Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes
Chemical Engineering Course Descriptions
General Engineering Courses
Curriculum
Engineering Combined Degree Program
U of Manitoba Cooperative Program
Transfer Agreements
Emphasis Areas
Apply to SEM Professional Degree Programs
List of Foundation Courses

The department's primary objective is the education of undergraduate students so that, upon graduation, they are prepared to take responsible entry-level positions in a wide range of industries. These include not only the traditional chemical and petroleum processing but also such "things" as biotechnology, consumer products, electronic materials, energy, food , polymers, pulp & paper, and the environment. They may be engaged in research, teaching, development, manufacturing, technical support, marketing, sales or project engineering and frequently enter engineering management later in their careers.  In addition, the prescribed curriculum provides a sound, technically based general education for those graduates who wish to pursue other professions such as medicine, law, and business. Research and professional activities by members of the faculty, conducted in collaboration with graduate and undergraduate students, provide training for our students on how to succeed as a researcher. 

To help meet our primary objective, the department has established the following as its education objectives :
1. Graduates have the knowledge and skills required to analyze and solve problems related to the field of chemical engineering and communicate these results in verbal and written form to a diverse audience.
2. Graduates are prepared to take entry-level positions in the chemical process and broadly related industries and demonstrate responsibility, ownership, and accountability for their work.
3. Graduates have a thorough grounding in fundamentals allowing them to obtain advanced degrees in chemical engineering or to pursue other professional interests such as medicine or law.
4. Graduates are qualified to practice the profession of chemical engineering in a broad spectrum of industries.
5. Graduates understand the role of chemical engineering as a profession and their role in addressing societal issues.

Continuous assessment of student learning in accordance with specific program outcomes including input from program constituents such as students, alumni, employers and industry advisory groups, provides opportunity to measure success in meeting the mission of the department.

To enable continuous program improvement, the department utilizes an assessment, analysis, and feedback process. A set of assessment instruments is used to demonstrate that the department's graduates have the following program outcomes :
a) depth in mathematics, science, and mechanical engineering topics
b) experimental capabilities
c) design skills
d) teamwork experience and skill
e) problem solving skills
f ) an understanding of professional and ethical issues
g) communications skills
h) global and societal perspectives of engineering work
i ) an ability and desire for lifelong learning
j) knowledge of contemporary chemical engineering issues
k) skill in application of modern engineering tools
l) experience in undergraduate research and engineering in practice
m) understanding the role of economics
n) grounding in chemistry and engineering topics

UND's program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

The core of the program is a strong technical curriculum, whereby the fundamentals of the physical sciences, mathematics, and chemical engineering are learned. This core is complemented by general courses in other engineering disciplines to provide greater exposure to the engineering profession and to help prepare the students for professional registration. Four of the engineering courses are electives, which gives each student the opportunity to tailor the program to his/her individual interests such as environmental concerns, materials, bio-processes, etc. Other prescribed courses include topics such as economics, statistics and ethics. The program also gives students a chance to become proficient in skills such as computer use, oral and written communication, and team work. The undergraduate program culminates in a senior capstone design course in which the students bring together all they have learned as they work in teams on a process design and evaluation project.

Practical, hands-on experience is gained in laboratories distributed throughout the
undergraduate program. Lab experiments form a significant part of each student's learning beginning immediately in first year chemistry and continuing through the curriculum. In addition to university experiences, which include opportunities to conduct research, students are encouraged to spend time working in the engineering profession via summer internships or cooperative education.

Besides the technical education embodied in the program, there is a strong general education component, which is also required. It is included to round out the individual's university experience, and help prepare them for a full life, not just a career. There are also many extracurricular activities available (including professional societies, honor societies, sports and clubs) to enhance the enjoyment of the time spent at UND and to develop important friendships and leadership and team building skills.

One of the main characteristics of this department, which distinguishes it from most other chemical engineering programs around the country, is the commitment to building a strong rapport between the students and faculty. We are able to maintain close interaction because of the relatively small class sizes (typically 25-30 students), and because all faculty members are committed to helping all students do their best and succeed. The interaction between faculty and students occurs formally in the classrooms and through the advising process, but it also frequently arises informally because all faculty maintain an open door policy. It all adds up to an environment that fosters mutual respect and maximizes learning. Our alumni report that the education they received at UND enables them to compete effectively with graduates from any other institutions.

Student Interaction
Student interaction is another asset of the UND chemcial engineering program. There is a lot of group work and the study lounge and computer lab in Harrington Hall provide a great place for students to socialize and study. The computer lab contains computers and printers that are always available for student use. Ping-pong and foosball tables in the study lounge provide for welcome breaks from studying. The atmosphere in the study lounge provides an excellent space for learning and peer interaction and collaboration.

Technical Electives
Click here to download a .pdf file listing all chemical engineering, engineering, and chemistry technical electives.

Apply to SEM
A student is admitted to a professional engineering degree program through a formal admission process conducted when the student is completing the second year of engineering study and prior to being allowed to take upper division engineering courses. For the application to a professional degree program, click here. To view the list of foundation courses, click here.

Any student desiring to apply for admission to one of the School of Engineering and Mines' Professional Degree Programs must complete or be in the process of completing foundation course work and earn at least a C grade in each of these courses. Students transferring to the School of Engineering and Mines from another college within the University or from another institution must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.00. Only students admitted to a professional engineering degree program will be eligible to receive engineering degrees.