Undergraduate Program

Fall Term Schedule

Fall 2026

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
CHE 1000-01 Teaching Assistantship Alexander Shestopalov 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Teaching assistantship in Chemical Engineering Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHE 1001-01 Research Assistantship Alexander Shestopalov 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Graduate research assistantship in Chemical Engineering. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHE 113-01 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture. Pre-reqs: Freshman Chemistry, MTH 161, 162 or permission of instructor. Restrictions: NOT open to first- years. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
CHE 113-02 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture. Pre-reqs: Freshman Chemistry, MTH 161, 162 or permission of instructor. Restrictions: NOT open to first- years. Location (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 113-04 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture. Pre-reqs: Freshman Chemistry, MTH 161, 162 or permission of instructor. Restrictions: NOT open to first- years. Location (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 113-05 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture. Pre-reqs: Freshman Chemistry, MTH 161, 162 or permission of instructor. Restrictions: NOT open to first- years. Location (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 113-06 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture. Pre-reqs: Freshman Chemistry, MTH 161, 162 or permission of instructor. Restrictions: NOT open to first- years. Location (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 150-01 Intro to Sustainable Energy Marc Porosoff TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
An introductory engineering course about energy production, conversion, storage and utilization. The first half of the course covers energy and power metrics, material and energy balances and the laws of thermodynamics. The remainder of the course examines traditional and alternative energy sources, viewed through the lens of chemical engineering principles. Course activities include homework assignments, exams, and a group design project. Emphasis is on assumption-based problem solving. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
CHE 150-02 Intro to Sustainable Energy Marc Porosoff F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
An introductory engineering course about energy production, conversion, storage and utilization. The first half of the course covers energy and power metrics, material and energy balances and the laws of thermodynamics. The remainder of the course examines traditional and alternative energy sources, viewed through the lens of chemical engineering principles. Course activities include homework assignments, exams, and a group design project. Emphasis is on assumption-based problem solving. Location (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
CHE 225-01 Thermodynamics I Astrid Mueller TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Junior level core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics. The laws of thermodynamics are covered with particular emphasis on application to chemical and engineering processes of pure substances. Concepts include the conservation of energy in processes, the direction of spontaneous change, the limited efficiency in converting heat into useful power, and the composition of systems in phase and chemical equilibrium. Equations of state are used to model fluids and calculate their thermodynamic properties. Pre-reqs MATH 161-165, CHEM 131-204, and CHE 243 Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHE 225-02 Thermodynamics I Astrid Mueller F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Junior level core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics. The laws of thermodynamics are covered with particular emphasis on application to chemical and engineering processes of pure substances. Concepts include the conservation of energy in processes, the direction of spontaneous change, the limited efficiency in converting heat into useful power, and the composition of systems in phase and chemical equilibrium. Equations of state are used to model fluids and calculate their thermodynamic properties. Pre-reqs MATH 161-165, CHEM 131-204, and CHE 243 Location (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
CHE 244-01 Heat & Mass Transfer Yasemin Basdogan TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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. Pre-reqs: CHE 243, PHY 121, MATH 165 Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
CHE 244-02 Heat & Mass Transfer Yasemin Basdogan M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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. Pre-reqs: CHE 243, PHY 121, MATH 165 Location (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
CHE 246-01 Lab in CHE Principles Melodie Lawton M 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports. Open to Chemical Engineering Seniors ONLY Location (M 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
CHE 246-02 Lab in CHE Principles Melodie Lawton W 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports. Open to Chemical Engineering Seniors ONLY Location (W 1:00PM - 4:00PM)
CHE 246-04 Lab in CHE Principles Melodie Lawton T 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports. Open to Chemical Engineering Seniors ONLY Location (T 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
CHE 246-05 Lab in CHE Principles Melodie Lawton R 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports. Open to Chemical Engineering Seniors ONLY Location (R 1:00PM - 4:00PM)
CHE 268-01 Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics David Foster TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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. Location (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
CHE 272-01 CHE Process Control Wyatt Tenhaeff MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Lectures, problem sets, and design projects. Introduction to the dynamic behavior of chemical engineering systems and to the analysis of feedback control systems. Methods of design of single feedback loops and multivariable systems are covered. Course open to Senior CHE students ONLY Location (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 272-02 CHE Process Control Wyatt Tenhaeff F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Lectures, problem sets, and design projects. Introduction to the dynamic behavior of chemical engineering systems and to the analysis of feedback control systems. Methods of design of single feedback loops and multivariable systems are covered. Course open to Senior CHE students ONLY Location (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 287-01 Surface Analysis Alexander Shestopalov TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
CHE 391-01 Independent Study – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHE 394-01 Independent Internship – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the Internship Registration Form. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHE 395-01 Independent Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
CHE 246-01 Lab in CHE Principles Melodie Lawton
Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports. Open to Chemical Engineering Seniors ONLY
CHE 244-02 Heat & Mass Transfer Yasemin Basdogan
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.
Monday and Wednesday
CHE 272-01 CHE Process Control Wyatt Tenhaeff
Lectures, problem sets, and design projects. Introduction to the dynamic behavior of chemical engineering systems and to the analysis of feedback control systems. Methods of design of single feedback loops and multivariable systems are covered. Course open to Senior CHE students ONLY
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday
CHE 246-04 Lab in CHE Principles Melodie Lawton
Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports. Open to Chemical Engineering Seniors ONLY
Tuesday and Thursday
CHE 113-01 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture.
CHE 287-01 Surface Analysis Alexander Shestopalov
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.
CHE 225-01 Thermodynamics I Astrid Mueller
Junior level core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics. The laws of thermodynamics are covered with particular emphasis on application to chemical and engineering processes of pure substances. Concepts include the conservation of energy in processes, the direction of spontaneous change, the limited efficiency in converting heat into useful power, and the composition of systems in phase and chemical equilibrium. Equations of state are used to model fluids and calculate their thermodynamic properties.
CHE 244-01 Heat & Mass Transfer Yasemin Basdogan
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.
CHE 150-01 Intro to Sustainable Energy Marc Porosoff
An introductory engineering course about energy production, conversion, storage and utilization. The first half of the course covers energy and power metrics, material and energy balances and the laws of thermodynamics. The remainder of the course examines traditional and alternative energy sources, viewed through the lens of chemical engineering principles. Course activities include homework assignments, exams, and a group design project. Emphasis is on assumption-based problem solving.
CHE 268-01 Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics David Foster
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.
Wednesday
CHE 246-02 Lab in CHE Principles Melodie Lawton
Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports. Open to Chemical Engineering Seniors ONLY
Thursday
CHE 246-05 Lab in CHE Principles Melodie Lawton
Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports. Open to Chemical Engineering Seniors ONLY
Friday
CHE 113-02 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture.
CHE 113-04 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture.
CHE 113-05 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture.
CHE 113-06 Chemical Process Analysis Melodie Lawton
Course Content and Method of Instruction: Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems. Students must also register for a workshop along with the lecture.
CHE 272-02 CHE Process Control Wyatt Tenhaeff
Lectures, problem sets, and design projects. Introduction to the dynamic behavior of chemical engineering systems and to the analysis of feedback control systems. Methods of design of single feedback loops and multivariable systems are covered. Course open to Senior CHE students ONLY
CHE 150-02 Intro to Sustainable Energy Marc Porosoff
An introductory engineering course about energy production, conversion, storage and utilization. The first half of the course covers energy and power metrics, material and energy balances and the laws of thermodynamics. The remainder of the course examines traditional and alternative energy sources, viewed through the lens of chemical engineering principles. Course activities include homework assignments, exams, and a group design project. Emphasis is on assumption-based problem solving.
CHE 225-02 Thermodynamics I Astrid Mueller
Junior level core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics. The laws of thermodynamics are covered with particular emphasis on application to chemical and engineering processes of pure substances. Concepts include the conservation of energy in processes, the direction of spontaneous change, the limited efficiency in converting heat into useful power, and the composition of systems in phase and chemical equilibrium. Equations of state are used to model fluids and calculate their thermodynamic properties.