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INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

CBE 150
Course Description

Overview of the field of chemical engineering, including types of careers, industries, and skills required for successful completion of the degree and entry into the chemical engineering profession.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.69

-1.7% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.79% from Historical

A Rate
52.08%

-23.91% from Historical

Class Size
96

28.43% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

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