THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM
The curriculum requires the completion of 132 hours of course
work. The average course load is 16-17 hours based on eight semesters.
In the degree program description that follows, an asterisk (*)
indicates those courses that satisfy the University’s General
Education Requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: 132 HRS.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED HOURS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: 6 HRS.
| *ENG 103 |
English Composition I (3) |
| *ENG 133 |
Technical Communication (3) |
ORAL COMMUNICATION 3 HRS.
| *SP 203 |
Effective Speaking (3) |
SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES: 12 HRS.
| *ECO 213/223 |
Microeconomics or Macroeconomics (3) |
*Electives that comply with engineering program criteria. (These
hours must also be selected in accordance with the Social Sciences
& Humanities section of the General Education Requirements
on page 38.) (9)
MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE: 49 HRS.
| *MA 134 |
Calculus I (4) |
| *MA 164 |
Calculus II (4) |
| MA 213 |
Calculus III (3) |
| MA 233 |
Differential Equations (3) |
| MA393 |
Probability and Statistics (3) |
| *CH 104 |
General Chemistry I (4) |
| OR |
|
| *CH 104H |
General Chemistry I Honors (4) |
| CH 114 |
General Chemistry II (4) |
| OR |
|
| CH 114H |
General Chemistry II Honors (4) |
| CH 203 |
Organic Chemistry I (3) |
| CH 211 |
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) |
| CH 213 |
Organic Chemistry II (3) |
| CH 232 |
Quantitative Analysis (2) |
| CH 323 |
Instrumental Analysis (3) |
Advanced Chemistry Elective (4) |
| CH 354 |
Physical Chemistry I |
| CH 434 |
Biochemistry |
| *PH 124 |
University Physics I (4) |
| PH 134 |
University Physics II (4) |
FRESHMAN STUDIES: 1 HR.
GE 101 Introduction to Engineering (1)
ENGINEERING SCIENCE: 5 HRS.
ES 382 Engineering Economics (2)
Engineering Science Elective / EGR 153 Engineering Graphics (3)
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN: 40 HRS.
| CHE 111 |
Introduction to Chemical Engineering (1) |
| *CHE 203 |
Material Balances/Computer Applications (3) |
| CHE 212 |
Energy Balances (2) |
| CHE 221 |
Chemical Process Measurements Laboratory (1) |
| CHE 243 |
Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (3) |
| CHE 335 |
Unit Operations I (5) |
| CHE 345 |
Unit Operations II (5) |
| CHE 362 |
Unit Operations Laboratory I (2) |
| CHE 365 |
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (5) |
| *CHE 412 |
Applied Numerical Methods/Computer Applications (2) |
| CHE 453 |
Chemical Engineering Kinetics (3) |
| CHE 462 |
Unit Operations Laboratory II (2) |
| CHE 463 |
Chemical Process Dynamics and Control (3) |
| CHE 473 |
Chemical Process Design I (3) |
| CHE 483 |
Chemical Process Design II (3) |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 1 HR.
GE 401 Professional Practice (1)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVES: 6 HRS.
FREE ELECTIVES 9 HRS.
TOTAL IN DEGREE PROGRAM: 132 Hrs.
BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING MINOR: 24-27 HRS.
(Open to all students)
There has been an increased focus on biological engineering techniques
utilized by industries that include, but are not limited to pharmaceuticals, food processing, consumer products, agricultural and biotechnology
firms.
This increased focus from an industrial standpoint has resulted
in increased demand for prospective employees that have a strong background
in both engineering and life sciences. The curriculum is designed to provide
students with a foundation to pursue a career in these industries.
REQUIRED SCIENCE COURSES: 12 HRS.
| CH 203 |
Organic Chemistry I (3) |
| CH 211 |
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) |
| BIO 324 |
Microbiology (4) |
| BIO 434 |
Biochemistry (4) |
REQUIRED ENGINEERING COURSES: 9-11 HRS
| CHE 335 |
Unit Operations I (5) |
| or |
|
| ES 323 |
Fluid Mechanics (3) |
| BIO 434 |
Biochemistry (4) |
| CHE 4073 |
Biochemical Engineering (3) |
| CHE 4173 |
Bio-Separations Processes (3) |
Advanced Bio-Elective (departmental approval needed) 3-4 HRS.
CHE 111 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2-0-1
An introduction to the field of chemical engineering. The design
process and team concepts are introduced. Issues such as ethics,
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 203 MATERIAL BALANCES/ COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2-0-3
This course is an introduction to the practice of chemical engineering.
Fundamental principles are applied to chemical engineering problems
involving conservation of mass. Stoichiometry is also reviewed.
Process flow diagrams and piping and instrument diagrams will
be presented. An emphasis of this course will be using the computer
as a tool to solve problems that arise in Chemical Engineering.
Computer packages such as spreadsheets and mathematical worksheets
will be used. Corequisite: PH 124
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. Prerequisite:
CHE 202; Corequisites: CHE 221, CHE 243
CHE 221 CHEMICAL PROCESS MEASUREMENTS LABORATORY
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 similar to that found in the chemical process
industries. Corequisites: CHE 212, CHE 243
CHE 335 UNIT OPERATIONS I 5-0-5
The study of unit operations in chemical engineering is initiated
with a thorough consideration of fluid flow and heat transfer.
Particular attention is given to heat and fluid transfer 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 of evaporators, distillation
and extraction equipment, cooling towers, drying, gas absorption,
membrane separation, and crystallization. Prerequisite: CHE 335
CHE 362 UNIT OPERATIONS LABORATORY I 1-3-2
A laboratory course to study fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Identification of laboratory hazards and the steps that are necessary
to prevent accidents in the laboratory are covered. Statistics
and technical writing are required. Prerequisite: CHE 335
CHE 365 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS 5-0-5
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. Special emphasis will be placed on applications dealing with
chemical equilibrium and phase equilibria for single and multi-component
systems. Methods are presented for the estimation of thermodynamic
properties. Prerequisite: CHE 212, MA 213
CHE 412 APPLIED NUMERICAL METHODS/Computer Applications
2-0-2
Advance engineering mathematics will be introduced. Numerical
techniques will be discussed and applied to chemical engineering
problems. Prerequisite: CHE 453
CHE 453 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING KINETICS 3-0-3
A study of chemical reaction processes with applications to equipment
design. Prerequisites: MA 233, CHE 345, CHE 353
CHE 462 UNIT OPERATIONS LABORATORY II 1-3-2
The first part of this course will cover industrial process safety.
Topics in this section will include fire and explosion prevention,
industrial hygiene and relief system design. The second part of
the course will be devoted to laboratory experiments emphasizing
mass transfer and chemical reaction kinetics. Prerequisite: CHE
362
CHE 463 CHEMICAL PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL 2-3-3
An introduction to process dynamics and the application of control
systems.
Prerequisite: 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
course work. Comprehensive process projects required. Prerequisites:
ES 382,
CHE 363, CHE 453, CHE 473
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: CH
104, PH 124
CHE 400X SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
VARIABLE CREDIT
Course content arranged according to the student’s abilities
and with the permission of the chair of the department. No student
may pursue this course off-campus during his or her last semester
prior to graduation.
CHE 4033 AIR DISPERSION MODELING 3-0-3
A study of the reasons that air dispersion is performed, including
a summary of emission source categories and a brief history of
this science. Information is provided about the use of dispersion
modeling in engineering applications, as well as in six specific
requirements of US regulations. The accuracy of the calculations
is also discussed. Prerequisite: Junior standing
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: Junior standing
CHE 4073 BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2-3-3
Microbiological and biochemical phenomena are treated from an
engineering standpoint. Course topics include an overview of basic
biological concepts along with the modern techniques of biotechnology.
Mathematical models of enzyme and whole cell systems are derived
and discussed. Commercial and laboratory reactors as well as separation
techniques are studied. The laboratory rotation of the class includes
an introduction to sterile technique, fermentation, tissue culture,
PCR, chromatography, electrophoresis and a product of each student’s
choice. Prerequisite: MA 233
CHE 4083 PLANT MANAGEMENT 3-0-3
A comprehensive overview of the factors and issues which must
be considered
for 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: Junior standing
CHE 4173 BIO-SEPARATION PROCESSES 2-3-3
This course will examine the fundamentals of separation processes
used to isolate and purify biochemical products such as whole
cells, enzymes, food additives, and pharmaceuticals. Topics to
be discussed include cell disruption, centrifugation, filtration,
membrane separations, extraction, and chromatographic separation
processes. The laboratory portion of the course will include experiments
covering the above topics. Prerequisites: CHE 335 or ES 343 and
ES 323 or permission of instructor
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 4223 SELECTED TOPICS IN THE ENGINEERING SCIENCES 3-0-3
This course is divided into three 5 week long modules. The first
module will cover basic electricity and circuit analysis, as well
as process measurement and instrumentation. The second module
will introduce statics and strengths of materials while the final
module will introduce the properties of materials and material
science. Prerequisite: PH 124
CHE 4273 PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSES 2-3-3
The objective of this course is to provide students with an overview
of the pharmaceutical process industry from an engineering standpoint.
Special emphasis will be given to biologically derived pharmaceuticals.
Topics in the course include the drug discovery, drug development,
and drug manufacturing processes including cGMP. The course also
covers fermentation selection, operation and control, and unit
operations associated with recovery and purification. The course
concludes with finished product preparation and packaging. The
laboratory time will be used to tour pharmaceutical production
facilities. Prerequisites:
CHE 335 or ES 343 and ES 323 or permission of instructor
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 uses of
capital will be studied. Methods include equivalent worth, rate
of return, and incremental techniques. Prerequisites: Junior/Senior
Standing
