<p>Hey all, so my university's ChemE program has us complete a specialization which is pretty much just 4 courses. They give us a list but we are able to work with a director to make our own. Can any of you come up with some interesting ideas? Since I'm a freshman I am just seeking out any possibilities to look into. </p>
<p>The ones that are pre-existing with a set list of courses:
Pharmacology, Polymer Science, Tissue Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Math</p>
<p>Trying to think up of other ones, maybe Nanotechnology, something about Energy maybe, or environmental-related? Or possibly something food/cosmetic related</p>
<p>How about biochemical processing, e.g. beer/winemaking.</p>
<p>Of course the final product doesn’t have to be alcoholic, but rather any consumable product that relies upon the biochemical process of fermentation. Such products include soy sauce, vinegar, cheese, yogurt, and many breads (e.g. yeast/bacteria-leavened breads).</p>
<p>You should specialize in getting out of chemical engineering. Chemical plants are shutting down every day with huge layoffs as well paying chem eng jobs go overseas. Better to switch to CPA, math/computing, etc.</p>
<p>Interestingly, another poster here, Mark77, who majored in CS, has decried the poor prospects in CS and has recommended that people should leave CS for chemical engineering instead. Perhaps you two should exchange notes.</p>