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 243	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 244	Organic Chemistry II	3
BIO 281	Biology and Biotechnology	3
BIO 381	Cell Biology	4

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

Required courses:

CHE 210	Process Analysis	3
CHE 233	Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I	3
CHE 332	Separation Operations	3
CHE 336	Fluid Mechanics	3
CHE 342	Heat and Mass Transfer	3
CHE 351	Reactor Design	3

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