Overview
UIUC’s Chemical Engineering program is renowned for its academic rigor and practicality. The program boasts a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their careers. The curriculum includes courses on chemical reactions, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and process design.
First Year
In the first year of the program, students take foundational courses such as chemistry, physics, and calculus. These courses provide the necessary background knowledge for more advanced courses in the program. Students also take a course on engineering graphics, which teaches them how to create and interpret technical drawings.
Second Year
In the second year, students take core courses in chemical engineering, including material and energy balances, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena. These courses lay the foundation for more advanced courses in the program. Students also take a course on chemical process safety, which emphasizes the importance of safety in chemical engineering.
Third Year
In the third year, students take advanced courses in chemical engineering, such as separations, process dynamics and control, and reactor design. These courses provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to design and optimize chemical processes. Students also have the opportunity to take elective courses in areas such as energy, environmental engineering, and biotechnology.
Fourth Year
In the fourth year, students take a capstone design course, where they work in teams to design and optimize a chemical process. This course integrates the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and prepares students for careers in the chemical engineering industry. Students also have the opportunity to take elective courses in areas such as polymer engineering, biochemical engineering, and nanotechnology.
Conclusion
UIUC’s Chemical Engineering program provides students with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for success in their careers. The program’s rigorous coursework, combined with practical experience in the capstone design course, gives students the knowledge and skills needed to design and optimize chemical processes. Graduates of the program are well-equipped for careers in the chemical engineering industry and related fields.