Department
of Chemical Engineering
Course Descriptions
Students must refer to the Registrar's
web site or the Graduate
School of Engineering's web site to determine the courses
that are offered in any given semester. All courses are four
semester hours (4SH) unless otherwise stated.
CHE
G155 Nanotechnology in Engineering
Nanotechnology is the refinement of functional properties of
materials, devices, or systems that are in at least one dimension
smaller than 100 nm. A general goal is the engineering of new
or enhanced macroscopic properties from nanostructure or nanoscale
materials and components. In recent years, nanotechnology has
revolutionized how we think of science and its impact on society.
In this course the student will explore a wide range of new
technologies based on, or influenced by, breakthroughs in nanoscience.
Such nanotechnologies include, but are not limited to, spintronics,
quantum computing, carbon nanotube electronics, nanoparticle
cancer remediation strategies, biomolecular electronics, and
nanomachines. Through review of the scientific literature, classroom
lecture, semindars by international leaders of nanotechnology,
and student team and individual projects, the student is afforded
an opportunity to become well-ersed in the breadth of nanotechnology,
and to develop an in-depth understanding of one area of inerest
in this important burgeoning field of nanotechnology. Prerequisite:
Admission to Graduate School of Engineering or graduate student
in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics.
CHE
G201 Fluid Mechanics
Discussion of statics, kinematics, and stress concepts associated
with fluids. Formation of the general equations of motion with
application to laminar and turbulent flows. Topics on boundary
layer theory and compressible flow are included. Prerequisite:
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering.
CHE
G202 Heterogeneous Catalysis
Design principles of gas solid catalytic reactors.
Heterogeneous catalysis. Adsorption surface area and pore structure
of catalysts. Mass and heat transport in porous catalysts. Catalyst
preparation. Industrial catalytic processes. Prerequisite:
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering.
CHE G204 Heterogeneous
Catalysis
Design principles of gas solid catalytic reactors.
Heterogeneous catalysis. Adsorption surface area and pore structure
of catalysts. Mass and heat transport in porous catalysts. Catalyst
preparation. Industrial catalytic processes. Prerequisite: BS
Degree in Chemical Engineering.
CHE
G205 Numerical Techniques in Chemical Engineering
Digital computer applications to chemical engineering problems.
Topics covered include location of roots of linear and nonlinear
equations, numerical integration, and curve-fitting techniques
with emphasis on the numerical solution of ordinary and partial
differential equations and on the subject of linear algebra.
Prerequisite: BS Degree in Chemical Engineering.
CHE
G210 Advanced Chemical Engineering Calculations
Fundamental process principles leading to an understanding of
the stoichiometric principles of chemical process plants. The
study of complex material and energy balances is undertaken
with the view to apply these principles to actual large chemical
plant conditions. Prerequisite: BS in Chemical Engineering;
familiarity with differential equations.
CHE
G220 Electronic Materials, Thin Films and Nanostructures
Presents the fundamental transport, kinetic, thermodynamic,
and solid-state physics principles for semiconductor device
processing. Emphasis is on the various physical and chemical
processes (including e-beam processes, sputtering, chemical
vapor deposition, and molecular beam epitaxy) used in semiconductor
technology and nanotechnology. Students gain an appreciation
of the application of chemical engineering in the growing microelectronic
industry, a working background in various microfabrication processes
and ultrahigh vacuum technology, and an introduction to novel
semiconductor material development and nanostructures. Prerequisite:
Admission to Graduate School of Engineering or permission of
the department.
CHE
G221 Thin Film Technology
This course presents processing techniques as well
as the surface chemistry and physics involved in the growth
and characterization of single-crystal, polycrystalline, and
amorphous thin films. The emphasis is on microelectronic device
applications and various forms of chemical vapor deposition
and molecular beam epitaxy. The course covers homoepitaxy, heteroepitaxy,
heterostructure device fabrication, and current developments
in advanced electronic materials. Prerequisite: Admission
to Graduate School of Engineering or permission of the department.
CHE
G222 Principles of Membrane Processes
Introduction to membrane separation processes. Properties and
characterization of membranes. Preparation of synthetic membranes.
Transport through membranes. Determination of diffusion coefficients
and free volume theory. Composite membranes. Prerequisite:
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or permission of instructor.
CHE
G223 Biochemical Engineering
The course weaves concepts and fundamentals common to various
aspects of research in bioengineering such as: analysis of transport
phenomenon in biological systems (i.e. immobilized cell or enzyme
systems, artificial organs, drug delivery systems); construction
and solution of mathematical models describing reaction networks
(biosynthetic pathway); genetic engineering techniques applied
to microorganisms, animals, and plants. Exploring the cellular
machinery and process by which biological products are synthesized
by the cell, including topics such as genomics, proteomics,
metabonomics. In addition, other current topics will be explored.
Prerequisite: CHE U630 Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals,
or an undergraduate biology course, or permission of the instructor.
CHE
G230 Process Safety and Risk Analysis
This class is intended for anyone interested in understanding,
mitigating, or eliminating the risks associated with handling
chemicals. Various methods are discussed to determine exposure,
radiation, and environment risk assessments. The class also
covers methods to control processes with flammable materials
or potential runaway reactions. Prerequisite: BS Degree
in Chemical Engineering or permission of instructor.
CHE G231 Chemical Process Dynamics and
Control
Review of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems analysis; analysis/synthesis
of single/multiple input-output control strategies including
model predictive control; theoretical and practical implementation
considerations in modern digital control systems including process
identification and control application interactions; introduction
to multi-layer plant-wide control; survey of recent control
technology advances.
CHEG240
Polymer Science
Basic concepts of polymers, thermodynamics of polymer solutions
and measurement of molecular weight. Physical and chemical testing
of polymers. Crystallinity in polymers and rheology of polymers.
Physical and chemical properties of polymers. Mechanisms and
conditions for polymerization of polymers including step-reaction,
addition and copolymerization. Discussion of carbon-chain polymers,
fibers and fiber technology. Prerequisite: BS Degree in
Chemical Engineering or Chemistry .
CHEG241
Principles of Polymerization and Polymer Processing
Introduces polymers and polymer properties. Examines mechanisms
of polymerization including step polymerization, radical chain
polymerization, emulsion polymerization,, chain copolymerization,
ionic-chain polymerization, and ring-opening polymerization.
Focuses on stereo chemistry of polymerization and synthetic
reactions of polymers. Also covers applications to reactor design
of industrially important polymers. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing in CHE.
CHE
G260 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
Topics of interest to the staff member conducting this class
are presented for advanced study. A student may not take more
than on Special Topics course with any one instructor. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor/faculty
CHE
G261 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (2SH)
Topics of interest to the staff member are presented for advanced
study. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
CHE
G320 Chemical Engineering Mathematics
Formulation and solutions of problems involving advanced calculus
as they arise in chemical engineering systems. Methods covered
will include ordinary differential equations, series solutions,
and complex variables. Applications involving Laplace transforms,
partial differential equations and matrix operations. Vectors
and tensors. Optimization methods. Emphasis will be on methods
for formulating the problems. Prerequisite: BS Degree in
Chemical Engineering or permission of instructor.
CHE
G330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
A course on classical thermodynamics and designed as an introductory
course at the graduate level. The course covers the first law,
second law, and their applications to problems of interest to
the chemical engineer. Introduction to Legendre transformation,
multi-component phase equilibrium, and stability as well as
reaction equilibrium are addressed in an engineering text
CHE
G340 Chemical Engineering Kinetics
The theoretical foundations for the analysis of elementary chemical
reaction rates. Analysis and modeling of batch and ideal flow
reactors. Axial and radial dispersion in flow tubular reactors.
Design principles of gas solid catalytic reactors. Prerequisite:
BS Degree in Chemical Engineering or permission of instructor.
CHEG350
Transport Phenomena
Analytical and approximate solutions of equations of momentum,
energy and mass transport. Analogies of momentum, energy and
mass transfer. Heat and mass transfer at a fluid-solid interface.
Introduction to creeping, potential and boundary layer flows.
Macroscopic balances for isothermal systems. Interphase transport
of multi-component systems. Prerequisite: BS Degree in Chemical
Engineering or permission of instructor.
CHE
G390 Seminar (0 SH)
Topics of an advanced nature are presented by staff, outside
speakers, and students in the graduate program. This course
must be attended every Semester by all full-time graduate students.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemical Engineering.
CHE G401 Independent Study (1 SH)
Any Semester
Theoretical and/or experimental work under individual faculty
supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
CHE
G402 Independent Study (2SH)
Any Semester
Theoretical and/or experimental work under individual faculty
supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
CHE
G403 Independent Study (3SH)
Any Semester
Theoretical and/or experimental work under individual faculty
supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
CHE
G404 Independent Study (4SH)
Any Semester
Theoretical and/or experimental work under individual faculty
supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/faculty.
CHE
G682 Thesis (2SH)
Any Semester
Analytical and/or experimental work conducted under the supervision
of a thesis adviser. Six semester hour maximum credit for thesis.
Students normally register in CHEG682 or CHEG684. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing in Chemical Engineering.
CHE
G684 Thesis (4SH)
Any Semester
Analytical and/or experimental work conducted under the supervision
of a thesis adviser. Six semester hour maximum credit for thesis.
Students normally register in CHEG682 or CHEG684. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing in Chemical Engineering.
CHE
G699 Thesis Continuation (0SH)
Any SemesterAny Semester
Continues thesis work conducted under the supervision of a departmental
faculty.
CHE
G890 Dissertation (0SH)
Any Semester
Continues thesis work conducted under the supervision of a departmental
faculty.
CHE
G899 Dissertation Continuation (0SH)
Any Semester
Continues thesis work
conducted under the supervision
