Resources for Current CPE Undergrads
C&PE Advising, Curriculum, & Scholarships
The C&PE Advising Manual (pdf) is the best on-line resource for any questions regarding the Advising Process, Curriculum Requirements, and Scholarship Renewal. Questions and inquires not sufficiently answered by the advising manual should be directed toward either an advisor or the department office.
Typical Curriculum
Most students follow a typical curriculum guide for their respective programs.
Undergraduate Catalog Information
The Office of University Relations maintains an on-line version of the current Undergraduate Catalog. The catalog contains descriptions of all courses at KU as well as requirements for every major offered.
University Honors Program
The Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department encourages all interested students to participate in the University Honors Program.
Performance Awards Available for Undergraduate Students
The following awards are given to Undergraduate Students in recognition of their achievements. Awards are presented during the Spring Awards Banquet.
Outstanding Freshman
One freshman in Chemical and one in Petroleum Engineering may be chosen by the faculty as the outstanding freshman for the academic year. This award consists of a check for $100.
Outstanding Sophomore
One sophomore in Chemical and one in Petroleum Engineering may be chosen by the faculty as the outstanding sophomore for the academic year. This award consists of a check in the amount of $200.
AIChE Outstanding Sophomore Award
An award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers presented to the student who attains the highest grade point average at the end of the sophomore year. The award consists of a plaque and a copy of Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook.
Outstanding Junior
One junior in Chemical Engineering and one in Petroleum Engineering may be chosen by the faculty as the outstanding junior in their respective programs. Each award consists of a check in the amount of $300.
Fred Kurata Thermodynamics Award
The Fred Kurata Thermodynamics Award recognizes outstanding performances in CPE 512, Process Engineering Thermodynamics. The award was established in 1982 in memory of Fred Kurata, a Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and an internationally known researcher in experimental thermodynamics. An award is made to the top "A" student. One award is available for a ChE student which consists of the student's name being added to the plaque in the department office and a $500.00 check.
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Performance Award
The Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering in cooperation with Conoco, Inc. sponsor an undergraduate research program for selected junior students. The faculty review the performance of each student at the end of their senior year and select the outstanding research project. The award consists of a check for $200.
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Special award given to graduating senior in Chemical and or Petroleum Engineering who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, but who has not been recognized by receipt of another award. This award consists of a check for $200.
Alpha Chi Sigma Award
Outstanding performance in chemistry courses. Given to a senior in Chemical Engineering. Award made at the Department of Chemistry ceremony.
Outstanding Senior Design
One senior in Chemical Engineering and one in Petroleum Engineering are recognized for their overall performance in design courses in their respective programs. Professors make nominations in their respective programs. The award consists of a check in the amount $200.
Outstanding Service to the CPE Department
The award recognizes outstanding leadership. An award may be made in Chemical Engineering as well as Petroleum Engineering. Each award consists of a check in the amount $400.
Vincent Imbler Award-Outstanding Senior
One senior in Chemical Engineering and one in Petroleum Engineering are chosen by the faculty as the outstanding seniors in their respective programs. These students also compete for the outstanding senior in the School of Engineering. Each award consists of a check in the amount of $400.
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