化学工程需要广泛的科学知识，才能解决涉及化学品生产或使用，改善环境和提高能源转换效率的问题。核心课程包括数学，科学和化学工程基础知识。侧重于工程的实践方面，包括如何设计工厂并为其制造成本，分析和解释实验和生产数据，化学加工如何影响人和环境，选择标准的科学学士学位或生物技术或聚合物工程专业。
Chemical engineering requires a broad knowledge of science to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals in the food production, cosmetics, or energy sectors. The core chemical engineering curriculum at The University of Akron includes mathematics, science and chemical engineering fundamentals. Students focus on the practical aspects of engineering, including:how to design and cost manufacturing plantsanalyze and interpret experimental and production datahow chemical processing affects people and the environment Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with the option to minor in polymer science and engineering.Gain important practical professional experience through the optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school following your sophomore year. As an added benefit, you’ll earn a competitive salary.Join one of the award-winning UA design competition teams open to all engineering students, including Akronauts Rocketry or Formula Combustion.