Curriculum
Chemical engineers have the skills to discover and implement new products and processes that can be applied towards a broad range of fields and professions including manufacturing, design, and management.
The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering curriculum at Lafayette provides a technically robust and well-rounded education, centered on a personalized, undergraduate-only experience with small class sizes. This ABET accredited program balances technical rigor with the broad thinking and effective communication skills cultivated in a liberal arts setting. Students benefit from close mentorship by professors dedicated to undergraduate education, which translates directly into numerous hands-on learning opportunities. This unique combination of focused instruction and experiential learning enables graduates to pursue fulfilling careers across diverse fields like pharmaceuticals, chemicals/petroleum, food and personal care, energy and sustainability, and materials engineering, and successfully gain admission to top Ph.D. programs in chemical engineering and related disciplines.
At Lafayette, students are exposed to a combination of rigorous engineering fundamentals and hands-on learning experiences, equipping them to handle engineering challenges of the 21st century.
The ChemE lab course progression is exceptional at bringing first principles to life and allowing students to understand how classroom concepts are used to solve real-world problems. The intro to statistical methods, troubleshooting exercises, and focus on strong presentation skills have been extremely valuable to my professional development.
Thomas Beier ’19
