HENRY H. DU, DIRECTOR

FACULTY*

Professors Emeriti

Traugott E. Fischer, Sc.D. (1963), Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich
Milton Ohring, Ph.D. (1964), Columbia University
Harry Silla, Ph.D., (1970), Stevens Institute of Technology

Professors

Ronald S. Besser, Ph.D. (1990), Stanford University
George B. DeLancey, Ph.D. (1967), University of Pittsburgh
Henry H. Du, Ph.D. (1988), Pennsylvania State University
Bernard Gallois, George Meade Bond Professor, Ph.D. (1980), Carnegie Mellon University
Dilhan M. Kalyon (Director of Highly Filled Materials Institute), Ph.D. (1980), McGill University, Canada
Suphan Kovenklioglu, Ph.D. (1976), Stevens Institute of Technology
Adeniyi Lawal (Program Director), Ph.D. (1985), McGill University, Canada
Woo Young Lee (Director of New Jersey Center for Microcehmical Systems), Ph.D. (1990), Georgia Institute of Technology
Matthew R. Libera, Sc.D. (1987), Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Gerald M. Rothberg, Ph.D. (1959), Columbia University
Keith Sheppard (Associate Dean of the School of Engineering), Ph.D. (1980), Birmingham University, England

Assistant Professors

Hongjun Wang, Ph.D. (2003), Twente University, The Netherlands, Ph.D. (1988), Nankai University, China
Xiaojun Yu, Ph.D. (2002), Case Western Reserve University

Distinguished Service Professor

Arthur B. Ritter (Program Director), Ph.D. (1970), University of Rochester

Senior Lecturer

          Vikki Hazelwood, M.S. (1998), New Jersey Institute of Technology

Research Professor

Bahadir Karuv, Ph.D. (1994), Stevens Institute of Technology

*The list indicates the highest earned degree, year awarded, and institution where earned.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Chemical Engineering

    A distinguishing feature of chemical engineers is that they create, design, and improve processes and products that are vital to our society. Today’s high technology areas of biotechnology, electronic materials processing, ceramics, plastics, and other high-performance materials are generating opportunities for innovative solutions that may be provided from the unique background chemical engineers possess. Many activities in which a chemical engineer participates are ultimately directed toward improving existing chemical processes, or creating new ones.

    Always considered to be one of the most diverse fields of engineering, chemical engineers are employed in research and development, design, manufacturing, and marketing activities. Industries served are diverse and include: energy, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, agricultural products, polymers and plastics, materials, semiconductor processing, waste treatment, environmental monitoring and improvement, and many others. There are career opportunities in traditional chemical engineering fields like energy and petrochemicals, but also in biochemical, pharmaceutical, biomedical, electrochemical, materials, and environmental engineering.

    The chemical engineering program at Stevens is based on a solid foundation in the areas of chemical engineering science that are common to all of its branches. Courses in organic and physical chemistry, polymeric materials, biochemical engineerin,g and process control are offered in addition to chemical engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, separations, process analysis, reactor design, and process and product design. Thus, the chemical engineering graduate is equipped for the many challenges facing modern engineering professionals. Chemical engineering courses include significant use of modern computational tools and computer simulation programs. Qualified undergraduates may also work with faculty on research projects. Many of our graduates pursue advanced study in chemical engineering, bioengineering or biomedical engineering, medicine, law, and many other fields.

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Mission and Objectives
    The chemical engineering program educates technological leaders by preparing them for the conception, synthesis, design, testing, scale-up, operation, control and optimization of industrial chemical processes that impact our well being. Consistent with this mission statement the program's objectives are as follows:

    The chemical engineers who complete the Stevens curriculum:

• Offer approaches to solutions of engineering problems that cut across traditional professional and scientific boundaries;

• Use modern tools of information technology on a wide range of problems;

• Contribute in a professional and ethical manner to chemical engineering projects in process or product development and design;

• Perform as effective team members, team leaders, and communicators;

• Participate in lifelong learning in the global economy; and

• Demonstrate awareness of health, safety, and environmental issues and the role of technology in society.

    Our students are employed in commodity chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and consumer products, fuels, and electronics industries, as well as in government laboratories. Also, our students attend graduate schools with international reputations in chemical engineering.

Course Sequence
    A typical course sequence for chemical engineering is as follows:

** Core option – specific course determined by engineering program    
‡ Discipline-specific course
(1) Basic Science electives – note: engineering programs may have specific requirements
- one elective must have a laboratory component
- two electives from the same science field cannot be selected
(2) General Education Electives – chosen by the student
- can be used towards a minor or option
- can be applied to research or approved international studies

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
     The following are requirements for graduation of all engineering students and are not included for academic credit. They will appear on the student record as pass/fail.

Physical Education
     All engineering students must complete a minimum of three semester credits of Physical Education (P.E.). A large number of activities are offered in lifetime, team, and wellness areas. Students must complete at least one course in their first semester at Stevens; the other two can be completed at any time, although it is recommended that this be done within the first half of the students' program of study. Students can enroll in more than the minimum required P.E. for graduation and are encouraged to do so.

     Participation in varsity sports can be used to satisfy the full P.E. requirement..

     Participation in supervised, competitive club sports can be used to satisfy up to two credits of the P.E. requirement with approval from the P.E. Coordinator.

English Language Proficiency
     All students must satisfy an English Language proficiency requirement.

PLEASE NOTE: A comprehensive Communications Program will be implemented for the Class of 2009. This may influence how the English Language Proficiency requirement is met.  Details will be added when available.

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Minors     
Students may qualify for a minor in biochemical, biomedical, 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. If you are enrolled in a minor program, you must meet the Institute requirements. 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
    CH 241 Organic Chemistry I
    CH 281 Biology and Biotechnology
    CH 381 Cell Biology
    CHE 480 Biochemical Engineering
      or
    EN 675 Biological Processes for Environmental Control

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

     BME 306 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering     
     BME 506 Biomechanics
    BME 505 Biomaterials
    BME 504 Medical Instrumentation and Imaging
    BME 482 Engineering Physiology*

*Prerequisites CH 281, CH 381

Requirements for a Minor in Chemical Engineering for students enrolled in the Engineering curriculum
    CHE 210 Process Analysis
    CHE 332 Separation Operations
    CHE 342 Heat and Mass Transfer*
    CHE 351 Reactor Design

* CHE 342 may be waived if appropriate substitutes have been taken in other programs.

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Biomedical Engineering

Mission and Objectives
    The Stevens biomedical engineering program produces graduates who possess a broad foundation in engineering and liberal arts, combined with a depth of disciplinary knowledge. This knowledge is mandatory for success in a biomedical engineering career. Biomedical engineering is also an enabling step for a career in medicine, dentistry, business, or law.

    The objectives of the biomedical engineering program are to prepare students to:

• Obtain employment and succeed in careers with companies and government organizations in the biomedical field, such as those in the areas of implant and device design and manufacturing, biomaterials, medical instrumentation, medical imaging, healthcare, oversight, and research;

• Utilize their broad-based education to define and solve complex problems, particularly those related to design, in the biomedical engineering field and effectively communicate the results;

• Understand and take responsibility for social, ethical, and economic factors related to biomedical engineering and its application;

• Function effectively on and provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams;
  
• Demonstrate a facility to seek and use knowledge as the foundation for lifelong learning; and

• Be prepared for successful advanced study in biomedical engineering or entry to graduate professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, business, or law.

Course Sequence
    A typical Sequence for Biomedical Engineering is as follows: