CHEME 4320

Chemical Engineering Capstone Design I

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This is the fall semester course in a two-semester capstone design sequence that combines chemical engineering design with a research component. Students apply core chemical engineering principles to solve open-ended problems using advanced research methods, process simulation, systems engineering, and economic analysis, culminating in a comprehensive technical project. Design I introduces essential tools and methodologies for project execution and professional growth, while the spring semester focuses on team-based design, iterative optimization, and professional practice. Projects may focus on traditional process design or research-driven investigations using experimental, computational, or hybrid approaches.

Prerequisites CHEME 3230, CHEME 3240, CHEME 3320, CHEME 3720, and CHEME 3900.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

• Simulate a chemical engineering process with multiple unit operations.
• Evaluate the feasibility of a chemical process using process simulation and economic analysis.
• Effectively communicate technical results and design recommendations in written and oral format.
• Integrate experimental or research findings with engineering design when applicable.
• Apply iterative design methods to refine and optimize processes or products.

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