University of Nevada Reno
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy
The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy in Engineering and Technology is offered by University of Nevada Reno.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Description
The bachelor's degree program in chemical engineering teaches students to use chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics to solve problems related to the production and manufacture of goods and materials.
Students in the bachelor's degree program have the option to pursue an emphasis in one of five areas:
- Biomedical engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Extractive metallurgy
- Materials science and engineering
- Process and energy engineering
In addition to a strong foundation in the sciences, students gain problem-solving and analytical skills through laboratory sections and the ability to collaborate with faculty on research projects. Graduates of our program have the necessary skills to work in industry or government or to pursue graduate training.
Successful engineering students arrive at the University with a strong background in math and science. We recommend students have taken physics and chemistry in high school and are prepared to take calculus as freshmen.
Requirements
Recommended ScheduleFirst Semester (17 units)
- ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3 units)
- CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units)
- ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) OR
- ECON 103 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 units)
- ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
- MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) *
Second Semester (18 units)
- CHE 102 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering II (3 units)
- CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)
- ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
- MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
- PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units)
- PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)
First Semester (17 units)
- CHE 232 - Principles of Chemical Engineering (3 units) *
- CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I (3 units)
- CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
- MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units) *
- PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) *
- PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit) *
First Semester (15 units)
- CHE 311 - Engineering Thermodynamics I (3 units)
- CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I (3 units)
- CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
- ENGR 360 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3 units)
- MSE 431 - Hydrometallurgy (3 units)
Second Semester (17 units)
- CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (2 units)
- CHE 374 - Transport Phenomena II (3 units)
- CHEM 424 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory (2 units)
- MATH 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units) OR
- STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)
- MSE 322 - Mineral Processing I (3 units)
- MSE 324 - Mineral Processing Laboratory (1 unit)
- MSE 410 - Pyrometallurgy (3 units)
First Semester (14 units)
- CHE 415 - Introduction to Particle Technology (3 units)
- CHE 440 - Chemical Reactor Design (3 units)
- CHE 441 - Unit Operations Lab I (1 unit)
- CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety (3 units)
- CHE 485 - Separation Processes (3 units)
- Technical Elective (1 unit)