Undergraduate Course Catalog 2008-2009
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
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Chemical Engineering (CHE)
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Chairperson: Stephen S.T. Fan
Professor: Dale P. Barkey, Russell T. Carr, Stephen S.T. Fan, Ihab H. Farag, Virendra K. Mathur, Palligarnai T. Vasudevan
Assistant Professor: Nivedita R. Gupta
The Department of Chemical Engineering currently offers the undergraduate degree program in chemical engineering with options in bioengineering, energy, and environmental engineering. In addition, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences offers an interdisciplinary B.S. program in environmental engineering with the participation of the chemical engineering and civil engineering departments.
The B.S. program in chemical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering is concerned with the analysis and design of processes that deal with the transfer and transformation of energy and material.
The practice of chemical engineering includes the conception, development, design, and application of physicochemical processes and their products; the development, design, construction, operation, control, and management of plants for these processes; and activities relating to public service, education, and research.
The curriculum prepares our students for productive careers in industry or government and provides a foundation for graduate studies. Our program emphasizes chemical engineering fundamentals while offering opportunities for focused study in energy, environmental, or bioengineering.
Traditional employment areas in the chemical process industries include industrial chemicals, petroleum and petrochemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, metals, textiles, and food. Chemical engineers are also working in increasing numbers in the areas of energy engineering, pollution abatement, and biochemical and biomedical engineering; in addition, they are employed by many government laboratories and agencies as well as private industries and institutions.
Graduates from the program have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems as well as to design and conduct experiments safely and analyze and interpret data. They are prepared to pursue advanced studies in chemical engineering. Program graduates gain a sense of professional and ethical responsibility with the ability to apply environmental, safety, economic, and ethical criteria in the design of engineering processes. They learn to function in individual and group working environments, and learn skills in written and oral communication and the effective use of computers for engineering practice, including information search in the library and on the Internet. They also understand the need for lifelong learning and the significance of societal and global issues relevant to chemical engineering.
A minimum of 130 credits is required for graduation with the degree of bachelor of science in chemical engineering. There are nine electives in the chemical engineering curriculum. Five of these are for the general education requirements. The remaining four electives should consist of three chemical engineering electives and one additional technical elective.
Students are required to obtain a minimum 2.00 grade-point average in CHE 501-502 and in overall standing at the end of the sophomore year in order to continue in the major.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering is concerned with the analysis and design of processes that deal with the transfer and transformation of energy and material.
The practice of chemical engineering includes the conception, development, design, and application of physicochemical processes and their products; the development, design, construction, operation, control, and management of plants for these processes; and activities relating to public service, education, and research.
The curriculum prepares our students for productive careers in industry or government and provides a foundation for graduate studies. Our program emphasizes chemical engineering fundamentals while offering opportunities for focused study in energy-, environmental-, or bioengineering.
Traditional employment areas in the chemical process industries include industrial chemicals, petroleum and petrochemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, metals, textiles, and food. Chemical engineers are also working in increasing numbers in the areas of energy engineering, pollution abatement, and biochemical and biomedical engineering; in addition, they are employed by many government laboratories and agencies as well as private industries and institutions.
Graduates from the program have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems as well as to design and conduct experiments safely and analyze and interpret data. They are prepared to pursue advanced studies in chemical engineering. Program graduates gain a sense of professional and ethical responsibility with the ability to apply environmental, safety, economic, and ethical criteria in the design of engineering processes. They learn to function in individual and group working environments, and learn skills in written and oral communication and the effective use of computers for engineering practice, including information search in the library and on the Internet. They also understand the need for lifelong learning and the significance of societal and global issues relevant to chemical engineering.
A minimum of 130 credits is required for graduation with the degree of bachelor of science in chemical engineering. There are nine electives in the chemical engineering curriculum. Five of these are for the general education requirements. The remaining four electives should consist of three chemical engineering electives and one additional technical elective.
Students are required to obtain a minimum 2.00 grade-point average in CHE 501-502 and in overall standing at the end of the sophomore year in order to continue in the major.
Freshman Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 401 | Freshman English | - | 4 |
| Math | 425-426 | Calculus I and II | 4 | 4 |
| Electives (2) | 8 | - | ||
| PHYS | 407 | General Physics I | - | 4 |
| CHEM | 405 | General Chemistry | 4 | - |
| CHE | 410 | Energy and Environment | - | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Sophomore Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM | 683-684 | Physical Chemistry I and II | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM | 685-686 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | 2 |
| MATH | 527 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 | - |
| CS | 410 | Introduction to Scientific Programming | - | 4 |
| PHYS | 408 | General Physics II | 4 | - |
| CHE | 501-502 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering I and II | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | - | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | 16 |
Junior Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM | 651-652 | Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 |
| CHEM | 653 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 | - |
| CHE | 601 | Fluid Mechanics and Unit Operations | 3 | - |
| CHE | 602 | Heat Transfer and Unit Operations | - | 3 |
| CHE | 603 | Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers | 4 | - |
| CHE | 604 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | - | 4 |
| CHE | 612 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory I | - | 3 |
| Electives (2) | 4 | 4 | ||
| Total | 16 | 17 |
Senior Year
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 605 | Mass Transfer and Stagewise Operations | 3 | - |
| CHE | 606 | Chemical Engineering Kinetics | 3 | - |
| CHE | 613 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | 3 | - |
| CHE | 752 | Process Dynamics and Control | - | 4 |
| Electives (4) | 8 | 8 | ||
| CHE | 608 | Chemical Engineering Design | - | 4 |
| Total | 17 | 16 |
Energy Option
This option covers the major areas of current interest in the energy field. The required courses provide students with a general background knowledge of fossil fuels, nuclear power, solar energy, and other alternative energy resources. The elective courses will permit the student to study topics of special interest in more depth or gain a broader perspective on energy and some closely related subjects. Three courses are required, and a minimum of two additional courses of at least three credits each should be selected from the electives list. Students interested in the energy option should declare their intention during the sophomore year to the department faculty. They may consult with P.T. Vasudevan.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 705 | Natural and Synthetic Fossil Fuels | 4 |
| CHE | 712 | Introduction to Nuclear Engineering | 4 |
| CHE | 761 | Biochemical Engineering | 4 |
| Total | 12 |
Elective Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 695 | Chemical Engineering Project | 3-4 |
| CHE | 696 | Independent Study | 3-4 |
| ENE | 772 | Physicochemical Processes for Water/Air Quality | 4 |
| Total | 6-8 |
Bioengineering Option
Under this option, the required courses deal with the application of basic biological sciences and chemical engineering principles to the design and operation of large-scale bioprocesses for the production of high-value medicinal products, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, biomedical, genetic engineering products, and health care products. The elective courses permit the student to study topics of special interest in more depth or gain a broader perspective in bioengineering or some closely related subjects such as biochemistry or biotechnology experience in manufacturing or research. Three courses are required, and a minimum of two additional courses of at least 3 credits each should be selected from the electives list. Students interested in the bioengineering option should declare their intention during the sophomore year to the department faculty. They may consult with P.T. Vasudevan.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 761 | Biochemical Engineering | 4 |
| CHE | 762 | Biomedical Engineering | 4 |
| BCHM | 658 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| BCHM | 659 | General Biochemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Total | 13 |
Elective Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 695 | Chemical Engineering Project | 3-4 |
| CHE | 696 | Independent Study | 3-4 |
| BIOL | 404 | Biotechnology and Society | 4 |
| BCHM | 751 | Principles in Biochemistry | 4 |
| BCHM | 752 | Principles in Biochemistry | 4 |
| BCHM | 750 | Physical Biochemistry | 3 |
| BTEC | 210 | Biotech Experience: Research* (NHBET, Pease) | 4 |
| BTEC | 220 | BioTech Experience:Manufacturing* | 4 |
| Total | 6-8 |
*BTEC 210 and BTEC 220 are cross-listed as MICR 655 and MICR 651
Environmental Engineering Option
The chemical engineering program, with its substantial requirements in chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, unit operations, and reaction kinetics, provides students with a unique preparation to deal with many aspects of environmental pollution problems. The option gives students a special focus on the application of chemical engineering principles and processes to the solution of problems relating to air pollution, water pollution, and the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Three required courses must be selected, plus two electives from the electives list. Each course must carry a minimum of 3 credits. Students interested in the environmental engineering option should declare their intention during the sophomore year to the department faculty. They may consult with P.T. Vasudevan.
Required Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENE | 709 | Fundamentals of Air Pollution and Its Control | 4 |
| ENE | 772 | Physicochemical Processes for Water/Air | 4 |
| ENE | 742 | Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering | 3 |
| Total | 11 |
Elective Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHE | 695 | Chemical Engineering Project | 3-4 |
| CHE | 696 | Independent Study | 3-4 |
| CHE | 744 | Corrosion | 4 |
| ENE | 746 | Bioenvironmental Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENE | 749 | Water Chemistry | 4 |
| Total | 6-8 |
