Corrosion Engineering
Fundamentals
The University of Akron offers the only corrosion engineering bachelor’s degree program in the country. The program incorporates a multidisciplinary curriculum to train students to understand the origins of corrosion and manage its effects. The program also integrates a strong management component to help our students develop the skills that are necessary for executing real-world projects. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Corrosion Engineering.
Corrosion engineering requires a broad knowledge and cuts across many disciplines. Students receive instruction in:
- chemical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- civil engineering
- electrical engineering
- material science and engineering
- physics
- chemistry and electrochemistry
- computational modeling
Our faculty
- incorporate real engineering design challenges into courses
- collaborate on research with students and colleagues at UA, other schools, government agencies and private industries
- bring industry experience to the classroom
Akron Advantage
Hands-on research
Experience corrosion engineering firsthand through the research facilities available in the Department of Chemical, Biomolecular, and Corrosion Engineering:
- Corrosion and Materials Performance Lab
- Applied Colloid and Surface Science Lab
- Catalysis Research Lab
- Multiphase and Solids Processing Lab
- Supercritical Fluid Lab
Real-world experience
Gain important practical professional experience through the optional co-op and placement program. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school following your sophomore year. As an added benefit, you’ll earn a competitive salary.
Student organizations
Interact with other engineering students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Tau Beta Pi (engineering honors society)
- Women in Engineering
- National Society of Black Engineers
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Corrosion Squad (National Association of Corrosion Engineers student chapter)
Sample Curriculum
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