Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Science degree at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at 91̽»¨ (91̽»¨). 

Suggested Sequence at LCCC

First Year - Fall Semester 
Course 
(Courses in parentheses are 91̽»¨ equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete
ENGL 161 College Composition I   
(ENG 100/ENG 101)
3 
MTHM 181 Calculus I   
(MTH 181)
5 
CHMY 171 General Chemistry I and Lab   
(CHM 261/266)
5 
ENGR 120 Introduction to Engineering   
(INQ 170/ESC 120)
1 
SDEV 101 Introduction to the LCCC Community   
(INQ 170)
1 
Semester Total15
First Year - Spring Semester 
Course
(Courses in parentheses are 91̽»¨ equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete
ENGL 164 College Composition II with Technical Topics 
(ESC 102)
3 
MTHM 182 Calculus II   
(MTH 182)
5 
PHYC 251 College Physics I   
(PHY 241)
5 
CHMY 172 General Chemistry II   
(CHM 262/267)
5 
   
Semester Total18
Contact the Transfer Center at transfer@csuohio.edu to learn more about how to register for these courses.
First Year - Summer Semester - Must be taken at 91̽»¨
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
ESC 152 Programming with MATLAB3 
ESC 321 Engineering Thermodynamics3 
Semester Total6

 

Second Year - Fall Semester 
Course 
(Courses in parentheses are 91̽»¨ equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete
PHYC 252 College Physics II   
(PHY 242)
5 
PHLY 165 Bioethics 
(OT36 Arts & Humanities)
3 
CHMY 271 Organic Chemistry I   
(CHM 331/336)
4 
OT36 Arts & Humanities3 
OT36 Social & Behavioral Science3 
Semester Total18
Second Year - Spring Semester 
Course
(Courses in parentheses are 91̽»¨ equivalents)
CreditsCheck off when Complete
MTHM 283 Differential Equations   
(ESC 250/MTH 286)
3 
CHE 300 Chemical Engineering Principles*4 
MTHM 281 Multivariable Calculus   
(MTH 283)
4 
MTHM 280 Linear Algebra   
(ESC 350)
3 
OT36 Social & Behavioral Science3 
Semester Total17
Total cumulative credits earned at LCCC (60 required)
Associate of Science Degree Awarded
68

 

Suggested Sequence at 91̽»¨

Second Year - Summer Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
CHE 300 Chemical Engineering Principles*  
ESC 301 Fluid Mechanics3 
Semester Total3 

 

Third Year - Fall Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
CHE 302 Chem. Engr. Thermodynamics4 
CHE 306 Transport Phenomena4 
CHE 307 Chemical Engineering Methods3 
ESC 270 Materials Science3 
PHL 215 Engineering Ethics3 
Semester Total17
Third Year - Spring Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
CHE 404 Chemical Reactor Design4 
CHE 408 Separation Processes4 
ESC 310 Engineering Statistics and Probability3 
ESC 282 Engineering Economy3 
Semester Total14

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
CHE 430 Process Control4 
CHE 440 Process Design I3 
CHE 448 Chemical Process Safety3 
ChE/BME Technical Elective3 
American Civic Literacy**3 
Semester Total16
Fourth Year - Spring Semester 
CourseCreditsCheck off when Complete
CHE 420 Senior Chemical Engineering Lab4 
CHE 441 Process Design II3 
Advanced Science Elective3 
ChE/BME Technical Elective2 
Semester Total12
Total cumulative credits earned at 91̽»¨68
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Degree Awarded136

This Transfer Pathway completes the Associate of Science degree, which must total at least 60 semester credits and includes the Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36) credits, which are approved LCCC general education requirements. OT36 details can be found at ;
                
Additional Information:                 
Assumptions: college-level readiness in MATH (eligible to register for Calculus I) and ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency (FLD).              

  
*CHE 300 must be taken before starting Year 3 at 91̽»¨; summer offering depends on enrollment. Interested LCCC students should contact Transfer Student Services at transfer@csuohio.edu or /transfercenter for information on how to register for 91̽»¨ coursework.                
                
91̽»¨ Requirements:                
Grade restriction: Chemical Engineering students are limited to a combined maximum of two grades of D in Engineering Science (ESC) or Chemical Engineering (CHE) courses, and in any other courses that replace ESC and CHE courses, to be eligible for graduation.    

           
91̽»¨ requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation.  At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at 91̽»¨.  At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level.  An overall total of 42 upper division (300/400) level credits are required. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence credits must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements.  Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.   

             
INQ 170 is required for all engineering, technology, and computer science majors, and meets the Core Curriculum requirement for Inquiry Launch. ESC 120 is required in place of INQ 170 in the following cases: (a) transfer students; however, those who have had co-op experience in engineering/computer science and/or have transferred 12 credits of engineering/computer science courses can petition to waive ESC 120;  (b) students who, as freshmen at 91̽»¨, started in another major and completed an Inquiry Launch course different from INQ 170; (c) Honors students who take the Honors Inquiry Launch course.  Neither INQ 170 nor ESC 120 is required for transfer students with an Associates of Applied Science degree.

                
For students who have earned an Associate of Science degree from LCCC, the following general education categories will be considered met:  Inquiry Launch, Finding Your Voice (First Writing), Research & Professional Writing (Second Writing), Quantitative & Formal Reasoning (Math, Statistics, and Logic), American Civic Literacy (see footnote below), Human Culture & Creativity (Arts & Humanities), Global Human Perspectives (Arts & Humanities), Scientific Inquiry (Natural Science), Scientific Investigations (Natural Science Lab), Society & Human Behavior (Social and Behavioral Science), Complexities of a Pluralistic Society (Arta & Humanities or Social and Behavioral Science), and Data & Digital Literacy (Social and Behavioral Science). Students would still be required to take at least two Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) courses (including one in the major) and complete a Capstone Experience in the major.  The WAC and Capstone Experience requirements are typically met with upper-division courses.  Students who do not complete the Associate of Arts degree are responsible for the completion of the entire General Education Requirements at 91̽»¨.
**American Civic Literacy is a mandatory course to receive a Bachelor's degree. If the course is not taken and passed at LCCC, it must be taken and passed at 91̽»¨.
          
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and 91̽»¨ expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred.  This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract.  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, 91̽»¨ reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.

This map represents one example of how to complete the AS and BS degrees.  Students should work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options.
            
                

Updated January 2026    
 

Mailing Address
Transfer Student Services
2398 Euclid Avenue
EC 103
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-5568
transfer@csuohio.edu

Campus Location
Welcome Center
2398 Euclid Avenue
EC 103
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-5568
transfer@csuohio.edu