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Undergraduate Progam > ABET
ABET
Mission
The mission of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
at the University of Pennsylvania is:
- to offer educational and research programs of the highest quality
that will prepare students for leadership positions in the chemical,
biochemical, and materials industries; academia; and governmental
laboratories.
- to help define the frontiers of knowledge in modern chemical
and biomolecular engineering through intellectual leadership in
research and scholarship.
- to contribute to the nation’s technological leadership
by accomplishing research that stimulates the development of new
technologies.
Program Educational Objectives
In accordance with the mission of the Department of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering, and with the broader missions of the School
of Engineering and Applied Science and the University of Pennsylvania,
the Undergraduate Program in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
has formulated the following Educational Objectives:
Graduates of the Undergraduate Program in Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering will
- excel in careers in chemical and biomolecular engineering practice
and research in the chemical, biochemical, energy, and materials
industries.
- make use of the versatility of our chemical and biomolecular
engineering program to excel in diverse career paths, including
business, medicine, law, government, and education.
- excel in top ranked engineering graduate programs and professional
schools.
- be recognized as critical, creative and independent thinkers
who direct their technical expertise towards addressing the needs
of society.
- be recognized as leaders in their chosen fields.
- be sensitive to the social, ethical, and technical implications
of their work as it affects the environment, safety, and health
of citizens worldwide.
Outcomes
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seeks to
achieve these outcomes in all of its graduates:
| Outcome #1 |
Working knowledge of material and energy balances,
thermodynamics, transport processes, separations, chemical
reaction engineering, process control, process design and
economics
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| Outcome #2 |
Knowledge of fundamental concepts in chemistry, physics, mathematics,
and computing.
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| Outcome #3 |
Advanced knowledge of chemistry
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| Outcome #4 |
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and
concise way.
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| Outcome #5 |
Ability to function effectively on team-oriented projects.
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| Outcome #6 |
Ability to work effectively on independent, open-ended projects,
with an appreciation for the need for life-long learning.
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| Outcome #7 |
Ability to work with modern laboratory techniques and engineering
technology.
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| Outcome #8 |
An awareness of the societal needs and impact of engineering
technology.
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| Outcome #9 |
An ability for independent thought and expression in two areas
outside of science and technology: humanities and social sciences.
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| Outcome #10 |
Knowledge of a subject complementary to basic chemical engineering
such as biology, chemistry, materials science, management, economics,
environmental studies, or public policy. |
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