Chemical Engineering BSE

A Sample Plan represents one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with your academic advisor(s).

Chemical Engineering BSE

First Year

34 s.h.

Fall

16 s.h.


RHET:1030 - Rhetoric ^a RHET:1030 - Rhetoric Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	4 s.h.
MATH:1550 - Engineer Math I Single Variable Calculus ^b MATH:1550 - Engineer Math I Single Variable Calculus Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change. ^c MATH:1550 - Engineer Math I Single Variable Calculus Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.	4 s.h.
CHEM:1110 - Principles of Chemistry I ^a CHEM:1110 - Principles of Chemistry I Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change. ^d CHEM:1110 - Principles of Chemistry I Enrollment in chemistry courses requires completion of a placement exam.	4 s.h.
ENGR:1100 - Intro to Engineering Problem Solving ^e ENGR:1100 - Intro to Engineering Problem Solving Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
ENGR:1000 - Engr Success for First-Year Students ^e ENGR:1000 - Engr Success for First-Year Students Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	1 s.h.
CSI:1600 - Success at Iowa	0 s.h.

Spring

18 s.h.


MATH:1560 - Engineer Math II: Multivariable Calculus ^b MATH:1560 - Engineer Math II: Multivariable Calculus Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	4 s.h.
MATH:2550 - Engineering Math III: Matrix Algebra ^a MATH:2550 - Engineering Math III: Matrix Algebra Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	2 s.h.
CHEM:1120 - Principles of Chemistry II ^a CHEM:1120 - Principles of Chemistry II Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	4 s.h.
PHYS:1611 - Introductory Physics I ^b PHYS:1611 - Introductory Physics I Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	4 s.h.
ENGR:1300 - Introduction to Engineering Computing ^b ENGR:1300 - Introduction to Engineering Computing Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:1000 - CBE Departmental Seminar ^f CBE:1000 - CBE Departmental Seminar Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	1 s.h.

Second Year

35 s.h.

Fall

17 s.h.


GE: Approved Course Subjects ^g GE: Approved Course Subjects See General Catalog for list of approved course subjects. Some focus areas recommend or require specific courses. See General Catalog, chemical and biochemical engineering website, or consult your advisor.	3 s.h.
MATH:2560 - Engineer Math IV: Differential Equations ^a MATH:2560 - Engineer Math IV: Differential Equations Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CHEM:2210 - Organic Chemistry I or CHEM:2230 - Organic Chemistry I for Majors ^h CHEM:2210 - Organic Chemistry I or CHEM:2230 - Organic Chemistry I for Majors CHEM:2210 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. CHEM:2230 typically is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
ENGR:2130 - Thermodynamics ^a ENGR:2130 - Thermodynamics Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:2110 - Computational Tools for Chemical Eng ^e CBE:2110 - Computational Tools for Chemical Eng Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	2 s.h.
CBE:2105 - Material and Energy Balances ^b CBE:2105 - Material and Energy Balances Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.

Spring

18 s.h.


GE: Cultural Perspectives, Values, and Society ⁱ GE: Cultural Perspectives, Values, and Society Students select a course from one of two GE CLAS Core areas: Understanding Cultural Perspectives or Values and Society. Some focus areas recommend or require specific courses. See General Catalog, chemical and biochemical engineering website, or consult your advisor.	3 s.h.
CBE:3020 - Appl Stat Chem & Natural Resource Engr or STAT:2020 - Probability & Stats for Engr & Phys Sci or STAT:3510 - Biostatistics ^j CBE:3020 - Appl Stat Chem & Natural Resource Engr or STAT:2020 - Probability & Stats for Engr & Phys Sci or STAT:3510 - Biostatistics CBE:3020 typically is offered in spring semesters only. STAT:2020 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. STAT:3510 typically is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CHEM:2220 - Organic Chemistry II or CHEM:2240 - Organic Chemistry II for Majors ^k CHEM:2220 - Organic Chemistry II or CHEM:2240 - Organic Chemistry II for Majors CHEM:2220 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. CHEM:2240 typically is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CHEM:2410 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM:2420 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors ^l CHEM:2410 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM:2420 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors CHEM:2410 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. CHEM:2420 typically is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3105 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics ^f CBE:3105 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3109 - Fluid Flow ^f CBE:3109 - Fluid Flow Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	2 s.h.
CBE:3000 - Professional Seminar: Chemical Engr ^b CBE:3000 - Professional Seminar: Chemical Engr Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	1 s.h.

Third Year

32 s.h.

Fall

16 s.h.


ENGR:2720 - Materials Science ^a ENGR:2720 - Materials Science Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3113 - Heat and Mass Transfer ^e CBE:3113 - Heat and Mass Transfer Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3125 - Chemical Process Safety ^e CBE:3125 - Chemical Process Safety Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3117 - Separations ^e CBE:3117 - Separations Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3000 - Professional Seminar: Chemical Engr ^b CBE:3000 - Professional Seminar: Chemical Engr Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	1 s.h.
Focus Area: additional elective	3 s.h.

Spring

16 s.h.


GE: Engineering Be Creative ^m GE: Engineering Be Creative See General Catalog for list of approved courses. Students who intend to enroll in a Be Creative course with prerequisites must request a waiver by completing the Request Prerequisite Special Permission form on MyUI. Some focus areas may require specific courses to fulfill this requirement.	3 s.h.
CBE:3120 - Chemical Reaction Engineering ^b CBE:3120 - Chemical Reaction Engineering Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3150 - Thermodynamics/Transport Laboratory ^f CBE:3150 - Thermodynamics/Transport Laboratory Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3205 - Introduction to Biochemical Engineering ^f CBE:3205 - Introduction to Biochemical Engineering Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
Focus Area: topic course ⁿ Focus Area: topic course Students select one of many preexisting focus areas or work with an advisor to develop a custom focus area. Focus areas require 12 s.h. specific to their content area and a 3 s.h. elective course. Some focus areas may also suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the General Education Component, advanced chemistry, or advanced science courses. Students who do not declare a specific focus area are automatically placed in chemical process engineering. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.	3 s.h.
CBE:3000 - Professional Seminar: Chemical Engr ^b CBE:3000 - Professional Seminar: Chemical Engr Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	1 s.h.

Fourth Year

33 s.h.

Fall

18 s.h.


CBE:3155 - Chem React Engineering/Separations Lab ^e CBE:3155 - Chem React Engineering/Separations Lab Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:3000 - Professional Seminar: Chemical Engr ^b CBE:3000 - Professional Seminar: Chemical Engr Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	1 s.h.
CBE:4105 - Process Dynamics and Control in Design ^e CBE:4105 - Process Dynamics and Control in Design Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
CBE:4109 - Chemical Engineering Process Design I ^e CBE:4109 - Chemical Engineering Process Design I Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	2 s.h.
Major: advanced chemistry or biochemistry course ^o Major: advanced chemistry or biochemistry course The advanced chemistry/biochemistry course must have a course subject of CHEM or BMB. Some focus areas may suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the advanced chemistry requirement. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.	3 s.h.
Focus Area: topic course ⁿ Focus Area: topic course Students select one of many preexisting focus areas or work with an advisor to develop a custom focus area. Focus areas require 12 s.h. specific to their content area and a 3 s.h. elective course. Some focus areas may also suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the General Education Component, advanced chemistry, or advanced science courses. Students who do not declare a specific focus area are automatically placed in chemical process engineering. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.	3 s.h.
Focus Area: topic course ⁿ Focus Area: topic course Students select one of many preexisting focus areas or work with an advisor to develop a custom focus area. Focus areas require 12 s.h. specific to their content area and a 3 s.h. elective course. Some focus areas may also suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the General Education Component, advanced chemistry, or advanced science courses. Students who do not declare a specific focus area are automatically placed in chemical process engineering. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.	3 s.h.

Spring

15 s.h.


GE: Approved Course Subjects ^g GE: Approved Course Subjects See General Catalog for list of approved course subjects. Some focus areas recommend or require specific courses. See General Catalog, chemical and biochemical engineering website, or consult your advisor.	3 s.h.
GE: Approved Course Subjects ^g GE: Approved Course Subjects See General Catalog for list of approved course subjects. Some focus areas recommend or require specific courses. See General Catalog, chemical and biochemical engineering website, or consult your advisor.	3 s.h.
CBE:4110 - Chemical Engineering Process Design II ^f CBE:4110 - Chemical Engineering Process Design II Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	3 s.h.
Major: advanced science course ^p Major: advanced science course Students select an advanced science-based course either within or outside of the College of Engineering. Appropriate subject areas could include biochemistry and molecular biology (prefix BMB), biology (prefix BIOL), chemistry (prefix CHEM), microbiology and immunology (prefix MICR), and physics (PHYS). Some focus areas may suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the advanced science requirement. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.	3 s.h.
Focus Area: topic course ⁿ Focus Area: topic course Students select one of many preexisting focus areas or work with an advisor to develop a custom focus area. Focus areas require 12 s.h. specific to their content area and a 3 s.h. elective course. Some focus areas may also suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the General Education Component, advanced chemistry, or advanced science courses. Students who do not declare a specific focus area are automatically placed in chemical process engineering. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.	3 s.h.
CBE:4195 - Senior Enriching Activities Seminar ^f CBE:4195 - Senior Enriching Activities Seminar Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.	0 s.h.
Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) ^q Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.

Footnotes


^a	Typically this course is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
^b	Typically this course is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
^c	Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.
^d	Enrollment in chemistry courses requires completion of a placement exam.
^e	Typically this course is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
^f	Typically this course is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
^g	See General Catalog for list of approved course subjects. Some focus areas recommend or require specific courses. See General Catalog, chemical and biochemical engineering website, or consult your advisor.
^h	CHEM:2210 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. CHEM:2230 typically is offered in fall semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
ⁱ	Students select a course from one of two GE CLAS Core areas: Understanding Cultural Perspectives or Values and Society. Some focus areas recommend or require specific courses. See General Catalog, chemical and biochemical engineering website, or consult your advisor.
^j	CBE:3020 typically is offered in spring semesters only. STAT:2020 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. STAT:3510 typically is offered in fall and spring semesters. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
^k	CHEM:2220 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. CHEM:2240 typically is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
^l	CHEM:2410 typically is offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. CHEM:2420 typically is offered in spring semesters only. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.
^m	See General Catalog for list of approved courses. Students who intend to enroll in a Be Creative course with prerequisites must request a waiver by completing the Request Prerequisite Special Permission form on MyUI. Some focus areas may require specific courses to fulfill this requirement.
ⁿ	Students select one of many preexisting focus areas or work with an advisor to develop a custom focus area. Focus areas require 12 s.h. specific to their content area and a 3 s.h. elective course. Some focus areas may also suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the General Education Component, advanced chemistry, or advanced science courses. Students who do not declare a specific focus area are automatically placed in chemical process engineering. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.
^o	The advanced chemistry/biochemistry course must have a course subject of CHEM or BMB. Some focus areas may suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the advanced chemistry requirement. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.
^p	Students select an advanced science-based course either within or outside of the College of Engineering. Appropriate subject areas could include biochemistry and molecular biology (prefix BMB), biology (prefix BIOL), chemistry (prefix CHEM), microbiology and immunology (prefix MICR), and physics (PHYS). Some focus areas may suggest or require specific courses to fulfill the advanced science requirement. See General Catalog or consult an advisor for more information.
^q	Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.

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