Fall Term Schedule
Fall 2025
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CHE 400-1
Hussein Aluie
MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
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Physical phenomena in a wide range of areas such as fluid and solid mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, chemical diffusion, and acoustics are governed by Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). In this course, you will learn how to solve a variety of BVPs, each of which is defined by a PDE, boundary conditions, and possibly initial conditions. We will cover the classical PDEs of mathematical physics: 1) diffusion equation, 2) Laplace equations, 3) wave equation. You will learn different techniques to solve these equations. Topics include separation of variables, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, spherical coordinates and Legendre’s equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessel’s equation, method of characteristics, and Green's functions. You will also learn the basics of how to discretize linear and nonlinear PDEs and solve them numerically. Emphasis will be on physical understanding of the governing equations and the resulting solutions. You will learn to use software and write code (Python, Matlab, Mathematica) to solve PDEs and visualize the solutions. Prior knowledge of any of these languages/software, although helpful, is not required.
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CHE 400-2
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F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Required recitation for CHE 400-1
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CHE 402-1
Siddharth Deshpande
MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM
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This course intends to present the mathematical methods needed to solve various chemical engineering problems. A rapid review of basic concepts of ordinary differential equations and linear algebra will occur. More advanced topics in linear algebra and ordinary differential equations will be presented, including methods for solving partial differential equations, and a brief introduction to perturbation methods for attacking nonlinear differential equations. Problems will include (i) introduction of method using straightforward mathematical equations and (ii) chemical engineering problems that require some formulation of equations from basic chemical engineering principles.
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CHE 413-1
Mitchell Anthamatten
MW 6:15PM - 7:30PM
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This course will provide an overview of several contemporary research topics pertaining to structured organic materials. Lectures will focus on intermolecular interactions and the thermodynamics of self-assembly. Additional lectures will introduce molecular crystals, polymer crystallinity, liquid crystals, self-assembled monolayers, surfactants, block copolymers, and biomimetic materials. Homework assignments and a brief technical presentation will be required. Advanced undergraduate students are welcome.
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CHE 436-1
Allison Lopatkin
W 2:00PM - 4:40PM
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This course is a technical introduction to the computational and quantitative skills needed to design, analyze and predict the behavior of complex biological systems. The two primary focuses are (1) the design and construction of gene circuit interactions and (2) constructing and interrogating mathematical models for these interactions. Models types include chemical reaction networks, biochemical kinetics, signal transduction pathways and gene regulatory networks. These skills will be studied as applied to systems and synthetic biology and as a part of the broader field of chemical engineering. Undergrads allowed with permission.
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CHE 441-1
David Foster
MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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This course will acquaint the student with important topics in advanced transport phenomena (momentum, heat and mass transport). Topics include laminar and turbulent flow, thermal conductivity and the energy equation, molecular mass transport and diffusion with heterogeneous and homogeneous chemical reactions. Focus will be to develop physical understanding of principles discussed and with emphasis on chemical engineering applications. In addition to the text, the student will be exposed to classic and current literature in the field.
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CHE 444-1
Yasemin Basdogan
TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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An introduction to heat and mass transfer mechanisms and process rates. The principles of energy and mass conservation serve to formulate equations governing conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer as well as diffusive and convective mass transfer. Both steady-state and transient problems up to three dimensions are treated in the absence and presence of chemical reactions. The gained fundamental knowledge base is applied to design heat- and mass-transfer operations.
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CHE 444-2
Yasemin Basdogan
M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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An introduction to heat and mass transfer mechanisms and process rates. The principles of energy and mass conservation serve to formulate equations governing conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer as well as diffusive and convective mass transfer. Both steady-state and transient problems up to three dimensions are treated in the absence and presence of chemical reactions. The gained fundamental knowledge base is applied to design heat- and mass-transfer operations.
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CHE 468-2
David Foster
TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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This course will provide an introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with emphasis on both the theory and the practical application to simple and complex problems. The course begins with a study of finite difference and finite volume models of one-dimensional partial differential equations. These equations are central to the understanding of more complex CFD models. The course will use ANSYS Fluent, a commercial CFD code, to solve both simple and complex simulations including both laminar and turbulent flow as well as heat transfer. The course will be a combination of traditional lectures, in-class projects and independent project work. **This class will be offered even years, alternating with CHE 259 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems **
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CHE 480-1
Darren Lipomi
MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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Introduction to NanoEngineering, including fundamental scaling laws and an overview of nanomaterials synthesis, properties, and relevant technological applications with focus in the areas of nanomedicine, energy, and advanced materials.
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CHE 487-1
Alexander Shestopalov
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Graduate and advanced undergraduate course on surface-specific analytical techniques. The first few lectures of the course will cover basic thermodynamics and kinetics of solid-liquid and solid-gas interfaces, including surface energy and tension, surface forces, adsorption and chemisorption, and self-assembly. The rest of the class will focus on surface spectroscopy and microscopy, including X-ray and UV photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectrometry, IR and Raman spectroscopy/microscopy and scanning probe microscopy.
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Fall 2025
| Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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CHE 444-2
Yasemin Basdogan
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An introduction to heat and mass transfer mechanisms and process rates. The principles of energy and mass conservation serve to formulate equations governing conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer as well as diffusive and convective mass transfer. Both steady-state and transient problems up to three dimensions are treated in the absence and presence of chemical reactions. The gained fundamental knowledge base is applied to design heat- and mass-transfer operations. |
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| Monday and Wednesday | |
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CHE 480-1
Darren Lipomi
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Introduction to NanoEngineering, including fundamental scaling laws and an overview of nanomaterials synthesis, properties, and relevant technological applications with focus in the areas of nanomedicine, energy, and advanced materials. |
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CHE 402-1
Siddharth Deshpande
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This course intends to present the mathematical methods needed to solve various chemical engineering problems. A rapid review of basic concepts of ordinary differential equations and linear algebra will occur. More advanced topics in linear algebra and ordinary differential equations will be presented, including methods for solving partial differential equations, and a brief introduction to perturbation methods for attacking nonlinear differential equations. Problems will include (i) introduction of method using straightforward mathematical equations and (ii) chemical engineering problems that require some formulation of equations from basic chemical engineering principles. |
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CHE 441-1
David Foster
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This course will acquaint the student with important topics in advanced transport phenomena (momentum, heat and mass transport). Topics include laminar and turbulent flow, thermal conductivity and the energy equation, molecular mass transport and diffusion with heterogeneous and homogeneous chemical reactions. Focus will be to develop physical understanding of principles discussed and with emphasis on chemical engineering applications. In addition to the text, the student will be exposed to classic and current literature in the field. |
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CHE 413-1
Mitchell Anthamatten
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This course will provide an overview of several contemporary research topics pertaining to structured organic materials. Lectures will focus on intermolecular interactions and the thermodynamics of self-assembly. Additional lectures will introduce molecular crystals, polymer crystallinity, liquid crystals, self-assembled monolayers, surfactants, block copolymers, and biomimetic materials. Homework assignments and a brief technical presentation will be required. Advanced undergraduate students are welcome. |
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| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | |
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CHE 400-1
Hussein Aluie
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Physical phenomena in a wide range of areas such as fluid and solid mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, chemical diffusion, and acoustics are governed by Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). In this course, you will learn how to solve a variety of BVPs, each of which is defined by a PDE, boundary conditions, and possibly initial conditions. We will cover the classical PDEs of mathematical physics: 1) diffusion equation, 2) Laplace equations, 3) wave equation. You will learn different techniques to solve these equations. Topics include separation of variables, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, spherical coordinates and Legendre’s equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessel’s equation, method of characteristics, and Green's functions. You will also learn the basics of how to discretize linear and nonlinear PDEs and solve them numerically. Emphasis will be on physical understanding of the governing equations and the resulting solutions. You will learn to use software and write code (Python, Matlab, Mathematica) to solve PDEs and visualize the solutions. Prior knowledge of any of these languages/software, although helpful, is not required. |
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| Tuesday | |
| Tuesday and Thursday | |
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CHE 487-1
Alexander Shestopalov
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Graduate and advanced undergraduate course on surface-specific analytical techniques. The first few lectures of the course will cover basic thermodynamics and kinetics of solid-liquid and solid-gas interfaces, including surface energy and tension, surface forces, adsorption and chemisorption, and self-assembly. The rest of the class will focus on surface spectroscopy and microscopy, including X-ray and UV photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectrometry, IR and Raman spectroscopy/microscopy and scanning probe microscopy. |
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CHE 444-1
Yasemin Basdogan
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An introduction to heat and mass transfer mechanisms and process rates. The principles of energy and mass conservation serve to formulate equations governing conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer as well as diffusive and convective mass transfer. Both steady-state and transient problems up to three dimensions are treated in the absence and presence of chemical reactions. The gained fundamental knowledge base is applied to design heat- and mass-transfer operations. |
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CHE 468-2
David Foster
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This course will provide an introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with emphasis on both the theory and the practical application to simple and complex problems. The course begins with a study of finite difference and finite volume models of one-dimensional partial differential equations. These equations are central to the understanding of more complex CFD models. The course will use ANSYS Fluent, a commercial CFD code, to solve both simple and complex simulations including both laminar and turbulent flow as well as heat transfer. The course will be a combination of traditional lectures, in-class projects and independent project work. **This class will be offered even years, alternating with CHE 259 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems ** |
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| Wednesday | |
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CHE 496-2
Yasemin Basdogan
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Departmental seminar. Graduate students must register, zero credits. Attendance is mandatory and letter-graded. |
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CHE 436-1
Allison Lopatkin
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This course is a technical introduction to the computational and quantitative skills needed to design, analyze and predict the behavior of complex biological systems. The two primary focuses are (1) the design and construction of gene circuit interactions and (2) constructing and interrogating mathematical models for these interactions. Models types include chemical reaction networks, biochemical kinetics, signal transduction pathways and gene regulatory networks. These skills will be studied as applied to systems and synthetic biology and as a part of the broader field of chemical engineering. Undergrads allowed with permission. |
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| Friday | |
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CHE 400-2
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Required recitation for CHE 400-1 |
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