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Chemical and Molecular Engineering, BE

Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY

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 and Molecular Engineering, BE
Catalog edition
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering offers two majors leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree, Engineering Science and Chemical and Molecular Engineering. The program in Chemical and Molecular Engineering is designed to meet the expanding demand for chemical engineers in the nanotechnology, neutraceutical, pharmaceutical, environmental, and energy industries. It emphasizes engineering at the molecular level rather than traditional large-scale process engineering. In a rigorous cross-disciplinary environment, the program provides students with knowledge in the basic physical sciences, mathematical techniques, and computational modeling tools that form the foundation of modern chemical and molecular engineering. A broad spectrum of courses prepares students to assimilate and apply their knowledge creatively to solve complex problems involving not only scientific but also ethical and moral considerations, and utilizing effective communication skills for working in an interdisciplinary team. Employment opportunities for graduates of the program include high-technology industries and institutions that are engaged in research and advanced manufacturing related to nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, future fuels, waste management, and the synthesis of new materials. The Chemical and Molecular Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http:// www.abet.org , under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196097
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196097_b3fb6072
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

3 items
  1. Students must have a grade of B or higher in all 100-level mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses required by the major.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Students must have an overall GPA of 3.2 with no more than one grade of C+ or lower in any course, unless permission to waive is granted by the undergraduate program director.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Department must receive completed course evaluations for all transferred courses that are to be used to meet requirements of the major.
    Not resolved to a course

Degree Requirements

0 items

    1. Mathematics

    5 items
    1. AMS 151
      Applied Calculus I 3 credits
      Not resolved to a course
    2. AMS 161
      Applied Calculus II 3 credits
      Not resolved to a course
    3. AMS 261
      Applied Calculus III 4 credits
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MAT 203 - Calculus III with Applications 4 credits
    4. AMS 361
      Applied Calculus IV: Differential Equations 4 credits
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MAT 303 - Calculus IV with Applications 4 credits
    5. Note: The following alternate calculus course sequences may be substituted for AMS 151, AMS 161: MAT 131 , MAT 132 or MAT 125 , MAT 126 , MAT 127
      Not resolved to a course

    2. Natural Sciences

    0 items

      Chemistry

      7 items
      1. CHE 131
        As published: “General Chemistry IB 4 credits”
      2. CHE 132
        General Chemistry II 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      3. CHE 133
        As published: “General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit”
      4. CHE 134
        General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CHE 321
        Organic Chemistry I 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
        or: CHE 331 - Molecular Science II 4 credits
      6. CHE 327
        Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits
        Not resolved to a course
        or: CHE 383 - Introductory Synthetic and Spectroscopic Laboratory Techniques 2 credits
      7. Note: The following alternate chemistry/organic chemistry course sequence may be substituted for CHE 131/CHE 133/CHE 132/ CHE 134: CHE 152 - Molecular Science I and CHE 154 - Molecular Science Laboratory I
        Not resolved to a course

      Physics

      5 items
      1. PHY 131
        Classical Physics I 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PHY 132
        Classical Physics II 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PHY 133
        Classical Physics Laboratory I 1 credit
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PHY 134
        Classical Physics Laboratory II 1 credit
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Note: The following alternate physics course sequences may be substituted for PHY 131/PHY 133, PHY 132/PHY 134: PHY 125 , PHY 126 , PHY 127 , PHY 133 , PHY 134 Classical Physics A, B, C and Laboratories or PHY 141 , PHY 142 , PHY 133 , PHY 134 Classical Physics I, II: Honors
        Not resolved to a course

      3. Computer Programming

      1 item
      1. ESG 111
        Programming for Engineers 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course

      4. Chemical Engineering

      19 items
      1. CME 101
        Introduction to Chemical and Molecular Engineering 2 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CME 233
        Ethics and Business Practices for Engineers 2 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      3. CME 304
        Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      4. CME 314
        Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      5. CME 312
        Material and Energy Balance 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      6. CME 315
        Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering Analysis 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      7. CME 318
        Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      8. CME 322
        Chemical Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      9. CME 323
        Reaction Engineering and Chemical Kinetics 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      10. CME 310
        Chemical Engineering Laboratory I: Unit Operation Fundamentals 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      11. CME 320
        Chemical Engineering Lab II: Unit Operation 2 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      12. CME 410
        Chemical Engineering Laboratory III: Instrumentation, Material Design and Characterization 2 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      13. CME 420
        Chemical Engineering Laboratory IV: Senior Thesis 2 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      14. CME 401
        Separation Technologies 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      15. CME 405
        Process Control in Engineering Design 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      16. CME 425
        Introduction to Catalysis 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
        or: CME 427 - Molecular Modeling for Chemical Engineers 3 credits
      17. CME 440
        Process Engineering and Design I 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      18. CME 441
        Process Engineering and Design II 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      19. CME 480
        Cellular Biology for Chemical Engineers 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
        or: BIO 202 - Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology 3 credits

      5. Specializations in Chemical and Molecular Engineering

      0 items

        6. Upper-Division Writing Requirement

        1 item
        1. CME 300
          Writing in Chemical and Molecular Engineering 0 credit,
          Not resolved to a course

        Grading

        0 items

          Specializations

          0 items

            Materials Science

            8 items
            1. CME 360
              Nanomaterials and Applications 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            2. CME 369
              Polymer Engineering 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
              or: ESM 469 - Polymer Engineering 3 credits
            3. CME 375
              Fundamentals of Industrial Corrosion and Corrosion Protection 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CME 460
              Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Processing and Characterization 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            5. ESG 332
              Materials Science I: Structure and Properties of Materials 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            6. ESG 333
              Materials Science II: Electronic Properties 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            7. ESM 335
              Strength of Materials 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            8. ESM 336
              Electronic Materials 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            Nanotechnology

            7 items
            1. CME 360
              Nanomaterials and Applications 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            2. CME 460
              Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Processing and Characterization 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Students can select any one of the following courses (provided the course was not used to satisfy a core requirement):
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CME 425
              Introduction to Catalysis 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            5. CME 427
              Molecular Modeling for Chemical Engineers 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            6. CME 369
              Polymer Engineering 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
              or: ESM 469 - Polymer Engineering 3 credits
            7. CME 372
              Colloids, Micelles and Emulsion Science 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            Polymer specialization

            7 items
            1. CME 369
              Polymer Engineering 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
              or: ESM 469 - Polymer Engineering 3 credits
            2. CME 371
              Biomaterials 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            3. CME 460
              Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Processing and Characterization 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CME 470
              Polymer Synthesis: Theory and Practice, Fundamentals, Methods, Experiments 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Students may replace any one of the above by selecting any one of the following courses (provided the course was not used to satisfy a core requirement):
              Not resolved to a course
            6. CME 425
              Introduction to Catalysis 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            7. CME 427
              Molecular Modeling for Chemical Engineers 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            Tissue Engineering

            11 items
            1. The following courses can be used to satisfy the Tissue Engineering Specialization:
              Not resolved to a course
            2. BME 404
              Essentials of Tissue Engineering 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Any TWO (three for students admitted prior to Fall 2012) of the following courses:
              Not resolved to a course
            4. BIO 310
              Cell Biology 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            5. BIO 328
              Mammalian Physiology 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            6. BIO 335
              Neurobiology Laboratory 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            7. BIO 317
              Principles of Cellular Signaling 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            8. BME 354
              Advanced Biomaterials 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            9. CHE 346
              Biomolecular Structure and Reactivity 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
            10. CME 371
              Biomaterials 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course
              or: BME 353 - Introduction to Biomaterials 3 credits
            11. CME 481
              Advanced Cell Biology for Chemical Engineers 3 credits
              Not resolved to a course

            Business

            0 items

              Chemistry

              0 items

                Physics

                0 items

                  Custom Specialization

                  0 items

                    The Accelerated BE/MS Degree Program in Chemical and Molecular Engineering

                    0 items

                      SBC Courses

                      3 items
                      1. Freshmen who matriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. Transfer students who matriculate in the Spring of 2020 or later
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. Students who rematriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Sample Course Sequence

                      0 items
                        Source. Stony Brook University, catalog Fall 2026 Undergraduate Catalog — https://catalog.stonybrook.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=1387&returnto=1134. Captured page pages/0209.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.