Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
To receive admission to the College of Engineering, students must have:
- 24 or more transferable credits from an accredited institution(s)
- 2.8 college GPA
- Completed ENGR 100 (or equivalent), MATH 190 (or equivalent), and Intro to Chemistry (CHEM 101 or equivalent) with at least B-minus grades
- Completion of PHYS 298 prior to transfer
The baccalaureate degree in arts is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is
awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.25
- Complete 120 hours applicable to this program.
- Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.
Please visit Chemical Engineering (BS) | University of Louisville Academic Catalogs for a list of all degree requirements.
Please reference the following for information regarding admissions, scholarships and speaking with an admissions counselor.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion.
Th J.B. School of Engineering has the following deadlines for their application:
Fall - August 1st; Spring - December 1st; Summer - April 1st
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 123 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (41 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Written Communication I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Written Communication II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 | Public Speaking | 3 | COMM 111 |
TBS XXX | Social & Behavioral Science Gen Ed ** | 3 | SBS XXX |
TBS XXX | Social & Behavioral Science Gen Ed** | 3 | SBS XXX |
HIS XXX | Heritage-recommend HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST XXX |
PHI XXX | Arts/Humanities Gen Ed-recommend PHI 130 or 140 | 3 | PHIL 222 |
PHY 231/241 | General University Physics I & Lab*** | 5 | PHYS 298/295 |
CHE 170/175 | General College Chemistry I & Lab**** | 5 | CHEM 201/207 |
MAT 175 | Calculus I* | 5 | ENGR 101 |
MAT 185 | Calculus II | 5 | ENGR 102 |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 41 |
|
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student
*Students who do not test into MAT 175 must complete MAT 150 AND MAT 155 before being able to take MAT 175. Students may also complete MAT 171 according to placement. This also impacts the science courses listed above.
** Social Behavioral Science - must represent two different disciplines, excluding HIS and PHI.
***Requires completion of MAT 185 or equivalent.
****(ACT math score of 22) OR (College Algebra or higher with "C" or better) OR (CHE 130 or CHE 1440 with a grade of "C" or better) OR (appropriate score on chemistry placement exam).
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements (9 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CHE 180/185 | General College Chemistry II & Lab | 5 | CHEM 202/208/209 |
MAT 275 | Calculus III | 4 | ENGR 201 |
| Subtotal: AA/AS Requirements | 9 |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (10 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Test Out | 0-3 | Elective XXX |
FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 3 | GEN 100 |
MAT 285 | Differential Equations | 3 | ENGR 205 |
TBS XXX | Any College Level Course(s) | 1-4 | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal Elective Courses | 10 |
|
| TOTAL Associate Degree Hours | 60-63 |
|
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (74 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
CHE 205 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering | 3 |
|
CHE 211 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
|
CHE 230 | Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering | 2 |
|
CHE 253 | Materials Science | 3 |
|
CHE 288 | Chemical Engineering Co-op Ed Seminar | 0 |
|
CHE 289 | Chemical Engineering Co-op Ed. I | 1 |
|
CHE 305 | Material and Energy Balances | 4 |
|
CHE 312 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II | 3 |
|
CHE 331 | Principles of Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
|
CHE 389 | Chemical Engineering Cooperative Education II | 1 |
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CHE 401 | Safety, Health and Environment | 1 |
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CHE 433 | Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 |
|
CHE 436 | Separation Operations | 4 |
|
CHE 441 | Kinetics and Chemical Reactors | 3 |
|
CHE 461 | Elements of Process Control | 3 |
|
CHE 471 | The Strategy of Design | 3 |
|
CHE 485 | Unit Operations Laboratory I | 2 |
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CHE 486 | Unit Operations Laboratory II | 2 |
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CHE 489 | Chemical Engineering Cooperative Education III | 1 |
|
CHE 520 | Modeling and Transport Phenomena | 3 | |
CHE 572 | Plant Process and Project Design - CUE | 3 | |
CHEM 341 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | |
CHEM 343 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
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ENGR 110 | Engineering Methods, Tools and Practice I | 2 |
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ENGR 111 | Engineering Methods, Tools and Practice II | 2 |
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ENGR 307 | Numerical Methods for Engineering | 2 |
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ISE 360 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
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ISE 370 | Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
|
| Advanced Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Elective *select from approved course list | 3 |
|
| Advanced Science or Chemical Engineering Elective *select from approved course list | 3 |
|
| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 74 |
|
*TBD XXX: To be determined with the conjuncture of the Academic Advising Unit
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 41 |
KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements | 9 |
KCTCS Electives | 10 |
UofL Major Requirements | 74 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 123 |