Chemical Engineering courses develop knowledge in the kinetics and thermodynamics of chemical systems as well as processes that involve the transfer of mass, energy, and momentum. Instrumentation and control are key elements of other courses. A capstone design course integrates all of this knowledge as it is brought to bear on the design of an industrial process.
Each Chemical Engineer must select 17 credit hours in one of 5 options. Two of these options-- Pulp and Paper; Inks and Imaging -- leverage WMU's worldwide reputation in pulp, paper, and printing engineering. The Life Sciences option provides a strong background in biology, while the Pollution Prevention and Energy Management options provide significant background in environmental issues and energy resource management, respectively.