Graduate students who have an undergraduate background in a field other than chemical engineering are required to enroll in the Preparatory Program. This program is intended to prepare students for graduate courses in chemical engineering. The program consists of course work in the following areas:

• CHE 300 Chemical Engineering Principles (4-0-4)
  (Offered fall and spring semesters)
• CHE 302 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (4-0-4)
  (Offered fall semester only)
• CHE 306 Transport Phenomena (4-0-4)
  (Offered fall semester only)
• CHE 404 Chemical Reactor Design (3-2-4)
  Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena, or equivalent background (Offered spring semester only)
• CHE 408 Separation Processes (4-0-4)
  Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena. (Offered spring semester only)
  

Depending on the student's background, additional courses in mathematics and chemistry may be required. Students should call the Chemical Engineering Department at (216) 687-2571 to set up an appointment with the Graduate Program Coordinator prior to registering for classes.

Prior to satisfactory completion of the entire Preparatory Program, no course may be taken toward the fulfillment of the graduate degree program unless authorized by the academic/research advisor.