Career Management Office - College of Engineering


The University of Toledo Engineering Career Management Office

Chemical Engineering

	Chemical Engineering is the application of the principles of chemistry, physics and mathematics to the economic conversion of raw materials into useful products. The curriculum provides a thorough grounding in basic and advanced chemistry, mathematics through differential equations, and engineering physics. These courses are a firm foundation for engineering courses that include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, separations, reactor design, process control and pollution prevention. Additional courses in economics, communication skills, humanities, social sciences and various engineering electives broaden the curriculum and are capped by comprehensive chemical engineering design experiences.
	The goal of the Chemical Engineering program is to prepare graduates for professional careers in chemical engineering and/or graduate study. Through carefully selected electives, the student can choose to specialize in one of several areas of chemical engineering, including environmental engineering and polymer science and engineering. Chemical engineering graduates are in demand in many new and challenging fields. Chemical engineers are well suited to solve problems in many areas including environmental engineering, polymers and materials engineering, nuclear power, petrochemicals, fertilizers, new food sources, pharmaceuticals, improved refining and chemical processes, computer simulation, mathematical modeling and bioengineering. Many students go on to graduate work in engineering, law, business and medicine.

	Sample Curriculum Flowchart