Chemical Engineering
Reactions, interactions and creation - the science and study behind the building blocks of life.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers are creative problem-solvers who use their skills to develop processes and designs that drive our economy and benefit society. At Laurentian you can also choose to focus your degree to obtain specialized knowledge in sustainability and the environment, or extractive metallurgy and mineral processing.
Conseiller ou conseillère aux études
Corey Laamanen
Téléphone : 705.822.1291
Courriel : cy_laamanen@laurentian.ca
Bureau : F216
Courses focus on organic and physical chemistry, chemical and biological processes and reactions, and design among other subjects.
Program Acceditation
All of our engineering programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. More information on this process is available here.
Co-Operative Education in Chemical Engineering
Co-operative (Co-op) education at Laurentian University is an option of work-integrated learning where you can, starting in the second year, put your academic knowledge into action through paid discipline-related work terms.
The initial work term usually begins at the end of the second year and consists of a period of 4 months over the summer. After completing the third year, you will undertake a second work term of up to 16 months before returning to complete your final year of academic study.
Advantages for Students
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integrate your studies with practical experience;
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gain knowledge and exposure to a wide variety of professions;
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earn money that can substantially contribute to your student expenses;
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acquire necessary work skills;
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learn to function as a key member of a team;
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gain a significant advantage upon graduation, not only in finding employment of your choice but also in obtaining one with higher pay and more responsibility due to your experience in the workforce; and,
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gain up to 12 months of pregraduate experience towards your Professional Engineering designation.
Work terms will be highlighted on your transcipt. If 16 to 20 months are completed along with work term reports, the co-op designation will also be added to your degree diploma.
Advantages for Employers
In addition to employing highly motivated and committed individuals with an engineering background, they can observe progress and suitability over a succession of placements for potential full-time employment after graduation.
The selection process ensures that, in addition to valuable work experience, students in the co-op program:
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are high academic achievers;
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possess good communication skills;
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have positive attitudes;
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are adaptable and eager to work with others; and,
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have leadership potential.
Eligibility
A minimum overall average of 70% is required for entry into the co-op program and must be maintained.
In addition to academic performance, admision is based on individual interviews through which factors, such as motivation, interpersonal skills and communication skills are evaluated.
Furthermore, for entry into the initial work term, you must have completed all required core courses from the 2nd year of the program. While to enter further work terms, you must have completed all required core courses from the 3rd year of the program.
Iron Ring
The Calling of an Engineer
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer has a history dating back to 1922 when it was felt that an organization was needed to bind all members of the engineering profession in Canada. It was also felt that a statement of ethics to which a young graduate in engineering should subscribe to should be developed.
Rudyard Kipling, who made reference to the work of engineers in his poems and writings, was approached and he produced both an obligation and a ceremony entitled "The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer."
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer has been instituted to direct newly qualified engineers toward an awareness of the profession and its social significance and reminding experienced engineers of their responsibilities in welcoming and supporting new engineers entering the profession.
An iron ring is given to symbolize the pride which engineers have in their profession. The ring also serves as a reminder to the engineer, and to others, of the engineer's obligation to live and work by a high standard of professional conduct.
For more information please see here.
Ontario High School Applicants
Program Prerequisites:
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course; 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions; 1 grade 12 4U Physics; 1 grade 12 4U Chemistry; 1 additional grade 12 U/M Math or Science; 1 other grade 12 U/M course
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
Note pour les étudiants actuels
Les options de grade ci-dessous seront offertes lors de la prochaine année universitaire et ne le sont pas cette année. Si vous cherchez les cours à suivre afin de compléter les options d'un programme d'une année universitaire antérieure, svp consultez avec un conseiller académique.
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (144 credits)
First Year
Fall Term:
ENGR 1007E Engineering Graphics and Design + LAB
ENGR 1056E Applied Mechanics I
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I + LAB
MATH 1036E Calculus I
PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I + LAB
3 credits of Writing-Intensive course elective or Complementary Studies elective
Winter Term:
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II + LAB
COSC 2836E Computer Software for the Sciences
MATH 1037E Calculus II
MATH 1057E Linear Algebra I
PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II + LAB
3 credits of Writing-Intensive course elective or Complementary Studies elective
Second Year*
Fall Term:
ENGR 2026E Engineering Materials + LAB
ENGR 2076E Mechanics and Strength of Materials I + LAB
CHMI 2426E Organic Chemistry I + LAB
CHMI 2526E Introduction to Physical Chemistry I
MATH 2066E Introduction to Differential Equations
3 credits of Complementary Studies elective
Winter Term:
ENGR 2097E Fluid Mechanics I + LAB
ENGR 2276E Chemical Process Calculations
ENGR 3426E Engineering Economics
CHMI 2527E Introductory Physical Chemistry II
MATH 3416E Numerical Methods I
STAT 2246E Statistics for Scientists
* This program has a co-op option. Please contact the School of Engineering for more information.
Third Year
Fall Term:
ENGR 3436E Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design I
ENGR 3446E Heat Transfer + LAB
12 credits of Technical Electives
Winter Term:
ENGR 3126E Occupational Health Engineering
ENGR 3267E Process Dynamics and Control
ENGR 3416E Mass Transfer
OPER 4016E Project Management
6 credits of Technical electives
Fourth Year
Fall Term:
ENGR 4126E Engineering Seminar
ENGR 4435E Engineering Design Project
ENGR 4436E Chemical Process and Plant Design
ENGR 4457E Separation Processes and Unit Operations
ENGR 4477E Process Modeling and Control
3 credits of Technical electives
Winter Term:
ENGR 4117E Engineering, Technology, and Society
ENGR 4435E Engineering Design Project (cont'd)
ENGR 4447E Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design II
9 credits of Technical electives
Technical and Complementary Studies electives.
Students must acquire a total of 30 credits of Technical Electives (Tables A and B), 21 of which must be from Table A and 9 of which from Table B.
Six (6) credits of Complementary Studies electives are required. Three (3) credis of a Writing-Intensive course is required.
Approved Technical electives for Chemical Engineering include:
* Indicates courses required for the Extrative Metallurgy Option
** Indicates courses required for the Environmental Sustainability Option
Table A Recommended Technical electives
Term 1
ENGR 3116E Mineral Processing I*
ENGR 3246E Corrosion and Protection of Metals*
ENGR 3307E Materials Handling
ENGR 3437E Water and Wastewater Treatment**
ENGR 3466E Environmental Impact of Process Industries**
ENGR 3526E Fluid Mechanics II
ENGR 3536E Materials and Manufacturing
ENGR 4366E Automation and Reliability of Mining Equipment
Term 2
ENGR 1017E Computer Aided Design
ENGR 3147E Mineral Processing II*
ENGR 3226E Hydrometallurgy*
ENGR 3257E Pyrometallurgy*
ENGR 3477E Adsorption and Membrane Processes in Pollution Control**
ENGR 3566E Biomechanics of Living Tissues
ENGR 4166E Aerospace Engineering Design
ENGR 4187E Solids Waste Processing and Recycling in the Minerals Industry**
ENGR 4426E Air Pollution Control**
Table B Recommended Technical electives
Term 1
BIOL 1506E Biology I
BIOL 2356E Principles of Ecology
BIOL 2757E Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality
CHMI 2316E Inorganic Chemistry I
COSC 1046E Computer Science I
ENGR 2106E Introduction to Mineral Resources Engineering*
ENGR 3157E Operations Research + LAB
GEOL 1006E Introductory Geology I
PHYS 2006E Introduction to Electricity and Electronics
+ other relevant Science or Engineering courses ith Program Coordinator's permission
Term 2
BIOL 1507E Biology II
CHMI 2041E Introductory Environmental Chemistry OR CHMI 2126E Environmental Chemistry
CHMI 2117E Introductory Quantitative Analysis
CHMI 2427E Organic Chemistry II
COSC 1047E Computer Science II
ENGR 1057E Applied Mechanics II
GEOL 1007E Introductory Geology II
MATH 2037E Advanced Calculus
PHYS 2616E Physics of Hearing and Vision
+ other relevant Science or Engineering courses ith Program Coordinator's permission
Approved Complementary Studies electives (6 credits required)
ACCT 1001E/F Using Financial Information
ANTR 1007E Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
ARCL 1006E Introduction to Archeology and Physical Anthropology
ANCS 1006E Greek Civilization
ANCS 1007E Roman Civilization
ANCS 2016E Classical Mythology
ECON 1006E/F Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 1007E/F Introduction to Macroeconomics
ENGL 1705E Introduction to Writing and English Studies
ENGL 2005E Literatures in English
ENGL 2626E Critical Approaches
ENGL 2676E Popular Literature and Culture I
ENVI 1406F Environnement:les grandes questions
ENVI 1507E/F Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVI 2506E Cultural Representations of the Environment
ENVI 2507F Développement durable
ENVI 2516E Ecological Footprints and Demographic Change
GEOG 1026E/F Introduction to Physical Geography
GEOG 1027E/F Introduction to Human Geography
HIST 1106E/F Introduction to the 20th Century
HIST 1107E/F Historical Perspective
HIST 1206E/F Western Civilization: Renaissance to the French Revolution
HIST 1207E/F Western Civilization: French Revolution to the Present
HIST 1406E/F Canadian History: Pre-Confederation
HIST 1407E/F Canadian History: Post-Confederation
JURI 1006E/F Introduction to Legal Studies I
JURI 1007E/F Introduction to Legal Studies II
JURI 1105E Introduction to Legal Studies
LBST 1006E Introduction to Labour Studies I
LBST 1007E Introduction to Labour Studies II
LBST 2026E The World of Work (cross-listed with SOCI-2026E)
LBST 2106E Occupational Health and Safety, Level I
LBST 2246E What Do Unions Do? (cross-listed with SOCI-2246E)
LBST 3106E Occupational Health and Safety, Level II
MGMT 1006E/F Management of Organizations I
MGMT 1007E/F Management of Organizations II
OPER 2006E/F Introduction to Management Science
PHIL 1115E/F Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2126E/F Philosophy of Sexuality
PHIL 2156E Philosophy, Culture and Power
PHIL 2217E/F Environmental Ethics
PHIL 2256E/F Philosophy of Education
PHIL 2506E/F Critical Thinking
PHIL 2525E/F Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 2747E/F Technology, Freedom and Values
PHIL 2876E/F Business Ethics
POLI 1005E Introduction to Political Science
POLI 1006E/F Political Regimes
POLI 1007E/F Political Ideas and Political Actors
POLI 2306E/F International Relations
POLI 2426E Individual, Community and the Political Order
POLI 2526E Approaches to Justice
POLI 2575E Philosophy of Law
PSYC 1105E/F Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1015E/F Understanding Society
WGSX 1005E/F Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
Program Regulations
To be in good academic standing and progress in the BEng program, a student must:
1) Meet all conditions of admission
2) Not fail more than 6 credits in any one year
3) Achieve an overall average of 3.5 GPA (or C letter grade or 60%) in all passed courses in the previous year (or previous 30 consecutive credits)
A student is subject to a one year probationary period for failure to meet any of the above criteria under academic standing.
A student is required to withdraw from the Bharti School of Engineering if he or she:
1) Does not satisfy all conditions after one probationary year or 30 consecutive credits
2) Fails 42 credits or more
3) Has not achieved good academic standing in two consecutive years or 60 consecutive credits
4) Fails to obtain the minimum academic grade and satisfactory lab performance where appropriate in a course on a third attempt
A student who is required to withdraw may petition the Senate Committee on Acadaemic Regulations and Awards for readmission after one calendar year. Such an appeal should have a recommendation from the director of the school before being considered by the committee.
Students in good academic standing who choose to discontinue their studies at the end of the first or any other year, with successful completion of that year, may apply for readmission with advanced standing. Cases are considered on an individual basis.
***Time limit: The Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree must be completed within seven (7) years of initial registration in the program.
Liste des membres du corps professoral
Sessional Faculty:
- Phil Dirige
- Moshood Olanrewaju
Eduard Guerra
Bharti School of Engineering and Computation
Redhouane Henda
Bharti School of Engineering and Computation
Corey Laamanen
Bharti School of Engineering and Computation
John Scott
Bharti School of Engineering and Computation
Helen Shang
Bharti School of Engineering and Computation