Program Overview
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering has two distinct BS degree programs.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering
The undergraduate program in chemical and biological engineering provides a challenging curriculum that allows students to pursue a variety of career options. Not only do our graduates work in a variety of high-tech industries, they are well prepared to pursue careers in medicine or other fields in which a strong science and technology background can be a plus, such as business or law.
Areas of Degree Options
At the BS, MS, and PhD levels, there are opportunities to specialize via electives, independent study, and research.
The BS in chemical engineering also offers optional variations to the core curriculum that allow students to specialize in environmental, computer, microelectronic, and materials aspects of chemical engineering.
Research Opportunities as an Undergrad
Our program has a strong reputation for active engagement with the students. Our students have significant contact with other ChBE students and faculty every semester of the curriculum.
More than 2/3 of our undergraduates work with faculty
members on a variety of research options.
• Independent Study for Credit
• Independent Study for Pay
• Senior Thesis
• Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) summer program
Find Out More about the
Research Options Available.
Carry out part of your studies in another country
Study Abroad encourages students to consider this opportunity, given the international nature of most large chemical and engineering corporations and international cooperation in scientific and engineering research. Many faculty members have significant international experience.
Cooperative Education and Internships
Our department’s
Cooperative Education Program allows interested students to alternate semesters at school and work, allowing students to better understand applications of classroom topics while earning money for school.
Your Co-Op Coordinator will work with you to help create a schedule of courses and work assignments that are organize for the best opportunity available.
Excellence in Teaching
Our faculty have been recognized for excellence in teaching with numerous teaching awards:
• University of Colorado President’s Teaching Scholar
• University of Colorado Distinguished Professor
• CMA Catalyst Teaching Award
• 3 ASEE Outstanding Teaching Awards
• Research Corporation Cottrell Teacher/Scholar Award
• ASEE AT&T Award for Education
• 2 Boulder Faculty Assembly Teaching Awards
• 5 Hutchinson Engineering and Applied Science Awards
• 2 Peebles Engineering & Applied Science Innovation Awards
Halliburton Foundation awards nearly $38,000
The
Halliburton Foundation handed out nearly $38,000 in awards in the college’s
first annual Environmental Footprint Reduction Challenge -
Spring 2009. Students were asked to develop technologies for reducing the environmental footprint of oil and gas activities on the Western Slope.
Awards went to:
1) First-place Team, $20,000 – EVEN and CHEN students
Ben Chittick, Kelly Colwell, Julie Korak, and Robert Parker for “Air Pollution Control for Natural Gas Processing”
2) Second-place Team, $10,000 -- CHEN students
Kevin Hoth, Vien Nguyen, David Robertson, and David Tzou for “Semi-mobile Operation for Transforming Well-head Water”
3) Third-place Team, $5,000 -- CHEN students
Thomas Randle, Kevin Reinberger, Jamie St. Pierre, and Ashlyn Tung for “Mobile Operation for Transforming Well-head Water
