Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science
Do you like food? Medicine? Engineering? Do you want to know how to make it better? Then join the chemical engineering major to learn exactly that! Learn the science behind your favorite coffee or whiskey drinks. Come invent the next solar cell to change the future of solar power energy. If you love to convert one thing into another, then you are a chemical engineer!
Major Requirements
As a chemical engineering major, you will begin your study with an extensive series of foundation courses in science and mathematics. At the upper division level, you will take advanced courses in specific topics in chemical engineering. These courses will include subjects such as applied chemistry, applied mathematics, computers and automation, and food process engineering.
Contact Information
Careers
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Plant and System Operator
- Manufacturing Production Technician
- Food Scientist
- Biotechnologist
Graduate Study
- Environmental science
- Energy
- Synthetic biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemical engineering
Alumni Employers
- Chevron
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- Bayer
- General Mills
- California Energy Commission
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Your course roadmap
Find the detailed course requirements for your program and map out your path to graduation.
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The faculty you will work with
Our undergraduates work directly with our faculty through research projects and labs.
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Global learning programs
Expand your horizons by studying abroad or pursuing global learning on campus.
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Undergraduate research
Get hands on with your interests. Participate in one of our hundreds of research opportunities.