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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.
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- Schedule of Classes - January 19, 2016 6:14PM EST
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Classes
CHEME 2880
Course Description
An introduction to modern biology including aspects of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology intended for students with no significant background in this area. An emphasis on practical applications ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 255
Instructors
Paszek, M
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- T Olin Hall 145
Instructors
Paszek, M
CHEME 3130
Course Description
Studies the first and second laws and their consequences for chemical systems. Covers thermodynamic properties of pure fluids, solids, and mixtures; phase and chemical reaction equilibrium; heat effects ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 245
Instructors
Hanrath, T
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- F Olin Hall 245
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Hanrath, T
CHEME 3240
Course Description
Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer. Macroscopic and microscopic balances. Applications to problems involving conduction, convection, and diffusion. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 165
Instructors
Lucks, J
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Olin Hall 245
Instructors
Lucks, J
CHEME 4010
Course Description
Genomic and proteomic thinking and tools have revolutionized the way scientists study biology and medicine. We are now beginning to understand the molecular level mechanisms that underlie normal and pathologic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BME 3010
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Phillips Hall 219
Instructors
Archer, S
Fischbach, C
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Additional Information
Prior background in cell biology and biochemistry is recommended.
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- T
Instructors
Archer, S
Fischbach, C
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- W
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Archer, S
Fischbach, C
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- R
Instructors
Archer, S
Fischbach, C
CHEME 4130
Course Description
For seniors and M.Eng. students interested in nuclear energy. Topics are presented at the level of the course text: Lamarsh and Baratta, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, 3rd ed. and include the fundamentals ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AEP 4130, ECE 4130, MAE 4580, NSE 4130
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Phillips Hall 203
Instructors
Hammer, D
CHEME 4220
Course Description
Designed to provide preparation for the required Chemical Engineering Laboratory course (CHEME 4320) and its contents will vary as appropriate for meeting this goal. Experiments conducted at the ChemEng ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
6 Credits Graded(Graded)
CHEME 4320
Course Description
Laboratory experiments in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, separations, process control, and other unit operations fundamental to large-scale chemical processing. Data collection, analysis, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
6 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 165
Instructors
Anton, A
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Additional Information
Lab day and group to be determined through instructor.
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- M Olin Hall B11
Instructors
Anton, A
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Olin Hall B11
Instructors
Anton, A
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Class Number & Section Details
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- W Olin Hall B11
Instructors
Anton, A
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- R Olin Hall B11
Instructors
Anton, A
CHEME 4610
Course Description
Chemical products range from specialty chemicals to electromechanical devices that perform chemical transformations. This course integrates the steps of chemical product design from brainstorming and concept ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 218
Instructors
Feitelberg, A
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Additional Information
Open to CHEME graduate students and seniors who have completed: CHEME 3230, CHEME 3240, CHEME 3320 and CHEME 3900.
CHEME 4840
Course Description
Principles of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena applied to microchemical and microfluidic systems. Applications in distributed chemical production, portable power, micromixing, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 245
Instructors
Engstrom, J
CHEME 4900
Course Description
Research or studies on special problems in chemical engineering. view course details
CHEME 4980
Course Description
Research, design, and construct a small chemical-powered model car. Participate in team-oriented hands-on construction of a car powered with a chemical energy source that will carry a specified load a ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Meeting Pattern
- W Olin Hall 165
Instructors
Zia, R
CHEME 4990
Course Description
Students attend seminars of their selection and write one-page summaries. Eligible seminars include all listings at "Colloquia and Seminars in Physics and Related Fields," which includes the weekly seminars ... view course details
CHEME 5204
Course Description
Introduction to devices that add or recover work from fluids such as pumps, compressors, steam turbines and gas expanders and how they are specified and selected for services in the chemical ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 145
- Nov 2 - Dec 4, 2015
Instructors
Center, A
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Additional Information
Module meets in the final third of the term.
CHEME 5430
Course Description
Discusses principles involved in using biomolecules (e.g., antibodies, enzymes, DNA) and living organisms (e.g., bacteria, yeast, tissue cultures) for engineering biological processes. Examples will be ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 165
Instructors
DeLisa, M
CHEME 5650
Course Description
Design study and economic evaluation of a chemical processing facility, alternative methods of manufacture, raw-material preparation, food processing, waste disposal, or some other aspect of ... view course details
CHEME 5720
Course Description
Case study approach introducing the typical fundamental factors driving a business venture, examines how to develop implementation strategies for the venture, and teaches the project management skills ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 216
Instructors
Center, A
Quraishi, M
CHEME 5730
Course Description
This course emphasizes entrepreneurial driven technology designs (forward engineering) by integrating mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering through the understanding of early stage product development ... view course details
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Olin Hall 218
Instructors
Callister, J
Murtagh, M
CHEME 5870
Course Description
Energy resources, their conversion to electricity or mechanical work, and the environmental consequences of the energy cycle are discussed by faculty members from several departments in the university ... view course details
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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- F Hollister Hall B14
Instructors
Clancy, P
Hammer, D
Hunter, A
CHEME 5990
Course Description
Students attend seminars of their selection and write one-page summaries. Eligible seminars include all listings that are related to medical and industrial biotechnology. view course details
CHEME 5999
Course Description
Nonthesis research or studies on special problems in chemical engineering. view course details
CHEME 6240
Course Description
Introduction to fluid mechanics in micro- and nanofabricated devices. Physicochemical hydrodynamics, electrokinetic effects, capillarity, continuum breakdown, micro- and nanofluidic applications in chemistry ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: MAE 6240
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Hollister Hall 372
Instructors
Kirby, B
CHEME 6310
Course Description
Application of engineering design principles to problems in drug formulation and delivery. Specific topics include traditional drug formulation, mechanisms and kinetics of pharmaceutical stability, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BME 6310
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Phillips Hall 219
Instructors
Putnam, D
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: Graduate standing and background in organic and polymer chemistry or permission of instructor.
CHEME 6640
Course Description
Supply and demand for energy by sectors and regions. Operating systems and costs. Economic drivers used in simulating energy systems and consumption factors. Supply/demand projections. Interplay between ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Olin Hall 165
Instructors
Hunter, A
Quraishi, M
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate level students and early admit M. Eng. students. Early admit students prerequisite: college level economics course. Preference given to students in the M. Eng. Energy Economics and Engineering Concentration. No pre-enroll. Attend the first lecture to obtain permission and a pin from instructor to enroll in the course.
Department Consent Required (Add)
CHEME 6641
Course Description
Module of CHEME 6640. Energy value and supply chain systems include oil, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear and renewables. Qualitative and quantitative review and analysis of end to end flow dynamics, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Olin Hall 245
Instructors
Quraishi, M
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Additional Information
Open to M.Eng. and Seniors with permission. Preference given to students in the M. Eng. Energy Economics and Engineering Concentration.
CHEME 6660
Course Description
Quantitative methods of engineering and life cycle analysis for energy choices in a contemporary sustainability context. Fundamental principles of thermodynamics, transport, and reaction kinetics applied ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 255
- Aug 25 - Sep 30, 2015
Instructors
Tester, J
- TR Olin Hall 255
- Aug 25 - Sep 30, 2015
Instructors
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Additional Information
Modules generally meet mid-term during the lecture day & time.
CHEME 6664
Course Description
Energy technology module of CHEME 6660. An overview of water and wind energy resources and technology both on and off shore. Emphasis will be placed on water power from conventional impoundment dams and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CEE 6364
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Snee Hall Geological Sci 1120
- Oct 1 - Oct 29, 2015
Instructors
Barthelmie, R
Cowen, E
Warhaft, Z
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Additional Information
Concurrent registration with CHEME 6660
CHEME 6667
Course Description
Energy technology module of CHEME 6660Â covering transportation energy systems. Focuses on understanding the link between transportation demand and energy consumption and on how to build a path for a conversion ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CEE 6667
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 255
- Nov 3 - Dec 1, 2015
Instructors
Daziano, R
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Additional Information
Concurrent registration with CHEME 6660.
CHEME 6669
Course Description
Earth-Energy program core course that overviews the key natural properties of earth's subsurface at depths less than 10 km. Natural mechanical properties and the means to detect subsurface properties are ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: EAS 6669
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Snee Hall Geological Sci 2146
- Oct 2 - Dec 1, 2015
Instructors
Jordan, T
Stroock, A
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: CHEME 6660, or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to: seniors and graduate students or those with permission of the instructor.
CHEME 6671
Course Description
Energy technology module of CHEME 6660 covering nuclear energy. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 255
- Oct 1 - Oct 29, 2015
Instructors
Hammer, D
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Additional Information
Concurrent registration with CHEME 6660. Meets during CHEME 6660 lecture meeting time.
CHEME 7110
Course Description
Molecular thermodynamics of gases, lattices, and liquids, including special applications to problems in chemical engineering. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 218
Instructors
Escobedo, F
CHEME 7310
Course Description
Topics include derivation of conservation equations; conductive heat transfer; low Reynolds number fluid dynamics; lubrication theory; inviscid fluid dynamics; boundary layer theory; forced convection; ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Olin Hall 245
Instructors
Koch, D
CHEME 7340
Course Description
Micromechanics, low-Re hydrodynamics, and rheology of colloidal suspensions. Solutions of Stokes' equations, Faxén formulae, multipole expansions extend single-particle problem to pairs in arbitrary flows ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Olin Hall 216
Instructors
Zia, R
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Additional Information
Enrollment open to all graduate students.
CHEME 7510
Course Description
Techniques covered include mathematical modeling, scaling, dimensional analysis, regular and singular perturbations, multiple scales, asymptotic analysis, stability analysis, linear and nonlinear ordinary ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 218
Instructors
Steen, P
CHEME 7900
Course Description
General chemical engineering seminar. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Student Option)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Olin Hall 165
Instructors
Lucks, J
CHEME 7920
Course Description
A colloquium/discussion group series for first-year graduate students. Topics include the culture and responsibilities of graduate research and the professional community; the mechanics of conducting research ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Olin Hall 218
Instructors
Clancy, P
Daniel, S
CHEME 9999
Course Description
Thesis research for the Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering. view course details