Courses

Acceptance into the Major in Chemical and Molecular Engineering
Freshman and transfer applicants who have specified their interest in the major in Chemical and Molecular Engineering may be accepted directly into the major upon admission to the University. Applicants admitted to the University but not immediately accepted into the Chemical and Molecular Engineering major may apply for acceptance at any time during the academic year by contacting the director of the undergraduate program. Final decisions on admission will be made by the undergraduate program director. Minimum requirements for acceptance are as follows:
1. Students must have a grade of B or higher in all math, physics and chemistry courses required by the major that have been completed.
2. Students must have an overall g.p.a. of 3.0 with not more than one grade of C or lower in any course, unless permission to waive is granted by the undergraduate program director.
3. Department must receive completed course evaluations for all transferred courses that are to be used to meet requirements of the major.

1. Mathematics
a. AMS 151, 161 Applied Calculus I, II
b. AMS 261 or MAT 203 or MAT 205 Calculus III
c. AMS 361 or MAT 303 or MAT 305 Calculus IV

Note: The following alternate calculus course sequences may be substituted for AMS 151, 161: MAT 131, MAT 132 or MAT 125, 126, 127 or MAT 141, 142 or MAT 171

2. Natural Sciences
a. Chemistry
CHE 131, 132 General Chemistry I, II
CHE 133, 134 General Chemistry Laboratory I, II
CHE 321 Organic Chemistry I and CHE 322 Organic Chemistry IIA or CHE 326 Organic Chemistry IIB
CHE 383, 384 Introductory and Intermediate Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques
b. Physics
PHY 131, 132 Classical Physics I, II
PHY 133, 134 Classical Physics Laboratory I, II
PHY 251 Modern Physics and PHY
252 Modern Physics Laboratory or ESG 281 Engineering Introduction to the Solid State

Note: The following alternate physics course sequences may be substituted for PHY 131/133, 132/134: PHY 125, 126, 127 or PHY 141, 142

3. Computer Programming
One of the following:
CSE 130 Introduction to Programming in C
ESG 111 C Programming for Engineers
ESE 124 Computer Techniques for Electronic Design

4. Engineering
ESG 332 Materials Science I: Structure and Property of Materials

6. Specializations in Chemical and Molecular Engineering
Chemical and Molecular Engineering students must choose from one of the six specializations offered. Each specialization requires the completion of four technical elective courses at the 300 level or higher.

7. Upper-Division Writing Requirement:
CME 300 Writing in Chemical and Molecular Engineering
All degree candidates must demonstrate skill in written English at a level acceptable for engineering majors. All Chemical and Molecular Engineering students must complete the writing course CME 300 concurrently with CME 310. The quality of writing in technical reports submitted for CME 310 is evaluated, and students whose writing does not meet the required standard are referred for remedial help. Satisfactory writing warrants an S grade for CME 300, thereby satisfying the requirement.

Sample CME Course Sequence Grid

Freshman Fall	Credit	Freshman Spring	Credit
First Year Seminar 101	1	First Year Seminar 102	1
DEC A	3	DEC	3
CME 101**	3	AMS 161	3
AMS 151	3	CHE 132, 134	5
CHE 131, 133	5	PHY 131, 133	4
ESG 111	3
Total credits	18	Total credits	16

Sophomore Fall		Sophomore Spring
AMS 261	4	AMS 361	4
CHE 321	4	CHE 322	4
CHE 383	2	CHE 384	3
PHY 132, 134	4	ESG 281	4
ESG 332	4	CME 304**	3
Total credits	18	Total credits	18

Junior Fall		Junior Spring
CME 312	3	CME 323	3
CME 310, 300	2	CME 320	2
CME 314	3	CME 322	3
CME 315	3	CME 327	3
CME 318	3	Specialization 2	3
Specialization 1	3	DEC	3
Total credits	17	Total credits	17

Senior Fall		Senior Spring
CME 401	3	CME 402	3
CME 410	2	CME 420	2
CME 440	3	CME 441	3
Specialization 3	3	Specialization 4	3
DEC	3	DEC	3
DEC	3	DEC	3
Total credits	17	Total credits	17

Grading
All courses taken to satisfy CME requirements must be taken for a letter grade of C or higher. Courses noted in the grid with ** must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.

For full description of CME offered courses, see the on-line bulletin at: www.stonybrook.edu/ugrdbulletin/current/majors.shtml

Specializations
A specialization consists of four courses (12) at the 300 level or higher in the chosen discipline.

Specializations give students the opportunity to concentrate their education in a particular area of interest. Below are the specializations offered by the CME program. Students can also choose to minor in Pharmacology and Business without taking any additional courses.

Course details for each of these options can be found in the online bulletin at:
www.stonybrook.edu/ugrdbulletin/current/majors.shtml

Pharmacology

BIO 203	Fundamentals of Biology: Cellular & Organ Physiology	4 Credits
BIO 328	Mammalian Physiology	3 Credits
BCP 401	Principles of Pharmacology	4 Credits
BCP 402	Advanced Pharmacology	4 Credits
Note:	The prerequisite for BIO 203 (BIO 150) can be waived with AP credits. The prerequisites for BCP 401 (BIO 362 and CHE 327) are waived. The prerequisites for BCP 402 (BCP 403 and co-requisite BCP 404) are waived

Materials Science

ESG 333	Materials Science II: Electronic Properties	4 Credits
ESM 334	Materials Engineering	4 Credits
ESM 335	Strength of Materials	4 Credits
ESM 336	Electronic Materials	3 Credits

Polymer Science

CME 371	Biomedical Polymers	3 Credits
CME 470	Polymer Synthesis	3 Credits
ESM 369	Polymers	3 Credits

With any one of the following

CHE 345	Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry	3 Credits
CHE 346	Biomolecular Structure and Reactivity	3 Credits
CHE 351	Quantum Chemistry	3 Credits
CHE 357	Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy Lab	2 Credits
CHE 385	Tools of Chemistry	1 Credits

Tissue Engineering

BIO 202 or BIO 203	Fundamentals: Molecular & Cellular Biology Fundamentals: Cellular & Organ Physiology	4 Credits
BME 404	Essentials of Tissue Engineering	3 Credits

And any two of the following

BIO 210	Human Physiology	4 Credits
BIO 310	Cell Biology	3 Credits
BIO 311	Techniques in Molecular and Cellular Biology	3 Credits
BIO 317	Principles of Cellular Signaling	3 Credits
BIO 318	Bioethics and Policy	3 Credits
BIO 328	Mammalian Physiology	3 Credits
BIO 335	Animal Physiology Laboratory	3 Credits
CHE 346	Biomolecular Structure & Reactivity	3 Credits
CME 371	Biomedical Polymers	3 Credits

Business

BUS 215	Introduction to Business Statistics	3 Credits
BUS 340	Information Systems in Management	3 Credits
BUS 351	Human Resource Management	3 Credits
BUS 441	Business Strategy	3 Credits

Custom Specialization
In addition to the five specializations listed above, students can customize a specialization of their interest. This can be done by consulting with one of the CME Program Co-Directors.

Minors

The specializations described in the preceding section are mandatory and the 4-course requirement for specialization is a part of the CME grid. However, the foundation courses required by the CME curriculum are common with those required for degrees in other related disciplines. Consequently, students can elect a specific subset of courses that are in addition to those listed under specialization which will satisfy the requirement of the following departments for conferring a minor degree.

Pharmacology
Materials Science
Business
Custom: Chemistry, Physics

Pharmacology minor
Classes for CME majors outside their grid to be counted toward BCP minor
BCP 401, 402, 406 (With BCP 403, BIO 202, 203, 362, CHE 327 waived as prerequisites)
Two more classes to be determined
Classes already being taken by CME majors to be counted toward BCP minor
CHE 131/133, 132/134, 321/383, 322/384
AMS 151, 161, 261, 361

Materials Science minor
Five courses are required:
1. Four of the following:
ESM 325 Diffraction Techniques and Structure of Solids
ESM 334 Materials Engineering
ESM 353 Biomaterials: Manufacture, Properties, and Applications
ESM 369 Polymers
CHE 301 Physical Chemistry I
CHE 302 Physical Chemistry II
CHE 351 Quantum Chemistry
2. One of the following:
ESM 475 Undergraduate Teaching Practicum
ESG 487 Cooperative Research in Technological Solutions
ESM 488 Cooperative Industrial Practice
ESM 499 Research in Materials Science

Business minor
BUS 110 Business in the 21st Century (waived for those who have taken CME 101)
ECO 108 Introduction to Economics (can substitute AP Economics or be taken during summer which also satisfies the DEC-F requirement for CME students)
BUS 215 Introduction to Business Statistics (waived for those who have taken CME 315)
BUS 340 Information Systems in Management
BUS 351 Human Resource Management
BUS 441 Business Strategy

Chemistry minor
The Department of Chemistry has indicated that the foundation courses for CME already satisfy the requirements for a minor in chemistry. Students electing further advanced chemistry courses for their specialization may also qualify for a major in chemistry. The final decision of conferring additional degrees is left to the respective departments.

Physics minor
1. PHY 251 Modern Physics
2. One of the following:
PHY 300 Waves and Optics
ESE 321 Electromagnetic Waves and Wireless Communication
ESG 281 An Engineering Introduction to the Solid State
3. One of the following:
PHY 301 Electromagnetic Theory
ESE 319 Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
4. PHY 303 Mechanics
5. One of the following:
PHY 306 Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Statistical Mechanics
MEC 398 Thermodynamics II
6. One of the following:
PHY 335 Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory
ESE 314 Electronics Laboratory B

The courses listed above were selected after discussions with each department offering the minor. But it is the University policy that the requirement specifications are the responsibility of the department offering the minor degree. Students are, therefore, advised to contact the relevant department to confirm their course selection for the minor.

Senior Thesis

At the end of the junior year, the CME student picks an advisor and a research topic. Through work done in the lab sequence, the student develops the research proposal into a senior thesis which is defended at the end of the senior year. The students are encouraged to select original research projects which can be published in peer reviewed journals.

Senior Design

The CME student will also have first-hand experience designing a chemical engineering process from beginning to end. Although not required, many students combine their research with their design projects for an optimal, integrated final year of learning which moves them one step ahead of the competition.

The Fundamentals Exam (FE)

Students accepted into the program starting in the fall 2007 semester will be required to take the FE exam. While the FE exam is not a requirement for graduation, taking the exam is mandatory. The FE exam data will provide us, as well as the student, an external evaluation of his/her mastery of the ABET based Chemical Engineering curriculum relative to other chemical engineering students in the United States. We have instituted a one credit preparatory class for the FE exam to assist students, which will be given in the fall semester. Registration for the FE exam occurs in November, and is required for completion of this course.

Special degrees options

Students following the standard CME curriculum may also opt for tracks that allow them automatic admission in the following professional schools;
(a) BE/MD: Students can apply simultaneously to the CME program and the School of Medicine from high school. If accepted into the program, they are required to satisfactorily complete the CME curriculum and obtain a minimum grade of 28 on the MCAT examination for guaranteed admission to the Stony Brook School of Medicine. Students on this track are advised to choose pharmacology, tissue engineering, or any other track that requires a physiology course.

(b) BE/MBA: Students can apply for this program to the Stony Brook Harriman School of Business Administration at any time before their junior semester. This is a five-year program where the students earn a BE in chemical engineering and an MBA from the Stony Brook Harriman School of Business Administration. Students in this program are advised to choose the business specialization.