Sample Curriculum for MS in Chemical Engineering (Thesis Track)
Master's Degree Thesis Track Sample Curriculum
Optional tracks are available in energy/reaction engineering, biochemical/bioengineering, and materials.
Major Required (Core) Courses(Total courses required = 4, 12 Credit Hours) | ||
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ChE 621 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ChE 625 | Kinetics | 3 |
| ChE 633 | Transport | 3 |
| ChE 661 | Analysis | 3 |
Fall (1st year): 3 Core Courses and 1 Departmental Seminar = 10 credits
Spring (1st year): 1 Core Course, 3 Thesis Credits, 1 Departmental Seminar, 2 Group Seminar, and 1–3 credit course = 12 credits
Fall (2nd year): 3 Thesis Credits, 1 Departmental Seminar, 2 Group Seminar, and 1–3 credit course = 9 credits
Spring (2nd year): 3 Thesis Credits, 1 Departmental Seminar, 2 Group Seminar, and 1–3 credit course = 9 credits
Totals for 4 semesters:
- 9 Thesis Credits (fulfills the Thesis Requirement of 6–10 credits)
- 21 credits from 3 credit courses (at least 12 credits are from the ChE Major)
- 4 Departmental Seminars (counts toward the 13 required 600+ ChE Major credits)
- 6 Group Seminar credits (counts toward the 13 required 600+ ChE Major credits)
= 40 Credits Total (fulfills the 30-credit total requirement)
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