Chemical Engineering is a discipline influencing numerous areas of technology. In broad terms, chemical engineers are responsible for the conception and design of processes for the purpose of production, transformation and transport of materials. This activity begins with experimentation in the laboratory and is followed by implementation of the technology to full scale production.
The large number of industries which depend on the synthesis and processing of chemicals and materials place the chemical engineer in great demand. In addition to traditional examples such as the chemical, energy and oil industries, opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, electronic device fabrication, and environmental engineering are increasing. The unique training of the chemical engineer becomes essential in these areas whenever processes involve the chemical or physical transformation of matter. For example, chemical engineers working in the chemical industry investigate the creation of new polymeric materials with important electrical, optical or mechanical properties. This requires attention not only to the synthesis of the polymer, but also to the flow and forming processes necessary to create a final product. In biotechnology, chemical engineers have responsibilities in the design of production facilities to use microorganisms and enzymes to synthesize new drugs. Problems in environmental engineering that engage chemical engineers include the development of processes (catalytic converters, effluent treatment facilities) to minimize the release of or deactivate products harmful to the environment.
To carry out these activities, the chemical engineer requires a complete and quantitative understanding of both the engineering and scientific principles underlying these technological processes. This is reflected in the curriculum of the chemical engineering department which includes the study of applied mathematics, material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, energy and mass transfer, separations technologies, chemical reaction kinetics and reactor design, and process design. These courses are built on a foundation in the sciences of chemistry, physics and biology.
If you have additional questions regarding this major, please contact the Department of Chemical Engineering at 723-4906 or check out our website at http://chemeng.stanford.edu/. You may also wish to visit the website of the Student Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at http://www.stanford.edu/group/aiche/.
| Chemical Engineering Depth (51 Units) | |||
| Course | Units/Qtr | Year | |
| E20 | E 20: Introduction to Chemical Engineering | 3/S |
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| Ch E 100 | ChE 100: Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering | 3/A |
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| Ch E 110 | ChE 110: Equilibrium Thermodynamics | 3/S |
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| Ch E 120 | ChE 120: Separation Processes | 3/S |
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| Ch E 130 | ChE 130: Kinetics and Reactor Design | 3/A |
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| Ch E 140 | ChE 140: Fluid Mechanics | 4/W |
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| Ch E 150 | ChE 150: Energy and Mass Transport | 4/S |
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| Ch E 160 | ChE 160: Chemical Engineering Plant Design | 3/S |
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| Ch E 170 | ChE 170: Polymer Science & Engineering | 3/W |
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| Ch E 175 | ChE 175: Biochemical Engineering | 3/S |
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| Ch E 180AB | ChE 180AB: Chemical Engineering Laboratory (satisfies "Writing within the Major " requirement) | 3/A 3/W |
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| Chem 130 | Chem 130: Theory and Practice of Identification | 4/A |
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| Chem 171 | Chem 171: Physical Chemistry-Chemical Thermodynamics | 3/A |
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| Chem 173 | Chem 173: Physical Chemistry-Quantum Chemistry | 3/W |
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| Chem 175 | Chem 175: Physical Chemistry-Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mech. | 3/S |
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| Engineering Fundamentals (5 courses minimum)* | 20-23/AWS | ||
| Mathematics and Science (56 Units) | |||
| Math41,42,51 | Calculus, Calculus, Linear Eqns. and Diff. Calculus | 5/A 5/AW 5/AWS |
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| Math 52 | Integral Calculus of Several Variables | 5/WS |
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Math 53 or Engr 155A |
Ordinary Differential Equations with Linear Algebra Mathematical and Computational Methods for Engrs. |
5/WS 4/S |
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| Physics 41 | Mechanics | 3/A |
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| Physics 43 | Electricity | 3/W |
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| Physics 45 | Magnetism | 3/S |
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| Physics 47 | Light & Heat | 4/A |
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| Chem 31 | Chemical Principles | 4/A |
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| Chem 33 | Structure and Reactivity | 4/W |
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| Chem 35 | Organic Monofunctional Compounds | 4/S |
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| Chem 36 | Chemical Separations | 3/S |
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| Chem 131 | Organic Polyfunctional Compounds | 3/A |
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| Technology in Society (select one course from the School of Engineering approved list) | 3-5/AWS |
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| Students Must Choose Five Courses From The Following List: | ||
| Course | Title | Units/Qtr |
| E 14 | Applied Mechanics: Statics and Deformables | 5/AWS |
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| E15 | Dynamics | 5/A |
| E 30 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3/AW |
| E40 | Introductory Electronics | 5/AS |
| E50 | Introductory Science of Materials | 4/WS |
| E60 | Engineering Economy | 3/A |
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| E62 | Introduction to Optimization | 4/A |
| E70A | Programming Methodology | 5/AWS |
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| E70X | Programming Methodology and Abstractions | 5/AW |
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CIV Math 41 Physics 41 Writing
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CIV Math 42 Physics 43 Writing |
CIV Math 51 Physics 45
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Chem 31 Engr. Fund. Physics 47 Engr. Fund. |
Chem 33 Math 52 Engr. Fund. |
Chem 35 Chem 36 E 20 Math 53 or Engr 155A |
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Chem 171 Chem 131 ChE 100 Engr. Fund. |
Chem 173 ChE 140 Tech. in Society |
Chem 175 ChE 110 ChE 120 ChE 150
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Chem 130 ChE 130 ChE 180A Engr. Fund. |
ChE 180B ChE 170 |
ChE 160 ChE 175 |