A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Chemical Engineering, BSChE (Boston)
- CIP
- 14.4401
- Credits (computed from items)
- 177-195
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 482705
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_482705_a1c16729
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Engineering Requirements
9 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- CHME 3305and CHME 3306Chemical Engineering Laboratoryand Recitation for CHME 3305Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Chemical Engineering Capstone
1 item
- CHME 4703and CHME 4705Chemical Process Design Capstoneand Recitation for CHME 4703Not resolved to a course4
Supplemental Credit
4 items
- 2 semester hours from the following course count toward the engineering requirement:Not resolved to a course2
- As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”4
- 3 semester hours from the following course count toward the engineering requirement:Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 2 1”4
Supporting Courses: Mathematics/Science
0 items
Required Mathematics/Science
9 items
- CHEM 1151and CHEM 1153General Chemistry for Engineersand Recitation for CHEM 1151Not resolved to a course4
- MATH 1341Calculus 1 for Science and EngineeringNot resolved to a course4
- MATH 1342Calculus 2 for Science and EngineeringNot resolved to a course4
- MATH 2321Calculus 3 for Science and EngineeringNot resolved to a course4
- MATH 2341Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for EngineeringNot resolved to a course4
- PHYS 1151and PHYS 1152and PHYS 1153Physics for Engineering 1and Lab for PHYS 1151and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1151Not resolved to a course5
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4-5
- or: BIOL 1107 Foundations of Biology4
- PHYS 1155and PHYS 1156and PHYS 1157Physics for Engineering 2and Lab for PHYS 1155and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1155Not resolved to a course
Supplemental Credit
2 items
- 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the mathematics/science requirement:Not resolved to a course1
- As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”4
Supporting Courses: Advanced Science
6 items
- Complete one of the following pairs:Not resolved to a course5-6
- CHEM 2311and CHEM 2312Organic Chemistry 1and Lab for CHEM 2311Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 2315and CHEM 2316Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry Majorsand Lab for CHEM 2315Not resolved to a course
- Complete one of the following pairs:Not resolved to a course5-6
- CHEM 2313and CHEM 2314Organic Chemistry 2and Lab for CHEM 2313Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 2317and CHEM 2318Organic Chemistry 2 for Chemistry Majorsand Lab for CHEM 2317Not resolved to a course
Professional Development
0 items
Professional Development
3 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
Additional Required Courses
4 items
- 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the professional development requirement:Not resolved to a course1
- As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”4
- 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the professional development requirement:Not resolved to a course1
- As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 2 1”4
Writing Requirements
0 items
A grade of C or higher is required:
2 items
- 4
- or: ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines4
Required General Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete 24 semester hours of academic, nonremedial, nonrepetitive courses.Not resolved to a course24
Concentration in Biomolecular and Biomedical Systems
concentration · 0 items
Advanced Engineering Electives
electives · 12 items
- Complete two of the following courses, at least one of which must be a CHME course:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Advanced Science Elective
electives · 12 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-6
- BIOL 2301and BIOL 2302Genetics and Molecular Biologyand Lab for BIOL 2301Not resolved to a course
- 4
- BIOL 3421and BIOL 3422Microbiologyand Lab for BIOL 3421Not resolved to a course
- 4
- 4
- 4
- NNMD 5270Foundations in Nanomedicine: TherapeuticsNot resolved to a course
- NNMD 5271Foundations in Nanomedicine: DiagnosticsNot resolved to a course
- NNMD 5370Nanomedicine Research TechniquesNot resolved to a course
- NNMD 5470Nano/Biomedical Commercialization: Concept to MarketNot resolved to a course
- NNMD 5570Preclinical and Clinical Study DesignNot resolved to a course
Students may petition for additional science and/or engineering courses to be counted toward the electives if the course content falls within the concentration focus. Students should be aware of any prerequisites for courses and plan appropriately. Students may also petition for independent research to be counted toward the non-CHME engineering elective.
electives · 0 items
Concentration in Complex and Computational Systems
concentration · 0 items
Advanced Engineering Electives
electives · 12 items
- Complete two of the following courses, at least one of which must be a CHME course:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Advanced Science Elective
electives · 7 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-6
- 4
- 3
- 4
- PHYS 1211Computational Problem Solving in PhysicsNot resolved to a course
- PHYS 4606Mathematical and Computational Methods for PhysicsNot resolved to a course
- PHYS 5352Quantum Computation and InformationNot resolved to a course
Students may petition for additional science and/or engineering courses to be counted toward the electives if the course content falls within the concentration focus. Students should be aware of any prerequisites for courses and plan appropriately. Students may also petition for independent research to be counted toward the non-CHME engineering elective.
electives · 0 items
Concentration in Energy and Sustainability
concentration · 0 items
Advanced Engineering Electives
electives · 8 items
- Complete two of the following courses, at least one of which must be a CHME course:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Advanced Science Elective
electives · 12 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-6
- CHEM 2161and CHEM 2162and CHEM 2163Concepts in Chemistryand Lab for CHEM 2161and Recitation for CHEM 2161Not resolved to a course
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Students may petition for additional science and/or engineering courses to be counted toward the electives if the course content falls within the concentration focus. Students should be aware of any prerequisites for courses and plan appropriately. Students may also petition for independent research to be counted toward the non-CHME engineering elective.
electives · 0 items
Concentration in Materials and Nanotechnology
concentration · 0 items
Advanced Engineering Electives
electives · 9 items
- Complete two of the following courses, at least one of which must be a CHME course:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- ME 5600Materials Processing and Process SelectionNot resolved to a course
- ME 5620Fundamentals of Advanced MaterialsNot resolved to a course
- ME 5630Nano- and Microscale ManufacturingNot resolved to a course
- ME 5661Composite MaterialsNot resolved to a course
Advanced Science Elective
electives · 7 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-6
- CHEM 2161and CHEM 2162and CHEM 2163Concepts in Chemistryand Lab for CHEM 2161and Recitation for CHEM 2161Not resolved to a course
- 4
- 3
- 3
- PHYS 5113Particle PhysicsNot resolved to a course
- PHYS 5260Introduction to Nanoscience and NanotechnologyNot resolved to a course
Students may petition for additional science and/or engineering courses to be counted toward the electives if the course content falls within the concentration focus. Students should be aware of any prerequisites for courses and plan appropriately. Students may also petition for independent research to be counted toward the non-CHME engineering elective.
electives · 0 items
Electives Option
electives · 0 items
Chemical Engineering Elective
electives · 1 item
- Complete 4 semester hours of CHME courses (level 2000+). Coursework may include multiple 1–4-semester-hour courses adding up to a minimum of 4 semester hours.Not resolved to a course4
Advanced Engineering Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete one course numbered between 4000 and 5999 in any of the following subject areas:Not resolved to a course4
BIOE, CHME, CIVE, EECE, ENGR, IE, ME, and MEIE. GE5100 also specifically accepted.
0 items
Advanced Science Elective
electives · 23 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-6
- 4
- 4
- BIOL 3421and BIOL 3422Microbiologyand Lab for BIOL 3421Not resolved to a course
- 4
- BIOL 3611and BIOL 3612Biochemistryand Lab for BIOL 3611Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 2161and CHEM 2162and CHEM 2163Concepts in Chemistryand Lab for CHEM 2161and Recitation for CHEM 2161Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 2321and CHEM 2322and CHEM 2323Analytical Chemistryand Lab for CHEM 2321and Recitation for CHEM 2321Not resolved to a course
- 4
- CHEM 3100and CHEM 3101Cosmetic Chemistry: Design and Innovationand Lab for CHEM 3100Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 3403and CHEM 3404Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopyand Lab for CHEM 3403Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 3431and CHEM 3432Physical Chemistryand Lab for CHEM 3431Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 3501and CHEM 3502and CHEM 3503Inorganic Chemistryand Lab for CHEM 3501and Recitation for CHEM 3501Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 4456and CHEM 4457Organic Chemistry 3: Organic Chemistry of Drug Design and Developmentand Lab for CHEM 4456Not resolved to a course
- CHEM 4628and CHEM 4629Introduction to Spectroscopy of Organic Compoundsand Identification of Organic CompoundsNot resolved to a course
- EEMB 2302and EEMB 2303Ecologyand Lab for EEMB 2302Not resolved to a course
- 4
- NRSG 2350Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmaceutical Interventions for Nursing PracticeNot resolved to a course
- PHYS 1211Computational Problem Solving in PhysicsNot resolved to a course
- PHYS 2303Modern PhysicsNot resolved to a course
- PHYS 2371and PHYS 2372Electronicsand Lab for PHYS 2371Not resolved to a course
- PHYS 3601Classical DynamicsNot resolved to a course
- PHYS 3602Electricity and Magnetism 1Not resolved to a course
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