Accreditation

The chemical engineering undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone (410) 347-7700.

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Program Objectives

The department will provide all graduating B.S. students with:

1. a solid foundation in the fundamentals of chemical engineering science, design, and practice;
2. a sound base in chemistry, mathematics, and physics;
3. an opportunity to explore advanced disciplines pertinent to career choice;
4. an opportunity to participate on multidisciplinary teams;
5. the opportunity and training to develop the written and oral communication skills of a practicing engineer; and
6. the opportunity to develop and comprehend professional and ethical behavior, to develop and understanding of the humanities and social sciences, and to develop the skills to engage in life-long learning.

These Program Objectives, which were modified after input from our constituencies, are consistent with the missions of NMSU, the College of Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes must be demonstrated by NMSU ChE graduates to achieve the Program Educational Objectives. Assessment Methods are designed to measure student and graduate performance relative to these outcomes. Defined outcomes for the NMSU ChE program have been classified into seven abilities and four understandings based on the EC2000 Criteria. These outcomes are summarized below.

Students must demonstrate an ability to…

1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,
3. design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs,
4. function on multidisciplinary teams,
5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
6. communicate effectively, and
7. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

and an understanding of…

1. professional and ethical responsibility,
2. the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context,
3. the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning, and
4. contemporary issues.