About
The Department of Chemical Engineering is one of 9 academic departments within the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.
Established in 1906, we have a long standing commitment to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education. Our department serves the discipline well by providing state of the art research facilities in many cutting edge fields including plasma processing, polymers, reaction engineering, environmental issues, biochemical engineering, and many others.
The Department of Chemical Engineering has been continuously accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) since 1940.
Chemical Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BS ChE
- Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Doctoral Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Minor in Nuclear Engineering
Chemical Engineering prepares students for careers in these areas: biotechnology, research and development of novel biomaterials, plasma technology as applied to biomedical applications, medicinal chemical engineering, environmental biotechnology, design and development of materials for personal care products.
What do chemical engineers do?
Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals and biochemicals. They design equipment and processes for large-scale chemical manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production. Chemical engineers also work in a variety of manufacturing industries other than chemical manufacturing, such as those producing energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper.
They also work in health care, biotechnology, and business services. Chemical engineers apply principles of physics, mathematics, and mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as chemistry. Some may specialize in a particular chemical process, such as oxidation or polymerization. Others specialize in a particular field, such as nanomaterials, or in the development of specific products. They must be aware of all aspects of chemicals manufacturing and how the manufacturing process affects the environment and the safety of workers and consumers.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Engineers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm (visited June 17, 2008).
