The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering consists of Three
distinct options:
Requirements for each of the options are given in the following table.
|
Thesis |
24 Credits of Courses |
6 Credits of Thesis |
|
Project |
30 Credits of Courses |
3 Credits of MS Project |
|
Course Work |
33 Credits of Courses |
All students pursuing any of the MSChE options must complete four (4) courses from the MSChE core courses. In addition, students must enroll in MSChE seminar each semester. The four (4) core courses must be selected from the following list:
Number Course
|
Dept. |
No. |
Course |
Cr |
(class hrs-lab hrs) |
|
CHEN |
620 |
3 |
(3-0) |
|
|
CHEN |
630 |
3 |
(3-0) |
|
|
CHEN |
710 |
Transport Phenomena II |
3 |
(3-0) |
|
CHEN |
720 |
Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering |
3 |
(3-0) |
|
CHEN |
750 |
Separation Processes |
3 |
(3-0) |
|
CHEN |
760 |
Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
3 |
(3-0) |
All students enrolled in this program must take six credit hours of thesis and twenty four credit hours of courses. Of the twenty four credit hours of courses, at least nine credit hours of courses must be at 700 level. Four courses (12 credit hours) from MSChE core courses list. With the approval of the thesis advisor, a student may take nine credit hours of graduate courses from outside the CHEN Department in the areas of Mathematics, Science and Engineering.
Thesis option students must pass an oral, public defense of their work. The defense is evaluated by a committee of three faculty who are appointed by the thesis advisor and the CHEN Graduate Program Coordinator. The defense committee serves as a professional review of the quality of the students work and, in conjunction with the academic advisor, assists the student in the research work required for the thesis. An affirmative vote by a majority of the committee after the defense is necessary for the student to pass. No comprehensive course exam is required.
This option requires 30 credits of course work and 3 credits of project work (CHEN 766). The advisor and student select a suitable project of mutual interest to both. No formal advisory committee is required for the option. The project option may interest those who wish to investigate a specific problem and write a technical report. Of the thirty credit hours of courses, at least twelve credit hours of courses must be at 700 level. Students must take four courses (12 credit hours) from the MSChE core courses. With the approval of the MSChE Graduate Program Coordinator and/or project advisor, a student may take nine credit hours of graduate courses from outside the CHEN Department.
In lieu of a final comprehensive examination, project option students must pass a public, oral defense of their project. The defense is evaluated by a committee of three faculty who are appointed by the project advisor and the CHEN Graduate Program Coordinator. One of the committee members will be the students advisor. The defense is evaluated by a committee of three faculty who are appointed by the project advisor and the CHEN Graduate Program Coordinator. One of the committee members will be the students advisor. The defense committee serves as a professional review of the quality of the students work and, in conjunction with the academic advisor, assists the student in the research work required for the thesis. An affirmative vote by a majority of the committee after the defense is necessary for the student to pass. No comprehensive course exam is required.
This option requires 33 credits of course work approved by the advisor and MSChE program coordinator. Of the thirty three credit hours of courses, at least fifteen credit hours of courses must be at 700 level and must take four courses (12 credit hours) from the MSChE core courses. With the approval of the MSChE Graduate Program Coordinator, a student may take nine credit hours of graduate courses from outside the CHEN Department.
No formal advisory committee is needed, but the student must select an advisor. Students wishing to receive advanced training without an interest in solving a publishable problem or in writing a technical report will be attracted to this option. Students in this option must pass a written comprehensive examination. The examination follows the general course material of the student and set by 3 or more examiners selected by the CHEN Graduate Program Coordinator, one shall be the advisor. The student must satisfy the majority of examiners to pass the comprehensive examination. The examination is given during the student's final semester.
