Undergraduate Program
Term Schedule
Fall 2020
| Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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CHE 113-1
Melodie Lawton
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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Course Content and Method of Instruction: Lectures and discussion. 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. Pre-reqs: Freshman Chemistry, MTH 161, 162 or permission of instructor. Restrictions: NOT open to first-years.
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CHE 113-2
Melodie Lawton
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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No description
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CHE 150-1
Marc Porosoff
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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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 fundamental laws of thermodynamics. The remainder of the course examines traditional and alternative energy sources, viewed through the lens of sustainable energy production and utilization over the next century. Course activities include homework assignments, exams, and a group design project. Emphasis is on assumption-based problem solving. Restrictions: Not open to engineering juniors and seniors
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CHE 150-2
Rachel Monfredo
F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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No description
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CHE 225-1
Astrid Mueller; Alexander Shestopalov
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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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. 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-req: Junior standing
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CHE 225-3
Astrid Mueller; Alexander Shestopalov
F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Junior level core chemical engineering recitation in classical thermodynamics.
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CHE 225-4
J Wu
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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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. 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.Graduate level Thermodynamics will include extra reading material and additional assignments on modeling properties of pure fluids
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CHE 244-1
Mitchell Anthamatten
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. Pre-reqs: CHE 243, PHY 121, MTH 165
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CHE 244-2
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M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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No description
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CHE 244-3
Shaw-Horng Chen
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 246-1
Melodie Lawton
M 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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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
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CHE 246-3
Melodie Lawton
F 11:50AM - 1:05PM
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No description
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CHE 246-4
Melodie Lawton
W 2:00PM - 5:00PM
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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.
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CHE 246-6
Melodie Lawton
R 2:00PM - 5:00PM
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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.
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CHE 257-1
Mitchell Anthamatten
TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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The course objectives are (i) to provide an easily accessible, self-contained overview of soft materials and interfaces, and (ii) to show how soft materials can offer technical solutions at the nano-, micro-, and macro-scales. Students will be learn hands-on engineering skills that can be used in a variety of other science and engineering courses, internships, research labs, and graduate school. This is a half-semester course, August 27th-October 15th
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CHE 258-1
Mark Mathias
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course will present principles of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, leading into design considerations for the development of battery and fuel cell systems. The course will prepare you to understand the role of energy conversion and storage to address environmental challenges, with specific focus on electric vehicles and load-leveling of the electric grid.
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CHE 259-1
David Foster
TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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This course will provide an overview of transport phenomena in biological systems that are critical to the function of all living organisms. The fundamental laws and equations of transport phenomena will be applied to topics including cellular, cardiovascular, respiratory, liver and kidney transport, blood flow and rheology, and circulation in tissues and arteries.Pre-reqs PHY 121, MTH 164, MTH 165 (can be taken concurrently), CHE 243 preferred but not required.
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CHE 260-1
Andronique Zacharakis
W 6:15PM - 8:55PM
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This course will introduce students to the basics of photovoltaic devices: physics of semiconductors; pn junctions; Schottky barriers; processes governing carrier generation, transport and recombination; analysis of solar cell efficiency; crystalline and thin-film solar cells, tandem structures, dye-sensitized and organic solar cells. Students will learn about current photovoltaic technologies including manufacturing processes, and also the economics of solar cells as an alternative energy source. Critical analysis of recent advances and key publications will be a part of the course work.
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CHE 264-1
J Wu
M 6:15PM - 8:55PM
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This course will provide the student with a grounding in the fundamental principles of biofuels, including their sources, properties, and the biological processes by which they are made. Pre-reqs: BIO 110 or equivalent
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CHE 266-1
Jason Condon
WF 11:50AM - 1:05PM
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This course will explore the bioprocesses involved in producing a biopharmaceutical product (therapeutic proteins, cell therapy products, and vaccines). The course will take a stepwise journey through a typical production process from the perspective of a Bioprocess Engineer, starting with cell culture and moving downstream through purification and final fill. Engineering concepts involved in bioreactor design and control, cell removal/recovery operations, and protein purification will be examined. The course will also provide an introduction to the analytical methods used to test biopharmaceutical products for critical quality attributes. The role of the regulatory agencies, like the US Food and Drug Administration, and the regulations that govern the industry will be introduced throughout the course in the context of the bioprocess to which they relate. Students taking the course for Upper Level BME or Graduate credit will need to complete a semester-end project. Pre-requisites: BIO110, CHM132, CHE243 or ME225, CHE466 or Permission of Instructor
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CHE 268-1
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.
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CHE 268-2
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.
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CHE 272-1
Eldred Chimowitz
MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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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
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CHE 272-2
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M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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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.
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CHE 272-3
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W 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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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.
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CHE 272-4
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R 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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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.
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CHE 276-1
Wyatt Tenhaeff
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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An introduction to polymerization reaction mechanisms. The kinetics of commercially relevant polymerizations are emphasized along with a discussion of important, contemporary polymerization schemes. Approaches to functionalize polymers and surface-initiated polymerizations will also be covered. An overview of polymer characterization techniques, emphasizing compositional analysis, will be presented. The course is intended for graduate students in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering, but advanced undergraduates are welcome.
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CHE 282-1
Jacob Jorne
TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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This course features an overview of processes used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices, with emphasis on chemical engineering principles and methods of analysis. Modeling and processing of microelectronic devices. Includes introduction to physics and technology of solid state devices grade silicon, microlithography, thermal processing, chemical vapor deposition, etching and ion implantation and damascene processing. Course is offered October 20th to December 8th
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CHE 287-1
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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CHE 288-1
Matthew Yates
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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The goal of this course is to provide a succinct introduction to the different means ofproducing energy. The first and second laws of thermodynamics are reviewed tointroduce the concepts of conservation of energy and efficiency. Then these conceptsare applied to a number of different energy technologies, including wind, hydroelectric,geothermal, fuel cells, biomass, and nuclear. For each type of technology, a technicalintroduction is given so that the student will understand the governing scientificprinciples.
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CHE 391-1
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. |
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CHE 394-1
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. |
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CHE 395-1
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Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration. |
Fall 2020
| Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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| Monday | |
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CHE 272-2
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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. |
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CHE 246-1
Melodie Lawton
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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 |
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CHE 244-2
–
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No description |
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CHE 264-1
J Wu
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This course will provide the student with a grounding in the fundamental principles of biofuels, including their sources, properties, and the biological processes by which they are made. Pre-reqs: BIO 110 or equivalent |
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| Monday and Wednesday | |
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CHE 272-1
Eldred Chimowitz
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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 |
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| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | |
| Tuesday and Thursday | |
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CHE 113-1
Melodie Lawton
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Course Content and Method of Instruction: Lectures and discussion. 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. Pre-reqs: Freshman Chemistry, MTH 161, 162 or permission of instructor. Restrictions: NOT open to first-years. |
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CHE 276-1
Wyatt Tenhaeff
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|
|
An introduction to polymerization reaction mechanisms. The kinetics of commercially relevant polymerizations are emphasized along with a discussion of important, contemporary polymerization schemes. Approaches to functionalize polymers and surface-initiated polymerizations will also be covered. An overview of polymer characterization techniques, emphasizing compositional analysis, will be presented. The course is intended for graduate students in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering, but advanced undergraduates are welcome. |
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CHE 288-1
Matthew Yates
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The goal of this course is to provide a succinct introduction to the different means ofproducing energy. The first and second laws of thermodynamics are reviewed tointroduce the concepts of conservation of energy and efficiency. Then these conceptsare applied to a number of different energy technologies, including wind, hydroelectric,geothermal, fuel cells, biomass, and nuclear. For each type of technology, a technicalintroduction is given so that the student will understand the governing scientificprinciples. |
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CHE 287-1
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 225-1
Astrid Mueller; Alexander Shestopalov
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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. 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-req: Junior standing |
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CHE 225-4
J Wu
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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. 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.Graduate level Thermodynamics will include extra reading material and additional assignments on modeling properties of pure fluids |
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CHE 244-3
Shaw-Horng Chen
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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 244-1
Mitchell Anthamatten
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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. Pre-reqs: CHE 243, PHY 121, MTH 165 |
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CHE 150-1
Marc Porosoff
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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 fundamental laws of thermodynamics. The remainder of the course examines traditional and alternative energy sources, viewed through the lens of sustainable energy production and utilization over the next century. Course activities include homework assignments, exams, and a group design project. Emphasis is on assumption-based problem solving. Restrictions: Not open to engineering juniors and seniors |
|
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CHE 258-1
Mark Mathias
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|
This course will present principles of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, leading into design considerations for the development of battery and fuel cell systems. The course will prepare you to understand the role of energy conversion and storage to address environmental challenges, with specific focus on electric vehicles and load-leveling of the electric grid. |
|
|
CHE 257-1
Mitchell Anthamatten
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|
|
The course objectives are (i) to provide an easily accessible, self-contained overview of soft materials and interfaces, and (ii) to show how soft materials can offer technical solutions at the nano-, micro-, and macro-scales. Students will be learn hands-on engineering skills that can be used in a variety of other science and engineering courses, internships, research labs, and graduate school. This is a half-semester course, August 27th-October 15th |
|
|
CHE 282-1
Jacob Jorne
|
|
|
This course features an overview of processes used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices, with emphasis on chemical engineering principles and methods of analysis. Modeling and processing of microelectronic devices. Includes introduction to physics and technology of solid state devices grade silicon, microlithography, thermal processing, chemical vapor deposition, etching and ion implantation and damascene processing. Course is offered October 20th to December 8th |
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CHE 268-2
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. |
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CHE 268-1
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. |
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CHE 259-1
David Foster
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This course will provide an overview of transport phenomena in biological systems that are critical to the function of all living organisms. The fundamental laws and equations of transport phenomena will be applied to topics including cellular, cardiovascular, respiratory, liver and kidney transport, blood flow and rheology, and circulation in tissues and arteries.Pre-reqs PHY 121, MTH 164, MTH 165 (can be taken concurrently), CHE 243 preferred but not required. |
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| Wednesday | |
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CHE 272-3
–
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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. |
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CHE 246-4
Melodie Lawton
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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. |
|
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CHE 260-1
Andronique Zacharakis
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This course will introduce students to the basics of photovoltaic devices: physics of semiconductors; pn junctions; Schottky barriers; processes governing carrier generation, transport and recombination; analysis of solar cell efficiency; crystalline and thin-film solar cells, tandem structures, dye-sensitized and organic solar cells. Students will learn about current photovoltaic technologies including manufacturing processes, and also the economics of solar cells as an alternative energy source. Critical analysis of recent advances and key publications will be a part of the course work. |
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| Wednesday and Friday | |
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CHE 266-1
Jason Condon
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This course will explore the bioprocesses involved in producing a biopharmaceutical product (therapeutic proteins, cell therapy products, and vaccines). The course will take a stepwise journey through a typical production process from the perspective of a Bioprocess Engineer, starting with cell culture and moving downstream through purification and final fill. Engineering concepts involved in bioreactor design and control, cell removal/recovery operations, and protein purification will be examined. The course will also provide an introduction to the analytical methods used to test biopharmaceutical products for critical quality attributes. The role of the regulatory agencies, like the US Food and Drug Administration, and the regulations that govern the industry will be introduced throughout the course in the context of the bioprocess to which they relate. Students taking the course for Upper Level BME or Graduate credit will need to complete a semester-end project. Pre-requisites: BIO110, CHM132, CHE243 or ME225, CHE466 or Permission of Instructor |
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| Thursday | |
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CHE 272-4
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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. |
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CHE 246-6
Melodie Lawton
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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. |
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| Friday | |
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CHE 150-2
Rachel Monfredo
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No description |
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CHE 246-3
Melodie Lawton
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No description |
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CHE 113-2
Melodie Lawton
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No description |
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CHE 225-3
Astrid Mueller; Alexander Shestopalov
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Junior level core chemical engineering recitation in classical thermodynamics. |
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