The undergraduate program in chemical engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Department Office: 3290 Merrill Engineering Building
Mailing Address: 50 S. Central Campus Dr., Rm. 3290, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9203
Phone: 801-581-6915
Website: www.che.utah.edu
Department Chair: Eric Eddings, Ph.D.
Associate Chair: Tony Butterfield, Ph.D.
Associate Chair: James Sutherland, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Advisors: Emily Pollard, M.Ed. and Sidney Cushing, MPH (cheundergrad@utah.edu)
The chemical engineer uses the physical, life, and engineering sciences to design processes for converting natural resources into needed materials and energy. Chemical engineers take into account long-range and immediate concerns for the environment, safety, and other human needs.
Undergraduate Program
Our undergraduate program prepares students for jobs in industry and for post-graduate training in engineering, law, and medicine. The curriculum is unique in that it strives to balance practice, theory, and the development of professional skills. More than 30% of our undergraduates are involved in research in professors' labs. We have a vibrant cooperative education program that includes summer internships and semester-long work experiences in industry, government, and academe.
Admission Requirements
Any student admitted to the University of Utah with admission to the College of Engineering who has satisfied the prerequisites to enroll in CH EN 1703 may choose the Chemical Engineering major.
Residency
Chemical engineering graduates are required to take CH EN 4706, CH EN 4707, and CH EN 5253 in residence at the University of Utah. These courses may also be used, if necessary, to help satisfy the University residency requirement.
General Education Requirements
The Department requires that all students meet the University's general education requirements.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance, letters of recommendation, and other experiences. Some employment as research assistants or laboratory assistants is available.
Policy on Repeating Courses
When a College of Engineering class is taken more than once, only the grade for the second attempt is counted. Grades of W, I, or V on the student's record count as having taken the class. Chemical Engineering also enforces this rule for mathematics, chemistry, and physics courses. If a course is taken at the University of Utah and subsequently repeated at another institution, the grade from that second attempt will not replace the prior grade from the University of Utah.
Policy on Academic Misconduct
Students who are twice found to have engaged in academic misconduct, as defined in the Student Code, in Chemical Engineering courses, and who have exhausted their appeals, as described in the Student Code, will have their major status revoked. They will not be allowed back into the Chemical Engineering program.
Policy on Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Undergraduates in Chemical Engineering are encouraged, but not to take the Chemical Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (Chemical FE). More information on the exam is available at ncees.org.
Graduate Program
The Graduate Program in Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah prepares engineering professionals who are trained in depth in their selected area of research and in sufficient breadth to successfully transition to new areas of research, as needed. The Graduate Program is designed to provide the foundation for life-long learning, instill independent and critical thinking, and develop technical skills needed to solve challenging technical problems.
Website: www.che.utah.edu/graduate
Director of Graduate Studies: Michael Hoepfner, Ph.D.
Areas of Specialization
Biomedical and Biotechnology
Energy and Fuels
Environmental Sustainability
Materials and Nanotechnology
Multi-Scale Simulation
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Fellowships and Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are available; detailed information on financial support may be found at www.che.utah.edu/graduate/financial_support.
Admission Requirements
Detailed information on the admission process and requirements are given at www.che.utah.edu/graduate/admissions
Credit Limitations
Students may count no more than 9 credit hours of non-matriculated graduate work toward any graduate degree without prior approval. Candidates for graduate degrees are required to maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, with no grade below C- accepted for credit toward degrees.