Chemical engineers use chemistry, biology, physics and math in a integrated engineering mode in order to manufacture materials and products to modern society. They are involved with the full scale of processes, from the laboratory bench to the pilot plant and eventually to the manufacturing facility. The academic training of chemical engineers provides a strong background for a variety of areas, including;

• Process Design
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Research and Development
• Marketing/Technical Sales
• Environmental and Waste Management
• Safety

At present, chemical engineers are involved in areas such as producing more effective pharmaceuticals and more durable plastics, developing, biotechnology, genetic engineering applications, and producing electronic materials. They are also involved in the more traditional areas of petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing. A Chemical engineer may choose to work in a variety of industries which include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, energy, and environmental control. A chemical engineering degree also serves as a good preparation for law, business, or medical school.

The Mission of the Department is to:

1. Educate undergraduate students for employment in industry and the pursuit of graduate studies;

2. Educate graduate students for employment in industry, government, or academe;

3. Educate students, both undergraduate and graduate, for leadership roles;

4. Engage in research to support the advanced education of graduate students, maintain the intellectual vitality of the faculty, and expand the frontiers of knowledge in areas of importance to the state and nation;

5. Publish and present the results of our intellectual activities, resulting from both research as well as teaching advances;

6. Serve our profession through membership and leadership on national and international societies, journals and editorial boards; and

7. Serve our wider constituencies by offering our expertise to industries, state and local communities, and pre-college students and teachers.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:  

1 - Engineering Practice: Graduates of our program are successfully engaged in the practice of chemical engineering within industry, academe and government working in a wide array of technical specialties including but not limited to process and plant design operations.

2 - Professional Growth:  

Graduates of our program advance their skills through professional growth and development activities such as graduate study in engineering or complimentary disciplines, and continuing education; some graduates will transition into other professional fields such as business, law and medicine through further education.

3 - Service:
Graduates of our program perform service to the society and the engineering profession through participation in professional societies, government, civic organizations, and humanitarian endeavors.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Otto H. York Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering will have:

a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret   data of importance to the design and analysis of chemical processes.

c) an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs   within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g) an ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations.

h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context

i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j) an introduction to contemporary issues in chemical engineering

k) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for chemical engineering practice.

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://abet.org

ADVISEMENT

All student are required to see their advisor at least once each semester immediately prior to formal registration for the following semester(s). Registration holds are removed following the meeting. All undergraduates must schedule their appointments with Mrs. Kathy Tomlinson, to see their undergraduate advisor, Lisa M Kardos. Appointments can be made in the Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering Department, 150 Tiernan Hall or by calling (973)596-3568.

FRESHMAN ADVISEMENT

Some freshmen are assigned courses (Chem 121-122; Eng 095-HUM 099-HUM 100) and/or lightened credit loads. It is particularly important for these students to see their advisor to plan their courses for subsequent semesters. Completing pre-requisites for sophomore courses may involve attending summer sessions and/or spending an additional semester at NJIT.

This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register.  A full-time credit load is 12 credits.  First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.