B.S. in Chemical Engineering
Four-year Academic Plan
Traditional Chemistry Option
This plan includes a full-year of organic chemistry and is the standard plan for a B.S. in Chemical
Engineering. It is especially good for students planning to minor Polymer Science and Engineering,
Bioprocess Engineering, or Mineral Processing.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Course
CH 1150
CH 1151
CH 1153
ENG 1101
MA 1160
PH 1100
UN 1001
Title
University Chemistry I
University Chemistry I Lab
University Chemistry I Rec
Eng Analysis and Problem Solv
Calculus with Technology I
Physics by Inquiry I
Perspectives
Co-Curricular (1 unit)* Total
Spring Semester
Cr
3
1
1
3
4
1
3
16
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Course
CH 2410
CH 2411
CM 2110
MA 3160
PH 1200
UN 2001
Title
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry Lab I
Fundamentals of ChE I
Multivariable Calc with Techn
Physics by Inquiry II
Composition
Co-Curricular (1 unit)* Total
Title
Physical Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry Lab I
Transport/Unit Operations I
Fundamentals of ChE Lab
Tech Comm for ChE
HASS Distribution*
Total
Title
Unit Operations Lab
Process Safety/Environment
ChE Proc Anal & Design I
Technical Elective*
Technical Elective*
HASS Distribution*
Total
Cr
3
1
3
4
3
4
18
Course
CH 2420
CM 2120
MA 2321
MA 3521
PH 2200
UN 2002
Title
Organic Chemistry II
Fundamentals of ChE II
Elementary Linear Algebra
Elem Differential Equations
University Physics II
Institutions
Co-Curricular (1 unit)*
Total
Cr
3
3
2
2
3
3
16
Spring Semester
Cr
3
2
3
2
3
3
16
Senior Year
Fall Semester
Course
CM 4110
CM 4310
CM 4855
Title
University Chemistry II
University Chemistry II Lab
Eng Modeling and Design
Calculus with Technology II
University Physics I
World Cultures**
Total
Spring Semester
Cr
3
1
3
4
1
3
15
Junior Year
Fall Semester
Course
CH 3510
CH 3511
CM 3110
CM 3215
CM 3410
Course
CH 1160
CH 1161
ENG 1102
MA 2160
PH 2100
UN 1002
Course
CM 3120
CM 3230
CM 3310
CM 3510
Title
Transport/Unit Operations II
Thermodynamics for ChE
Process Control
Chemical Reaction Eng
HASS Distribution*
Total
Cr
3
4
3
3
3
16
Spring Semester
Cr
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Course
CM 4120
CM 4860
CM 4861
Title
Chemical Plant Operations Lab
ChE Proc Anal & Design II
ChE Design Lab II
Technical Elective*
HASS Distribution*
Free Elective*
Total
Cr
3
2
1
4
3
3
16
*See back for description.
**Two semesters of a single modern language (6 cr) in addition to UN1003 (1cr) can
substitute for UN1002 and 3 credits of gen ed distribution course requirements.
This is not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes.
Updated 12/2/2011
Technical Electives (10 credits total)
Students must take 10 credits of approved technical
electives. The list of approved technical electives can
be found on the department’s webpage
at http://www.chem.mtu.edu Select the Undergraduate
Program, then Degree Requirements.
1. __________________ 3 CM
2. __________________ 3 CM/Eng
3. __________________ 4 CM/Eng/Tech
With these 10 credits, you must take:
1. Three credits of chemical engineering elective,
2. Three credits of engineering elective, and
3. Four credits of technical elective.
HASS Distribution Courses (15 credits total)
Students must take 15 credits of general education
distribution courses to satisfy the university’s general
education requirements. These classes must be chosen
from the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
(HASS) Distribution List. A limited number of credits
may also come from the Creative Endeavor List and/or
Supplemental List.
The HASS Distribution List can be found on the
Registrar’s Office web page
at http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/ Select General
Education Requirements. You may also search for
these classes on Banweb by selecting the following
attributes: Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences,
HASS Creative Endeavor, or HASS Supplemental List.
NOTE: CM 3410 is required by the department and
on the Supplemental List. No other classes
from the Supplemental List may be applied as
HASS distribution courses.
Restrictions:
• Minimum of 6 credits must be at the 3000-4000
level
• Limit of 3 credits from the Creative Endeavor List
• Limit of 3 credits from the Supplemental List met
with CM 3410
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
CM 3410__________
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__________________
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3 Supp List/3000+
3 Level 3000+
3
3
3
Recommended HASS course: EC 3400 Economic
Decision Analysis, prior or during fall senior year
classes.
Co-Curricular Requirement (3 units total)
A co-curricular unit involves the same time
commitment as an academic semester credit but is not
included in calculation of the GPA or in the overall
degree-credit requirement. Repeatable courses may not
be repeated for co-curricular general education credit,
except PE 0210. PE 0210 may be repeated once if the
topics are different.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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__________________
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0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Enrollment in a co-curricular activity will count toward
satisfactory progress for financial aid purposes and
toward status as a full-time student. The list of approved
co-curricular activities can be found on the Registrar’s
Office web page at http://www.mtu.edu/registrar/
Select General Education Requirements.
Free Electives (3 credits total)
Free electives are any MTU course or transfer
equivalent with course numbers of 1000 or higher,
EXCLUDING courses that count as co-curricular
activities. Free electives may be taken pass/fail.
1. __________________ 3