Undergraduate Program

Spring Term Schedule

Spring 2023

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
CHE 116-1 Numerical Methods and Stat Matthew Yates TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
This course provides an introduction to numerical methods andengineering statistics for chemical engineers. Students learn to usecomputer models and statistics to understand engineering systems. Thefocus of numerical methods is translating engineering problems intoalgorithms and implementing them in a spreadsheet or programminglanguage. Topics covered include basic data structures, programmingflow control, plotting, function minimization, integration anddifferential equations. The statistics portion teaches students basicprobability theory, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing,confidence intervals, regression, model fitting and basic erroranalysis. Prerequisites:CHE 113, MTH 161 and 162 and MTH 165 (concurrently) Location Hylan Building Room 201 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
CHE 116-2 Numerical Methods and Stat REC Matthew Yates M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
This course provides an introduction to numerical methods andengineering statistics for chemical engineers. Students learn to usecomputer models and statistics to understand engineering systems. Thefocus of numerical methods is translating engineering problems intoalgorithms and implementing them in a spreadsheet or programminglanguage. Topics covered include basic data structures, programmingflow control, plotting, function minimization, integration anddifferential equations. The statistics portion teaches students basicprobability theory, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing,confidence intervals, regression, model fitting and basic erroranalysis. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (M 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
CHE 226-1 Thermodynamics II Alexander Shestopalov MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Advanced core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical mechanics. The classical laws of thermodynamics are covered with a particular emphasis on application to solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Concepts include fugacities and activities of species in solutions. Residual, partial and excess properties of mixtures and solutions. Vapor-liquid equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Reaction equilibria in multi-reaction and multi-phase systems. The course also covers elements of statistical thermodynamics and the interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties through microscopic molecular states. Pre-requisite : CHE 225 Location Dewey Room 2110E (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 226-2 Thermodynamics II REC Alexander Shestopalov F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Advanced core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical mechanics. The classical laws of thermodynamics are covered with a particular emphasis on application to solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Concepts include fugacities and activities of species in solutions. Residual, partial and excess properties of mixtures and solutions. Vapor-liquid equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Reaction equilibria in multi-reaction and multi-phase systems. The course also covers elements of statistical thermodynamics and the interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties through microscopic molecular states. Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 231-1 Chemical Reactor Design Wyatt Tenhaeff TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. 400-level is for graduates only. Prerequisites:CHE 113, MTH 165, CHE 225, CHE 244 Location Hylan Building Room 202 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHE 231-2 Chemical Reactor Design REC Wyatt Tenhaeff F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. 400-level is for graduates only. Location Goergen Hall Room 109 (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
CHE 243-1 Fluid Dynamics David Foster TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only. Pre-requisites are PHY 121, MTH 164, MTH 165 (may be concurrent) Location Dewey Room 2162 (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
CHE 243-2 Fluid Dynamics LAB David Foster F 4:50PM - 6:05PM
An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only. Location Gavett Hall Room 119 (F 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
CHE 243-3 Fluid Dynamics REC David Foster F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only. Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
CHE 250-1 Separation Processes David Foster TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Application of mass transfer and thermodynamics to chemical separation techniques. Fundamentals and design of processes, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and crystallization. Fixed-bed operations, such as ion exchange and chromatography, and membrane processes are also considered. Prerequisites: CHE 113, 225, 244, or permission of instructor Location Bausch & Lomb Room 106 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
CHE 250-2 Separation Processes REC David Foster F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Application of mass transfer and thermodynamics to chemical separation techniques. Fundamentals and design of processes, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and crystallization. Fixed-bed operations, such as ion exchange and chromatography, and membrane processes are also considered. Prerequisites: CHE 113, 225, 244, or permission of instructor Location Goergen Hall Room 109 (F 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
CHE 255-1 CHE Senior Design Lab Lecture Melodie Lawton M 11:50AM - 1:05PM
Operation and scale-up of chemical process equipment for chemical reaction and purification. Examination of the factors that affect performance in practice. Exploratory experiments and preliminary experimental design, as well as oral and written reports are required. PLEASE NOTE - TEAMS WILL BE ASSIGNED DURING THANKSGIVING BREAK. Students will register for the same day as their team, either Wed or Thurs 1-4pm. Labs will be viewable in the system after teams are assigned and students notified. Pre-req CHE 246 Location Hylan Building Room 102 (M 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
CHE 255-3 CHE Senior Design Lab REC Melodie Lawton T 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Operation and scale-up of chemical process equipment for chemical reaction and purification. Examination of the factors that affect performance in practice. Exploratory experiments and preliminary experimental design, as well as oral and written reports are required.Pre-req: CHE 246 Location Gavett Hall Room 208 (T 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
CHE 255-5 CHE Senior Design Lab Melodie Lawton W 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Please register for the same day as your team Location Gavett Hall Room 119 (W 1:00PM - 4:00PM)
CHE 255-6 CHE Senior Design Lab Melodie Lawton R 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Please register for the same day as your team Location Gavett Hall Room 119 (R 1:00PM - 4:00PM)
CHE 262-1 Cell & Tissue Engineering Hani Awad TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and Biomolecule Production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and Bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, students must present written and oral reports on a developing or existing application of Cell and Tissue Engineering. The reports must address the technology behind the application, the clinical need and any ethical implications. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A RECITATION AND A LABWHEN REGISTERING FOR THE MAIN COURSE. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
CHE 262-2 Cell & Tissue Engineering LAB Hani Awad T 3:25PM - 6:05PM
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and Biomolecule Production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and Bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, students must present written and oral reports on a developing or existing application of Cell and Tissue Engineering. The reports must address the technology behind the application, the clinical need and any ethical implications. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A RECITATION AND A LAB WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE MAIN COURSE. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor. Location Hylan Building Room 105 (T 3:25PM - 6:05PM)
CHE 262-3 Cell & Tissue Engineering REC Hani Awad M 4:00PM - 6:00PM
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and Biomolecule Production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and Bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, students must present written and oral reports on a developing or existing application of Cell and Tissue Engineering. The reports must address the technology behind the application, the clinical need and any ethical implications. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A RECITATION AND A LABWHEN REGISTERING FOR THE MAIN COURSE. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor. Location Gavett Hall Room 310 (M 4:00PM - 6:00PM)
CHE 273-1 Proc Design and Simulation Mitchell Anthamatten; Marc Porosoff MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Pre-requisite: CHE 272 Course runs the second half of the semester, starts March 13th Location Hylan Building Room 202 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHE 273-2 Proc Design and Simulation REC Mitchell Anthamatten F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Pre-reqs: CHE 272 Course runs the second half of the semester, starts March 13th Location Gavett Hall Room 244 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
CHE 279-1 Chem Engineering Practice Melodie Lawton F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Issues of relevance to the practice of chemical engineering. Topics include basic economic principles and marketing issues, ethics, plant safety, worker education and training and environmental implications in process designs. Students visit a local industry to gain perspective on the scale of a chemical process. Presentations by practicing engineers expose the versatility of a chemical engineering education. Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
CHE 255-1 CHE Senior Design Lab Lecture Melodie Lawton
Operation and scale-up of chemical process equipment for chemical reaction and purification. Examination of the factors that affect performance in practice. Exploratory experiments and preliminary experimental design, as well as oral and written reports are required. PLEASE NOTE - TEAMS WILL BE ASSIGNED DURING THANKSGIVING BREAK. Students will register for the same day as their team, either Wed or Thurs 1-4pm. Labs will be viewable in the system after teams are assigned and students notified. Pre-req CHE 246
CHE 262-3 Cell & Tissue Engineering REC Hani Awad
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and Biomolecule Production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and Bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, students must present written and oral reports on a developing or existing application of Cell and Tissue Engineering. The reports must address the technology behind the application, the clinical need and any ethical implications. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A RECITATION AND A LABWHEN REGISTERING FOR THE MAIN COURSE. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor.
CHE 116-2 Numerical Methods and Stat REC Matthew Yates
This course provides an introduction to numerical methods andengineering statistics for chemical engineers. Students learn to usecomputer models and statistics to understand engineering systems. Thefocus of numerical methods is translating engineering problems intoalgorithms and implementing them in a spreadsheet or programminglanguage. Topics covered include basic data structures, programmingflow control, plotting, function minimization, integration anddifferential equations. The statistics portion teaches students basicprobability theory, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing,confidence intervals, regression, model fitting and basic erroranalysis.
Monday and Wednesday
CHE 226-1 Thermodynamics II Alexander Shestopalov
Advanced core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical mechanics. The classical laws of thermodynamics are covered with a particular emphasis on application to solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Concepts include fugacities and activities of species in solutions. Residual, partial and excess properties of mixtures and solutions. Vapor-liquid equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Reaction equilibria in multi-reaction and multi-phase systems. The course also covers elements of statistical thermodynamics and the interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties through microscopic molecular states. Pre-requisite : CHE 225
CHE 273-1 Proc Design and Simulation Mitchell Anthamatten; Marc Porosoff
The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Pre-requisite: CHE 272 Course runs the second half of the semester, starts March 13th
Tuesday
CHE 255-3 CHE Senior Design Lab REC Melodie Lawton
Operation and scale-up of chemical process equipment for chemical reaction and purification. Examination of the factors that affect performance in practice. Exploratory experiments and preliminary experimental design, as well as oral and written reports are required.Pre-req: CHE 246
CHE 262-2 Cell & Tissue Engineering LAB Hani Awad
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and Biomolecule Production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and Bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, students must present written and oral reports on a developing or existing application of Cell and Tissue Engineering. The reports must address the technology behind the application, the clinical need and any ethical implications. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A RECITATION AND A LAB WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE MAIN COURSE. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor.
Tuesday and Thursday
CHE 116-1 Numerical Methods and Stat Matthew Yates
This course provides an introduction to numerical methods andengineering statistics for chemical engineers. Students learn to usecomputer models and statistics to understand engineering systems. Thefocus of numerical methods is translating engineering problems intoalgorithms and implementing them in a spreadsheet or programminglanguage. Topics covered include basic data structures, programmingflow control, plotting, function minimization, integration anddifferential equations. The statistics portion teaches students basicprobability theory, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing,confidence intervals, regression, model fitting and basic erroranalysis. Prerequisites:CHE 113, MTH 161 and 162 and MTH 165 (concurrently)
CHE 262-1 Cell & Tissue Engineering Hani Awad
This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and Biomolecule Production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and Bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, students must present written and oral reports on a developing or existing application of Cell and Tissue Engineering. The reports must address the technology behind the application, the clinical need and any ethical implications. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR A RECITATION AND A LABWHEN REGISTERING FOR THE MAIN COURSE. Prerequisites: BME 260, CHE225 (or ME123), CHE243 (or ME225), CHE244 and one of the following Cell Biology courses: BME211, BME411, BIO202 or BIO210; or permission of instructor.
CHE 231-1 Chemical Reactor Design Wyatt Tenhaeff
This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. 400-level is for graduates only. Prerequisites:CHE 113, MTH 165, CHE 225, CHE 244
CHE 250-1 Separation Processes David Foster
Application of mass transfer and thermodynamics to chemical separation techniques. Fundamentals and design of processes, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and crystallization. Fixed-bed operations, such as ion exchange and chromatography, and membrane processes are also considered. Prerequisites: CHE 113, 225, 244, or permission of instructor
CHE 243-1 Fluid Dynamics David Foster
An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only. Pre-requisites are PHY 121, MTH 164, MTH 165 (may be concurrent)
Wednesday
CHE 255-5 CHE Senior Design Lab Melodie Lawton
Please register for the same day as your team
Thursday
CHE 255-6 CHE Senior Design Lab Melodie Lawton
Please register for the same day as your team
Friday
CHE 226-2 Thermodynamics II REC Alexander Shestopalov
Advanced core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical mechanics. The classical laws of thermodynamics are covered with a particular emphasis on application to solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Concepts include fugacities and activities of species in solutions. Residual, partial and excess properties of mixtures and solutions. Vapor-liquid equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Reaction equilibria in multi-reaction and multi-phase systems. The course also covers elements of statistical thermodynamics and the interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties through microscopic molecular states.
CHE 231-2 Chemical Reactor Design REC Wyatt Tenhaeff
This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. 400-level is for graduates only.
CHE 273-2 Proc Design and Simulation REC Mitchell Anthamatten
The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Pre-reqs: CHE 272 Course runs the second half of the semester, starts March 13th
CHE 279-1 Chem Engineering Practice Melodie Lawton
Issues of relevance to the practice of chemical engineering. Topics include basic economic principles and marketing issues, ethics, plant safety, worker education and training and environmental implications in process designs. Students visit a local industry to gain perspective on the scale of a chemical process. Presentations by practicing engineers expose the versatility of a chemical engineering education.
CHE 243-3 Fluid Dynamics REC David Foster
An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only.
CHE 250-2 Separation Processes REC David Foster
Application of mass transfer and thermodynamics to chemical separation techniques. Fundamentals and design of processes, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and crystallization. Fixed-bed operations, such as ion exchange and chromatography, and membrane processes are also considered. Prerequisites: CHE 113, 225, 244, or permission of instructor
CHE 243-2 Fluid Dynamics LAB David Foster
An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only.