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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Chemical Engineering: Biomolecular Engineering Concentration, BS
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Program Description
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Chemical Engineering students select one of several emphasis areas (such as energy studies or environmental engineering), a concentration in Biomolecular Engineering (to prepare them for medical school or a career in biotechnology), or any approved minor.
Chemical engineering is based on chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. The curriculum at Clemson includes classroom and laboratory instruction and emphasizes broadly applicable fundamental principles and current technology to prepare graduates for professional practice and professional growth. The Educational Objective of the BS degree program is for graduates to have careers characterized by:
- success in chemical engineering practice, postgraduate education, or other areas making use of engineering skills, as defined by accomplishments and/or job satisfaction;
- demonstrated success in the design of chemical processes and/or identification, formulation, and solution of chemical engineering problems;
- ethical behavior in all endeavors;
- demonstrated effectiveness in teamwork, communication, and service to society through professional contributions;
- demonstrated technical and/or managerial leadership; and
- demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning.
Chemical engineers are involved in the research, manufacture, sales, and use of commodity and specialty chemicals, fuels, pharmaceuticals, electronic components, synthetic fibers and textiles, food and consumer goods, and many other products. They work on environmental pollution prevention and remediation and apply engineering science to solve medical and health-related problems.
Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Qualified students can reduce the time to earn a Master’s Degree by applying graduate credits to both the Bachelor’s and Master’s program requirements. Undergraduate Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering students who have earned a grade-point average of 3.4 or above and completed 90 credit hours can begin work toward a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering or a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Science by selecting approved graduate courses for their emphasis area. Details are available in the ChBE Undergraduate Handbook, which can be found at http://www.clemson.edu/cecas/departments/chbe/.
First Semester
All General Engineering students take the same classes their first term, regardless of their intended major. Coursework in the second term varies. Students should consult with a General Engineering advisor to determine appropriate courses.
Footnotes
1 Must be passed with a grade of C or better.
2 The combination of ENGR 1050 and ENGR 1060 or the combination of ENGR 1510 and ENGR 1520 may be substituted for ENGR 1020 .
3 Depending on a student’s Clemson Mathematics Placement Test score, MATH 1040 and MATH 1070 may be substituted for MATH 1060 ; or the student may be required to take MATH 1050 before enrolling in MATH 1060 .
4 See General Education Requirements . Three General Education credits must also satisfy the South Carolina REACH Act Requirement. See the South Carolina REACH Act Requirement in the Academic Regulations section.
5 BIOL 1030 , BIOL 1040 , BIOL 1050 , and BIOL 1060 may be substituted for BIOL 1100 .
6 CH 2270 and CH 2280 may be substituted for CH 2290 .
7 Select from BCHM 3010 , BCHM 3050 , BCHM 4230 or CH 3600 .
8 Select a three-credit 3000- or 4000-level course that satisfies the Global Challenges General Education Requirement or select any three-credit course that satisfies the Arts and Humanities or Social Science General Education Requirement. See Policy on Humanities and Social Sciences for Engineering Curricula .
9 Select from BE 4280 , BE 4350 , BIOE 4400 , BIOE 4490 , BIOE 4760 , BMOL 4030 , BMOL 4270 , CHE 4010 or MICR 4130 .
NOTES:
- No student may exceed a maximum of two attempts, including a W, to complete successfully any BMOL or CHE course.
- In addition to institutional requirements, candidates for a BS degree in Chemical Engineering are required to have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 or higher in all engineering courses taken at Clemson. Undergraduate and graduate courses taught in the following rubrics are used in the calculation of a student’s engineering GPA (eGPA): AMFG, AUE, BE, BIOE, BMOL, CE, CES, CHE, CME, ECAS, ECE, EES, EG, EM, ENGR, ESED, IE, ME, and MSE. All attempts of these courses with grades of A, B, C, D, F, and I are included in the calculation. Grades of CE, CR, FGD, FGF, NP, P, SCD, SCN, SCP, TR, and W are NOT included in the calculation.
- Depending on a student’s math placement, they may be invited to take part in the General Engineering Learning Community where they complete the following courses: ENGR 1000 , ENGR 1010 , ENGR 1100 , ENGR 1110 , ENGR 1510 , and ENGR 1520 . The combination of ENGR 1510 and ENGR 1520 may be substituted for ENGR 1020 .
- A transfer course may not be used to satisfy the General Education Global Challenges Requirement. While a transfer course may fulfill other degree requirements, students must enroll in a Clemson course(s) on the Global Challenges list to fulfill the Global Challenges Requirement.
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