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Chemical and Materials Engineering

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The Chemical & Materials Engineering Department offers an undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree.  Chemical engineering applies the principles of the physical sciences, economics, and human relations to research, design, build, and supervise facilities that convert raw materials into useful products and services.

The majority of chemical engineers are involved in the chemical process industries that produce many of the materials and items needed in everyday life. These include medicine, food, fertilizers, plastics, synthetic fibers, petroleum, petrochemicals, ceramics, and pulp and paper products. A chemical engineer may pursue a professional career in many other fields, such as energy conversion, pollution control, medical research, and materials development in aerospace and electronic industries. Chemical engineers are employed in research, development, design, production, sales, consulting, and management positions. They are also found in government and academia. Many use a chemical engineering education as a pathway to law, medicine, or corporate management.

The curriculum in chemical engineering serves as basic training for positions in these diverse areas of the manufacturing industry or for graduate study leading to advanced degrees. The first part of the chemical engineering curriculum provides a firm foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The chemistry background is stressed. The second part of the curriculum offers a balance between classroom and laboratory experience in stressing 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 is integrated throughout the curriculum. The curriculum allows minors in emerging technologies such as bioengineering, environmental engineering and materials engineering. Those interested in attending medical/dental school can pursue a premed preparation as part of their curriculum.

The educational objectives of the chemical engineering program graduates are:

  • Chemical Engineering graduates have successful careers in the chemical process industry with the skills necessary to have opportunities to work in non-traditional industries and positions.
  • Chemcial Engineering graduates are successful at prestigious graduate, medical, and law schools.
  • Chemical Engineering graduates are committed to performing ethically while serving their professions, companies, and communities.
  • Chemical Engineering graduates exhibit strong critical thinking skills from the breadth of their general education and the depth of their foundation in engineering principles, and engage in continuous intellectual and personal growth.
Faculty

Charles E. Browning, Department Chairperson
Robert J. Wilkens, Chemical Engineering Director
Professors Emeriti: Lu, Snide
Professors: Browning, Eylon, Flach, Fried, Lafdi, Lee, Myers, T. Saliba, Sandhu, Wilkens
Associate Professor: Gold
Assistant Professor: Comfort
Senior Lecturer: Ciric
Lecturer: Elsass

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Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (CME)

CHM 123General Chemistry3
CHM 123LGen Chemistry Lab1
CHM 124General Chemistry3
CHM 124LGen Chemistry Lab1
CHM 313Organic Chemistry3
CHM 313LOrganic Chemistry Lab1
CHM 314Organic Chemistry3
CHM 314LOrganic Chem Lab1
CME 101Intro to CME (2 semesters)0-1
CME 200Prof Development Sem (2 semesters)0-1
CME 203Matl&Energy Balance3
CME 281Chm Engr Computatns3
CME 306CME Rctn Kntcs&Engr3
CME 311Chm Engr Thrmdynmcs3
CME 324Transport Phenom I3
CME 325Transport Phenom II3
CME 326LTransport Phenom Lab2
CME 365Separatn Techniques3
CME 381Adv Math-Chem Engrs3
CME 408Seminar (2 semesters)0-1
CME 430CME Design I3
CME 431CME Design II3
CME 452Process Control3
CME 453LProcess Control Lab2
CME 465Fluid Flow&Ht Tr Pro3
CME 466LChem Engr Oper Lab2
CMM 110Group Dec-Making1
CMM 111Inform Public Sp1
or CMM 112 Persuasive Public Sp
CMM 113Interviewing1
EGR 100Enrichment Workshop (2 semesters)0
EGR 103Engineering Innovatn2
EGR 201Engr Mechanics3
EGR 202Engr Thermodynamics3
EGR 203Electrcl & Elctrnc Crt3
ENG 100
  & ENG 200
Writing Seminar I
   and Writing Seminar II
6
or ENG 200H Writing Seminar II
HST 103West and World3
or HST 198 HST Scholars Sem
MTH 168Anly Geom & Calc I4
MTH 169Anly Geom & Calc II4
MTH 218Anly Geom & Calc III4
MTH 219Appl Diff Equations3
PHL 103Intro To Philosophy3
PHY 206Gen Physics I Mech3
PHY 207Gen Phy II Ele & Mag3
REL 103Intro to Religion3
Chemistry or Biology elective 13
CME elective 13
Engineering/Science electives 16
General Education elective 23
General Education electives12
Total Hours137

1

Must be selected from list approved by the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department.

2

Must be selected from approved list of PHL or REL ethics courses.

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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 320Cities and Energy 1,23
CME 203Matl&Energy Balance3
CME 311Chm Engr Thrmdynmcs3
CME 324Transport Phenom I3
CME 325Transport Phenom II3
CME 326LTransport Phenom Lab1-2
CME 430CME Design I3
CME 431CME Design II3
CME 465Fluid Flow&Ht Tr Pro3
CME 466LChem Engr Oper Lab2
CME elective
Select one course from:3
Intro-Petroleum Engr
Intro-Petroleum Engr
Electrochem Pwr
Fatg&Frac-Mtl&Alloy
Fund of Combustion
Air Pollutn I
Select two courses from:6
Select any CME elective course above 3
Propulsion Systems
Propulsion Systems
Adv Thermodynamics
Adv Thermodynamics
Energy Materials
Mtls Adv Egr Appl
Propulsion
Propulsion
Energy Effcnt Bldgs
Energy Eff Bldgs
Des-Thermal Systems
Des-Thermal Systems
Renewable Energy Sys
Renewable Energy Sys
Energy Eff Manufact
Energy Eff Manufactr
Total Hours36-37

1

 Or another approved humanities elective related to Energy Systems.

2

 Satisfies History requirement.

3

 Course cannot have already been chosen as CME elective.

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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.

BIO 151Concepts of Bio I3
or BIO 152 Concepts of Bio II
CME 490Intro-Bioengineerng I3
Select one course from:3
Biomed Engr I
Biomechanical Egr
Select one course from: 13
Concepts of Bio I
Concepts of Bio II
General Genetics
Physiology I
General Microbiology
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Gen Biochemistry I
Gen Biochemistry II
Biomed Engr I
Chem & Bio Sensors
Special Problems
Biomechanical Egr
Total Hours12

1

 Course cannot have already been chosen above.

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Minor in Chemical Processing (CHP)

This minor is open to civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering majors. The program is designed to acquaint the student with industrial operations in the chemical process industries such as heat exchange, distillation, extraction, humidification, etc. The elective courses cover a wide range of topics to accommodate the student's special interests.

CME 203Matl&Energy Balance3
CME 324Transport Phenom I3
CME 365Separatn Techniques3
Select one course from:3
CME Rctn Kntcs&Engr
CME Design I
Process Control
Fluid Flow&Ht Tr Pro
Special Problems
Total Hours12
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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.

CME 510High Prf Therm-Polymr3
or MAT 510 High Prf Therm-Polymr
CME 512Adv Composites3
or MAT 542 Adv Composites
Select two courses from:6
Composites Design
Composite Design
Analy Mech-Cmp Matls
Analy Mech-Cmp Matls
Finite Elmnt Anly I
Finite Elmnt Anly I
Intro Polymr Science
Intro-Polymer Sci
Methds-Polymer Analy
Methds-Polymer Analy
Chem Behav of Matls
Chem Behav of Matls
Polymers Durability
Polymer Durability
Total Hours12
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MINOR IN ENERGY PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (EPE)

This minor is open to all engineering majors.  A selection of courses covering the production of energy:

Select four courses from:12
Biofuel
Intro-Petroleum Engr
Electrochem Pwr
Energy Resources
Intro Elec Enrgy Sys
Adv Photovoltaics
Mtls Adv Egr Appl
Renewable Energy Sys
Spec Probs in RCL 1
Spec Probs in RCL 2
Spec Probs in RCL 3
Total Hours12

1

 Must be Thermal Systems Analysis.

2

 Must be Solar Energy Engineering.

3

 Must be Wind Energy Engineering.

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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.

MAT 501Prin-Materials I3
MAT 502Prin of Materials II3
Select two courses from:6
Intro Polymr Science
Intro-Polymer Sci
High Prf Therm-Polymr
High Prf Therm-Polymr
Prin of Corrosion
Prin of Corrosion
Adv Composites
Adv Composites
Methds-Polymer Analy
Methds-Polymer Analy
Chem Behav of Matls
Chem Behav of Matls
Energy Materials
Mtls Adv Egr Appl
Polymers Durability
Polymer Durability
Technqs-Materls Anal
Mech Behavior-Matrls
Intro-Ceramic Matrls
Prin-Materls Selectn
NDE/SHM
High Temperture Matl
Exp Mech Cmpsite Mat
Analy Mech-Cmp Matls
Mech-Composite Struc
Fracture & Fatigue
Lght Structrl Metals
Selected Readings
Special Problems
Surface Chem Solids
Nanostruc Matrls
Engr Materials I
Total Hours12
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Minor in Polymer Materials (PME)

This minor is open to all engineering majors. Coverage of polymers including thermosets and thermoplastics and composite materials in which polymers are used as constituents. Methods of polymer processing and polymer characterization are also included.

CME 509Intro Polymr Science3
or MAT 509 Intro-Polymer Sci
CME 510High Prf Therm-Polymr3
or MAT 510 High Prf Therm-Polymr
Select two courses from:6
Adv Composites
Adv Composites
Methds-Polymer Analy
Methds-Polymer Analy
Chem Behav of Matls
Chem Behav of Matls
Polymers Durability
Polymer Durability
Composite Design
Analy Mech-Cmp Matls
Total Hours12

 

Courses

CME 101. Intro to CME. 0-1 Hours

INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - 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 analysing data, surveying and evaluating literature, developing new tools and techniques including software, and surveying, brainstorming and evalutating engineering solutions and engineering designs. Proposals from terams of students will be considered.

CME 200. Prof Development Sem. 0-1 Hours

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR - Presentations on contemporary and professional engineering subjects by students, faculty, and engineers in active practice. The seminar addresses topics in key areas that complement traditional courses and prepare distinctive graduates, ready for life and work. Registration required for all sophomore students.

CME 203. Matl&Energy Balance. 3 Hours

MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES - 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 168. Corequisite(s): EGR 202.

CME 281. Chm Engr Computatns. 3 Hours

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONS - Development of computational skills with an emphasis on algorithm development and problem solving. Computational skills are applied to typical problems in chemical engineering, engineering data analysis and statistics. Corequisite(s): CME 203.

CME 298. 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 306. CME Rctn Kntcs&Engr. 3 Hours

CHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS AND ENGINEERING - Chemical reaction kinetics, ideal reactor analysis and design, multiple reactor/reaction systems, and heterogeneous catalysis. Prerequisite(s): CME 311.

CME 311. Chm Engr Thrmdynmcs. 3 Hours

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS - 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; EGR 202; MTH 218.

CME 324. Transport Phenom I. 3 Hours

TRANSPORT PHENOMENA I - Viscosity, shell momentum balances, isothermal equations of change, thermal conductivity, shell energy balances, non-isothermal equations of change, mass diffusivity, shell species mass balances, equations of change for multicomponent systems. Prerequisite(s): CME 203, CME 281; MTH 219. Corequisite(s): CME 381.

CME 325. Transport Phenom II. 3 Hours

TRANSPORT PHENOMENA II - Multidimensional momentum, energy, and mass transport, dimensionless parameters, turbulence and numerical solution methods. Prerequisite(s): CME 324, CME 381.

CME 326L. Transport Phenom Lab. 1-2 Hours

TRANSPORT PHENOMENA LABORATORY - Viscosity, conductivity, diffusion coefficient measurements, velocity, temperature, concentration profiles, engineering instrumentation, and experimental error analysis. Prerequisite(s): CME 324. Corequisite(s): CME 325.

CME 365. Separatn Techniques. 3 Hours

SEPARATION TECHNIQUES - Equilibrium staged separations: distillation, extraction and absorption, with an emphasis on distillation. Prerequisite(s): CME 311, CME 324.

CME 381. Adv Math-Chem Engrs. 3 Hours

ADVANCED MATHEMATICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS - Study of analytical and numerical techniques to support upper-level chemical engineering classes. Vector analysis, matrices, differential equations, numerical integration and differentiation, root finding, and curve fitting ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisite(s): CME 281; MTH 219.

CME 398. 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 408. Seminar. 0-1 Hours

SEMINAR - Presentation of lectures on contemporary chemical engineering subjects by students, faculty, and engineers in active practice. Registration required of senior students only.

CME 409. Intro-Polymer Engr. 3 Hours

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER SCIENCE-THERMOPLASTICS - Broad technical overview of the nature of synthetic macromolecules, including the formation of polymers and their structure, structure-property relationships, polymer characterization and processing, and applications of polymers. Fundmental topics such as viscoelasticity, the glassy state, time-temperature superposition, polymer transitions, and free volume will also be reviewed. The course focuses on thermoplastic polymers. Prerequisite(s): CHM 313, PHY 206, MTH 219.

CME 410. Hgh Prf Therm-Polymr. 3 Hours

HIGH PERFORMANCE THERMOSET POLYMERS - Survey of high performance thermoset resins, focusing on chemistry, processing and properties of six general resin families; vinyl ester, epoxy, phenolic, cyanate ester, bismaleimide, and polyimides. The course will include fundamental discussions of polymerization mechanisms, network structure development, rheology and time-temperature transformation, resin toughening, and structure-processing-property relationships. Characterization techniques will also be reviewed. Prerequisite(s): CHM 313.

CME 412. Adv Composites. 3 Hours

ADVANCED COMPOSITES - Materials and processing. Comprehensive introduction to advanced fiber reinforced polymeric matrix composites. Constituent materials and composite processing will be emphasized with special emphasis placed on structure-property relationships, the role of matrix in composite processing, mechanical behavior, and laminate processing. Specific topics will include starting materials, material forms, processing, quality assurance, test, methods, and mechanical behavior. Prerequisite(s): (CME 409 or CME 509 or MAT 501) or permission of instructor.

CME 429. Computational Chem. 3 Hours

COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY - Introduction to computational chemistry including a discussion of ab initio, semiempical, and DFT methods and an overview of molecular mechanics and molecular simulation methods. Lectures are supplemented by simulation exercises using commercial programs such a Gaussian and Molecular Studio. Prerequisite(s):CHM 124 or permission of instructor.

CME 430. CME Design I. 3 Hours

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I - Study of basic design concepts, safety and health issues, capital cost estimation, manufacturing cost estimation, basic economics and profitability analysis, materials of construction, materials selection and process vessel design. Prerequisite(s): CME 203.

CME 431. CME Design II. 3 Hours

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II - 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. Chem Product Design. 3 Hours

CHEMICAL PRODUCT DESIGN - 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 452. Process Control. 3 Hours

PROCESS CONTROL - 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.

CME 453L. Process Control Lab. 2 Hours

PROCESS CONTROL LABORATORY - Team-based, project oriented 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. Prerequisite(s): (CME 452, CME 466L) or permission of instructor.

CME 465. Fluid Flow&Ht Tr Pro. 3 Hours

FLUID FLOW AND HEAT TRANSFER PROCESSES - Fluid mechanics, transportation and metering of fluids, heat transfer and its applications. Prerequisite(s): CME 311, CME 324.

CME 466L. Chem Engr Oper Lab. 2 Hours

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING UNIT OPERATIONS LABORATORY - 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. Prerequisite(s): CME 365. Corequisite(s): CME 465.

CME 486. Intro-Petroleum Engr. 3 Hours

INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM ENGINEERING - 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. Princ Biol for Bioen. 3 Hours

PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY FOR BIOENGINEERS - 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. Intro-Bioengineerng I. 3 Hours

INTRODUCTION TO BIOENGINEERING - 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, CME 324 or BIE 505) or permission of instructor.

CME 491. Biomed Engr I. 3 Hours

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING I - 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; (CHM 420 or CHM 451); CME 324, CME 365) or permission of instructor.

CME 492. Chem & Bio Sensors. 3 Hours

CHEMICAL SENSORS AND BIOSENSORS - 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

HONORS THESIS - 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

HONORS THESIS - 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&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 499. Special Problems. 1-6 Hours

SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - Particular assignments to be arranged and approved by chairperson of the department.