Mission Statement, Educational Objectives and Educational Outcomes

for Chemical Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering

B.S. Degree Program in Chemical Engineering

Mission Statement: The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado seeks to instill in its students an education in the principles and practice of chemical engineering that will serve a broad and dynamic range of career paths and provide a foundation for lifelong professional growth.

Program Objective: The department prepares our graduates to make significant contributions in many diverse areas. Specifically, within three to five years our graduates will:

be recognized as academic and industrial leaders in a multitude of chemical engineering or related fields;
demonstrate the relevant technical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills and creativity required to solve challenging and open-ended problems;
work and communicate with a diverse group of individuals in interdisciplinary areas;
exhibit high ethical standards and moral responsibility necessary to safely protect public health and the environment and be knowledgeable of contemporary issues that face modern society;
demonstrate an interest in and the pursuit of life-long learning and possess the versatility necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing professional environment by applying their skills to new and developing technologies

Program Outcomes: At the time of graduation, our graduates will demonstrate:

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

the appropriate written and verbal communication skills required to communicate effectively.

the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

a knowledge of contemporary issues.

an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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B.S. Degree Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering

Mission Statement: The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado seeks to instill in its students an education in the principles and practice of chemical and biological engineering that will serve a broad and dynamic range of career paths and provide a foundation for lifelong professional growth.