Approved Technical Electives
The Biochemical engineering program is a blend of traditional engineering and subjects in the biological sciences with specially developed biochemical engineering courses and labs. Chemical engineers in biotechnology work on projects related to pharmaceuticals and genetically engineered materials for diagnostics and treatment, and food and chemical processing. For students interested in Semiconductor processing, manufacturing opportunities are in semiconductor fabrication, electronics, analytical equipment, and processing equipment for the production of inorganic and specialty chemicals. Chemical engineers play a big role in both conventional and renewable energy fields including oil and gas, batteries, and also sustainable manufacturing and life cycle management. Chemical Engineers working in the environmental area are responsible for control of air pollution, remediation of contaminated water, hazardous materials management, waste reduction, industrial health and safety, risk analysis, and regulation.
Chemical Engineering Elective Tracks (Pick a track)
Track 1: Biochemical Engineering
- 4 unit(s)
- 3 unit(s)
- 3 unit(s)
Track 2: Semiconductor/Polymer/Ceramics Processing Processing
- 3 unit(s)
- 3 unit(s)
- 3 unit(s)
- 3 unit(s)
- Lab 2 unit(s)
- 1 unit
- Select 1 from below
3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)
unit(s)
Track 3: Environmental Health and Safety
- 3 unit(s)
- 2 unit(s)
- Select 1 from below 3 unit(s) 3 unit(s)
- Select 1 from below
3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)
Track 4: Energy
- 3 unit(s)
- 3 unit(s)
- 1 unit(s)
- Select 1 from below
3 unit(s)3 unit(s)
Approved Technical Electives for Chemical Engineering Students [pdf]
