Chemical Engineering
Courses
CHE 211 Material and Energy Balances I 4.0 Credits
Covers elementary principles of chemical engineering, use of stoichiometry and material and energy balances to analyze chemical processing operations, and application to specific commercial processes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 [Min Grade: D] and MATH 122 [Min Grade: D]
Corequisite: CHE 220
CHE 212 Material and Energy Balances II 4.0 Credits
Covers application of material and energy balances to analyze chemical processing operations, with application to both small-scale and commercial processes. Emphasis is on simultaneous solution of material and energy balances and on time-dependent analysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 211 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 220 [Min Grade: D]
Corequisite: CHE 230
CHE 220 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering I 3.0 Credits
Introduces computational approaches and software applied to solve problems in chemical engineering. Software includes spreadsheet programs (Excel), high level computing languages (MATLAB), and chemical process simulation tools (Aspen, HYSYS).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: ENGR 131 [Min Grade: D] or ENGR 132 [Min Grade: D]
Corequisite: CHE 211
CHE 230 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I 4.0 Credits
First and second laws of thermodynamics, use of state functions to solve macroscopic problems, distinction between solving ideal gas and real fluid problems. An introduction to phase equilibrium and mixtures. Concepts of fugacity and activity as measures of nonideality.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: MATH 200 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 211 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 220 [Min Grade: D]
Corequisite: CHE 212
CHE 304 Process Mass Transfer 4.0 Credits
Covers, within the context of processes previously introduced, mass transfer in mixtures; diffusion, convection, and continuation of transport phenomena; component separation in continuous contractors; gas absorption; liquid-liquid extraction; and simultaneous heat and mass transfer.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CHE 303 [Min Grade: D] and (CHE 201 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 211 [Min Grade: D]) and (CHE 202 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 212 [Min Grade: D])
CHE 308 Process Modeling II 4.0 Credits
Covers mathematical modeling of chemical and biochemical processes such as chemical and biochemical reactors and heating and cooling systems, analytical methods for solving algebraic and ordinary-differential equations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 305 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 307 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 320 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering II 3.0 Credits
This course introduces computational approaches and software applied to solve problems in chemical engineering. The course includes finite element software for solving differential equations (COMSOL Multiphysics) and computer programming.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 341 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 220 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II 4.0 Credits
Covers mixture thermodynamics, multi-component, multi-phase equilibrium calculations, and chemical equilibrium calculations for real fluids.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 230 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 331 Separation Processes 3.0 Credits
Covers application of thermodynamics and equilibrium stage concepts to separation unit operations in chemical processing.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 330 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 343 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 341 Fluid Mechanics 4.0 Credits
Introduces, within the context of processes, transport phenomena, fluid flow, momentum transport, skin friction, drag, and piping networks.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 212 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 230 [Min Grade: D] and MATH 210 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 342 Heat Transfer 4.0 Credits
Covers, as a continuation of transport phenomena and within the context of processes, transfer of energy by conduction, convection, and radiation and design of heat exchangers.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 341 [Min Grade: D]
Corequisite: CHE 343
CHE 343 Mass Transfer 4.0 Credits
Covers, within the context of processes previously introduced, mass transfer in mixtures; diffusion, convection, and continuation of transport phenomena; component separation in continuous contactors; gas absorption; liquid-liquid extraction; and simultaneous heat and mass transfer.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 341 [Min Grade: D]
Corequisite: CHE 342
CHE 344 Transport Phenomena in Bioengineering Processes 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
Prerequisites: (CHE 343 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 304 [Min Grade: D]) and (CHE 341 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 302 [Min Grade: D])
CHE 350 Statistics and Design of Experiments 3.0 Credits
Provides statistical treatment of engineering data including application of statistical techniques to process model formulation, statistical designs of engineering experiments, and analysis of probabilistic systems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: MATH 210 [Min Grade: D] or ENGR 232 [Min Grade: D] or MATH 262 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 351 [WI] Chemical Engineering Laboratory I 2.5 Credits
Offers laboratory experience in chemical engineering processes, requiring both experimental design and analysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 341 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 330 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 352 [WI] Chemical Engineering Laboratory II 2.5 Credits
Offers laboratory experience in chemical engineering processes, requiring both experimental design and analysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 343 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 331 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 360 BioProcess Principles 3.0 Credits
This course is concerned with manufacturing processes involving biological substances. Students gain detailed knowledge in the design and operation of bioreactors and learn about biomolecules produces therein. Specific topics covered include: Cells (type, organization, function and growth); Protein and Enzymes; Bioreactor Process Principles (active vs. passive immobilization, fermentation and scale-up, recovery and purification); Special consideration for animal and plant cell cultures.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 211 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 201 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 362 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design 4.0 Credits
Covers isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design, series and parallel reactions, and heterogeneous catalysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 330 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 342 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 343 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 364 Bioprocess Unit Operations 3.0 Credits
Covers separation processes applicable to bio-systems, including liquid-liquid extractions, membrane separations, chromatographic separations, filtration, and centrifugation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 305 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 331 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 371 Engineering Economics and Professional Practice 3.0 Credits
Provides techniques for making engineering project decisions. Topics include the time value of money, key decision criteria, risk analysis, and ethical considerations and consequences of business decisions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 211 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 220 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 372 Integrated Case Studies in Chemical Engineering 3.0 Credits
This course reviews selected cases (market, processes, equipment sets and incidents) from chemical engineering practice whose analysis requires integration of concepts from previous Chemical Engineering courses such as mass and energy transport, thermodynamics, separations and reaction engineering.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 342 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 343 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 373 The Brewing Process 3.0 Credits
This course will focus on the critical process steps which make up the brewing process on any scale with special attention to the chemistry and biochemistry of the involved process steps. The lecture material includes the brewing process steps from raw materials to fill/finish including: raw materials, malting, mashing, lautering, boiling, hopping, fermentation, clarification (filtration/centrifugation/flocculation), and fill/finish, as well as a discussion of the fundamentals, impurities chemistry, health concerns and practical knowledge.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHEM 242 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 381 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 420 Process Systems Engineering 3.0 Credits
Covers the application of automatic control theory to chemical processes within the context of processes previously introduced.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: (CHE 201 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 211 [Min Grade: D]) and (CHE 202 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 212 [Min Grade: D]) and CHE 303 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 424 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design 4.0 Credits
Covers isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design, series and parallel reactions, and heterogeneous catalysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CHE 304 [Min Grade: D] and (CHE 201 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 211 [Min Grade: D]) and (CHE 202 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 212 [Min Grade: D])
CHE 430 Introduction to Sustainable Engineering 3.0 Credits
This course introduces students to sustainability in an engineering context. Sustainable engineering encompasses the relationships between technology, society, the environment, and economic prosperity. A variety of systematic approaches will be used for multivariable design and analysis of the sustainability of engineering systems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
CHE 431 Fundamentals of Solar Cells 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on the fundamentals of solar cells. It will cover 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
Prerequisites: MATH 200 [Min Grade: D] and CHEM 102 [Min Grade: D] and PHYS 102 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 432 Electrochemical Engineering 3.0 Credits
This course introduces principles and application of electrochemical equilibria, kinetics, and transport processes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 330 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 343 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 433 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
Prerequisites: CHE 341 [Min Grade: D] or CHE 302 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 451 Safety Engineering 3.0 Credits
Covers selected topics such as safeguarding systems, fault trees, risk analysis, explosions, fires, and building safety.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Senior.
Prerequisites: CHE 482 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 452 Polymer Process Technology 3.0 Credits
Covers chemistry of chain and stepwise polymerization, industrial reactor systems, polymer melt rheology, processing of thermoplastic resins, and plastics properties.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
CHE 453 [WI] Chemical Engineering Laboratory III 2.5 Credits
Offers laboratory experience in chemical engineering processes, requiring both experimental design and analysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 362 [Min Grade: D] (Can be taken Concurrently)
CHE 460 Biochemical Engineering 3.0 Credits
Introduces underlying biological and engineering principles in an integrate fashion for biopharmaceutical production systems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is BME or major is CHE and classification is Junior or Senior.
CHE 461 Principles of Colloid Science 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on fundamental principles of colloid science from a biological perspective. It will cover 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
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
Prerequisites: BIO 141 [Min Grade: C] or BIO 122 [Min Grade: C]
CHE 464 Process Dynamics and Control 3.0 Credits
Covers the application of automatic control theory to chemical processes within the context of processes.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: MATH 210 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 212 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 466 Chemical Process Safety 3.0 Credits
Covers selected topics such as safeguarding systems, fault trees, risk analysis, explosions, fires, and process safety.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 472 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 471 Process Design I 4.0 Credits
Within the context of previously introduced processes, covers economic feasibility of projects and optimization of equipment and production in the design of process plants.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 331 [Min Grade: D], CHE 362 [Min Grade: D] (Can be taken Concurrently) and CHE 371 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 372 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 472 [WI] Process Design II 3.0 Credits
Within the context of previously introduced processes, covers execution of feasibility study and preliminary design of process plants.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 471 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 473 [WI] Process Design III 3.0 Credits
Within the context of previously introduced processes, covers completion of feasibility study and preliminary design of process plants.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE 472 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 481 Process Design I 3.0 Credits
Within the context of previously introduced processes, covers economic feasibility of projects and optimization of equipment and production in the design of process plants.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CHE and classification is Senior.
Prerequisites: CHE 304 [Min Grade: D] and CHE 308 [Min Grade: D]
Corequisite: CHE 424
CHE 482 [WI] Process Design II 3.0 Credits
Within the context of previously introduced processes, covers execution of feasibility study and preliminary design of process plants. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Senior.
Prerequisites: CHE 481 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 483 [WI] Process Design III 3.0 Credits
Within the context of previously introduced processes, covers completion of feasibility study and preliminary design of process plants. This is a writing intensive course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Senior.
Prerequisites: CHE 482 [Min Grade: D]
CHE 498 Senior Thesis Research 3.0 Credits
This course teaches students the ability to structure and write a thesis and defend their research.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CHE I499 [Min Grade: D]
CHE I199 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 I299 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 I399 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 I499 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 T180 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 T280 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 T380 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 T480 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
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
