Tri-State University - Department of Chemical Engineering

Mission and Objectives

In concert with the University and School of Engineering mission statements, the mission of the chemical engineering program at Tri-State University is

To provide career-oriented higher education in chemical engineering by providing a learning environment in which members of a diverse student body receive personal mentoring through small classes and excellent teaching. By emphasizing "hands-on" learning, the program prepares graduates to be productive early in their careers, to advance to leadership roles in their companies and professions, and to provide service to society.

To step into a productive industrial role with a minimum transition period the chemical engineering graduate must:

Speak and write effectively in a technical environment

Think critically and utilize the engineering design approach to solve problems

Work effectively in teams

Work safely in laboratory and plant environments, being conscious of potentially unsafe conditions and taking appropriate corrective actions, as necessary

Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical engineering topics, such as mass and energy balances, unit operations, reactor design, and process control

Demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of chemical and analytical principles

Understand equipment operations through laboratory experiences

Satisfy general education objectives (see below)

Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge of engineering and sciences

Utilize numerical techniques to solve chemical engineering problems

Recognize and address contemporary ethical, social, and environmental concerns

Synthesize the various curricular elements into a comprehensive design process

Apply calculus, differential equations, and statistics to engineering problems