DEPARTMENT EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Mission Statement for the Department of Chemical Engineering:

We provide a high-quality education experience that will prepare
graduates to assume leadership positions within the chemical and
associated industries. We foster and encourage the pursuit of new knowledge and innovative scholarship in the chemical sciences and engineering. We will teach in modern classrooms and carry out research in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. We provide leadership to the chemical engineering profession through scholarship, teaching, and service

Educational Objectives for the Department of Chemical Engineering

MTU Chemical Engineering Alumni:

1. master the chemical engineering fundamentals necessary to function as a professional in an appropriate-level engineering position;
   
2. develop critical thinking, resourcefulness, problem solving and research skills to tackle new problems and/or technologies;
3. become able to effectively communicate their technical/ professional material in written, oral, visual, and graphical forms; and
4. develop an acute awareness of their responsibilities to society as chemical engineers

Educational Outcomes for the Department of Chemical Engineering

Graduates will have:

a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
b. an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g. an ability to communicate effectively.
h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.