2026-2027 Course Catalog
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for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering plus Data Science
This major is sponsored jointly by the Departments of Statistics, Mathematics and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the Siebel School of Computer and Data Science, and the iSchool. The Chemical Engineering + Data Science degree is designed for students wanting a strong foundation in Data Science with a deep B.S. level specialization in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. The major prepares students for professional or graduate work in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with additional mastery of statistics, data analysis, data modeling, machine learning, and other data science topics.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering plus Data Science
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 132 hours.
A grade point average of 2.5 or higher in all courses required for the major earned on the UIUC campus is required in order to be accepted by the department as juniors and seniors.
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The University and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | Composition I | | 4-6 | | Advanced Composition | | 3 | | fulfilled by CHBE 431 | | | | Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | | 6 | | Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by CHEM 202 & CHEM 204 or CHEM 102 & CHEM 104; PHYS 211, PHYS 212 | | | | Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | | 6 | | Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | | 6-10 | | fulfilled by CS 101, MATH 221 or MATH 220, MATH 231, MATH 241, PHYS 211, PHYS 212, STAT 207 | | | | Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | | 0-15 |
Data Science Core
Mathematical Foundations
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | MATH 221 | Calculus I | 4 | | or MATH 220 | Calculus | | | MATH 231 | Calculus II | 3 | | MATH 241 | Calculus III | 4 | | MATH 257 | Linear Algebra with Computational Applications | 3 | | MATH 285 | Intro Differential Equations | 3 | | or MATH 441 | Differential Equations | | | Total Hours | | 17 |
Data Science Fundamentals
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | CHBE 411 | Probability and Statistics for ChBE | 3 | | STAT 207 | Data Science Exploration | 4 | | CS 307 | Modeling and Learning in Data Science | 4 | | or CHBE 413 | Data Science for Chemistry and Engineering | | | IS 477 | Data Management, Curation & Reproducibility | 3 | | Total Hours | | 14 |
Computational Fundamentals
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | CS 101 | Intro Computing: Engrg & Sci | 3 | | CS 277 | Algorithms and Data Structures for Data Science | 4 | | CHBE 412 | Computational Tools in Chemical Engineering | 3 | | Total Hours | | 10 |
Social Impact in Data Science
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | IS 467 | Ethics and Policy for Data Science | 3 | | Total Hours | | 3 |
Coursework in Area of Specialization
Chemical Engineering
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | ENG 100 | Grainger Engineering Orientation Seminar | 1 | | CHBE 121 | CHBE Profession | 1 | | For students entering the curriculum after the freshman year, 1 additional hour of credit may be substituted in consultation with an academic advisor. | | | | CHBE 221 | Principles of CHE | 3 | | CHBE 321 | Thermodynamics | 4 | | CHBE 421 | Momentum and Heat Transfer | 4 | | CHBE 422 | Mass Transfer Operations | 4 | | CHBE 424 | Chemical Reaction Engineering | 3 | | CHBE 430 | Unit Operations Laboratory | 4 | | CHBE 431 | Process Design | 4 | | CHBE 440 | Process Control and Dynamics | 3 | | Total Hours | | 31 |
Chemistry Fundamentals
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | Select one group of courses (Accelerated or General Chemistry) | | 10-12 | | CHEM 202 & CHEM 203 & CHEM 204 & CHEM 205 | Accelerated Chemistry I and Accelerated Chemistry Lab I and Accelerated Chemistry II and Accelerated Chemistry Lab II | | | OR | | | | CHEM 102 & CHEM 103 & CHEM 104 & CHEM 105 & CHEM 222 & CHEM 223 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I and General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Lab II and Quantitative Analysis Lecture and Quantitative Analysis Lab | | | CHEM 236 | Fundamental Organic Chem I | 4 | | CHEM 237 | Structure and Synthesis | 2 | | CHEM 315 | Instrumental Chem Systems Lab | 2 | | Students must register in one of the Chemical Engineering-specific CHEM 315 lab sections. | | | | CHEM 420 | Instrumental Characterization | 2 | | CHEM 442 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 | | Total Hours | | 24-26 |
Physics Fundamentals
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | PHYS 211 | University Physics: Mechanics | 4 | | PHYS 212 | University Physics: Elec & Mag | 4 | | PHYS 214 | Univ Physics: Quantum Physics | 2 | | Total Hours | | 10 |
Data Science Experience
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | CHBE 415 | Chemical Engineering Data Science Experience | 3 | | Total Hours | | 3 |
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering plus Data Science
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
The sample sequence below assumes that the student has placed into the Accelerated Chemistry courses.
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| ENG 100 | 1 |
| CHEM 202 | 3 |
| CHEM 203 | 2 |
| MATH 221 or 220 | 4 |
| General Education course (Choose a Humanities course with Cultural Studies designation) | 3 |
| General Education course (Choose a Social & Behavioral Science course or Composition I) | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Total Hours 16 |
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| CHBE 121 | 1 |
| CHEM 204 | 3 |
| CHEM 205 | 2 |
| MATH 231 | 3 |
| PHYS 211 | 4 |
| Composition I or General Education course (Choose a Social & Behavioral Science course) | 4 |
| 17 | |
| Total Hours 17 |
| Second Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| CHBE 221 | 3 |
| MATH 241 | 4 |
| PHYS 212 | 4 |
| CHEM 236 | 4 |
| CHEM 237 | 2 |
| 17 | |
| Total Hours 17 |
| Second Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| CHBE 321 | 4 |
| CHBE 411 | 3 |
| CS 101 | 3 |
| MATH 257 | 3 |
| PHYS 214 | 2 |
| General Education course (choose a Humanities course with Cultural Studies designation) | 3 |
| 18 | |
| Total Hours 18 |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| CHBE 421 | 4 |
| STAT 207 | 4 |
| MATH 285 or 441 | 3 |
| CHEM 442 | 4 |
| CHEM 420 | 2 |
| 17 | |
| Total Hours 17 |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| CHBE 422 | 4 |
| CHBE 412 | 3 |
| CHBE 413 or CS 307 | 4 |
| CHEM 315 | 2 |
| CS 277 | 4 |
| 17 | |
| Total Hours 17 |
| Fourth Year | |
|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours |
| CHBE 424 | 3 |
| CHBE 430 | 4 |
| IS 467 | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| General Education course (Choose a Social & Behavioral Science Course with Cultural Studies designation) | 3 |
| 17 | |
| Total Hours 17 |
| Fourth Year | |
|---|---|
| Second Semester | Hours |
| CHBE 431 | 4 |
| CHBE 440 | 3 |
| CHBE 415 | 3 |
| IS 477 | 3 |
| 13 | |
| Total Hours 13 |
Total Hours: 132
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering plus Data Science
Student learning outcomes are based on learning outcomes in line with the Accreditation Board of Engineering (ABET) accreditation process.
Upon completing the program, Chemical Engineering + Data Science students are expected to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering plus Data Science
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