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The program in Chemical and Molecular Engineering is designed to meet the expanding demand for chemical engineers in the nanotechnology, neutraceutical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and energy industries. It emphasizes engineering at the molecular level rather than traditional large-scale process engineering. In a rigorous cross-disciplinary environment, the program provides students with knowledge in the basic physical sciences, mathematical techniques, and computational modeling tools that form the foundation of modern chemical and molecular engineering.

The mission of the Chemical and Molecular Engineering program is to serve the community by becoming a resource for regional economic development and to serve the nation by training students who can assume leadership in technological innovation, public service, and ethical standards. Its goal is to achieve international recognition as a center of excellence in molecularly based chemical engineering education and research.

The emphasis of the CME program is on the molecular level. The program teaches the molecular basis of chemical phenomena, control, and operations. The training in this program provides a rigorous background in the basic sciences in combination with core chemical engineering courses while emphasizing teamwork, creativity and ethics.

The program in Chemical and Molecular Engineering resides in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The program was approved by the State University of New York Board of Regents in 2003 and offers a B.E. degree in Chemical and Molecular Engineering. The Chemical and Molecular Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org).

The program also allows students to choose among various areas of specializations and the option of applying for minor degrees to the respective departments in:

Pharmacology
Materials Science
Business
Chemistry
Physics

The undergraduate program in Chemical and Molecular Engineering has the following program educational objectives and student outcomes:

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO 1: The graduates from the program will assume positions in industry or research institutions that require knowledge of chemical engineering principles.

  • PEO 2: The graduates from the program will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, ethical conduct and effective communication skills.

  • PEO 3: The graduates of the program will be engaged in lifelong learning in order to meet the constantly emerging needs of the chemical engineering profession.

  • PEO 4: The graduates of the program will succeed in graduate programs in chemical engineering or related professions such as medicine, business and law.

    • Student Outcomes (SOs)

  • a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to chemical engineering problems

  • b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

  • c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

  • d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

  • e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

  • f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

  • g. An ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

  • h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global economic, environmental, and societal context

  • i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to, engage in life-long learning

  • j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

  • k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering and computing tools necessary for engineering practice