youll 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, including those focused in the fields of bioengineering, energy and environmental engineering.<br><br>Chemical engineering is concerned with the analysis and design of processes that deal with the transfer and transformation of energy and material. The practice of chemical engineering includes the conception, development, design, and application of physicochemical processes and their products, the development, design, construction, operation, control, and management of plants for these processes, and activities relating to public service, education, and research.<br><br>The curriculum prepares students for productive careers in industry or government and provides a foundation for graduate studies. The program emphasizes chemical engineering fundamentals while offering opportunities for focused study in bioengineering, energy or environmental engineering.