Curriculum Overview
Thesis Option - Plan A
Required Courses - 12 units
- ChE 200 Research Methods - 3 Units
- ChE 211 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics - 3 Units
- ChE 218 Reaction Kinetics - 3 Units
- ChE 219 Transport Processes - 3 Units
Electives
- 12 Units - Approved Technical Electives
Thesis
- ChE 280/280I Graduate Research - 2 Units
- ChE 281 Thesis Prep Seminar - 3 Units
- ChE 299 (or 299I) MS Thesis - 1 Unit
Total 30 Units
Project Option - Plan B
Required Courses - 12 units
- ChE 200 Research Methods - 3 Units
- ChE 211 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics - 3 Units
- ChE 218 Reaction Kinetics - 3 Units
- ChE 219 Transport Processes - 3 Units
Electives
- 12 Units - Approved Technical Electives
Project
- ChE 280/280I Graduate Research - 2 Units
- ChE 281 Thesis Prep Seminar - 3 Units
- ChE 298 (or 298I) MS Project - 2 Units
Total: 30 Units
Other Requirements
- Satisfy the CSU Graduate Writing Requirement
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a C or better on all courses that count towards the MS degree (are listed on the Candidacy form [pdf])
- Pass MS Thesis or Project Defense
- Students without a BS ChE must take or show equivalencies for:
2 Semesters of General Chemistry; 1 Semester of Organic Chemistry; 2 Semesters of Physics; 3 Semesters of Calculus; 1 Semester of Differential Equations; and ChE 115, 151, 158, 160A, 160B and 190. This assumes a closely related science or engineering BS degree. - Students who are admitted in conditional standing must satisfy the conditions (such as transition courses or required GPA) and submit a Change of Classification form [pdf].
