Chemical Engineering requires a mastery of the principles of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics. Because it stands on a strong foundation in four sciences, it is particularly adaptable to solving the technological problems of modern society. Chemical engineers are employed by government, academia, and industry. They make an invaluable contribution to improving the quality of life in the production of pharmaceuticals to ward off disease, fertilizers and pesticides to grow an abundance of food, fabrics to clothe people, and fuel products to warm homes and move cars. Their expertise is being applied to such diverse areas as the production of beverages and semiconductors, the design of heart/lung machines, and the design of treatment facilities for pollution control. Modern society could not exist without chemical engineers.

The Mission of Otto H. York Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering                      

The Mission of the Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering 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.

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.

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.

l) breadth across the field of chemical engineering

m) depth in the fields of chemical engineering areas of biotechnology and chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics of physical and chemical equilibria, separations, controls and simulations, materials and process development and design

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.