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2025-2026 College Catalog

Industrial/Engineering Chemistry, Bachelor of Science

This major builds upon the Applied Chemistry Major and is meant to prepare students for either 3+2 programs in Chemical Engineering or to go directly into industry after graduation. Elective courses were chosen to provide adequate preparation for graduate studies and based on conversations with current industrial chemists.

Requirements for a major in Industrial/Engineering Chemistry

Recommended minors: Business, Communication Studies, Professional Writing

Chemistry Courses (24 Hours)

CHEM 131General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 133General Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHEM 132General Chemistry II

3
CHEM 134General Chemistry Laboratory II

1
CHEM 231Quantitative Analysis

4
CHEM 303Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 305Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

1
CHEM 331Physical Chemistry I

4
CHEM 351Inorganic Chemistry

4

Mathematics (8 Hours)

MATH 125Calculus I

4
MATH 224Calculus II

4

Physics (8 Hours)

PHYS 221General Physics I

4
PHYS 222General Physics II

4

Electives (12-15 Hours)

Choose FOUR of the following:
CHEM 332Physical Chemistry II

4
CHEM 408Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis

4
CSCI 115Computer Programming I

3
EGRG 311Engineering Statics

3
EGRG 312Strength of Materials

3
EGRG 321Fluid Mechanics

3
EGRG 325Economic Analysis & Investment Decision Methods

3
EGRG 351Thermodynamics & Transport

3
ENVE 303Material & Energy Balance

3
MATH 225Calculus III

4
MATH 235Advanced Engineering Mathematics

3
MATH 257Engineering & Mathematical Statistics I

3
MATH 302Differential Equations with Numerical Methods

3

Capstone (4 Hours)

CHEM 380The Professional Chemist

3
Plus ONE of the following:
CHEM 472Chemistry Capstone: Research Track

1
CHEM 474Chemistry Capstone: Laboratory Research Track

1

Total Credit Hours: 56-59