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. <br><br>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:<br><br>how to design and cost manufacturing plants<br>analyze and interpret experimental and production data<br>how chemical processing affects people and the environment <br>Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with the option to minor in polymer science and engineering.<br>Gain important practical professional experience through the optional cooperative education program. Through co-op, youll alternate semesters of work and school following your sophomore year. As an added benefit, youll earn a competitive salary.<br><br>Join one of the award-winning UA design competition teams open to all engineering students, including Akronauts Rocketry or Formula Combustion.