This resource is for ENGRUD students who entered the UW-Seattle in AUT25.
Degree requirements
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Engineering First-year Interest Group (E-FIG)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 101 | 1 | Engineering Exploration |
| GEN ST 199 | 1 | The University Community |
Mathematics (24-27cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 124, 125, 126 | 15 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I-III |
| MATH 207 OR AMATH 351 | 4 3 | Introduction to Differential Equations [pr: MATH 125] Introduction to Differential Equations and Applications [pr: MATH 125] |
| MATH 208 OR AMATH 352 | 4 3 | Matrix Algebra with Applications Applied Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis [pr: MATH 126] |
One course from the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| IND E 315 | 3 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
| MATH 209 | 4 | Linear Analysis |
| STAT 390 | 4 | Statistical Methods in Engineering and Science |
| MATH 224 | 4 | Advanced Multivariable Calculus |
| AMATH 353 | 3 | Partial Differential Equations and Waves |
Sciences (41cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 142 | 5 | General Chemistry |
| CHEM 152 | 5 | General Chemistry [pr: CHEM 142] |
| CHEM 162 | 5 | General Chemistry [pr: CHEM 152] *Strongly recommended to complete in the first year |
| CHEM 237 OR CHEM 223 | 4 4 | Organic Chemistry Org. Chem. Short Prog. [pr: CHEM 162] |
| CHEM 238 OR CHEM 224 | 4 4 | Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Short Program [pr: CHEM 223] |
| CHEM E 456 OR CHEM 455 | 3 3 | Quantum Mechanics for Chemical Engineers Physical Chemistry [pr: CHEM 162; MATH 207, MATH 208; PHYS 123] |
| PHYS 121 | 5 | Mechanics [pr: MATH 124] |
| PHYS 122 | 5 | Electromagnetism [pr: MATH 125; PHYS 121] |
| PHYS 123 | 5 | Waves [pr: MATH 126; PHYS 122] |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (29-41cr)
Written and Oral Communication:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 5 | English Composition |
| Writing | 7 | Writing - Can be met by coursework in the major |
Areas of Inquiry:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A&H | 10 | Arts & Humanities |
| SSc | 10 | Social Sciences |
| A&H or SSc | 4 | Additional Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences |
Diversity:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| DIV | 5 | Diversity (may overlap with Areas of Inquiry or W) |
Major Core Requirements (54cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM E 310 | 4 | Material Energy Balances |
| CHEM E 325 | 4 | Energy & Entropy |
| CHEM E 326 | 4 | Chem. Engineering Thermodynamics |
| CHEM E 330 | 5 | Transport Processes I |
| CHEM E 340 | 4 | Transport Processes II |
| CHEM E 375 | 3 | Chemical Engineering Computing |
| CHEM E 435 | 4 | Transport Processes III |
| CHEM E 436 | 3 | Chemical Engineering Lab I |
| CHEM E 437 | 3 | Chemical Engineering Lab II |
| CHEM E 457 | 3 | Principles of Molecular Engineering |
| CHEM E 465 | 4 | Reactor Design |
| CHEM E 480 | 4 | Process Dynamics and Control |
| CHEM E 485 | 4 | Process Design I |
| CHEM E 486 | 5 | Process Design II |
Molecular and Nanoscience Engineering (3cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM E 455 OR CHEM E 460 | 3 3 | Surface and Colloid Science Lab Polymer Chemistry Laboratory |
Engineering Electives (16cr)
Visit department website for list of approved courses.
Free Electives (to reach 180 total credits)
Additional coursework in any subject area not used elsewhere in degree.
Total credits required for graduation: 180cr
Sample four-year plan
This is a sample four-year plan for Chemical Engineering to provide ENGRUDs a framework to create their individual academic plan.
Courses required to request placement for ENGRUD students: ENGR 101; MATH 124, 125, 126; CHEM 142; PHYS 121; English Composition; CHEM 152. Students are strongly recommended to complete CHEM 162 prior to placement.
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Year 1
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 124 | 5 | MATH 125 | 5 | MATH 126 | 5 |
| CHEM 142 | 5 | CHEM 152 | 5 | CHEM 162 | 5 |
| E-FIG: ENGR 101 & GEN ST 199 | 2 | English Composition | 5 | PHYS 121 | 5 |
| A&H / SSc | 3 | ||||
| Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 2
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 207 | 4 | PHYS 123 | 5 | CHEM E 310 | 4 |
| PHYS 122 | 5 | CHEM 238/224 | 4 | CHEM E 375 | 3 |
| CHEM 237/223 | 4 | MATH 208 | 4 | Math Elective | 4 |
| A&H / SSc / DIV | 5 | Free Elective | 4 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Qtr. Total: | 18 | Qtr. Total: | 17 | Qtr. Total: | 14 |
Year 3
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM E 325 | 4 | CHEM E 326 | 4 | CHEM E 436 | 3 |
| CHEM E 330 | 5 | CHEM E 340 | 4 | CHEM E 457 | 3 |
| CHEM E 456 | 3 | Engineering Elective | 3 | Engineering Elective | 4 |
| A&H / SSc | 4 | A&H / SSc | 5 | A&H / SSc | 5 |
| Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 4
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM E 435 | 4 | CHEM E 437 | 3 | CHEM E 486 | 5 |
| CHEM E 455 | 3 | CHEM E 480 | 4 | Engineering Elective | 5 |
| CHEM E 465 | 4 | CHEM E 485 | 4 | Free Elective | 4 |
| Free Elective | 2 | Engineering Elective | 4 | ||
| Qtr. Total: | 13 | Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 14 |
Enrollment and Continuation Requirements: Prior to the start of the first Spring Quarter following entrance into the ChemE major students must complete CHEM 162, PHYS 122, MATH 207. Students must complete CHEM 237, CHEM 238, PHYS 123, MATH 208, CHEM E 310, CHEM E 375 or equivalents prior to the start of the following autumn quarter.
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.