Chemical Engineering, Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) in Chemical Engineering degree will provide fundamental engineering skills. Chemical engineering is the study and modeling of systems where heat and fluid flow are coupled with chemical reactions. Examples of systems are the human body, groundwater, the atmosphere, the ocean, and chemical reactors. Natural systems are measured and modeled in order to understand present and future behavior. Man-made systems are specifically designed to convert raw materials into more useful products. This degree was designed to transfer to Oregon State University's College of Engineering. Please consult your advisor for details.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 109 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at Southwestern before the degree is awarded. Courses that are developmental in nature (designed to prepare students for college transfer courses) are not applicable to this degree. Students must complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
Pre-Program Courses
Math and writing placement are unique to each student and are determined during the admissions and intake advising process. Additional math or writing courses may be required prior to taking the math or writing program requirements in this degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH251Z | Differential Calculus (Placement into MTH251Z or completion of pre-requisites.) | 4 |
Program Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM221Z & CHEM227Z |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory |
5 |
| ENGR111 | Intro to Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ENGR211 | Statics 1 | 3 |
| MTH251Z | Differential Calculus | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| CHEM222Z & CHEM228Z |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory |
5 |
| ENGR112 | Engineering Computation | 4 |
| MTH252Z | Integral Calculus | 4 |
| WR121Z & WR121A |
Composition I and Corequisite Support for WR121Z |
5 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BI223Z | Principles of Biology: Ecology And Evolution | 5 |
| CHEM223Z & CHEM229Z |
General Chemistry III and General Chemistry III Laboratory |
5 |
| MTH264 | Introduction to Matrix Algebra and Power Series | 4 |
| WR227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| Social Science 4 | 3 | |
| Arts and Letters 3 | 3 | |
| Social Science (Cultural Diversity) 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM245 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGR201 | Electrical Fundamentals I | 4 |
| MTH254 | Vector Calculus I | 4 |
| PH211 | General Physics with Calculus I | 5 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Winter | ||
| CHEM246 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| COMM111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| PE231 | Wellness for Life 5 | 3 |
| PH212 | General Physics with Calculus II | 5 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM247 | Organic Chemistry III | 4 |
| MTH256 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PH213 | General Physics with Calculus III | 5 |
| Arts & Letters 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 109 | |
- 1
ENGR211 may require instructor consent if taken before completion of MTH252Z.
- 2
- 3
Select a course from a specific subject area from the AS course list. Cultural Diversity elective must be a social science course.
- 4
Choose from the following: ANTH201, ANTH202, ANTH203, ANTH221, ANTH222, ANTH223, ANTH224, ANTH230, ANTH231, ANTH232. ED258, HST104, PSY216, PSY231, SOC208, SOC213.
- 5
Three (3) credits of PE185 sport/activity courses may substitute for PE231.