Chemical Engineering Curriculum (Class of 2018)
This Chemical Engineering curriculum applies to the Class of 2018 and beyond.
First Year
21-120
76-xxx
99-101
06-100
09-105
Fall
Differential and Integral Calculus
Designated Writing/Expression Course
Computing @ Carnegie Mellon
Intro to Chemical Engineering
Intro to Modern Chemistry I
Spring
Integration, Differential Equations & Approximation
xx-100/101 Introductory Engineering Elective (other than ChE)
33-106
Physics I for Engineering Students
xx-xxx
Select one: 73-100, 73-230, 80-100, 85-102, 88-104, 79-104, PPC, or SDM
21-122
Units
10
9
3
12
10
44
Units
10
12
12
9
or 100-level Modern Language course
43
Second Year
21-259
06-221
06-222
09-106
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
39-210
06-261
06-262
09-221
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
39-220
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Fall
Calculus in Three-Dimensions
Thermodynamics
Sophomore Chemical Engineering Seminar*
Modern Chemistry II
Computer Sci./Physics II**
Select one: PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, or GE
Experiential Learning I
Spring
Fluid Mechanics
Mathematical Methods of Chemical Engineering
Lab I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis
Physics II/Computer Sci.**
Units
9
9
1
10
10 or 12
9
0
48 or 50
Units
9
12
12
12 or 10
Select one: PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, GE (exclude category(ies) fulfilled after 1st yr) 9
Experiential Learning II
0
54 or 52
Third Year
Fall
Units
06-321
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
9
06-322
Junior Chemical Engineering Seminar*
2
06-323
Heat and Mass Transfer
9
09-217/219 Organic Chemistry I or Modern Organic Chemistry
9 or 10
09-347
Advanced Physical Chemistry
12
xx-xxx
Select one: PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, GE (exclude category(ies) fulfilled after 1 st yr) 9
39-310
Experiential Learning III
0
50 or 51
Units
9
9
9
9
9
st
Select one: PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, GE (exclude category(ies) fulfilled after 1 yr) 9
54
Fourth Year
06-361
06-363
06-364
03-232
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
06-421
06-423
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
Spring
Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering†
Transport Processes Laboratory
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Biochemistry***
Unrestricted Elective
Fall
Chemical Process Systems Design
Unit Operations Laboratory
Unrestricted Elective
Unrestricted Elective
Units
12
9
9
9
st
Select one: PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, GE (exclude category(ies) fulfilled after 1 yr) 9
48
Spring
Optimization Modeling and Algorithms
Chemical Product Design
Chemical Engineering Process Control
Unrestricted Elective
Unrestricted Elective
Units
06-462
6
06-463
6
06-464
9
xx-xxx
9
xx-xxx
9
xx-xxx
Select one: PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, GE (exclude category(ies) fulfilled after 1 st yr) 9
48
†
Courses include projects.
* For students pursuing a Chemical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering double major, the Chemical
Engineering Junior Seminar course (06-322) is replaced by the Biomedical Engineering course Professional
Issues in Biomedical Engineering (42-201).
** Computer Science/Physics II: Students should complete 15-110 (Introduction to Programming) or 15112 (Fundamentals of Programming & CS) as well as 33-107 (Physics II for Engineering Students) by the
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end of the Second year. The recommended sequence is 33-106 / 107 for engineering students, however, 33111 / 112 or 33-131 / 132 will also meet the CIT Physics requirement.
For those students who have not taken 06-100 as one of the two Introductory Engineering Electives, 06-100
should be taken in the Fall Semester of the Second year. The General Education Course normally taken
during that semester may be postponed until the Third year. These students should consult with their faculty
advisors as soon as possible.
***Students pursuing a Chemical Engineering/Engineering and Public Policy double major are waived from
taking the Biochemistry Elective. They will take 36-220.
Notes:
1. In addition to the graduation requirement of an overall QPA of 2.0 (not counting the First year), the
Department of Chemical Engineering requires a cumulative QPA of 2.0 in all chemical engineering
courses (all those numbered 06-xxx).
2. Minimum number of units required for degree: 389.
3. Overloads are permitted only for students maintaining a QPA of 3.0 or better during the preceding
semester.
4. Electives: To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, students must complete 06100 and one other Introductory Engineering Elective. There are also five Unrestricted Electives. At
most, 9 units of ROTC or Physical Education can be counted toward these electives. Students must
discuss their choices of electives with their faculty advisors.
5. Undergraduate Research: Independent research projects are available by arrangement with a faculty
advisor. Many students conduct these research projects for elective credit by enrolling in 06-200, 300, or
400 (Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Research Projects) or 39-500 (CIT Honors Research) for eligible
seniors.
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CIT STUDENTS
The environment in which today's engineering graduates will find themselves working is evolving rapidly.
Technical innovation is becoming ever more critical to retaining a competitive edge. This is true for
individuals, for firms and for nations. Start-ups, as well as established companies, have significant
international opportunities but also face more competition in a global economy. Seizing these opportunities
and dealing with the associated challenges requires an understanding of the global context in which
engineers work, as well as understanding multi-disciplinary approaches to technological innovation across
cultures.
The College of Engineering has developed General Education Requirements designed to ensure that our
students are ready to work effectively in the global economy, and become the innovators and leaders of
tomorrow.
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Complete the Following Requirements to Graduate (72 units)
First year


76-101, Interpretation and Argument (some students may need to take 76-100 first)
One course from the following list:
– 73-100 Principles of Economics
– 73-230 Intermediate Microeconomics
– 80-100 Introduction to Philosophy
– 85-102 Introduction to Psychology
– 88-104 Decision Processes in American Political Institutions
– 79-104 Global Histories: Globalization Through History
– or one other PPC or SDM course (defined below) or 100-level Modern Language course
After First Year
Students must complete each of the categories (descriptions of categories follow below):

Peoples, Places, and Cultures (PPC)
9 units from the PPC list; or a 9-12 unit course in a modern language at the 200+ level (Students can
receive exemption through an approved study abroad program. These students would have three
General Education Electives to complete instead of two.)

Social Analysis and Decision Making (SDM)
9 units from the SDM list of courses (which could be two 4.5 unit courses)

Innovation & Internationalization (I&I)
9 units from the I&I list of courses (which could be two 4.5 unit courses)

Writing and Expression (W&E)
9 units from the W&E list of courses (in addition to 76-101)

General Education Electives (GE)
At least 18 units (any combination) from the four categories: I&I, PPC, SDM or W&E, or nontechnical academic courses from the Dietrich College or the College of Fine Arts excluding those
listed on the General Education Exclusions page.

Experiential Learning
6 EL points by participating in a variety of approved activities in the following timeframe:
o
o
o
39-210: 2 points sophomore fall semester
39-220: 2 points sophomore spring semester
39-310: 2 points junior fall semester
.
GENERAL EDUCATION CATEGORIES:
People, Places and Cultures (PPC)
PPC courses are designed to help you gain better understanding of the diversity of the world in which we
live, and the way in which social, political, economic and technical factors interact to shape that world.
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Social Analysis and Decision Making (SDM)
SDM courses are focused on helping you to gain an understanding of different ways in which individuals and
societies approach and make decisions.
Innovation and Internationalization (I&I)
I&I courses are intended to expose to you the opportunities and potential that engineering provides with
regard to developing cutting-edge technologies and leveraging the fundamental skills you gain in your
education to make these pioneering ideas come to fruition in a global context.
Lifelong Learning (LLL)
Being curious and constantly looking for inspiration are critical parts of lifelong learning. To be successful as
an engineer and as a citizen, your education must not stop when you graduate from Carnegie Mellon. The
LLL requirement aims to encourage a habit of lifelong learning about innovation and the growing
internationalization in engineering and, indeed of many other aspects of the modern world. The goal of this
requirement is to help inspire the habits of being open to new ideas as successful, innovative engineers.
To do that, during both semesters of your sophomore year, and the first semester of your junior year, we
require you to choose a few related activities that are not part of your formal course work. Examples could
include:

Attending approved seminars and then submitting a one page write up of your thoughts on what you
heard;

Participating in one of the "country courses" or other weekend courses that the University runs (for
details see: www.cmu.edu/weekend-today/index.html)

Holding an official leadership position (eg President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) in a
student organization.
**Prerequisites or prior upperclass enrollment may restrict a first-year student’s access to many of these courses**
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CURRICULUM: CLASS of 2018
First Year
21-120
76-xxx
99-101
06-100
09-105
21-122
xx-100/101
33-106
xx-xxx
Third Year
Fall
Differential and Integral Calculus
Designated Writing/Expression Course
Computing @ Carnegie Mellon
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Intro to Modern Chemistry
Spring
Integration, Differential Equations & Approximation
Introductory Engineering Elective (other than ChemE)
Physics I for Engineering Students
73-100,73-230,80-100, 85-102,88-104,79-104, PPC or
SDM or 100-level Modern Language course
Units
10
9
3
12
10
44
06-321
06-322
06-323
09-217
09-347
xx-xxx
39-310
10
12
12
9
43
Fall
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Junior ChemE Seminar
Heat & Mass Transfer
Organic Chemistry I
Advanced Physical Chemistry
PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, or GE (exclude filled categories)
Experiential Learning III
06-361
06-363
Spring
Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
Transport Processes Laboratory
9
9
06-364
Chemical Reaction Engineering
9
03-232
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
Biochemistry
Unrestricted Elective
PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, or GE (exclude filled categories)
Second Year
21-259
06-221
06-222
09-106
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
39-210
06-261
06-262
xx-xxx
09-221
xx-xxx
39-220
Fall
Calculus in Three Dimensions
Thermodynamics
Sophomore ChemE Seminar
Modern Chemistry II
Computer Sci./Physics II
PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, or GE (exclude filled categories)
Experiential Learning I
Spring
Fluid Mechanics
Mathematical Methods of Chemical Engineering
Physics II / Computer Sci.
Lab I: Introduction to Chemical Analysis
PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, or GE (exclude filled categories)
Experiential Learning II
9
9
9
54
Fourth Year
9
9
1
10
10
9
0
48
9
12
12
12
9
0
54
12
06-421
06-423
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
Fall
Chemical Process Systems Design
Unit Operations Laboratory
Unrestricted Elective
Unrestricted Elective
PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, or GE (exclude filled
categories)
50
10
12
9
9
9
9
48
06-462
06-463
06-464
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
xx-xxx
Spring
Optimization Modeling and Algorithms
Chemical Product Design
Chemical Engineering Process Control
Unrestricted Elective
Unrestricted Elective
PPC, SDM, I&I, W&E, or GE (exclude filled
categories)
52
6
6
9
9
9
9
48
Total Units = 389
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Units
9
2
9
9
12
9
0
50
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