Students often ask what the difference is between a degree in chemical engineering and one in chemistry. This comparison table shows the difference in course requirements for the B.S. in chemical engineering and B.S. chemistry programs here at Wayne State University. You are encouraged to meet with the chemical engineering advisor for more information and help determining the best major path.
| Plan | BS Chemical Engineering | BS Chemistry (Materials option) |
|---|
| 1st year | - General Chemistry & lab I
- General Chemistry II & lab
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- College Writing (BC)
- Univr Physics I for Engineers
- Basic Engr-Design
- Basic Engr-Intro to Programing
| - General Chemistry & lab
- General Chemistry II & lab II
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- College Writing (BC)
- Univ Physics I for Scientists & lab
- Linear Algebra
|
| 2nd year | - Organic Chemistry I & lab
- Organic Chemistry II
- Calculus III
- Diff Equations
- Basic Engr-Materials Engineering & lab
- Univr Physics II for Engineers
- Material and Energy Balances
- Thermodynamics for chemical engineering
| - Organic Chemistry I & lab
- Organic Chemistry II & lab
- Calculus III
- Diff Equations
- Basic Engr-Materials Engineering & lab
- Univ Physics II for Scientists & lab
- Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry I
- Analytical Chemistry & lab
- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
- Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry II
|
| 3rd year | - Basic Engr-Prob & Stats in Engr
- Transport Phenomena I
- Transport Phenomena II
- Kinetics and Reactor Design
- Separations Process
- Measurements Lab
- Phy Chem II OR Biochemistry
| - Biochemistry
- Physical Chem I
- Physical Chem II
- Physical Chem lab
- Research in Chemistry
|
| 4th year | - Chemical Engineering lab
- Product and Process Design
- Process Dynamics and Simulat
- Chemical Process Integration
- Safety in Chemical Process Industry
- Chemical Engr Tech Electives (8-9 credits)
| - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry II
- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry lab
- Material Chemistry and Engineering
|
| General Education Requirements | ENG 3050 (IC), ENG 3060 (OC), PHI 1120 (CI), SI, GL, DEI, CIV Total 21 credits | IC, OC, CI, SI, GL, CIV, DEI Total 21 credits |
| Foreign Language | Not required | Required |
| Minor | Not required | Required |
| Total credits | 128 | 128-131 (with required minor) |