The Albert Nerken School of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Curriculum of Study for the Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Chemical Engineering
This material is extracted from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science
&Art Course Catalog 2000-2001. It is not guaranteed to be completely correct
in all respects. Please consult the most recent catalog for offical information.
The education of a chemical engineer involves a strong foundation in chemistry,
physics and mathematics. In addition, knowledge of energy changes and reaction
rates involved in chemical reactions is needed. Physical changes of substances
undergoing various processes are also emphasized.
The chemical engineer deals with the application of these fundamentals to
processes carried out on an industrial scale in which matter undergoes changes
in chemical composition or physical state. Emphasis is placed on developing
creative as well as analytical ability. Facts and theories are presented primarily
to stimulate further thought and study in all fields of chemical engineering.