ABET ACCREDITATION

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Department Mission Statement

The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department is committed to providing undergraduate and graduate students innovative and effective educational experiences that will prepare them for the technological, professional, and societal challenges of their careers. Through research that advances engineering and scientific knowledge, the Department inspires students and brings value to the University and the broader community.

Program Educational Objectives: Chemical Engineering

Consistent with the University’s Augustinian Mission that values broadly-educated, well-rounded individuals, graduates with a Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering are able to pursue the following career objectives:

1. Conduct themselves in a manner that recognizes their professional responsibilities to society in areas such as sustainability, safety, ethics and environmental protection.
2. Apply the underlying scientific principles and technical capabilities needed to succeed in both the traditional and emerging fields of the chemical engineering profession.
3. Continue to learn and grow by leveraging professional opportunities that facilitate the effective practice of their chosen profession.

(Approved as revised May 16, 2018)

Student Outcomes: Chemical Engineering

Upon completion of the program, the chemical engineering graduate will demonstrate an ability to;

1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of the engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

(Approved as revised May 14, 2019)