Biochemical Engineering Curriculum Table

BS in Engineering with Biochemical (BCHE) Concentration-2026

SemesterCourseCourse TitleLab?CategoryMinimum GradeRequired Prior or Concurrent Courses
Year 1- FallENGR 1000Introduction to EngineeringEngineeringCDeclared ENGR or ENGR Intended
Year 1- FallENGR 1012 + 1013Engineering GraphicsYesEngineeringCP/C: MATH 1083 or MATH 2171
Year 1- FallMATH 2171Calculus IMathC
Year 1- FallCHEM 1150 + 1151General Chemistry I + LabYesScienceD-
Year 1- FallENGL 1100Foundations of College WritingGeneral EducationD-
Year 1- FallHLTH 1000Health in Modern SocietyGeneral educationD-
Year 1- SpringENGR 1016Introduction to Engineering DesignYesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 1000, ENGR 1012, MATH 1083 or MATH 2171
Year 1- SpringENGR 2001Linear Algebra LabYesEngineeringD-P: MATH 1083 or MATH 2171
Year 1- SpringENGR 2050Intro to Engineering ComputationYesEngineeringD-P: MATH 1083 or MATH 2171
Year 1- SpringMATH 2152Engineering Calculus IIMathCP: MATH 2171
Year 1- SpringBIOL 1050 + 1051General Biology I + LabYesScienceD-
Year 1- SpringENGL 2201Writing About the DisciplinesGeneral EducationD-P: ENGL 1100
Year 2- FallENGR 2000Engineering Design & Project Management IEngineeringD-P: ENGR 1016
Year 2- FallENGR 2022StaticsEngineeringCP: MATH 2152
P/C: PHYS 2350
Year 2- FallENGR 2070Materials and ProcessesEngineeringD-P: CHEM 1150, ENGL 2201
Year 2- FallMATH 2153Engineering Calculus IIIMathC-P: MATH 2152
Year 2- FallPHYS 2350University Physics IScienceD-P: MATH 2171
Year 2- FallMATH 3307Mathematical Statistics IMathD-P: MATH 2171
Year 2- SpringENGR 2450DynamicsEngineeringD-P: ENGR 2022
Year 2- SpringCHEM 1160 + 1161General Chemistry II+ LabYesScienceD-P: CHEM 1160 CHEM 1161
Year 2- SpringMATH 3331Intro to Ordinary Differential EquationsMathD-P: MATH 2153
Year 2- SpringPHYS 2360University Physics IIScienceD-P: MATH 2152
Year 2- SpringSocial Science ElectiveD-
Year 3- FallENGR 3024 +3025Mechanics of MaterialsYesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 2022, ENGR 2070
Year 3- FallENGR 3420Engineering EconomicsEngineeringD-P: MATH 2152
Year 3- FallBCHE 3013 +3014Fundamentals of Biochemical EngineeringYesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 2050, ENGR 2001
P/C: ENGR 2450, MATH 3331
Year 3- FallENGR 2514 +2515Circuit AnalysisYesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 2050
P/C: ENGR 2001, Math 3331, PHYS 2360
Year 3- FallHumanities/ Fine Arts ElectiveD-
Year 3- SpringENGR 3034 +3035Thermal and Fluid SystemsYesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 2050
P/C: ENGR 2001, ENGR 2450, MATH 3331
Year 3- SpringENGR 3050 +3051Sensors, Measurement and ControlsYesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 2514, ENGR 2001, MATH 3331
Year 3- SpringBCHE 3250Biochemical Engineering SystemsEngineeringD-P: BCHE 3013
Year 3- SpringENGR 3000ENGR Design & Project Management IIYesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 3420
P/C: ENGR 2000
Year 3- SpringENGR 3800Quality Control for EngineersEngineeringD-P: MATH 3307
Year 4- FallENGR 4010Senior Capstone Design Project IYesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 3000, ENGR 3420
Year 4- FallBCHE 4010 +4011Biochemical Separation EngineeringYesEngineeringD-P: BCHE 3250
Year 4- FallKINE 1000Lifetime Physical Activity and Fitness LabGeneral EducationD-
Year 4- FallBCHE 4006Biochemical Engineering Validation and QualityEngineeringD-P: MATH 3307
Year 4- FallHumanities/Fine Arts ElectiveD-
Year 4- FallSocial Science ElectiveD-
Year 4- SpringENGR 4020Senior Capstone Design Project II YesEngineeringD-P: ENGR 4010
Year 4- SpringBCHE 4020Biochemical Plant Design, Simulation & AnalysisEngineeringD-P: BCHE 4010, MATH 3307
Year 4- SpringTechnical ElectiveD-
Year 4- SpringHumanities/ Fine Arts ElectiveD-
Year 4- SpringSocial Science ElectiveD-

Notes

  • P/C = Pre- or co-requisite
  • Concentration-specific courses are only offered in the semester shown on this sheet.
  • ENGL 1100, ENGL 2201, ENGR 3024, ENGR 4010, and ENGR 4020 are writing-intensive courses and together fulfill the university writing intensive (WI) requirement.
  • For General Education (GE) electives:
    • Foundations of American Democracy (FD) requirement: Must complete one course or two courses to meet both FD student learning objectives (FD1 and FD2).
    • Humanities/Fine Arts Electives: Must complete at least one course with the GE:HU designation and one course with the GE: FA
      designation.
    • Social Sciences Electives: Must complete courses with the GE:SO designation from at least two major prefix areas.
  • Students in this concentration may take BIOL 1100 + 1101 Principles of Biology I + Lab OR GEOL 1500 + 1501 Dynamic Earth + Lab in lieu of BIOL 1050 + 1051 General Biology I + Lab.
  • For a complete listing of approved technical electives for this concentration: Approved Technical Electives | Department of Engineering | ECU
  • Always consult with your academic advisor: Home | Student Academic Success Services | ECU

Note: This chart is for planning purposes only. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that
requirements as detailed in the Undergraduate Catalog are met.