Undergraduate Courses

Credits: 3

Introduction to the major. Conservation of mass and energy, and application to chemical engineering systems.  Solution of material and energy balance problems for complex processes. Focus on open systems at steady-state.

Credits: 3

Corequisite: 14:155:201. Graded pass/no credit.                       

Seminar on career topics and skills to aid students in finding jobs and succeeding as professionals.

Credits: 3

Introduction to fluid dynamics of chemical systems. Application of basic equations to steady-state and unsteady-state flow processes. Description of laminar and turbulent-flow regimes leading to the determination of velocity distributions and friction factors. Design equations for flowing fluids, with computer applications.

Credits: 3

Introduction to modeling and simulation techniques in the analysis of chemical and biochemical engineering systems. Application of numerical methods for the solution of complex chemical process problems. Development and use of PC software for the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

Credits: 3

Emphasis on thermodynamic functions, properties of solutions, phase equilibria, and chemical-reaction equilibria

Credits: 3

Fundamental theories of kinetics. Ideal reactor analysis; single reactions, parallel and series reactions. Consideration of real reactors and reactor design. Principles of heterogeneous catalysis, combined mass transfer/kinetic phenomena, and approaches to catalytic reactor design using computer methods.

Credits: 3

Integration of the principles of chemical engineering, food science, biochemistry, and microbiology with applications to the analysis, control, and development of industrial, biochemical, and biological processes. Quantitative, problem-solving methods emphasized.

Credits: 4

Original experiments developed using existing pilot-scale or bench-scale equipment. Working independently under faculty supervision, students use modern instruments, operate equipment under various open- and closed-loop control conditions, perform experiments, take data and assay samples, and write reports of professional quality. OSHA-type laboratory safety and health practices taught and utilized.

Lecture 1 hr., Lab 9 hrs.

Credits: 3

Modern simulation techniques and automatic control theory as applied to process dynamics of chemical and biochemical engineering systems. Use of analytical methods and computer software for solving complex problems. Structure and design of closed-loop, computer-controlled processes. Discussion of safety engineering in the final process of control design.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department.  Minimum 2.5 GPA. Graded pass/no credit.

Provides students with the opportunity to practice and/or apply knowledge and skills in various chemical or biochemical engineering professional environments.

Prerequisite: Permission of department.  Minimum 2.5 GPA. Graded pass/no credit.

Intended to provide a capstone experience to the student's undergraduate studies by integrating prior course work into a working chemical and biochemical engineering professional environment. Credits earned for the educational benefits of the experience and granted only for a continuous, six-month, full-time assignment.

Credits: 3

Thermodynamics from a chemical engineering viewpoint. First Law as it applies to nonflow and steady-flow processes, pressure-volume-temperature behavior of fluids and heat effects, the Second Law and its applications, thermodynamic properties of pure fluids and fluid mixtures, phase equilibria, and chemical reaction equilibria. Thermodynamics of polymers and biosystems.

Credits: 3

Biochemistry and biophysics of proteins and nucleic acids; cellular composition and metabolism; tools for manipulating cells; introduction to biological products and processes.

Credits: 3

Heat and mass transfer in chemical engineering processes, with computer applications. Steady-state and unsteady-state heat conduction and molecular diffusion. Energy and mass transfer in fluids undergoing flow, phase change, and/or chemical reaction. Radiant heat transfer. Heat exchangers and mass transfer equipment.

Credits: 3

Application of mass transfer theory to the design and analysis of chemical engineering separation processes. Distillation, liquid extraction, gas absorption, and other separation processes. Computer software for the design and analysis of various separation processes

Credits: 3

Fundamental theories of kinetics. Ideal reactor analysis; single reactions, parallel and series reactions. Consideration of real reactors and reactor design. Principles of heterogeneous catalysis, combined mass transfer/kinetic phenomena, and approaches to catalytic reactor design using computer methods.

Credits: 4

Projects differ in type and scale from those of the first semester. Emphasis on professional-quality data and individual contributions, particularly process evaluation, scale-up, and design criteria. Also, orientation on careers, job opportunities, professional societies, licensing, rights and responsibilities of licensed engineers, and safety-risk management.

Lecture 1 hr., Lab 9 hrs.

Credits: 4

The capstone design course covers the principles of product design, process design, and economic considerations for building and operating chemical or biochemical plants. Reflecting recent advances in chemical engineering education, we are integrating product design and process design in this sequence. Specifically, starting from identification of marketable products, we proceed to develop ideas of making the products, select workable methods, and then design the best processes for both upstream (reactor design and batch, semibatch, or continuous operation) and downstream processing (separations and purifications) to produce the said product profitably. The design details and economic considerations involved in the design, construction, and operation of chemical plants using basic principles and modern computer software. Engineering ethics, plant safety practices, and OSHA concerns.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Graded pass/no credit.

Intended to provide a capstone experience to the student's undergraduate studies by integrating prior course work into a working chemical and biochemical engineering professional environment. Credits earned for the educational benefits of the experience and granted only for a continuous, six-month, full-time assignment.

Credits: 3

Introduction to the major. Conservation of mass and energy, and application to chemical engineering systems.  Solution of material and energy balance problems for complex processes. Focus on open systems at steady-state.

Credits: 3

Thermodynamics from a chemical engineering viewpoint. First Law as it applies to nonflow and steady-flow processes, pressure-volume-temperature behavior of fluids and heat effects, the Second Law and its applications, thermodynamic properties of pure fluids and fluid mixtures, phase equilibria, and chemical reaction equilibria. Thermodynamics of polymers and biosystems.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department

Individual research project under the guidance of a faculty adviser in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length. No more than 3 credits are awarded per semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of department.  Minimum 2.5 GPA. Graded pass/no credit.

Intended to provide a capstone experience to the student's undergraduate studies by integrating prior course work into a working chemical and biochemical engineering professional environment. Credits earned fir the educational benefits of the experience and granted only for a continuous, six-month, full-time assignment.