students who elect the chemical systems concentration are frequently interested in both physics and engineering, or physics but with emphasis on applications. the chemical systems concentration allows them to take many of the courses required for the chemical engineering degree, but also to take additional advanced physics courses. advanced physics training improves their understanding of the fundamentals underlying engineering practice and develops problem-solving skills. the university of kansas's majors have access to undergraduate research opportunities either in physics or in engineering and take senior design courses in both physics and chemical engineering giving students real-world project experience.