Chemical Engineering Degree Requirements

Chemical engineering degree requirements include concentrations in energetics, sustainability and petroleum engineering.

Required 130 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above) including:

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).

II. Chemical Engineering required courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
CHE 102	Introduction to Chemical Engineering	2
CHE 103	Computing Tools for Chemical Engineers	3
CHE 201	Chemical Engineering Fundamentals ^*	3
CHE 206	Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering ^**	3
CHE 232	Chemical Engineering Laboratory I ^††	2
CHE 301	Introduction to Transport Phenomena	4
CHE 303	Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	4
CHE 305	Separations ^**	3
CHE 315	Engineering Statistics and Design of Experiments	3
CHE 321	Chemical Engineering Reactor Design ^**	3
CHE 331	Chemical Engineering Laboratory II ^††	2
CHE 332	Chemical Engineering Laboratory III ^††	2
CHE 408	Process Dynamics and Control	3
CHE 411	Plant Design I: Process Design and Economics ^**	4
CHE 412	Plant Design II: Process Project Engineering ^{**, †}	5
CHE 416	Chemical Product Design	3
CHE 431	Chemical Engineering Laboratory IV ^**	3
Total Credits		52

III. Program Required Electives

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Advanced Chemical Science elective^§		6
Material Science Elective		3
CHE 435	Materials and Corrosion
CHEM 475	Materials Chemistry
ENGR 203	Mechanics of Materials
ME 301	Materials Science
Technical Elective^§		3
Total Credits		12

III. College of Engineering and Mines requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENGR 206	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering	3
ENGR 340	Professional Integrity in Engineering	3
Total Credits		6

IV. Requirements outside of the College of Engineering and Mines

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
CHEM 221 & 221L	Fundamentals of Chemistry - Concepts and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory ^*	4
or CHEM 121 & 121L	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 254 & 254L	Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory ^*	4
or CHEM 122 & 122L	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 340 & 340L	Survey of Organic Chemistry and Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory	5
or CHEM 341 & 341L	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 466	Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry	3
or CHE 403	Molecular Thermodynamics and Kinetics
MATH 165	Calculus I ^*	4
MATH 166	Calculus II ^*	4
MATH 265	Calculus III ^*	4
MATH 266	Elementary Differential Equations	3
PHYS 251	University Physics I	4
PHYS 252	University Physics II	4
LEAD 101	Learning Leadership	3
Total Credits		42

*: Must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to enrollment in Junior-level ChE courses.
**: Must be completed at UND.
††: CHE 235 Chemical Engineering Summer Laboratory I and CHE 335 Chemical Engineering Summer Laboratory II may be taken in lieu of the CHE 232 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I, CHE 331 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II, CHE 332 Chemical Engineering Laboratory III sequence.
†: CHE 413/CHE 414 may be taken in lieu of CHE 412.
§: A list of currently recommended courses for the Advanced Chemical Science Elective and Technical Elective categories is available from the Chemical Engineering Department, but other courses may be accepted with approval from the department. Advanced Chemical Science courses must include a significant chemistry component at a level beyond general chemistry. Technical Elective courses can be taken from a broad range of disciplines including math, science, and engineering, as well as management, marketing, and finance, and are generally upper level courses.
***: Students must ensure all appropriate pre-requisites are met prior to registering for all courses in the curriculum.

The following optional concentrations may be added based on student interest:

Concentration in Energetics

Energetics concepts are widely used in defense applications, as well as many other areas including space exploration, counter-terrorism, fire suppression and public safety technologies, automotive airbags, and fireworks. With defense and security representing important issues facing our nation today, there is a critical need to grow and optimize the research and development of energetic materials. Furthermore, it has become equally important to train replacements for the aging workforce in this important technological area. This program is designed to equip students for careers associated in energetics, conduct research and development activities, or to pursue advanced studies in technologies that will meet the demands of the space and defense industries in the future.

To qualify for a Concentration in Energetics, a student must complete the requirements for the B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Requirements for the concentration are fulfilled by taking the following courses to meet the required electives of the B.S. ChE degree. In addition, one additional credit is required for the concentration: CHE 422 Capstone in Energetics.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Essential Studies Elective (select one of the following):		3
ANTH 171	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
CJ 201	Introduction to Criminal Justice
GEOG 161	World Regional Geography
PHIL 130	Introduction to Political Philosophy
POLS 220	International Politics
POLS 225	Comparative Politics
SOC 115	Social Problems
Other as approved by department
Technical Elective:		3
CHE 531	Rocket Propulsion
Advanced Chemical Science Electives:		6
CHE 532	Explosives: Theory and Modeling
CHE 530	Combustion Theory and Modeling
Materials Science Elective:		3
CHE 535	Metallic Corrosion and Polymer Degradation
Capstone:
CHE 422	Capstone in Energetics	1
Total Credits		16

The student’s transcript will be marked by a Concentration in Energetics upon completion of the recommended curriculum.

Concentration in Sustainability

Climate change, rising energy costs, and water-energy-food security represent some of the most significant issues facing today’s society. It will take major advances in technology to help resolve these issues. Additionally, energy-related issues have created a new industry with a strong need for the training and development of human capital. The concentration in Sustainability is designed to help students prepare themselves for careers associated with sustainability and sustainable energy technologies.

To qualify for a concentration in Sustainability, a student must complete the requirements for the B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Requirements for the concentration are fulfilled by taking the following courses to meet the required electives of the B.S. ChE degree. In addition, one additional credit is required for the concentration: CHE 420 Capstone in Sustainable Energy.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Essential Studies Elective (Choose one of the following):		3
ESSP 160	Sustainability Society
PHIL 253	Environmental Ethics
other courses as approved by department
Material Science Elective:		3
CHE 435	Materials and Corrosion
Technical Elective (select one of the following):		3
CHE 404	Air Emissions: Regulation and Control
CHE 503	Fuels Technology
EE 522	Renewable Energy Systems
ESSP 503	Environmental Policy Science
ESSP 505	Energy Issues and Earth Systems
ESSP 507	Earth Systems Processes and Vulnerability Analysis
ESSP 562	Environmental Economics, Policy and Management
Advanced Chemical Science Electives (Select two of the following):		6
CHEM 333 & 333L	Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHE 480	Undergraduate Research
CHE 505	Biochemical and Biomaterial Engineering
CHE 530	Combustion Theory and Modeling
Capstone:		1
CHE 420	Capstone in Sustainable Energy
Total Credits		16

The student’s transcript will be marked with a Concentration in Sustainability upon completion of the recommended curriculum.

Concentration in Petroleum Engineering

This program is designed to equip students for careers in Petroleum Engineering with an emphasis on the upstream development, drilling and production of oil and natural gas. Students will also be prepared to conduct research and development activities or to pursue advanced studies in technologies that will meet the demands of upstream oil production.

To qualify for a Concentration in Petroleum Engineering, a student must complete the requirements for the B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Requirements for the concentration are fulfilled by taking the following courses to meet the required electives of the B.S. ChE degree. In addition, one additional credit is required for the concentration: CHE 424 Capstone in Petroleum Engineering.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Essential Studies Elective (choose one of the following):		3
ESSP 160	Sustainability Society
PHIL 253	Environmental Ethics
others as approved by department
Technical Elective		3
PTRE 411	Drilling Engineering
Advanced Chemical Science Electives		6
PTRE 421	Production Engineering
PTRE 431	Reservoir Engineering
Materials Science Elective (Select one of the following):		3
CHE 435	Materials and Corrosion
CHEM 475	Materials Chemistry
ENGR 203	Mechanics of Materials
Capstone:		1
CHE 424	Capstone in Petroleum Engineering
Total Credits		16

The student’s transcript will be marked by a Concentration in Petroleum Engineering upon completion of the recommended curriculum.

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Licensure Requirements

UND Engineering programs are designed to help prepare students for various careers in engineering and may serve as an important step in the pathway for licensure. Students enrolled in, and planning on graduating from, one of the College of Engineering & Mines’ ABET-accredited majors are invited to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, a multiple-choice, knowledge-based exam administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

The FE Exam covers subject matter taught in a typical baccalaureate engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Students may choose from computer-based exams in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and other disciplines. Professional licensing in every U.S. state and territory requires, as the first step, that a student successfully pass the FE exam.

After passing the FE exam, in order to receive licensure in the field students must obtain at least four years of experience deemed acceptable to their licensing board and successfully pass a Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. The PE exams go beyond testing academic knowledge and require knowledge gained in engineering practice. If you are planning to seek professional licensure or certification in an engineering-related field, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state in which you are located or plan to locate to in order to seek information and guidance regarding additional licensure or certification requirements.

General Education Courses

Essential Studies (ES) is UND’s program in general education. Along with your required major courses, it helps form the core of your UND undergraduate education. Your ES courses focus on essential skills employers require including communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

Chemical Engineering Degree Requirements Disclaimer

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.