Undergraduate Program
Curriculum Information
Our curriculum provides two areas of concentration: chemical engineering and biomolecular engineering. Each area is based on a strong fundamental understanding of chemical engineering; the biomolecular concentration’s technical electives focus more on bio-applied processing and technology.
- Chemical Engineering: This concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in the energy, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor processing, personal care, fiber, and materials industries.
- Biomolecular Engineering: This concentration builds upon the traditional principles of chemical engineering, but specializes in biological and biotechnological systems in order to better prepare students who are interested in or seek employment in the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.
The Undergraduate Handbook is a comprehensive resource guide for the undergraduate program, with information about the department's educational objectives, curriculum, advising and resources, and the broader undergraduate student experience.
Download ChBE Undergraduate Handbook
Academic Advisors
Academic Advisers in the School of Chemical Sciences assist students with course selection and guide them through their field of study. They also ensure that our students meet all degree requirements and help with registration issues, declaring a minor, etc. We encourage students to first meet with their academic advisors; however, your faculty advisor can provide guidance on career planning or graduate school; your academic advisor can help you identify your faculty advisor to schedule a consultation. Contact scs-advising@illinois.edu for your general questions about the curriculum, course selection, registration, etc.
Academic Catalog
The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs, and degree requirements for students. It also includes degree requirements and suggested sequences.
Course Explorer
The Course Explorer includes the Class Schedule, plus a database of general education requirements in addition to other resources.
Curriculum Map
This curriculum map is a tool to help undergraduate students select courses to take each semester to fulfill our program's requirements.
- Course prerequisite chain
- Immediate prerequisite
- Credit or concurrent registration required
- Concurrent registration required
- Postrequisite course sequence
| First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall First Year | Spring First Year | Fall Second Year | Spring Second Year | Fall Third Year | Spring Third Year | Fall Fourth Year | Spring Fourth Year |
Notes
Before reviewing the links, students should find their effective Academic Catalog Year. When clicking any links referenced below that take students to the Academic Catalog Year pages, they should be mindful of which Academic Catalog year is displayed.
- or MATH 220.
- Composition I course can be taken instead. If choosing a General Education course, choose a Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) course.
- or MATH 441;
- or MCB 450;
- or MATH 415.
- Choose a Humanities course with Cultural Studies designation.
- or IE 300 or STAT 400.
- Must be a CHBE 400 level course excluding ChBE core courses CHBE 421, CHBE 422, CHBE 424, CHBE 430, CHBE 431, & CHBE 440.
- Language Other Than English (3rd level).
- Must be a CHBE 400 level Tech Elective from List 1 or List 2.
- Must be a CHBE 400 level Tech Elective from List 1.
- Must be a CHBE Tech Elective from List 1.
- Choose a Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) course.
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