Chemical and Materials Engineering
Major:
Concentration:
Minors:
- Bioengineering
- Composite Materials Engineering
- Energy Production Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Materials Engineering
The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree. Chemical engineering is a discipline that transforms raw materials into valuable products and services through chemical, physical, and biological processes. It integrates engineering principles with the natural sciences to design, optimize, and operate large-scale manufacturing processes in a wide array of industries including energy, sustainability, biotechnology and advanced medicine, food and beverage, consumer goods, chemical and allied products, and materials.
Chemical engineers are employed in a wide range of industries and professions, including manufacturing and processing, research and development (R&D), product design, technical sales, engineering consulting firms, and management positions. Due to the unique skill sets developed in chemical engineering, many use this degree as a pathway to law, medicine, academia, government regulatory agencies, or corporate management.
The curriculum in chemical engineering prepares students for positions in these diverse areas of the manufacturing industry or for graduate study leading to advanced degrees. The first part of the curriculum introduces engineering design concepts and provides a firm foundation in chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The second part of the curriculum balances classroom and laboratory learning approaches, with an emphasis on chemical engineering topics such as transport phenomena, thermodynamics, kinetics and reactor design, separation processes, fluid flow and heat transfer operations, process control, and process design. The development of design tools, communication, and interpersonal skills, which are critical for success in the workforce, is integrated throughout the curriculum. Engineering minors in emerging technologies, such as food engineering, bioengineering, energy production, environmental engineering, and materials engineering, can be integrated into the chemical engineering degree plan with no additional coursework. Those interested in attending medical/dental school can pursue a premed preparation as part of their curriculum.
The educational objectives of chemical engineering program includes that graduates:
· Succeed in their chosen vocation and future academic endeavors.
· Perform ethically in their profession and communities.
· Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and engage in continuous intellectual and personal growth.
· Exhibit a commitment to the Marianist traditions of community and servant leadership.
Faculty
Kristen Krupa, Department Chairperson
Michael Elsass, Chemical Engineering Director
Professors Emeriti: Flach, Klosterman, Lee, Lu, Snide
Professors: Krupa, Lafdi, Muratore, Myers, T. Saliba, Sandhu, Wilkens
Associate Professor: Cao, Comfort, Hinkle, Vasquez
Assistant Professors: Palchoudhury, Pirlo
Principal Lecturer: Elsass
Lecturer: Gibbemeyer
Faculty of Practice: Ciric
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (CME) minimum 124 hours
The Common Academic Program (CAP) is an innovative curriculum that is the foundation of a University of Dayton education. It is a learning experience that is shared in common among all undergraduate students, regardless of their major. Some CAP requirements must be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Some major requirements must also be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Students should consult with their advisor regarding applicability of transfer credit to fulfill CAP and major program requirements.
| Common Academic Program (CAP) 1 | ||
| First-Year Humanities Commons 2 | 6 cr. hrs. | |
| Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times | ||
| Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good | ||
| Second-Year Writing Seminar | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Oral Communication | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Mathematics | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Social Science | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Arts | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Natural Science 3 | 4 cr. hrs. | |
| Crossing Boundaries | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Faith Traditions (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Practical Ethical Action (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Interdisciplinary Investigations (3 cr. hrs.) 4 | ||
| Advanced Study | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Religious Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Philosophical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Historical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
| Diversity and Social Justice 5 | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Major Capstone 6 | 0-6 cr. hrs. | |
| Experiential Learning 7 | 0-3 cr. hrs. | |
| 1 | The credit hours listed reflect what is needed to complete each CAP component. However, they should not be viewed as a cumulative addition to a student's degree requirements because many CAP courses are designed to satisfy more than one CAP component (e.g., Crossing Boundaries and Advanced Studies) and may also satisfy requirements in the student's major. |
| 2 | May be completed with ASI 110 through the Core Program. |
| 3 | Must include a lecture course and an accompanying lab. |
| 4 | New Crossing Boundaries category effective with the 2025-26 Catalog, which incorporates all courses previously approved in the Crossing Boundaries Inquiry or Integrative categories. This new category does not include any restriction that students must take the course outside of their unit or division. |
| 5 | May not double count with First-Year Humanities Commons, Second-Year Writing, Oral Communication, Social Science, or Natural Science CAP components, but may double count with courses taken to satisfy other CAP components and/or courses taken in the student's major. |
| 6 | The course or experience is designed by faculty in each major; it may, or may not, be assigned credit hours. |
| 7 | The course or experience will have variable credit, depending on the intensity and duration of the experience, or where it is housed in existing curricular and co-curricular spaces. |
| Major in Chemical Engineering, BCE | ||
| MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MTH 168 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 169 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 218 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus III | 4 |
| MTH 219 | Applied Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHM 123 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 123L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 124 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 124L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 313 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 313L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 314 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 314L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 206 | General Physics I - Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 207 | General Physics II - Electricity & Magnetism | 3 |
| CORE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COURSES | ||
| EGR 102 | Introduction to the University Experience for Engineers | 0.5 |
| EGR 103 | Engineering Innovation | 3 |
| EGR 200 | Career Launchpad: Preparing for Success | 0.5 |
| REQUIRED TECHNICAL COURSES | ||
| CME 203 | Material & Energy Balances | 3 |
| CME 211 | Introduction to Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers | 3 |
| CME 281 | Chemical Engineering Computations | 3 |
| CME 306 | Chemical Reaction Kinetics & Engineering | 3 |
| CME 311 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CME 324 | Transport Phenomena I | 3 |
| CME 326L | Transport Phenomena Laboratory | 3 |
| CME 365 | Separation Techniques | 3 |
| CME 381 | Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers | 3 |
| CME 400 | Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| CME 401 | Senior Seminar II | 1 |
| CME 430 | Chemical Engineering Design I | 3 |
| CME 431 | Chemical Engineering Design II | 3 |
| CME 452 | Process Control | 3 |
| CME 453L | Process Control Laboratory | 3 |
| CME 465 | Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer Processes | 3 |
| CME 466L | Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Chemistry or Biology elective 1 | 3 | |
| Chemical Engineering Broadening Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Chemical Engineering Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Engineering/Science Electives 4 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 100 | |
| 1 | Courses allowed for Chemistry or Biology Elective:
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| 2 | Courses allowed for Chemical Engineering Broadening Elective:
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| 3 | Courses allowed for Chemical Engineering Elective: CME 398:CME 597, excluding CME 400, CME 401, CME 408, CME 430, CME 431, CME 452, CME 453L, CME 465, CME 466L, CME 582 |
| 4 | Courses allowed for Engineering/Science Elective:
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Concentration in Energy Systems-Chemical (CES)
This concentration is open to all engineering students. The Energy Systems Concentration provides an interdisciplinary concentration in energy systems and its social consequences. Students completing this concentration will be prepared for jobs in both industrial and building energy systems, a rapidly growing market.
| ASI 320 | Cities & Energy 1,2 | 3 |
| CME 203 | Material & Energy Balances | 3 |
| CME 311 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CME 324 | Transport Phenomena I | 3 |
| CME 325 | Transport Phenomena II | 3 |
| CME 326L | Transport Phenomena Laboratory | 1-2 |
| CME 430 | Chemical Engineering Design I | 3 |
| CME 431 | Chemical Engineering Design II | 3 |
| CME 465 | Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer Processes | 3 |
| CME 466L | Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory | 2 |
| CME elective | ||
| Select one course from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | ||
or CME 586 | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | |
| Electrochemical Power | ||
or MEE 575 | Fracture & Fatigue of Metals & Alloys I | |
| Fundamentals of Combustion | ||
| Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering I | ||
| Select two courses from: | 6 | |
Select any CME elective course above 3 | ||
| Propulsion Systems | ||
or MEE 560 | Propulsion Systems | |
| Advanced Thermodynamics | ||
or MEE 511 | Advanced Thermodynamics | |
| Materials for Advanced Energy Applications | ||
or MAT 579 | Materials for Advanced Energy Applications | |
| Propulsion | ||
or MEE 513 | Propulsion | |
| Energy Efficient Buildings | ||
or MEE 569 | Energy Efficient Buildings | |
| Energy Efficient Manufacturing | ||
| Design of Thermal Systems | ||
or MEE 571 | Design of Thermal Systems | |
| Renewable Energy Systems | ||
or MEE 573 | Renewable Energy Systems | |
| Total Hours | 36-37 | |
| 1 | Or another approved humanities elective related to Energy Systems. |
| 2 | Satisfies History requirement. |
| 3 | Course cannot have already been chosen as CME elective. |
Minor in Bioengineering (BIE)
This minor is open to chemical, civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering majors. The program is designed to expose the student to the use of engineering principles in biological systems and applications. Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
| BIO 151 | Concepts of Biology I: Cellular & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| or BIO 152 | Concepts of Biology II: Evolution & Ecology | |
| CME 490/590 | Introduction to Bioengineering | 3 |
| Select one course from: | 3 | |
| Biomedical Engineering I | ||
| Biomechanical Engineering | ||
| Select one course from: | 3 | |
| Principles of Biology for Bioengineers | ||
| Bioengineering Experimentation Techniques | ||
| Biomaterials | ||
| Special Problems in Bioengineering | ||
| Concepts of Biology I: Cellular & Molecular Biology | ||
| Concepts of Biology II: Evolution & Ecology | ||
| General Genetics | ||
| Physiology I | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| General Biochemistry I | ||
| General Biochemistry II | ||
| Chemical Reaction Kinetics & Engineering | ||
| Biomedical Engineering I | ||
| Chemical Sensors & Biosensors | ||
| Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems | ||
| Biomaterials | ||
| Biofuel | ||
| Biological Processes in Wastewater Engineering | ||
| Biomechanical Engineering | ||
or MEE 530 | Biomechanical Engineering | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
Minor in Composite Materials Engineering (CMA)
This minor is open to chemical, civil, and mechanical engineering majors. The program is designed to expose the student to the design, processing, and characterization of composite materials and their various applications in industry. Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
| Required Course | 3 | |
| Advanced Composites | ||
or MAT 542 | Advanced Composites | |
| Select three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Composites Design | ||
| High Performance Thermoset Polymers | ||
| Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Experimental Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Analytical Mechanics Composite Materials | ||
| Analytical Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Introduction to Polymer Science - Thermoplastics | ||
| Introduction to Polymer Science-Thermoplastics | ||
| High Performance Thermoset Polymers | ||
| High Performance Thermoset Polymers | ||
| Methods of Polymer Analysis | ||
| Methods of Polymer Analysis | ||
| Chemical Behavior of Materials | ||
| Chemical Behavior of Materials | ||
| Polymer Decomposition, Degradation & Durability | ||
| Polymer Durability | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
Minor in Energy Production Engineering (EPE)
This minor is open to all engineering majors. Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor. A selection of courses covering the production of energy:
| Select four courses from: | 12 | |
| Biofuel | ||
| Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | ||
| Electrochemical Power | ||
| Energy Resources | ||
| Introduction to Electrical Energy Systems | ||
| Advanced Photovoltaics | ||
| Materials for Advanced Energy Applications | ||
| Renewable Energy Systems | ||
| Solar Energy Engineering | ||
| Geothermal Energy Engineering | ||
| Wind Energy Engineering | ||
| Sustainable Energy Systems | ||
| Design of Thermal Systems | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
Minor in Food Engineering
Required course (3 total credit hours)
| CME 440 | Food Engineering Design (Required) | 3 |
Choose 2 of the following required electives (6 total credit hours)
| CME 365 | Separation Techniques | 3 |
| CME 441 | Particles and Powders in Food Engineering | 3 |
| CME 442 | Transport Processes in Food Engineering | 3 |
Choose one of the following electives (3 total credit hours)
| CHM 420 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| HSS 210 | Introductory Foods | 3 |
| BIO 151 | Concepts of Biology I: Cellular & Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIO 411 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| HST 379 | History of Food | 4 |
| SOC 384 | Food Justice | 3 |
| CME 441 | Particles and Powders in Food Engineering | 3 |
| CME 442 | Transport Processes in Food Engineering | 3 |
Total required credits: 12 credit hours
Minor in Materials Engineering (MAT)
This minor is open to all engineering majors. A general overview of materials with choice courses in polymers, composites, nanomaterials, and material characterization. Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
| Required Courses: | 6 | |
| Principles of Materials I | ||
or MEE 312 | Engineering Materials I | |
| Principles of Materials II | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| CHM 313 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| Introduction to Polymer Science - Thermoplastics | ||
| High Performance Thermoset Polymers | ||
| Principles of Corrosion | ||
| Advanced Composites | ||
| Methods of Polymer Analysis | ||
| Chemical Behavior of Materials | ||
| Biomaterials | ||
| Materials for Advanced Energy Applications | ||
| Polymer Decomposition, Degradation & Durability | ||
| Techniques of Materials Analysis | ||
| Mechanical Behavior of Materials | ||
| Principles of Material Selection | ||
| NDE/SHM | ||
| Composite Design | ||
| Experimental Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Analytical Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Fundamentals of Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials | ||
| Fracture & Fatigue of Metals & Alloys I | ||
| Special Problems in Materials Engineering | ||
| Materials Science of Thin Films | ||
| Nanostructured Materials | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| HUM 101 | 3 | HUM 102 | 3 |
| CHM 123 | 3 | CHM 124 | 3 |
| CHM 123L | 1 | CHM 124L | 1 |
| MTH 168 (Satisfies CAP Math Requirement) | 4 | PHY 206 (Satisfies CAP Natural Science) | 3 |
| EGR 103 | 3 | MTH 169 | 4 |
| EGR 102 | 0.5 | ||
| 14.5 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENG 200 (Satisfies CAP Second Year Writing Seminar) | 3 | CME 281 | 3 |
| CME 203 | 3 | CME 311 | 3 |
| CME 211 | 3 | CHM 314 | 3 |
| CHM 313 | 3 | CHM 314L | 1 |
| CHM 313L | 1 | MTH 219 | 3 |
| MTH 218 | 4 | Approved CAP Social Science Elective | 3 |
| EGR 200 | 0.5 | ||
| 17.5 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CAP Advanced PHL/REL (may also satisfy additional CAP components) | 3 | CAP Advanced PHL/REL (may also satisfy additional CAP components) | 3 |
| CME 306 | 3 | CME 365 | 3 |
| CME 324 | 3 | CME 465 | 3 |
| CME 381 | 3 | CME 326L | 3 |
| PHY 207 | 3 | CHEM/BIO ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CAP ARTS (may also satisfy additional CAP components) | 3 | CAP Advanced HST (may also satisfy additional CAP components) | 3 |
| CME 400 | 1 | CME 401 | 1 |
| CME 430 | 3 | CME 431 | 3 |
| CME 452 | 3 | CME 453L | 3 |
| CME 466L (Satisfies CAP Capstone Requirement) | 3 | CME Elective | 3 |
| CME BROADENING ELECTIVE | 3 | ENGR/SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Total credit hours: 124 | |||
Courses
CME 101. Introduction to Chemical Engineering. 1 Hour
Introduction to the chemical engineering faculty, facilities, and curriculum; survey of career opportunities in chemical engineering. Introduction to the University first-year experience.
CME 198. Research&Innvtn Lab. 1-6 Hours
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LABORATORY - Students participate in (1) selection and design, (2) investigation and data collection, (3) analysis and (4) presentation of a research project. Research can include, but is not limited to, developing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming and evaluating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from teams of students will be considered.
CME 203. Material & Energy Balances. 3 Hours
Introductory course on the application of mass and energy conservation laws to solve problems typically encountered in chemical process industries.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 123; MTH 138 or 168.
Corequisite(s): CME 211.
CME 211. Introduction to Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers. 3 Hours
First law of thermodynamics, states of matter, equations of state, open and closed system energy balances, reactive energy balances, entropy, 2nd law of thermodynamics, introduction to power cycles and refrigeration.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 206; CHM 123; MTH 138 or 168.
CME 281. Chemical Engineering Computations. 3 Hours
Development of computational skills with an emphasis on algorithm development and problem solving. Computational skills are applied to typical problems in chemical engineering, data analysis, numerical methods.
Corequisite(s): CME 203, MTH 169.
CME 298. Research & Innovation Laboratory. 1-6 Hours
Students participate in (1) selection and design, (2) investigation and data collection, (3) analysis and (4) presentation of a research project. Research can include, but is not limited to, developing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming and evaluating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from teams of students will be considered.
CME 306. Chemical Reaction Kinetics & Engineering. 3 Hours
Chemical reaction kinetics, ideal reactor analysis and design, multiple reactor/reaction systems, and heterogeneous catalysis.
Prerequisite(s): CME 311.
Corequisite(s): CME 324.
CME 311. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. 3 Hours
Development and application of the fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics: Vapor/liquid equilibrium, solution thermodynamics, chemical reaction equilibria, and thermodynamic analysis of chemical engineering processes.
Prerequisite(s): CME 203; CME 211; MTH 218.
CME 324. Transport Phenomena I. 3 Hours
Integrated study of the fundamentals of momentum, energy, and species mass transport. Includes constitutive relations and transport properties (viscosity, thermal conductivity, and mass diffusivity); shell balance development of momentum, energy, and species mass conservation equations; and general conservation equations for isothermal, non-isothermal, and multicomponent systems.
Prerequisites: CME 203, CME 211; MTH 219.
Corequisites: CME 281 (may be taken concurrently).
CME 325. Transport Phenomena II. 3 Hours
An in depth study into multidimensional momentum, energy, and mass transport, dimensionless parameters, turbulence and numerical solution methods.
Prerequisites: CME 324.
Corequisites: CME 381 (may be taken concurrently).
CME 326L. Transport Phenomena Laboratory. 3 Hours
Experimental determination of transport properties (viscosity, thermal conductivity, and mass diffusivity) and interphase transport coefficients (drag coefficient, heat transfer coefficient, and mass transfer coefficient); measurement of velocity, temperature, and concentration profiles; study of turbulence and transient and multidimensional transport phenomena; utilization of instrumentation for measurement of flow rate, temperature, and pressure; elemental data and error analysis; communication of results via written reports and oral presentations.
Prerequisites: CHM 124L; CME 324.
CME 365. Separation Techniques. 3 Hours
A study into numerous chemical engineering separation techniques and unit operations including equilibrium staged separations, distillation, extraction and absorption.
Prerequisites: CME 311.
Corequisites: CME 324 (may be taken concurrently).
CME 381. Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers. 3 Hours
Study of analytical and numerical techniques applied to engineering topics to support upper-level chemical engineering classes. Topic include matrices, numerical differentiation, solving ordinary and partial differential equations numerically, curve fitting, probability and statistics, and optimization.
Prerequisite(s): CME 281; MTH 219.
CME 398. Research & Innovation Laboratory. 1-6 Hours
Students participate in (1) selection and design, (2) investigation and data collection, (3) analysis and (4) presentation of a research project. Research can include, but is not limited to, developing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming and evaluating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from teams of students will be considered.
CME 400. Senior Seminar I. 1 Hour
Presentation on contemporary chemical engineering subjects by students, faculty, staff, and engineers in active practice. The seminar explores career options including entry level chemical engineering jobs and graduate and professional school. This seminar helps prepare students to search for full time employment post- graduation. Registration required for senior CME students.
Corequisites: CME 430.
CME 401. Senior Seminar II. 1 Hour
Presentation on contemporary chemical engineering subjects by students, faculty, staff and professionals and engineers in active practice. This course has a focus on professional development and preparation for real life considerations once the students are successfully integrated within the chemical engineering or post-graduate workforce. Students will become familiar with professional and ethical responsibilities within the chemical engineering vocation.
Corequisites: CME 431.
CME 408. Seminar. 0-1 Hours
Presentation of lectures on contemporary chemical engineering subjects by students, faculty, and engineers in active practice. Registration required of senior students only.
Corequisite(s): CME 430.
CME 430. Chemical Engineering Design I. 3 Hours
This course includes a study of basic process synthesis and design, chemical process safety and health issues, capital cost estimation, manufacturing cost estimation, engineering economics and profitability analysis, and materials of construction. Pre/corequsities: CME 452; CME 465 (may be taken concurrently).
Prerequisites: CME 306; CME 365.
CME 431. Chemical Engineering Design II. 3 Hours
Project-based study of principles of process design and economics, use of process flowsheet simulators, short-cut design procedures, process optimization, and plant layout.
Prerequisite(s): CME 306, CME 365, CME 430, CME 465.
CME 432. Chemical Product Design. 3 Hours
Application of the design process to products based on chemical technology. Coverage of the entire design process from initial identification of product needs, to the generation and selection of product ideas, and culminating in the manufacture of a new product.
CME 440. Food Engineering Design. 3 Hours
This course introduces students to industrial processes in food and beverage manufacturing, process safety in the food industry, and processing requirements for specialized diets.
Prerequisites: CME 311; CME 324; or permission of instructor.
CME 441. Particles and Powders in Food Engineering. 3 Hours
Introduction to powder and particles in food engineering, covering production, properties, characterization, and their applications in the food industry. Additionally, introduction to state-of-the-art 3D printing technologies and their applications in food engineering.
Prerequisites: CME 311 or permission of instructor.
CME 442. Transport Processes in Food Engineering. 3 Hours
Fundamentals of transport phenomena principles, fluid properties, and unit operation applications in the food processing industry.
Prerequisites: CME 324 or instructor permission.
CME 452. Process Control. 3 Hours
Mathematical models, Laplace transform techniques, and process dynamics. Feedback control systems, hardware, and instrumentation. Introduction to frequency response, advanced techniques, and digital control systems.
Prerequisite(s): CME 381.
Corequisite(s): CME 306.
CME 453L. Process Control Laboratory. 3 Hours
Team-based, project oriented laboratory-based study of process dynamics and digital control using computer-based data acquisition and control systems with a focus on real time process monitoring and control. In addition to the technical content, this course will focus on communication through engagement in civil discourse and to explain complex ideas, while maintaining an audience centered approach.
Prerequisites: CME 452 or permission of instructor.
CME 465. Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer Processes. 3 Hours
Fluid mechanics, transportation and metering of fluids, heat transfer and its applications.
Prerequisite(s): CME 311, CME 324.
CME 466L. Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory. 3 Hours
Study of the equipment and utilization of various chemical engineering processes. Team based experimentation includes designing, and performing experiments on common chemical process unit operations apparatuses. After experimentation, students analyze data and compare with literature for experiment validation. Report writing and group presentations are emphasized.
Prerequisites: CME 365.
Corequisites: CME 465 (may be taken at the same or prior to CME 466L).
CME 486. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering. 3 Hours
Introduction to the fundamental concepts in petroleum engineering. Petroleum topics include overviews of areas such as petroleum geology, petroleum fluids and thermodynamics, drilling and completion, and production and multiphase flow. In addition this course will cover refinery operations.
CME 489. Principles of Biology for Bioengineers. 3 Hours
This course is designed for students with undergraduate majors in engineering or non-biological sciences. The focus of the course is to provide a common broad base of basic knowledge and terminology in the biological sciences required for coursework in the bioengineering emphasis tracts.
Prerequisite(s): (BIO 151, BIO 152) or permission of instructor.
CME 490. Introduction to Bioengineering. 3 Hours
This class provides an introduction to bioengineering - a branch of engineering focusing on biological systems, biomaterials, engineering applications in living systems, and many other areas. By the end of this course, students will be able to understand bioengineering applications and processes, and properly apply engineering fundamentals, including transport phenomena and reaction kinetics, to these systems.
Prerequisite(s): (BIO 151 or BIO 152); (CME 324 or MEE 307) or permission of instructor.
CME 491. Biomedical Engineering I. 3 Hours
Introduction to the fundamental concepts in biomedical engineering with a special focus on chemical engineering applications. Biomedical topics include overviews of areas such as biomaterials, tissue engineering, biosensors and biomedical engineering technology.
Prerequisite(s): ((BIO 151 or BIO 152); CME 324) or permission of instructor.
CME 492. Chemical Sensors & Biosensors. 3 Hours
Analysis performed with chemical sensors complement laboratory analyses and offer the potential for more rapid and on-line analyses in complex sample matrices. The demand for new chemical sensors, biosensors, and sensing concepts is rapidly increasing and associated with the growing need to understand and/or control complex chemical and biochemical processes or detect the presence of toxic chemical or biological agents.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
CME 493. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours
Selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original research study resulting in a document prepared for submission as a potential publication and a completed undergraduate thesis. Restricted to students in University Honors Program.
CME 494. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours
Selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original research study resulting in a document prepared for submission as a potential publication and a completed undergraduate thesis. Restricted to students in University Honors Program.
Prerequisite(s): CME 493.
CME 498. Research & Innovation Laboratory. 1-6 Hours
Students participate in (1) selection and design, (2) investigation and data collection, (3) analysis and (4) presentation of a research project. Research can include, but is not limited to, developing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming and evaluating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from teams of students will be considered.
CME 499. Special Problems in Chemical Engineering. 0-6 Hours
Particular assignments to be arranged and approved by chairperson of the department.