Chemical and Materials Engineering
Major:
Concentration:
Minors:
- Bioengineering
- Composite Materials Engineering
- Energy Production Engineering
- Food Enginnering
- Materials Engineering
- Polymer Materials
The Chemical and 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 chemical engineering program graduates:
- have successful careers in the chemical process industry with the skills necessary to have opportunities to work in non-traditional industries and positions
- be successful at prestigious graduate, medical, and law schools
- be committed to performing ethically while serving their professions, companies, and communities
- 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
Kristen Krupa, Department Chairperson
Michael Elsass, Chemical Engineering Director
Professors Emeriti: Flach, Lee, Lu, Snide
Professors: Krupa, Lafdi, Muratore, Myers, T. Saliba, Sandhu, Wilkens
Associate Professor: Cao, D. Comfort, Klosterman, Vasquez
Assistant Professors: Hinkle, Palchoudhury, Pirlo
Principal Lecturer: Elsass
Lecturer: Gibbemeyer
Faculty of Practice: Ciric
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (CME) minimum 133 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 (e.g., Capstone and Diversity and Social Justice). 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 | 12 cr. hrs. | |
| Introduction to Global Historical Studies | ||
| Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Writing Seminar I 3 | ||
| Second-Year Writing Seminar 4 | 0-3 cr. hrs. | |
| Writing Seminar II | ||
| Oral Communication | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Principles of Oral Communication | ||
| Mathematics | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Social Science | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Arts | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Natural Sciences 5 | 7 cr. hrs. | |
| Crossing Boundaries | up to 12 cr. hrs. | |
Faith Traditions | ||
Practical Ethical Action | ||
Inquiry | ||
Integrative | ||
| Advanced Study | ||
Philosophy and/or Religious Studies (6 cr. hrs.) | ||
Historical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) 6 | ||
| Diversity and Social Justice 7 | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Major Capstone 8 | 0-6 cr. hrs. | |
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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.
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May be completed with ASI 110 and ASI 120 through the Core Program.
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Must include two different disciplines and at least one accompanying lab.
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May be completed with ASI 110 and ASI 120 through the Core Program.
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May not double count with First-Year Humanities Commons, Second-Year Writing, Oral Communication, Social Science, Arts, or Natural Sciences CAP components, but may double count with courses taken to satisfy other CAP components and/or courses taken in the student's major.
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The course or experience is designed by faculty in each major; it may, or may not, be assigned credit hours.
| 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 | 3 |
| CHM 123L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 124 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 124L | General Chemistry 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 |
| EGR 103 | Engineering Innovation | 2 |
| EGR 150 | Enrichment Workshop I | 0 |
| EGR 200 | Career Launchpad: Preparing for Success | 0 |
| or COP 200 | Introduction to Engineering Cooperative Education | |
| REQUIRED TECHNICAL COURSES | ||
| CME 101 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering | 0 |
| 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 325 | Transport Phenomena II | 3 |
| CME 326L | Transport Phenomena Laboratory | 2 |
| CME 365 | Separation Techniques | 3 |
| CME 381 | Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers | 3 |
| CME 400 | Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| CME 401 | Senior Seminar II | 0 |
| CME 430 | Chemical Engineering Design I | 3 |
| CME 431 | Chemical Engineering Design II | 3 |
| CME 452 | Process Control | 3 |
| CME 453L | Process Control Laboratory | 2 |
| CME 465 | Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer Processes | 3 |
| CME 466L | Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory | 2 |
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Chemistry or Biology elective 1 | 3 | |
| Chemical Engineering Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Engineering/Science Electives | 6 | |
| Chemical Engineering Broadening Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 100 | |
| 1 | Must be selected from list approved by the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department. |
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: 1 | 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 | ||
| 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 | |
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Course cannot have already been chosen above.
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 | |
| 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 | 12 | |
Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
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. Only one course may double count for both the student's major and minor.
| CME 509 | Introduction to Polymer Science - Thermoplastics | 3 |
| or MAT 509 | Introduction to Polymer Science-Thermoplastics | |
| CME 510 | High Performance Thermoset Polymers | 3 |
| or MAT 510 | High Performance Thermoset Polymers | |
| Select two courses from: | 6 | |
| Advanced Composites | ||
or MAT 542 | Advanced Composites | |
| Methods of Polymer Analysis | ||
or MAT 527 | Methods of Polymer Analysis | |
| Chemical Behavior of Materials | ||
or MAT 528 | Chemical Behavior of Materials | |
| Polymer Decomposition, Degradation & Durability | ||
or MAT 580 | Polymer Durability | |
| Composite Design | ||
| Analytical Mechanics of Composite Materials | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
| First Year | |||
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENG 100 (Satisfies CAP Writing Seminar Requirement) | 3 | HST 103 (Satisfies CAP First Year Humanities Common) | 3 |
| PHL 103 (Satisfies CAP First Year Humanities Common) | 3 | REL 103 (Satisfies CAP First Year Humanities Common) | 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 | 2 | MTH 169 | 4 |
| EGR 150 | 0 | CME 101 | 0 |
| EGR 102 | 0 | ||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENG 200 (Satisfies CAP Second Year Writing Seminar) | 3 | CMM 100 (Satisfies CAP Communication) | 3 |
| CME 203 | 3 | CME 281 | 3 |
| CME 211 | 3 | CME 311 | 3 |
| CHM 313 | 3 | CHM 314 | 3 |
| CHM 313L | 1 | CHM 314L | 1 |
| MTH 218 | 4 | MTH 219 | 3 |
| EGR 200 | 0 | ||
| 17 | 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 |
| SSC 200 (Satisfies CAP Social Science) | 3 | CME 365 | 3 |
| CME 306 | 3 | CME 465 | 3 |
| CME 324 | 3 | CME 325 | 3 |
| CME 381 | 3 | CME 326L | 2 |
| PHY 207 | 3 | CME 400 | 1 |
| ENGR/SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 18 | 18 | ||
| 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 430 | 3 | CME 401 | 0 |
| CME 452 | 3 | CME 431 | 3 |
| CME 466L (Satisfies CAP Capstone Requirement) | 2 | CME 453L | 2 |
| CHM/BIO Elective | 3 | CME Elective | 3 |
| CME BROADENING ELECTIVE | 3 | ENGR/SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3 |
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Total credit hours: 133 | |||
Courses
CME 101. Introduction to Chemical Engineering. 0 Hours
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. 2 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; instrumentation for measurement of velocity, flow rate, temperature, and pressure; elemental data and error analysis; communication of results via written reports and oral presentations.
Prerequisites: CHM 124L.
Corequisites: CME 325 (may be taken concurrently).
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. 0 Hours
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.
Corequisites: CME 306; CME 365; CME 452; CME 465 (may be taken concurrently).
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. 2 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.
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. 2 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.
Prerequisite(s): CME 365.
Corequisite(s): CME 465.
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 308)) 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.