Chemical and Biological Engineering Dual Major Curriculum
2026–2027 Catalog - Flow Chart Version(pdf)
This sample schedule is one way to meet the requirements for both majors. Consult the individual program flowcharts and the MSU Catalog for prerequisite information.
Year 1
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core: IA, IH, IS or D | 3 |
| University Core: W or US | 3 |
| CHMY 141 + CHMY 142 (lab) | 4 |
| ECHM 100 or EBIO 100 | 2 |
| M 171Q | 4 |
| Fall Total | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core: W or US | 3 |
| CHMY 143 + CHMY 144 (lab) | 4 |
| BIOB 160 or BIOB 260 | 4 |
| M 172 | 4 |
| Spring Total | 15 |
Year 1 Total: 31 credits
Year 2
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHMY 211 + CHMY 212 (lab) | 5 |
| ECHM 201 | 4 |
| PHSX 220 | 4 |
| M 273 | 4 |
| Fall Total | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EGEN 102 | 3 |
| EBIO 316 — spring only | 3 |
| ECHM 321 | 3 |
| M 274 | 4 |
| BIOM 360 | 5 |
| Spring Total | 18 |
Year 2 Total: 35 credits
Year 3
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EBIO 438 | 3 |
| ECHM 307 | 3 |
| ECHM 322 | 3 |
| BCH 380 + BCH 381 (lab) | 5 |
| EGEN 350 | 2 |
| Fall Total | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core: IA, IH, IS or D | 3 |
| EBIO 439 — spring only | 3 |
| EBIO 424 — spring only | 3 |
| ECHM 323 | 3 |
| ECHM 328 | 3 |
| Spring Total | 15 |
Year 3 Total: 31 credits
Year 4
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core: IA, IH, IS or D | 3 |
| ChBE Design I: ECHM 411R or EBIO 411R | 3 |
| ChBE Lab I: ECHM 442 or EBIO 442 | 3 |
| ECHM 407 | 2 |
| PHSX 222 | 4 |
| Fall Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHMY 373 — spring only | 3 |
| ChBE Design II: ECHM 412R or EBIO 412R | 3 |
| ECHM 443 — lecture/lab | 3 |
| EBIO 443 — lecture/lab, spring only | 3 |
| ECHM 451 | 3 |
| Spring Total | 15 |
Year 4 Total: 30 credits
Year 5
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core: IA, IH, IS or D | 3 |
| EMAT 251 | 3 |
| ECHM 424 — fall only | 3 |
| EMAT 464 — fall only | 3 |
| EGEN 488 | 0 |
| EBIO 407 — fall only | 3 |
| Fall Total | 15 |
Year 5 Total: 15 credits
Total Credits Shown: 142
Course and Degree Notes
- ChBE Lab I is ECHM 442 or EBIO 442.
- ChBE Design I is ECHM 411R or EBIO 411R. ChBE Design II is ECHM 412R or EBIO 412R.
- This is one possible arrangement of courses. Review the MSU Catalog and individual program flowcharts for prerequisite information.
- The dual major must meet graduation requirements for each major. This is the plan for a dual-major requiring 142 credits, if you desire to get dual degrees that requires 152 credits.
Flowchart revised May 28, 2026.