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Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2015-2017 
    
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2015-2017 [Archived Catalog]

Chemical Engineering - MS


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Degree Title: Master of Science

Program Name and Number: Chemical Engineering - MS7251

Department/Unit: Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Delivery Mode: Athens Campu

Program Mission:  Educate chemical engineering professionals who are poised to become leaders in university, government, and industry positions and contribute to improving the human condition.

Program Learning Objectives:

  • Apply graduate-level concepts in engineering mathematics, kinetics and reactor design, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena to engineering problems.
  • Develop expertise in one or more areas of technical specialization.
  • Plan and execute a strategy to test a scientific hypothesis or proposed engineering solution, using prior published knowledge as a foundation.
  • Communicate advanced engineering knowledge and the results of novel research and development activities in professional venues.
  • Develop habits of collaboration, leadership, initiative, safe performance of work, and ethical conduct.

Program Overview:  Research areas include biomedical and biochemical engineering, corrosion and flow in multiphase systems, electrochemical engineering, energy conversion and storage, pollution control, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, and advanced materials processing and polymers. Active collaborations exist with faculty of biology, chemistry, physics, medicine, and civil and mechanical engineering.

Opportunities for Graduates: Doctoral study and/or positions in industry await graduates of the program.

Link to Program: www.ohio.edu/engineering/chemical/academics/graduate/ms.cfm

Link to Program Handbook: See “Requirements and Procedures for Graduate Degrees in Chemical Engineering” at www.ohio.edu/engineering/chemical/gradtools/documents.cfm

Graduation Requirements:

Students working toward the M.S. under the Thesis Option must:

  1. complete a minimum of 21 semester hours of graded coursework.
  2. pass with at least C grades the following courses: CHE 5000, CHE 6100, CHE 6200, CHE 6300, and CHE 6400.
  3. complete a thesis requiring a minimum of 20 semester hours of work.

Students working toward the M.S. under the Non-Thesis Option must:

  1. complete a minimum of 31 semester hours of graded coursework.
  2. pass with at least C grades the following courses: CHE 5000, CHE 6100, CHE 6200, CHE 6300, and CHE 6400.
  3. complete a special topic investigation extending over two or more semesters.  The special project requires a minimum of 10 semester hours of work.

No qualifying exam or comprehensive exam is required for either option.

Expected time to degree if studying fulltime: 2-3 years.

Admission Requirements: GRE scores are required, though that requirement may be waived for an applicant with a chemical engineering bachelor’s degree from an institution that is ABET-accredited or recognized as exceptional.  Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a closely allied field.  Those whose educational preparation does not include the full range of required coursework typical of an accredited bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering may be admitted with requirements for additional coursework to fill such gaps.  Applicants lacking background in mathematics through differential equations, in general chemistry, in general physics, or in thermodynamics will not be considered.  The Non-Thesis Option is available only to students concurrently employed in an engineering role.

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