Chemical Engineering (CHEME)Engineering

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

CHEME 2880

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12308 CHEME 2880   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite CS 1112 or CS 1142

  • 17633 CHEME 2880   DIS 201

CHEME 3010

Weekly presentations by visiting chemical and biomolecular engineers to describe career paths and current professions. Job overviews and day-to-day details. Lessons learned from experiences. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • 10952 CHEME 3010   LEC 001

  • Enrollment limited to: Juniors in CHEME. Students must sign-up to attend the lunch reception hosted by the speaker from 1:15-2:15pm.

CHEME 3230

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Macroscopic and microscopic balances. Applications to problems involving viscous flow. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10953 CHEME 3230   LEC 001

  • 10954 CHEME 3230   DIS 201

CHEME 3320

Analysis and design of chemical separation processes involving phase equilibria and mass transfer. Topics include: continuous and batch processing; counter-current and co-current flow patterns; tray columns ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10955 CHEME 3320   LEC 001

  • 10956 CHEME 3320   LAB 401

CHEME 3720

Modeling and analysis of the dynamics of chemical processes, Laplace transforms, block diagrams, feedback control systems, and stability analysis. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 10957 CHEME 3720   LEC 001

CHEME 3900

Study of chemical reaction kinetics and principles of reactor design for chemical processes. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10958 CHEME 3900   LEC 001

    • MWF Olin Hall 245
    • Alabi, C

      Duncan, T

  • 10959 CHEME 3900   DIS 201

CHEME 4020

Integration of mammalian cell biology with engineering modeling principles, put into the context of medical pathology and disease states. Consists of three modules: (1) cell culture techniques/receptor ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BME 3020

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12243 CHEME 4020   LEC 001

  • 12244 CHEME 4020   LAB 402

    • W
    • Fischbach, C

  • 12245 CHEME 4020   LAB 403

    • R
    • Fischbach, C

  • 12246 CHEME 4020   LAB 404

    • F
    • Fischbach, C

CHEME 4620

Students prepare a full-scale feasibility study of a chemical process including product supply and demand forecasts, development of mass and energy balances and a process flow sheet sufficient for estimating ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 5 Credits Graded

  • 10960 CHEME 4620   LEC 001

  • 10961 CHEME 4620   LAB 401

  • Design Project SPRC

  • 10962 CHEME 4620   LAB 402

  • Design Project SPRC

  • 10963 CHEME 4620   LAB 403

  • Design Project SPRC

  • 10964 CHEME 4620   LAB 404

  • Design Project SPRC

  • 10965 CHEME 4620   LAB 405

  • GREENGENE

  • 11222 CHEME 4620   LAB 406

  • GREENGENE

  • 11512 CHEME 4620   LAB 407

  • GREENGENE

  • 17711 CHEME 4620   LAB 408

  • 11513 CHEME 4620   LAB 409

  • Design Project SPRC

  • 11514 CHEME 4620   LAB 410

  • Design Project SPRC

  • 11515 CHEME 4620   LAB 411

  • Design Project SPRC

  • 11516 CHEME 4620   LAB 412

  • Design Project SPRC

  • 12421 CHEME 4620   LAB 416

  • Design Project GREENGENE

  • 11517 CHEME 4620   LAB 417

  • GREENGENE

  • 11518 CHEME 4620   LAB 418

  • GREENGENE

  • 11519 CHEME 4620   LAB 419

  • GREENGENE

  • 11520 CHEME 4620   LAB 420

  • GREENGENE

  • 12414 CHEME 4620   LAB 421

  • KHMERGAS

  • 12415 CHEME 4620   LAB 422

  • KHMERGAS

  • 12416 CHEME 4620   LAB 423

  • KHMERGAS

  • 12417 CHEME 4620   LAB 424

  • KHMERGAS

CHEME 4630

Students prepare a stage-gate feasibility study of a chemical product including market and economic analysis, patent search, environmental, regulatory, and safety issues. Students will review historic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17555 CHEME 4630   LEC 001

CHEME 4700

An introduction to process control applications including representation of control loops, description of different types of measurement devices, control valve selection and sizing, process control strategies ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10966 CHEME 4700   LEC 001

    • TR Olin Hall 245
    • Center, A

      Duncan, T

  • Enrollment limited to: juniors, seniors and graduate students.

CHEME 4900

Research or studies on special problems in chemical engineering. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10967 CHEME 4900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Anton, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10968 CHEME 4900   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Clancy, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10969 CHEME 4900   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Cohen, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10970 CHEME 4900   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Duncan, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10971 CHEME 4900   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Engstrom, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10972 CHEME 4900   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Daniel, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10973 CHEME 4900   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Putnam, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10974 CHEME 4900   IND 608

    • TBA
    • DeLisa, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10975 CHEME 4900   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Koch, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10976 CHEME 4900   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Escobedo, F

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10977 CHEME 4900   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Olbricht, W

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10978 CHEME 4900   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Archer, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10979 CHEME 4900   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Stroock, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10980 CHEME 4900   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Shuler, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10981 CHEME 4900   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Steen, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10982 CHEME 4900   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Joo, Y

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10983 CHEME 4900   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Varner, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10984 CHEME 4900   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Hanrath, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11793 CHEME 4900   IND 619

    • TBA
    • Tester, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12236 CHEME 4900   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Lucks, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12309 CHEME 4900   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Zia, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12564 CHEME 4900   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Paszek, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12868 CHEME 4900   IND 623

    • TBA
    • Alabi, C

CHEME 4980

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11521 CHEME 4980   IND 601

CHEME 4990

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • 10985 CHEME 4990   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Duncan, T

CHEME 5207

The discovery and development of petroleum resources and their subsequent transformation to transportation fuels. Topics include exploration and drilling techniques, reservoir engineering, conversion of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 11758 CHEME 5207   LEC 001

  • Enrollment limited to: juniors, seniors and graduate students.

CHEME 5320

Course develops a foundational understanding of the glassy state and nature of the glass transition. Introduces phenomenology, chemistry and structure of key oxide glass families, with an emphasis on silicate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MSE 5320

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17397 CHEME 5320   LEC 001

CHEME 5650

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Graded

  • 10986 CHEME 5650   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Varner, J

  • Required for students in CHEME MEng program.

CHEME 5730

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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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 4351MSE 4071

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17429 CHEME 5730   LEC 001

    • MW Bard Hall 140
    • Callister, J

      Feitelberg, A

      Murtagh, M

CHEME 5862

Examines the electrical and optical properties of materials. Topics include the mechanism of electrical conduction in metals, semiconductors and insulators; tuning of electrical properties in semiconductors, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRD 2620MSE 2620MSE 5862

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18393 CHEME 5862   LEC 001

  • 18394 CHEME 5862   LAB 401

    • M
    • Thompson, M

  • 18395 CHEME 5862   LAB 402

    • W
    • Thompson, M

  • 18396 CHEME 5862   LAB 403

    • F
    • Thompson, M

CHEME 5880

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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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 5880MAE 5469

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 11223 CHEME 5880   LEC 001

    • F Olin Hall 165
    • Clancy, P

      Hammer, D

      Hunter, A

CHEME 5950

The MIB Laboratory applies methods and techniques in biotechnology to the independent project concepts developed in Biomolecular Engineering Logic and Design lecture. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-7 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11689 CHEME 5950   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Varner, J

CHEME 5990

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11653 CHEME 5990   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • DeLisa, M

      Varner, J

  • Enrollment limited to: MEng students in the Medical and Industrial Biotechnology training program.

CHEME 5999

Nonthesis research or studies on special problems in chemical engineering. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-9 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10987 CHEME 5999   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Varner, J

  • Enrollment limited to: grad students.

CHEME 6610

Covers origin of air pollutants, U.S. Emission standards, dispersion equations; design of equipment for removal of particulate and gaseous pollutants formed in combustion and chemical processing. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10988 CHEME 6610   LEC 001

CHEME 6642

Analyzes the energy policies of public institutions for a range of energy resources. Reviews economic and political determinants of policy. Examines policies that affect/control: pricing mechanisms, energy ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17812 CHEME 6642   LEC 001

  • Preference given to those in the M.Eng. Energy Economics and Engineering Concentration.

CHEME 6650

Applying thermodynamic concepts to large energy systems. Future energy scenarios. Project teams tasked with simulating complex energy systems and cost-benefit analysis. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10989 CHEME 6650   LEC 001

    • MW Olin Hall 218
    • Hunter, A

      Quraishi, M

  • Enrollment limited to: graduate students and seniors. Preference given to students in the M Eng Energy Economics and Engineering Concentration. Early Admit M.Eng. students must take CHEME 6640 in the Fall of their senior year.

CHEME 6661

Energy technology module of CHEME 6660 covering bioenergy and biofuels. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17688 CHEME 6661   SEM 101

    • MWF Olin Hall 145
    • Mar 11 - Apr 13, 2015
    • Gerber, L

      Moore, M

      Tester, J

CHEME 6663

Energy technology module of CHEME 6660 covering geothermal energy. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 17706 CHEME 6663   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Mar 10 - Apr 9, 2015
    • Tester, J

CHEME 6673

Module of CHEME 6660 that examines the relationships of technology and society, and the nature and communication of technical knowledge. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 5510STS 6671

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 17994 CHEME 6673   SEM 101

    • TR Olin Hall 218
    • Jan 27 - Feb 24, 2015
    • Doing, P

      Tester, J

CHEME 6677

A review of the basic science behind, and risk assessment of, both natural and induced seismicity as it relates to various sectors of the energy industry. Among the topics covered are a) earthquake risks ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First.  Combined with: EAS 6677

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 18110 CHEME 6677   LEC 001

CHEME 7130

Topics include microscopic and macroscopic viewpoints; connections between phenomenological chemical kinetics and molecular reaction dynamics; reaction cross sections, potential energy surfaces, and dynamics ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 5 Credits Graded

  • 10990 CHEME 7130   LEC 001

    • TR Olin Hall 218
    • Escobedo, F

      Stroock, A

CHEME 7410

Discussion of current topics and research in biochemical engineering for graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • 17557 CHEME 7410   LEC 001

  • Permission of instructor

CHEME 7740

Introduction to molecular simulation methods, Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo. Understanding options for interatomic and intermolecular modeling and appropriate representation of materials. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 7740

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18404 CHEME 7740   LEC 001

  • Enroll in 2 credits LEC only

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: CHEME 7740

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18406 CHEME 7740   LEC 002

  • 18405 CHEME 7740   LAB 401

  • Enroll in 3 credits if completing LEC & LAB

CHEME 7770

This course will cover the physical principles required for understanding the molecular basis of life and its use in biotechnologies.  Emphasis will be placed on deconstructing biological phenomena from ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12384 CHEME 7770   LEC 001

    • TR Olin Hall 165
    • Lucks, J

      Stroock, A

CHEME 7900

General chemical engineering seminar. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • 10991 CHEME 7900   SEM 101

CHEME 9999

Thesis research for the Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/UnSat

  • 10992 CHEME 9999   IND 601

    • TBA
    • DeLisa, M