Department of Chemical Engineering
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. PINAR ÇALIK
Web address: http://www.che.metu.edu.tr/
General Information on Undergraduate Program
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers courses with laboratory training leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The courses are designed with consideration of the modern concepts of chemical engineering education and new requirements of the industry.
The rapid growth of the chemical and related industries since the beginning of the 20th century, and strong competition in these industries, have resulted in the establishment of new standards and requirements for the chemical engineering profession; so it has become obvious that the knowledge and the training of an industrial chemist is no longer sufficient to meet the new responsibilities.
The advancement in unit operations and transport phenomena has produced new methods for more economical design and better control. The developments and accumulation of knowledge in fluid transportation, combustion, heat transmission, diffusional processes, reaction kinetics, engineering thermodynamics, instrumentation and automatic control have opened the way to the design of continuous processes thus increasing the yield and reducing the manufacturing cost of products with higher purity and more uniform composition. In recent years, novel applications in biotechnology and advanced materials widely extended the scope of the chemical engineering profession.
Today a chemical engineer is expected to perform research, development and design work in addition to assuming production responsibilities. He/she must be capable of evaluating new projects, competitive bids and of carrying out economic analysis at an advanced level. He/she is expected to be qualified in the supervision of the operation of the plants. His/her responsibilities range from the evaluation of raw materials to the competitive marketing of finished products while observing regulations and laws associated with employee and public safety and with environment.
The program is designed to give students not only the fundamentals of modern chemical engineering, but also instruction in a variety of subjects, both technical and non-technical, so as to develop a broader view leading to a more intelligent approach to industrial and organizational problems. Along with the academic training, the students are required to participate in a Summer Training Program.
MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Chemical Engineering Department is to educate students to acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills, in order to fulfill the needs and expectations of industry and society and to play a leadership role in their advancement. The Chemical Engineering Department develops educational programs in accordance with the contemporary requirements, advances chemical technology through research and contributes to the application of knowledge and technology for the benefit of society.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Our graduates are expected to
1. have successful careers in chemical engineering practice and research in industry, government agencies, business and/or universities
2. demonstrate leadership qualities within their chosen career path
3. successfully earn advanced degrees or certificates where appropriate to pursue their chosen careers
4. conduct themselves with the highest standards of ethical practice and careful consideration of the societal and global responsibilities of the engineering profession.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION
The Chemical Engineering undergraduate program was accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Our BSc program in Chemical Engineering strives to ensure that our students attain the following outcomes:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to 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
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Undergraduate Curriculum
First Year » First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS105 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.5 |
| CHEM111 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| MATH119 | CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY | 5 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 7.5 |
| ME105 | COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING GRAPHICS | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 5.0 |
| ENG101 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I | 4 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 6.0 |
| OHS101 | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY-I | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| IS100 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS | 0 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1.0 |
First Year » Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS106 | GENERAL PHYSICS II | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.5 |
| CHEM112 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| MATH120 | CALCULUS OF FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES | 5 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 7.5 |
| BA100 | CAREER PLANNING | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| CHE102 | INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.0 |
| CENG240 | PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.0 |
| ENG102 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II | 4 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 6.0 |
Second Year » Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM220 | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| MATH219 | INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| CHE203 | CHEMICAL PROCESS CALCULATIONS | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| ENG211 | ACADEMIC ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS | 3 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 4.0 |
| OHS301 | OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - II | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| HIST2201 | PRINCIPLES OF KEMAL ATATÜRK I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| HIST2205 | HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Second Year » Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM230 | ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 6.0 |
| ES361 | COMPUTING METHODS IN ENGINEERING | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CHE204 | THERMODYNAMICS I | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| CHE222 | FLUID MECHANICS | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| METE230 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| HIST2202 | PRINCIPLES OF KEMAL ATATÜRK II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| HIST2206 | HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Third Year » Fifth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM353 | PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| ECON210 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CHE300 | SUMMER PRACTICE | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CHE305 | THERMODYNAMICS II | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| CHE327 | HEAT & MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| TURK105 | TURKISH I | 0 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| TURK201 | ELEMENTARY TURKISH | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| TURK303 | TURKISH I | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Third Year » Six Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHE311 | CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING | 4 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 7.0 |
| CHE320 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY I | 2 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 5.0 |
| CHE328 | SEPARATION PROCESSES | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 7.0 |
| CHE352 | MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN CHEMICAL ENG. | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 6.0 |
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVE | |||||
| Any 1 of the following set | |||||
| TURK106 | TURKISH II | 0 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| TURK202 | INTERMEDIATE TURKISH | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| TURK304 | TURKISH II | 0 | 2.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
Fourth Year » Seven Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHE400 | SUMMER PRACTICE II | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CHE407 | PROCESS CONTROL | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| CHE410 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY II | 2 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 4.0 |
| CHE417 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 7.0 |
| CHE423 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ECONOMICS | 3 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 5.0 |
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE |
Fourth Year » Eight Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHE418 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II | 4 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 7.0 |
| CHE420 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY III | 2 | 0.00 | 4.00 | 4.0 |
| FREE ELECTIVE | |||||
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | |||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE |
h/w: hours per week
Elective Course Category Description
ELECTIVE COURSES
The undergradute program in Chemical Engineering has four types of elective courses: Technical Elective, Restricted Elective (I and II), Non-Technical Elective and free Elective.
List of Technical Electives can be found at Chemical Engineering Department's web site.
List of Restricted Elective I courses are as follows: EE 209, EE 309, ES 223, ES 303, IE 407, CENG 301, CE 221.
List of Restricted Elective II courses are as follows: CHEM 301, CHEM 350, CHEM 455, BIOL 317, BIOL 420, PHYS 207, PHYS 312, MATH 260
List of "non-technical electives" can be found at the Faculty of Engineering's web site.