Course Descriptions
- ChE 111 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 2-0-1
- Introduction to the practice of chemical engineering. The design process and team concepts are introduced. Issues such as ethics and safety and professionalism are discussed. The tools of chemical engineers such as spreadsheets and simulators are introduced. A design project is included in this class.
- ChE 202 Material Balances 2-0-2
- This course is an introduction to the practice of chemical engineering. Fundamental principles are applied to chemical engineering problems involving conservation of mass and stoichiometry. Process flow diagrams and piping and instrument diagrams will be presented. Prerequisites: PH 123
- ChE 212 Energy Balances 2-0-2
- This course is a continuation of ChE 202 with the emphasis on problems involving conservation of mass and energy. Prerequisites: ChE 202, Co requisite: ChE 242
- ChE 221 Chemical Process Measurements Lab 0-3-1
- This laboratory will introduce students to the procedure for writing laboratory reports. The laboratory includes the measurement of process variables including temperature, pressure, flow and composition. Statistical analysis of data is included. Students are also introduced to a safety program that is similar to that found in the chemical process industries. Co requisite: ChE 221
- ChE 242 Numerical Methods 2-0-2
- Numerical methods applied to chemical engineering problems is introduced in this course. Numerical packages will include spreadsheets, mathematical worksheets and an object based programming language. Corequisite: ChE 204
- ChE 335 Unit Operations I 5-0-5
- The study of unit operations in chemical engineering is studied with a thorough consideration of fluid flow and heat transfer. Particular attention is given to equipment design. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ChE 202 and ChE 212.
- ChE 345 Unit Operations II 5-0-5
- Unit operations in chemical engineering is continued with the study of mass transfer applied to the design evaporators, distillation, extraction equipment, cooling towers, drying, gas absorption, membrane separation and crystallization. Prerequisite: ChE 335
- ChE 353 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I 3-0-3
- This course will review the laws of thermodynamics and introduce students to thermodynamic cycles and systems. Equations of state will be covered to determine the properties of real liquid and gas properties. Prerequisite: ChE 202
- ChE 363 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II 3-0-3
- A continuation of ChE 353. Special emphasis will be placed on applications dealing with chemical equilibrium and phase equilibra for single and multicomponent systems. Methods are presented for the estimation of thermodynamic properties. Prerequisite: ChE 353
- ChE 333 Unit Operations Laboratory 1-6-3
- A laboratory course to study fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer and reaction kinetics in industrial process equipment. Safety and statistical process control are covered. Technical writing is required. Prerequisite: ChE 335
- ChE 453 Chemical Engineering Kinetics 3-0-3
- A study of chemical reaction processes with applications to the equipment design. Prerequisites: MA 233, ChE 353, ChE 345.
- ChE 463 Chemical Process Dynamics and Control 2-3-3
- An introduction to process dynamics and the application of control systems. Prerequisites: MA 233
- ChE 473 Chemical Process Design I 3-0-3
- Economic design of commonly used chemical process components such as piping systems, pumps, process vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, and distillation columns. Methods employed for design include shortcut calculations and computer methods. Prerequisite: ChE 345
- ChE 483 Chemical Process Design II 3-0-3
- Capstone design experience unifying the principles of previous coursework. Comprehensive process projects required. Prerequisites: ES 382, ChE 473, ChE 453, ChE 363.
- ChE 3103 Plastics and Corrosion 3-0-3
- An introduction to the engineering properties of plastics and the fundamentals of corrosion. The effect of the environment on the corrosion of metals, weathering and the deterioration of plastics are examples of some of the topics covered. Prerequisites: ChE 103, PH 123.
- ChE 4073 Biochemical Engineering 3-0-3
- Microbiological and biochemical phenomena are treated from an engineering standpoint. Aspects of biomass growth and substrate utilization, cell cultivation, biological waste treatment, product separation and purification, and biomedical topics are discussed. Prerequisites: CH 113 and MA 164
- ChE 4071 Biochemical Engineering Lab 0-3-1
- Content consists of research experiences within plant cell culture, microbial fermentation, enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose, and biological remediation of waste. Co requisite: ChE 4073
- ChE 4083 Chemical Plant Management 3-0-3
- A comprehensive overview of the factors and issues which must be considered related to the successful management and operation of a chemical plant. Typical areas addressed include: process evaluation and optimization, maintenance operations and planning, environmental pollution control and hazardous waste management, manufacturing economics, plant safety, labor relations, community relations, and regulatory compliance. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
- ChE 4093 Chemical Plant Management II 3-0-3
- Continuation of ChE 4063. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
- ChE 4193 High Polymer Processes 2-3-3
- The chemical and engineering aspects of high-polymers, structure, property, and relationships. Physical methods of characterizing high polymers, basic chemistry and kinetics of polymerization reactions, industrial polymerization processes. Compounding and processing of plastics and elastomers, molding, extrusion, and other polymer-manipulation techniques. Prerequisites: CH 203, ChE 335.
- ChE 4043 Air Environmental Control 3-0-3
- Effect, detection, and control of pollutants from motor vehicles and power plants. Process equipment for control of industrial pollution. Non-polluting incinerators, noise and odor pollution, air quality in conditioned enclosures. Library topics and field trips. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
- ChE 400X Special Problems in Chemical Engineering Variable credit
- Course content arranged according to the student's abilities and with permission of the chair of the department. No student may pursue this course off-campus during his or her last quarter prior to graduation.
- ES 382 Engineering Economics 2-0-2
- An introduction to the economic component of design and problem solving. Application of economic concepts such as present and future value of money, depreciation, and taxes to problems involving replacement studies and selection between alternative use of capital. Methods include equivalent worth, rate of return, and incremental techniques. Prerequisites: ECO 213 or ECO 223 and MA 233