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Director of undergraduate studies: Paul Van Tassel, 304 ML, 432-7983, paul.vantassel@yale.edu
FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Professors
Eric Altman, *Gaboury Benoit, *Stephen Edberg, Menachem Elimelech, Abbas Firoozabadi (Adjunct), *Thomas Graedel, Gary Haller, *Edward Kaplan, Michael Loewenberg, Robert McGraw (Adjunct), Lisa Pfefferle, Joseph Pignatello (Adjunct), Daniel Rosner, *James Saiers, *Mark Saltzman, T. Kyle Vanderlick, Paul Van Tassel, *Kurt Zilm
Associate Professors
*Michelle Bell, Yehia Khalil (Adjunct), William Mitch, Jordan Peccia
Assistant Professors
*Eric Dufresne, *Tarek Fahmy, Jodie Lutkenhaus, Chinedum Osuji, André Taylor, Corey Wilson, *Julie Zimmerman
Lecturer
James Wallis
*A joint appointment with primary affiliation in another department or school.
Chemical engineering has made significant contributions to a diverse range of scientific and technological developments such as drug delivery devices; synthesis and purification of valuable chemicals; environmental remediation, including automotive catalytic converters; fuel cells; and synthesis and semiconductor processing. The far-reaching impact of chemical engineering can be attributed to its focus on basic principles from chemistry, physics, and biology and its systematic quantitative approach to analysis and problem solving.
The Chemical Engineering program is focused on fundamental engineering science. The curriculum provides a strong background in basic science (mathematics, chemistry, physics) and the analysis of experiments and problems in the chemical engineering sciences (thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, fluid mechanics, and transport phenomena). A special feature of the program is the accessibility of both laboratory and theory/computation-based research opportunities. Most majors participate in research with faculty members, often leading to an archival journal publication.
A major in Chemical Engineering prepares graduates for a wide range of career options. Recent graduates have become professors, scientists at national laboratories, doctors, lawyers, managers, and policy makers.
The program has three central objectives: to provide graduates with an excellent engineering science background for graduate study in chemical, biomedical, and environmental engineering programs, as well as superior scientific and analytical preparation for medical school and law school; to prepare graduates for a diverse range of industrial careers through experience in chemical engineering design, process control, economics, safety, and ethics; and to provide graduates with a broad education that combines rigorous courses for the Chemical Engineering major with the Yale College distributional requirements.
Students considering the Chemical Engineering major are encouraged to take two terms of chemistry and mathematics during their freshman year. Interested students should contact the director of undergraduate studies.
Requirements of the major. Two degree programs are offered: a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., and an unaccredited B.S. degree in Engineering Sciences (Chemical) that provides more flexibility for course work in other fields.
Prerequisites. Students in both degree programs take the following prerequisite courses: MATH 112a or b, 115a or b, and ENAS 151a or equivalent; PHYS 180a, 181b; CHEM 114a, 115b, and 116La, or CHEM 118a; ENAS 130b. Students with advanced high school preparation may reduce the number of prerequisites.
B.S. degree program in Chemical Engineering. The curriculum for the ABET-accredited B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering includes the following required courses beyond the prerequisites:
1. Mathematics: ENAS 194a or b or equivalent
2. Chemistry: CHEM 220a or b or 225b; 221b or 227a; 332a, 333b, and 330La
3. Engineering science: MENG 361a and three term courses chosen from engineering electives
4. Chemical engineering: CENG 210a, 300a, 301b, 315b, 411a, 412b, 480a
Senior requirement. In their senior year students must pass CENG 416b, Chemical Engineering Process Design.
B.S. degree program in Engineering Sciences (Chemical). The curriculum for the B.S. degree in Engineering Sciences (Chemical) consists of ten term courses beyond the prerequisites, chosen in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies. The standard program includes the following courses:
1. Mathematics: ENAS 194a or b or equivalent
2. Chemistry: CHEM 220a or b or 225b, and 221b or 227a; or 332a, 333b
3. Engineering science: MENG 361a
4. Chemical engineering: CENG 210a, 300a, 301b, 315b, 411a
Senior requirement. In their senior year students must complete a senior research project in CENG 490a or b.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE MAJOR
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, B.S.
Prerequisites: MATH 112a or b, 115a or b, ENAS 151a or equivalent; CHEM 114a, 115b, and 116La, or CHEM 118a; PHYS 180a, 181b; ENAS 130b
Number of courses: 18 term courses beyond prereqs (incl senior req)
Specific courses required: ENAS 194a or b or equivalent; CHEM 220a or b or 225b; 221b or 227a; 332a, 333b, and 330La; MENG 361a; CENG 210a, 300a, 301b, 315b, 411a, 412b, 480a
Distribution of courses: 3 addtl electives in engineering
Senior requirement: CENG 416b
ENGINEERING SCIENCES (CHEMICAL), B.S.
Prerequisites: MATH 112a or b, 115a or b, ENAS 151a or equivalent; CHEM 114a, 115b, and 116La, or CHEM 118a; PHYS 180a, 181b; ENAS 130b
Number of courses: 10 term courses beyond prereqs (incl senior req)
Specific courses required: ENAS 194a or b or equivalent; CHEM 220a or b or 225b, and 221b or 227a, or 332a, 333b; MENG 361a; CENG 210a, 300a, 301b, 315b, 411a
Senior requirement: CENG 490a or b
