Spring Term Schedule
Spring 2026
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CHE 1000-01
Melodie Lawton
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Teaching assistantship in Chemical Engineering
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CHE 1000-02
Astrid Mueller
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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Teaching assistantship in Chemical Engineering
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CHE 116-01
Matthew Yates
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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This course provides an introduction to numerical methods and engineering statistics for chemical engineers. Students learn to use computer models and statistics to understand engineering systems. The focus of numerical methods is translating engineering problems into algorithms and implementing them in a spreadsheet or programming language. Topics covered include basic data structures, programming flow control, plotting, function minimization, integration and differential equations. The statistics portion teaches students basic probability theory, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, model fitting and basic error analysis.
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CHE 116-02
Matthew Yates
M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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This course provides an introduction to numerical methods and engineering statistics for chemical engineers. Students learn to use computer models and statistics to understand engineering systems. The focus of numerical methods is translating engineering problems into algorithms and implementing them in a spreadsheet or programming language. Topics covered include basic data structures, programming flow control, plotting, function minimization, integration and differential equations. The statistics portion teaches students basic probability theory, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, model fitting and basic error analysis.
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CHE 160-01
Darren Lipomi
MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course introduces students to the scientific and societal dimensions of nanotechnology, chemical products, and plastics. Topics include a basic introduction to chemical and physical principles underlying modern materials; the role of polymers and nanomaterials in energy, medicine, and consumer products; and the environmental and health impacts associated with their use. The course also examines policy frameworks for chemical safety, plastics management, and sustainable technology development in the United States and internationally. Case studies highlight connections between fundamental science, industrial practice, and public policy.
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CHE 160-02
Darren Lipomi
F 11:50AM - 1:05PM
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This course introduces students to the scientific and societal dimensions of nanotechnology, chemical products, and plastics. Topics include a basic introduction to chemical and physical principles underlying modern materials; the role of polymers and nanomaterials in energy, medicine, and consumer products; and the environmental and health impacts associated with their use. The course also examines policy frameworks for chemical safety, plastics management, and sustainable technology development in the United States and internationally. Case studies highlight connections between fundamental science, industrial practice, and public policy.
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CHE 226-01
Alexander Shestopalov
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Advanced core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical mechanics. The classical laws of thermodynamics are covered with a particular emphasis on application to solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Concepts include fugacities and activities of species in solutions. Residual, partial and excess properties of mixtures and solutions. Vapor-liquid equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Reaction equilibria in multi-reaction and multi-phase systems. The course also covers elements of statistical thermodynamics and the interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties through microscopic molecular states.
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CHE 226-02
Alexander Shestopalov
F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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Advanced core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical mechanics. The classical laws of thermodynamics are covered with a particular emphasis on application to solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Concepts include fugacities and activities of species in solutions. Residual, partial and excess properties of mixtures and solutions. Vapor-liquid equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Reaction equilibria in multi-reaction and multi-phase systems. The course also covers elements of statistical thermodynamics and the interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties through microscopic molecular states.
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CHE 231-01
Gang Fan
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. 400-level is for graduate students only.
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CHE 231-02
Gang Fan
F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. 400-level is for graduate students only.
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CHE 243-01
David Foster
TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only.
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CHE 243-02
David Foster
F 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only.
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CHE 243-03
David Foster
F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only.
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CHE 250-01
David Foster
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Application of mass transfer and thermodynamics to chemical separation techniques. Fundamentals and design of processes, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and crystallization. Fixed-bed operations, such as ion exchange and chromatography, and membrane processes are also considered.
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CHE 250-02
David Foster
F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Application of mass transfer and thermodynamics to chemical separation techniques. Fundamentals and design of processes, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and crystallization. Fixed-bed operations, such as ion exchange and chromatography, and membrane processes are also considered.
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CHE 255-01
Melodie Lawton
M 11:50AM - 1:05PM
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Operation and scale-up of chemical process equipment for chemical reaction and purification. Examination of the factors that affect performance in practice. Exploratory experiments and preliminary experimental design, as well as oral and written reports are required.
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CHE 255-03
Melodie Lawton
T 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Operation and scale-up of chemical process equipment for chemical reaction and purification. Examination of the factors that affect performance in practice. Exploratory experiments and preliminary experimental design, as well as oral and written reports are required.
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CHE 262-01
Ruth Herrera Perez
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications.
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CHE 262-03
Ruth Herrera Perez
M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications.
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CHE 273-01
Pooja Bhalode
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Course runs first half of the semester
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CHE 273-02
Pooja Bhalode
F 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Course runs first half of the semester
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CHE 276-02
Wyatt Tenhaeff
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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An introduction to polymerization reaction mechanisms. The kinetics of commercially relevant polymerizations are emphasized along with a discussion of important, contemporary polymerization schemes. Approaches to functionalize polymers and surface-initiated polymerizations will also be covered. An overview of polymer characterization techniques, emphasizing compositional analysis, will be presented. The course is intended for graduate students in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering, but advanced undergraduates are welcome.
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CHE 279-01
Pooja Bhalode
W 11:50AM - 1:05PM
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Issues of relevance to the practice of chemical engineering. Topics include basic economic principles and marketing issues, ethics, plant safety, worker education and training and environmental implications in process designs. Students visit a local industry to gain perspective on the scale of a chemical process. Presentations by practicing engineers expose the versatility of a chemical engineering education.
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CHE 391-01
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php)
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CHE 395-01
Matthew Yates
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php)
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Spring 2026
| Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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CHE 255-01
Melodie Lawton
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Operation and scale-up of chemical process equipment for chemical reaction and purification. Examination of the factors that affect performance in practice. Exploratory experiments and preliminary experimental design, as well as oral and written reports are required. |
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CHE 262-03
Ruth Herrera Perez
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications. |
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CHE 116-02
Matthew Yates
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This course provides an introduction to numerical methods and engineering statistics for chemical engineers. Students learn to use computer models and statistics to understand engineering systems. The focus of numerical methods is translating engineering problems into algorithms and implementing them in a spreadsheet or programming language. Topics covered include basic data structures, programming flow control, plotting, function minimization, integration and differential equations. The statistics portion teaches students basic probability theory, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, model fitting and basic error analysis. |
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| Monday and Wednesday | |
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CHE 276-02
Wyatt Tenhaeff
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An introduction to polymerization reaction mechanisms. The kinetics of commercially relevant polymerizations are emphasized along with a discussion of important, contemporary polymerization schemes. Approaches to functionalize polymers and surface-initiated polymerizations will also be covered. An overview of polymer characterization techniques, emphasizing compositional analysis, will be presented. The course is intended for graduate students in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering, but advanced undergraduates are welcome. |
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CHE 160-01
Darren Lipomi
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This course introduces students to the scientific and societal dimensions of nanotechnology, chemical products, and plastics. Topics include a basic introduction to chemical and physical principles underlying modern materials; the role of polymers and nanomaterials in energy, medicine, and consumer products; and the environmental and health impacts associated with their use. The course also examines policy frameworks for chemical safety, plastics management, and sustainable technology development in the United States and internationally. Case studies highlight connections between fundamental science, industrial practice, and public policy. |
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CHE 255-03
Melodie Lawton
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Operation and scale-up of chemical process equipment for chemical reaction and purification. Examination of the factors that affect performance in practice. Exploratory experiments and preliminary experimental design, as well as oral and written reports are required. |
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| Tuesday and Thursday | |
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CHE 116-01
Matthew Yates
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This course provides an introduction to numerical methods and engineering statistics for chemical engineers. Students learn to use computer models and statistics to understand engineering systems. The focus of numerical methods is translating engineering problems into algorithms and implementing them in a spreadsheet or programming language. Topics covered include basic data structures, programming flow control, plotting, function minimization, integration and differential equations. The statistics portion teaches students basic probability theory, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, model fitting and basic error analysis. |
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CHE 273-01
Pooja Bhalode
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The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Course runs first half of the semester
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CHE 226-01
Alexander Shestopalov
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Advanced core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical mechanics. The classical laws of thermodynamics are covered with a particular emphasis on application to solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Concepts include fugacities and activities of species in solutions. Residual, partial and excess properties of mixtures and solutions. Vapor-liquid equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Reaction equilibria in multi-reaction and multi-phase systems. The course also covers elements of statistical thermodynamics and the interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties through microscopic molecular states. |
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CHE 262-01
Ruth Herrera Perez
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern cell and tissue engineering. It focuses on the fundamental interactions between cells and their environment, with a strong emphasis on contemporary advancements in cell and tissue engineering. The course covers three main areas in multiple modules: 1. Fundamental Biology: Elements of embryonic morphogenesis, wound healing, cell culture, and stem cells. 2. Cellular Engineering: Assessing and engineering cell responses (cell signaling), and understanding the mechanics and biology of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and 3. Advanced Technologies: Innovative strategies in biomaterials, genome editing, drug delivery, and bioreactors for functional tissue engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the course, we will focus on analytical skills, and students are expected to have a background in biology, chemistry, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and physiology. The course includes a term project with both written and oral components. Students will choose a specific application in cell and tissue engineering and analyze its underlying technology, clinical need, and ethical implications. |
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CHE 231-01
Gang Fan
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This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. 400-level is for graduate students only. |
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CHE 250-01
David Foster
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Application of mass transfer and thermodynamics to chemical separation techniques. Fundamentals and design of processes, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and crystallization. Fixed-bed operations, such as ion exchange and chromatography, and membrane processes are also considered. |
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CHE 243-01
David Foster
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An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only. |
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| Wednesday | |
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CHE 279-01
Pooja Bhalode
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Issues of relevance to the practice of chemical engineering. Topics include basic economic principles and marketing issues, ethics, plant safety, worker education and training and environmental implications in process designs. Students visit a local industry to gain perspective on the scale of a chemical process. Presentations by practicing engineers expose the versatility of a chemical engineering education. |
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| Friday | |
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CHE 226-02
Alexander Shestopalov
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Advanced core chemical engineering course in classical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical mechanics. The classical laws of thermodynamics are covered with a particular emphasis on application to solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Concepts include fugacities and activities of species in solutions. Residual, partial and excess properties of mixtures and solutions. Vapor-liquid equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Reaction equilibria in multi-reaction and multi-phase systems. The course also covers elements of statistical thermodynamics and the interpretation of macroscopic thermodynamic properties through microscopic molecular states. |
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CHE 231-02
Gang Fan
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This course combines the concepts of mass balances, reaction rates, stoichiometry, and chemical equilibrium to introduce the fundamentals of chemical reactor design. Isothermal, uncatalyzed homogeneous reactions are considered initially, but more complex reactions, including heterogeneous, catalyzed reactions and biological reactions are also considered. Approaches to kinetic data acquisition and analysis techniques are presented, and then combined with knowledge of reaction mechanisms or the pseudo-state hypothesis to develop nonelementary rate laws. The course ends with nonisothermal reactor design. 400-level is for graduate students only. |
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CHE 160-02
Darren Lipomi
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This course introduces students to the scientific and societal dimensions of nanotechnology, chemical products, and plastics. Topics include a basic introduction to chemical and physical principles underlying modern materials; the role of polymers and nanomaterials in energy, medicine, and consumer products; and the environmental and health impacts associated with their use. The course also examines policy frameworks for chemical safety, plastics management, and sustainable technology development in the United States and internationally. Case studies highlight connections between fundamental science, industrial practice, and public policy. |
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CHE 273-02
Pooja Bhalode
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The course is a process simulation course that covers material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. It requires the extensive use of computational methods/tools. The first half pf the course covers: heat exchanger network analysis using the pinch method for energy and environmentally efficient process design, the Problem Table algorithm, MER design using stream splitting and column integration in flow-sheets, grand composite curve development and its use for waste heat recovery by steam -raising, the formulation of the energy system design problem in terms of linear programming. The second part of the course will focus upon modeling process flowsheet dynamics, an integral part of the design process. The ability to use computational software packages like MATHEMATICA/MATLAB/EXCEL/ PYTHON will be expected in many of the homework assignments Course runs first half of the semester
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CHE 243-03
David Foster
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An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only. |
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CHE 250-02
David Foster
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Application of mass transfer and thermodynamics to chemical separation techniques. Fundamentals and design of processes, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and crystallization. Fixed-bed operations, such as ion exchange and chromatography, and membrane processes are also considered. |
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CHE 243-02
David Foster
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An introduction to the basic fluid flow and conservation laws of transport phenomena including the principles and applications of fluid mechanics (momentum transport) to engineering problems. Topics include a detailed analysis of conservation of mass and momentum equations, microscopic and macroscopic balances, dimensional analysis and the application of fluid flow problems to chemical engineering. 400-level is for graduates only. |
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