Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

Introduction

The Chemical Engineering Program at Youngstown State University--supplemented with courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics, and general engineering--provides a broad preparation for design, operation, and management in the chemical, biomedical, biological, nuclear, pharmaceutical, and energy-conversion industries, as well as graduate study leading to research positions in industry and government and to academic careers.

Program Contact Information

Dr. Holly J. Martin - Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
(330) 941-3022
hjmartin02@ysu.edu

Dr. Byung-Wook Park - Assistant Professor
(330) 941-3088
bwpark@ysu.edu

Dr. Shirley Xie - Lecturer
(330) 941-3019
zxie01@ysu.edu

Educational Objectives

Graduates of the chemical engineering program at YSU:

•  Pursue careers as practicing chemical engineers in chemical and energy-related industries as well as in areas of materials, environmental, and biomedical engineering and biotechnology.
•  Demonstrate strong, functional command of chemical engineering fundamentals and hold safety as paramount in the operation and design of chemical processes.
•  Are aware of the scope of the chemical engineering profession and its global opportunities and requirements.
•  Exhibit professional responsibility and a sensitivity to a broad range of societal concerns including ethical, environmental, political, regulatory, and global issues in making decisions.

Mission

The mission of the Chemical Engineering program is to:

1. Offer a wide variety of electives to students according to the global trend in chemical engineering
2. Provide real world experiences to students through laboratory study and capstone experiences
3. Conduct research with faculty in the areas commonly associated with traditional chemical engineering disciplines and their impact on the local and global environment
4. Participate in interdisciplinary programs.

Admission into the Program

To be admitted into the program, students are required to have an overall GPA of 2.3 and a grade of "C" or higher in CHEM 1515/L, MATH 1571, and ENGL 1550. Students can only repeat these courses one time.

Graduation Policy

In addition to the overall recalculated "C" average required by the University, an unrecalculated "C" average in the major is required. Also, an unrecalculated "C" average in all engineering courses is required.

Student Outcomes

The curriculum is structured to achieve the following outcomes as prescribed by ABET:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Accreditation

The Chemical Engineering BE program has been accredited by Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Co-Operative Education and Internships

The Chemical Engineering Program encourages all of its students to participate in co-ops and internships prior to graduation. Students should register with the STEM Office of Professional Practice in order to participate.

Facilities

The chemical engineering laboratories are well-equipped for undergraduate instruction and student and faculty research. The equipment includes fluid flow apparatus, concentric tube and plate and frame heat exchangers, thermal conductivity apparatus, boiling heat transfer apparatus, tray dryer, double effect evaporator, computer-controlled distillation tower, gas absorption and liquid-liquid extraction columns, chemical reactors, electrostatic particle separator, centrifuges, filter presses, and other miscellaneous equipment.

For more information, contact Holly J. Martin, Program Coordinator.

Note: Transfer students from any two- or four-year academic program at other institutions or at this University who wish to pursue studies in chemical engineering should consult with the program coordinator for individual counseling to develop a program of study that fully uses their educational background and requires a minimum of time to satisfy the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in chemical engineering.

Student Outcomes

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies