Need Advice on Chemical & Engineering Majors

[rehanafzal56]

please guide me...urgent

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i just read the thread abt difference in chemists and chem engnr... thre waz a very gud reply from mr jacone... i m also confused in 1 thing... m studing in new york ... here in my university there are two majors related to chemistry and engineering ... one is ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (BS) and other is CHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR ENGINEERINg (BE) ... now m very consufed i want to be a petrochemical process engineer... can anyone pleasez explain to me abt this... thanks a lot...

 

[Feldoh]

Well I guess either could help but I think you're more looking for Chemical Engineering over Engineering Chemistry

 

[rehanafzal56]

Well I guess either could help but I think you're more looking for Chemical Engineering over Engineering Chemistry

thnkx for replying ... can u please explain me the difference b/w them.

 

[uman]

If you don't learn to write you won't be successful at any intellectual job.

 

[PRyckman]

rehana, People in these forums do not respond well to short forms of words such as "please" and "thnkx".
In the future take the time to write your words and sentences properly and more people will take the time to give you your answers.

In any even I think the best person to talk to would be your academic advisor in your University, as they know the specifics of the courses you are talking about.

 

[rehanafzal56]

rehana, People in these forums do not respond well to short forms of words such as "please" and "thnkx".
In the future take the time to write your words and sentences properly and more people will take the time to give you your answers.

In any even I think the best person to talk to would be your academic advisor in your University, as they know the specifics of the courses you are talking about.

M sorry... thanks a lot for your advise

 

[user101]

You guys should be a little more nicer to him - perhaps he's still in the process. If you want to criticize him, do it in a way where it will encourage him.

While you're right about someone having a hard time succeeding in a job where someone lacks the fundamental writing/reading/interpersonal skills, let him know it in a way where you're not belittling him.

 

[Asphodel]

Check whether one or both of the programs are ABET accredited engineering programs. You noted that the Chemical & Molecular program is a "BE" degree - does this indicate a Bachelors of Engineering? From the names, I would assume the Engineering Chemistry degree was the engineering program, but maybe it's the other way around. Ideally, you want to take the one that sets you up to be eligible to get a Professional Engineer license.

If you don't learn to write you won't be successful at any intellectual job.

It's rather depressing that students make it as far as college without meeting elementary school literacy standards. Most any serious job will require better than that.

You guys should be a little more nicer to him

Not to belittle you, but you might want to look at that sentence.

 

[FredGarvin]

I would be a bit leery of a degree labeled as "BE." All undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees I have ever seen were bachelors/masters of science. I'm not saying it doesn't exist with an accredited program, but it is a red flag.

 

[Asphodel]

A lot of ours are labeled BS*E for Bachelors of Science in ____ Engineering...the naming goes all over the place. Just make sure it's accredited and you're eligible to take the FE & PE exams.

 

[NeoDevin]

Here at the university of Alberta, all the engineering programs are BE's. I think it varies from place to place.

 

[rehanafzal56]

Thanks to all members for helping me. I think this forum is very helpful for any thing related to science.

 

[rehanafzal56]

Here at the university of Alberta, all the engineering programs are BE's. I think it varies from place to place.

My problem is that in state university of New York, both BE chemical and molecular engineering and BS engineering chemistry are offered. I want to be petrochemical engineer. so what you think will be most suitable for me. BS bachelor's of science or BE bachelor's of engineering. thank you

 

[Astronuc]

My problem is that in state university of New York, both BE chemical and molecular engineering and BS engineering chemistry are offered. I want to be petrochemical engineer. so what you think will be most suitable for me. BS bachelor's of science or BE bachelor's of engineering. thank you

My university offered a Doctorate of Engineering which was less rigorous, mathematically and scientifically, than a PhD. The DE included a number of courses in business and technology management, so it was suited for someone who was interested in management rather than rigorous scientific work. If one wants to do the research, the get a BS. If one wants a less rigorous technical program, do the BE.

I would suggest comparing the courses in both curricula to determined what differences exist in the math, science and engineering courses.