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Tracks in Chemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers several different
tracks and programs, each with their own curriculum:
All tracks end with the same Chemical Engineering
degree, and students from any track can be employed in any
Chemical Engineering capacity. Choosing among the traditional,
biology, pharmaceutical, and ocean programs depends on a student's
interests.
The courses in each track are listed by semester on the
curriculum page.
Students who complete the traditional, biology, and pharmaceutical
tracks receive a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Students who complete
the Chemical/Ocean program receive a B.S. in Chemical and Ocean
Engineering.
Traditional track
The traditional track provides more courses in the physical and
chemical sciences. Students have a few more opportunities for
technical electives of their choice.
Biology track
The biology track provides advanced knowledge of biology, beyond the
traditional chemistry, physics, and math, through an increased number
of courses in the biological sciences. This will help a student
interested in working in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry to
acclimate quickly and be successful early.
Students in the biology track become familiar with biology and its
engineering applications in areas such as tissue engineering, small
molecule drug development, bioprocessing, and biologics (natural
peptides or proteins used as drugs). This track is also appropriate
for students interested in medical school.
Pharmaceutical engineering track
The pharmaceutical track provides advanced knowledge of biology and
pharmaceutics, beyond the traditional chemistry, physics, and math,
through an increased number of courses in the biological and
pharmaceutical sciences. Students in the pharmaceutical track become
familiar with concepts such as manufacturing in sterile environments,
pharmacokinetics, drug dosage forms, and FDA regulations.
This will help a student interested in working in the pharmaceutical
industry to acclimate quickly and be successful early.
This program is offered jointly with the URI
College of Pharmacy.
Chemical and Ocean Engineering
Students enrolled in this curriculum follow the traditional chemical
engineering program during the freshman, sophomore, and junior years,
except oceanographic science (OCG 451) replaces physical chemistry 2
(CHM 432) in the junior year. The senior year includes courses in
ocean processes, corrosion, and coastal measurement. (See the
curriculum page.)
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