Advanced Science Electives

• A minimum of three (3) credit hours of advanced science are required.
• Advanced science credits must be earned in a 300-level or above course in the fields of chemistry, physics, biology, or biomedical engineering. 
• This course must be selected in consultation with a program academic advisor to ensure it aligns with the objectives of the program.
• Approval by the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering must be secured prior to registration.

Independent studies with faculty from the College of Sciences and Health Professions (COSHP) can be used to fulfill this requirement. These courses must be taken for a letter grade, and students are required to present a formal written petition to the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering prior to registration in such independent studies.

List of Electives approved as of Fall 2015

Biomedical Engineering:

• BME 553 Cell & Tissue Biology
• BME 580 Biomedical Instrumentation

Chemistry:

• CHM 310 Survey of Analytical Chemistry / CHM 315 Lab (Both courses must be taken to meet requirement) *4 Credit Hours*
• CHM 311 Analytical Chemistry
• CHM 332 Organic Chemistry II
• CHM 402 Biochemistry I
• CHM 403 Biochemistry II
• CHM 411 Instrumental Analysis

Biology:

• BIO 300 Plant Biology
• BIO 306 Biochemistry
• BIO 308 Cell Biology
• BIO 310 Genetics
• BIO 412 Elements of Immunology
• BIO 416 Microbiology

Physics:

• PHY 330 Intro to Modern Physics
• PHY 350 Electricity & Magnetism
• PHY 351 Electricity & Magnetism II
• PHY 441 Quantum Physics II
• PHY 450 Optics/Electromagnetic Waves
• PHY 455 Optics Lab
• PHY 480 Optical Materials
• PHY 482 Optical Materials
• PHY 515 Intro to Biological Physics

Senior Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Technical Electives:

Two (2) Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Technical electives are also required. These elective courses must be approved by the department for engineering design and science contents. A varied selection is offered each year. These electives can be selected to satisfy the Biotechnology Certificate track, or Accelerated Master's Programs in the College of Engineering. Details and guidelines can be obtained from the department academic adviser.

2-D in ESC and CHE rule: Chemical Engineering students are limited to a combined maximum of two grades of D in Engineering Science (ESC) or Chemical Engineering (CHE) courses to be eligible for graduation. 

For a more detailed and updated program information, please refer to the appropriate sections of the Undegraduate Catalog » Bachelor's Degrees » Bachelor of Chemical Engineering.