Minors

Students may qualify for a minor in biochemical or chemical engineering by taking the required courses indicated. Completion of a minor indicates proficiency beyond that provided by the Stevens curriculum in the basic material of the selected area. Student must meet the Institute requirements for enrolling into a minor program. At least two courses in the minor must be overload courses, beyond the credit requirements for all other programs being pursued by the student. Moreover these courses cannot be used for graduate credits. In addition, the grade in any course credited for a minor must be “C” or better.

Requirements for a Minor in Biochemical Engineering for students enrolled in the Chemical Engineering curriculum

Required courses:

CH 243Organic Chemistry I

3

CH 244Organic Chemistry II

3

BIO 181Biology and Biotechnology

3

BIO 291Cell and Molecular Biology

4

 

Requirements for a Minor in Chemical Engineering for students enrolled in the Engineering curriculum

Required courses:

CHE 210Process Analysis

3

CHE 233Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I

3

CHE 332Separation Operations

3

CHE 336Fluid Mechanics

3

CHE 342Heat and Mass Transfer

3

CHE 351Reactor Design

3

Note: CHE 233 and CHE 336 may be waived if appropriate substitutes have been taken in other programs.