c h e m i c a l e n g i n e e r i n gThe course descriptions listed under chemical engineering are intended to show the general scope of the subject that will be covered. Since courses are continually updated, specific topics or methods of approach may vary from term to term. In addition to meeting course prerequisites, students are expected to take each chemical engineering course in the sequence shown on the specimen program sheet.
CHE 1201 Chemical Engineering Calculations 1 4 QH
Examines the application of fundamental laws of mass and energy conservation to chemical and physical processes. Emphasizes material balances. A corequisite computational lab aids students in improving facility in handling problems typical of the course. Lab fee. Prereq. CHM 1132 and CHM 1138. CHE 1205 taken concurrently.CHE 1202 Chemical Engineering Calculations 2 4 QH
Continues CHE 1201. Emphasizes energy balances and the simultaneous application of mass and energy conservation laws. Considers typical chemical processing industry problems. Prereq. CHE 1201.CHE 1205 Computation Laboratory 2 QH
Offers lab sessions to aid students in problem formulation and solution. The assignments are based on material presented in CHE 1201. Emphasis is placed on computer software applications. Lab fee. Prereq. CHE 1201 taken concurrently.CHE 1211 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1 4 QH
Covers the first law and its application to batch and flow systems, heat effects in chemicals, and physical properties of real fluids. Applies basic principles and mathematical relations to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Prereq. CHE 1201 and CHE 1205.CHE 1310 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2 4 QH
Covers thermodynamic properties of mixtures; fugacity and the fugacity coefficients from equations of state for gaseous mixtures; liquid phase fugacities and activity coefficients for liquid mixtures; phase equilibria; the equilibrium constant for homogeneous gas-phase reactions; and extension of theory to handle simultaneous, heterogeneous, and solution reactions. Prereq. CHE 1211.CHE 1321 Momentum Transport 5 QH
Covers topics such as physical properties of fluids, pipe flow for process application, fluid metering, macroscopic balances and their application, microscopic balances, and boundary layer and turbulent flow theory. Prereq. CHE 1211 and CHE 1202.CHE 1415 Experimental Methods 1 5 QH
Presents a comprehensive approach to solving experimental chemical engineering problems. Requires students to design, conduct, and report on experimental work orally and in writing. Involves experiments in unit operations in process measurements, fluid metering, and heat exchangers. Includes lectures on the principles of laboratory safety and data-handling techniques. Lab fee. Prereq. CHE 1321 and ENG 1125.CHE 1416 Experimental Methods 2 5 QH
Continues CHE 1415, requiring more advanced experimentation and more extensive reports. Involves experiments in unit operations in distillation, evaporation, extraction, filtration, or separations. Requires oral and written communications. Lab fee. Prereq. CHE 1415 and ENG 1125.CHE 1421 Chemical Engineering Kinetics 4 QH
Covers fundamental theories of the rate of chemical change in homogeneous reacting systems; integral and differential analysis of kinetic data; design of batch and continuous-flow chemical reactors; and an introduction to heterogeneous reactions and reactor design. Prereq. CHE 1310.CHE 1431 Heat Transport 5 QH
Presents the fundamentals of heat transport. Covers the design of heat transfer equipment and estimation of heat transfer rates. Includes conduction, convection, condensation, and boiling, and covers heat exchangers, evaporators, and driers. Prereq. CHE 1321.CHE 1441 Separation Processes 5 QH
Describes the principles utilized in the physical separation of chemical mixtures. Covers filtration, evaporation, extraction, and distillation. Introduces equilibrium stages as applied to the separation of binary mixtures by liquid-liquid extraction and by continuous distillation. Prereq. CHE 1431.CHE 1450 Chemical Engineering Economics 4 QH
Introduces financial decision-making techniques as applied to problems of production, storage, transportation, and utilization of chemical resources to meet societal needs. Prereq. ECN 1115.CHE 1501 Chemical Process Design 1 6 QH
Focuses on the design of a chemical process. Topics include computer simulation of steady-state processing conditions, selecting process operations, preparing flowsheets and stream tables, and evaluating the economics of a chemical process design. Explores a comprehensive chemical process design problem with a team approach. Prereq. CHE 1421 and CHE 1441.CHE 1502 Chemical Process Design 2 6 QH
Continues CHE 1501. Requires each student to solve a comprehensive chemical process design problem. Includes topics such as heat and power integration in chemical processing, design and scheduling of batch processes, sequencing separation operations, and safety considerations in process design. Prereq. CHE 1501.CHE 1503 Projects 1 6 QH
Offers individual research related to some phase of chemical engineering. Open only to students selected by the department head on the basis of scholarship and proven ability. Lab fee. Prereq. Senior standing and permission of department.CHE 1504 Projects 2 6 QH
Continues the research work begun in CHE 1503. Lab fee. Prereq. CHE 1503.CHE 1511 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering 4 QH
Examines the formulation and solution of problems taken from chemical and engineering studies that require advanced mathematical methods. Emphasizes the formulation step and discusses numeric and analytic solution techniques for solving sets of algebraic equations and for solving ordinary and partial differential equations. Prereq. Senior standing; Chemical Engineering elective.CHE 1512 Chemical Process Control 4 QH
Covers the Laplace transform and its use in solving ordinary differential equations; modeling and computer simulation of basic heat, mass, and fluid-flow dynamics; linearization of nonlinear systems; the transfer function; sensors, transmitters, valves, and controllers; block-diagram algebra; dynamics of higher-order systems; modeling and simulation of control-loop dynamics; frequency response; and Laplace and frequency domain stability analysis. Prereq. Senior standing.CHE 1514 Special Topics 4 QH
Presents chemical engineering topics of interest to the staff member conducting the class. Prereq. Senior standing.CHE 1516 Mass Transfer Operations 4 QH
Focuses on the mass transfer operations of crystallization, adsorption, chromatography, ion exchange, and membrane separations. Prereq. Senior standing; Chemical Engineering elective.CHE 1519 Polymer Science 4 QH
Introduces polymers and polymer chemistry, synthesis and reactions of polymers, and thermodynamics and kinetics of polymerization. Includes topics such as physical characterization of polymers; molecular structure, properties, and applications of polymers; and polymer processing and testing of polymers. Prereq. CHE 1421 and CHM 1272; Advanced Chemistry elective.CHE 1520 Pollution Control in Chemical Industries 4 QH
Studies fundamental operations for handling environmental problems in the chemical process industries. Discusses water quality requirements and industrial waste characteristics. Prereq. Senior standing; Chemical Engineering elective.CHE 1524 Chemical Process Safety 4 QH
Introduces students to important technical fundamentals as applied to chemical process safety. Demonstrates good chemical process safety practice through chemical plant trips, visiting experts, and video presentations. Prereq. Senior standing; Chemical Engineering elective.CHE 1530 Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals 4 QH
Presents key concepts in biochemistry, cell biology, enzyme kinetics, and metabolic pathways, offered as an introductory exposure to these topics and not as complete coverage of life science fundamentals. Topics include biological reactor kinetics and design, transport phenomena in bioprocess systems, and process instrumentation/control. Prereq. Senior standing; Chemical Engineering elective.CHE 1777 Honors Adjunct 1 QH
To be added to any 4 QH course in the department when approved by the Honors Committee of The College of Engineering. Once approved, the adjunct information is forwarded to the Honors Office for dissemination to the honors membership. Students may enroll in CHE 1777 an unlimited number of times, as it can be adjunct to any chemical engineering course. Prereq. Permission of department.CHE 1796 Honors Project 1 4 QH
Provides an opportunity for students to formulate and execute an analytical or experimental project under the guidance of a faculty member. Open only to students in the honors program. Prereq. Permission of department.CHE 1797 Honors Project 2 4 QH
Continues CHE 1796. Prereq. CHE 1796.
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