Chemical Engineering
Courses
CHE 502 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering 3.0 Credits
Emphasizes formulation of ordinary and partial differential equations and their analytical and approximate solutions governing steady and unsteady chemical and biochemical engineering phenomena and processes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 513 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I 3.0 Credits
Examines thermodynamic principles from a classical viewpoint, including properties of materials, equations of state of mixtures, and chemical and phase equilibria of complex mixtures.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 525 Transport Phenomena I 3.0 Credits
Presents a unified treatment of the continuity of conserved qualities of momentum, energy, and mass, with emphasis on analytical and approximate solution methods.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 502 [Min Grade: B-]
CHE 531 Fundamentals of Solar Cells 3.0 Credits
Focuses on fundamentals of solar cells, covering semiconductor materials, basic semiconductor physics, optical and electronic phenomena, and case studies of crystalline silicon, thin film, and nanostructured photovoltaics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 532 Electrochemical Engineering 3.0 Credits
Covers the principles and applications of electrochemical equilibria, kinetics, and transport processes with a focus on system operation and design, drawing examples and applications from topics that include batteries and fuel cells, electroanalytical chemistry, electroplating, and corrosion protection.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 533 Introduction to Rheology 3.0 Credits
Introduces the concepts of how science defines and conceptualizes the behavior of “real” fluids. Covers concepts such as how to characterize, quantify, and simulate non-newtonian behavior in real fluids.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 543 Kinetics & Catalysis I 3.0 Credits
Covers chemical reaction kinetics in chemical engineering, including gas and liquid phase reaction mechanisms, reaction rate theories, and heterogeneous kinetics and catalysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 502 [Min Grade: B-]
CHE 554 Process Systems Engineering 3.0 Credits
Covers basic concepts of the systems engineering approach to the design and operation of chemical engineering processes, including methods for developing process control strategies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 502 [Min Grade: B-]
CHE 560 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems 3.0 Credits
Covers gas-liquid mass transfer in microbial systems, mass transfer in cells and biofilms, membrane transport, fluid mechanics of fermentation broth, power consumption in agitated vessels, heat transfer, and scale-up of mass transfer equipment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 561 Principles of Colloid Science 3.0 Credits
Focuses on fundamental principles of colloid science from a biological perspective, covering surface active agents, thermodynamics of self-assembly of surfactants, surface chemistry and physics of monolayers and bilayers, microstructures and phase behavior, specific biological colloids (micelles, liposomes, and lipoproteins), and colloidal stability.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 562 Bioreactor Engineering 3.0 Credits
Covers growth and product formation kinetics, batch and continuous stirred tank bioreactors, tower reactors, immobilized-cell reactors, and immobilized-enzyme reactors.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 564 Unit Operations in Bioprocess Systems 3.0 Credits
Covers liquid-liquid extraction, membrane separation, chromatographic separation, filtration, and centrifugation in bioprocessing.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 571 Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Manufacturing I 3.0 Credits
Covers engineering and regulatory processes in the manufacture of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical devices, including Good Manufacturing Practice and Medical Device Regulations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 572 Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Manufacturing II 3.0 Credits
Covers design of unit operations and critical systems used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical devices, and engineering design and validation of manufacturing facilities.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 571 [Min Grade: B-]
CHE 581 Solutions to Climate Change 3.0 Credits
Climate change will likely be the most important challenge of our time. Drawdown is the theoretical point in the future when greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere peak and then begin to decline, reversing the trend of global warming. Can we get there? How? We will examine the potential impacts of dozens of top solutions to understand where our actions have the most leverage. Solutions range from technical (green energy, buildings, and transportation) to non-technical (food choices and education). The best solutions not only mitigate global warming but also lead to economic benefits and a more just and equitable society.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 590 Research Methods and Practices 3.0 Credits
Introduces general process for scientific inquiry and engineering research, providing good practices for conducting and communicating scientific research, including approaches for effective technical writing and oral presentations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
CHE 614 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II 3.0 Credits
Covers theory and application of statistical mechanics, with emphasis on prediction of volumetric and thermal properties of pure fluids and mixtures, and phase equilibrium. Covers also non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, with emphasis on linear response theory for chemical kinetics. Introduces modern methods in applied statistical mechanics, including Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 513 [Min Grade: B-]
CHE 626 Transport Phenomena II 3.0 Credits
Covers advanced analysis of transport phenomena involving mass, energy, and momentum transport, with emphasis on application of numerical methods for solving systems of nonlinear algebraic equations, initial value problems, and boundary value problems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 525 [Min Grade: B-]
CHE 897 Research 1.0-12.0 Credit
Requires research in chemical engineering. Student is expected to conduct independent research, maintain high standards of ethical integrity, professionalism, self-motivation and curiosity, and comply with group, department and university safety policies. Student has prime responsibility for successful continuation/completion of research. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, literature review, design & analysis of experiments/computations to ensure meaningful and unique contributions to the chosen field; regular communication with research advisor(s) to discuss results, analysis & next steps; dissemination via conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications; relevant equipment maintenance; working with peers, collaborators and mentoring undergraduate and junior PhD students.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CHE and classification is PhD.
CHE 898 Master's Thesis 0.0-9.0 Credits
Requires thesis research in chemical engineering. Student is expected to conduct independent research, maintain high standards of ethical integrity, professionalism, self-motivation and curiosity, and comply with group, department and university safety policies. Student has prime responsibility for successful continuation/completion of research. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, literature review, design & analysis of experiments/computations to ensure meaningful and unique contributions to the chosen field; regular communication with research advisor(s) to discuss results, analysis & next steps; dissemination via conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications; relevant equipment maintenance; and working with peers, collaborators.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE 998 Ph.D. Dissertation 1.0-9.0 Credit
Requires dissertation research in chemical engineering. Student is expected to conduct independent research, maintain high standards of ethical integrity, professionalism, self-motivation and curiosity, and comply with group, department and university safety policies. Student has prime responsibility for successful continuation/completion of research. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, literature review, design & analysis of experiments/computations to ensure meaningful and unique contributions to the chosen field; regular communication with research advisor(s) to discuss results, analysis & next steps; dissemination via conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications; relevant equipment maintenance; working with peers, collaborators and mentoring undergraduate and junior PhD students.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE I599 Independent Study in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE I699 Independent Study in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE I799 Independent Study in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE I899 Independent Study in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE I999 Independent Study in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE T580 Special Topics in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE T680 Special Topics in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE T780 Special Topics in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE T880 Special Topics in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
CHE T980 Special Topics in CHE 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
