Chemical
Engineering Major
What
is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineers apply the basic principles
of chemistry, physics, mathematics and related engineering
disciplines to the production of goods and materials for
society. Chemical engineers solve a variety of problems
involving chemicals. They design equipment and develop
processes for chemical manufacturing on small or large
scales. A chemical engineering graduate has the capability
for serving the needs of industry or government or for
pursuing advanced academic training. Chemical engineers
apply their skills to solve important problems to provide
economical, high quality chemicals for our technology-based
industries. This ranges from drug companies, to the petroleum
industry, to the electronic materials production industry.
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What
are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Biochemical
Engineering |
Electrochemical
Engineering |
Plasma
Processing |
Biomedical
Engineering |
Environmental
Reaction |
Pollution
Prevention |
Reaction
Science |
Expert
Systems |
Plastics
Engineering |
Chemical
Engineering |
High
Temperature Kinetics |
Process
Integration |
Combustion
Science |
Interface
Science |
Electronic
Materials |
Computer
Aided Process |
Mass
Transfer |
Statistical
Mechanics |
Cryogenics |
Particle
Technology |
Thermodynamics |
Design
and Control |
Petroleum
Engineering |
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Chemical Engineering?
A chemical engineering student excels
in mathematics and many aspects of science. The student
has good reasoning, analytical and leadership qualities.
Hobbies may include computers, conducting experiments
and reading.
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What
Courses Do Chemical Engineering Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Biology |
Engineering
Statistics |
Organic
Chemistry |
Calculus |
Environmental
Engineering |
Physical
Chemistry |
Chemistry |
Geometry |
Physics |
Computer
Science |
Materials
Science |
Reactor
Design |
Electronic
Materials |
Mechanics |
Reactor
Kinetics |
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What
Types of Positions do Chemical Engineering Majors Take
After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Aerospace
Engineer |
Environmental
Biotechnology |
Pharmaceuticals |
Chemical
Plant |
Food
Industries |
Plastic
Manufacture |
Civil
Engineer |
Mining
Engineer |
Plant
Design |
Computer
Systems |
Nuclear
Engineer |
Technical
Sales |
Electrical
Engineering |
Paper
Manufacture |
Waste
Treatment |
Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University
Departments to Consider
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institutions on MyMajors because they support MyMajors
and you in your search for the best major available. They
offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
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Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Two-Year
College Curriculums to Consider
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