Department of CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
FAMU—FSU College of Engineering
Chair: Michael H. Peters; Professors: Humphries, Locke, Peters; Associate Professors: Alamo, Arce, Chella, Palanki, Telotte, Vinals; Assistant Professors: Gibbs, Kalu, Ma, Malvadkar, Wesson; Visiting Assistant Professor: Chin; Adjunct Professor: Schreiber; Associate in Research: Finney; Affiliate Faculty: Bertram, Chen, Garmestani, Gielesse, Haik
The vision of the Department of Chemical Engineering as an educational unit is to be recognized as a place of excellence in fundamental chemical engineering education and life-long learning, and to maintain a national research leadership in several areas of engineering challenge. To attain this vision, the department realizes that it has to continually satisfy its major stakeholders-students, industrial employers, alumni, departmental faculty, the college, the universities, the community, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and other professional societies. The departmental undergraduate committee is responsible for planning, maintaining and reviewing its curricula content in accordance with the perceived demands of its stakeholders. The department chair and the degree program coordinators implement the curricula as determined by the department curriculum committee, while consulting with the faculty as needed.
Chemical engineering encompasses the development, application, and operation of processes in which chemical, biological, and/or physical changes of material are involved. The work of the chemical engineer is to analyze, develop, design, control, construct, and/or supervise chemical processes in research and development, pilot-scale operations, and industrial production. The chemical engineer is employed in the manufacture of inorganic chemicals (e.g., acids, alkalis, pigments, fertilizers), organic chemicals (e.g., petrochemicals, polymers, fuels, propellants, pharmaceuticals, speciality chemicals), biological products (e.g., enzymes, vaccines, biochemicals, biofuels), and materials (e.g., ceramics, polymeric materials, paper, biomaterials).
The undergraduate curriculum emphasizes the application of computer analysis in chemical engineering, as well as laboratory instruction in modern, state-of-the-art facilities in the transport phenomena/measurements and unit operations laboratories. In order to meet newly developed interests in chemical engineering and related fields, elective courses are available in bioengineering, polymer engineering, materials engineering, molecular engineering, electrochemical engineering, environmental engineering, and biomedical engineering, with additional courses under development.
The graduate in chemical engineering is particularly versatile. Industrial work may involve production, operation, research, and development. Graduate education in medicine, dentistry, and law, as well as chemical engineering, biomedical engineering and other engineering and scientific disciplines are viable alternatives for the more accomplished graduate.
The department sees ABET Engineering Criteria (EC) 2000 as encouraging each engineering department to pursue its own unique BS degree program objectives in accordance with its own environment and stakeholder demands. ABET EC 2000 also stipulates that the outcomes of program implementation must be assessed and evaluated regularly, and the results of such assessments and evaluations must be utilized as needed in future program objectives and implementation.
Program Educational Objectives
The Department of Chemical Engineering shall prepare its students for academic and professional work through the creation and dissemination of knowledge related to the field, as well as through the advancement of those practices, methods, and technologies that form the basis of the chemical engineering profession. Accordingly, the Department of Chemical Engineering has identified the following four departmental educational objectives for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering:
- To educate students in the design and analysis of chemical processes and systems;
- To train students on issues of product quality, safety, and environmental impact;
- To develop student professionalism in the field of chemical engineering through departmental and classroom activities and student involvement in local and national professional organizations; and,
- To provide educational diversity to meet the needs of emerging sub-fields within chemical engineering and related disciplines.
Program Outcomes
These objectives are further expanded and detailed through eleven student outcomes:
- An ability to apply a knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and chemical engineering (C3.a);
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data of importance to the design and analysis of chemical processes (C3.b);
- An ability to design and analyze new and existing chemical systems and processes to meet desired needs (C3.c);
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (C3.d);
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (C3.e);
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (C3.f);
- An ability to communicate effectively (C3.g);
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (C3.h);
- An ability to engage in life-long learning (C3.i);
- A knowledge of contemporary issues (C3.j); and,
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for chemical engineering practice (C3.k).
Note: identifiers beginning with C3, such as C3.a above, refer to specific outcomes in Criterion 3 of the ABET Engineering Criteria 2000. They indicate the ABET outcome which the Department of Chemical Engineering outcome addresses.
The department sees ABET Engineering Criteria (EC) 2000 as encouraging each engineering department to pursue its own unique BS degree program objectives in accordance with its own environment and stakeholder demands. ABET EC 2000 also stipulates that the outcomes of program implementation must be assessed and evaluated regularly, and the results of such assessments and evaluations must be utilized as needed in future program objectives and implementation.
Undergraduate Laboratory and Computational Facilities
Undergraduate teaching laboratories in measurements, transport phenomena, unit operations, and process control are designed to augment classroom instruction. Our undergraduate chemical engineering laboratory experiments feature a 20 stage distillation column for the study of organic chemical separations, several reactor vessels for the design and analysis of continuous reactor configurations, and a liquid/liquid continuous extraction process system, to name a few. All experiments include computer data control and computer data acquisition systems in order to provide a "real world" experience for our students.
The department has extensive computational and laboratory facilities in a number of areas. In addition to the university computing center facilities accessible by remote terminals, students have access to College of Engineering computer labs that have either timeshared remote terminals using UNIX or desktop personal computers connected to college-wide servers. Within the Department of Chemical Engineering, undergraduate students working on research projects utilize laboratory computer terminals connected to the college servers and PCs dedicated to research use. The department requires the use of computers for data acquisition, process control, experimental design, report writing, and homework problem calculations in the chemical engineering curriculum.
Areas of Study (Majors)
Five diverse areas of study are offered by the department. These major options (chemical, environmental, bioengineering, materials, and biomedical engineering) reflect new directions in the broader field of chemical engineering.
Chemical. The most common major, it prepares students for employment or further study in traditional areas of chemical engineering (described above.)
Environmental. Chemical engineers will play a pivotal role in developing future pollution prevention strategies by improving and replacing current products and processes. Upcoming efforts will focus on integrating the design and production of goods with their ultimate disposal and reuse. Chemical engineers will provide the means to not only prevent pollution, but move to the concept of creating a sustainable society where most products are recycled repeatedly.
Bioengineering. Biochemical engineering is a highly interdisciplinary field that has arisen from the application of chemical engineering principles to the production of materials derived from living systems. A number of processes and products, including fermentation for making alcohols and various foods, the efficient use of enzymes for tanning leather, the use of bacteria for biological waste treatment, and the production of antibiotics from mold culture, have been developed and utilized in the past. Bioengineering combines biochemical engineering with other aspects of life sciences applied to engineering, such as pharmacology and biotechnology.
Materials. Chemical engineers have extensively developed and studied the molecular structures and dynamics of materialsincluding solids, liquids, and gasesin order to develop macroscopic descriptions of the behavior of such materials. In turn, these macroscopic descriptions have allowed the construction and analysis of unit processes that facilitate desired chemical and physical changes. This constant interplay between molecular scale understanding and macroscopic descriptions is unique and central to the field of chemical engineering.
Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical engineering concerns the application of chemical engineering principles and practices to large scale living organisms, most specifically human beings. As one of the newest subdisciplines of chemical engineering, the field is a rapidly evolving one involving chemical engineers, biochemists, physicians, and other health care professionals. Biomedical research and development is carried out at universities, teaching hospitals, and private companies, and it focuses on conceiving new materials and products designed to improve or restore bodily form or function. Biomedical engineers are employed in diverse areas such as artificial limb and organ development, genetic engineering research, development of drug delivery systems, and cellular and tissue engineering. A bachelor's degree can provide employment opportunities in biotechnology companies, hospitals and clinics, and governmental research and monitoring laboratories. A biomedical engineering undergraduate degree provides background for graduate and/or medical school, especially in view of the increasing technological complexity of medical education. Many chemical engineering professionals are engaged in medical research to model living organisms (pharmacokinetic models), and to make biomedical devices (e.g., drug delivery capsules, synthetic materials, and prosthetic devices). Because of increasing interest in this field of study, the major in Biomedical Engineering also provides an avenue for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, biotechnological patent law, or biomedical product sales and services.
State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites
Revisions to the 2003-2004 State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites were not available at the time this document went to press. Please refer to http://www.facts.org and click on "Academic Reference Manual." Select the 2003-2004 catalog year under the 'Common Prerequisites Manuals' subheading. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their academic advisor prior to making any decisions based on these prerequisites.
The State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for this University degree program. These prerequisites are lower-level courses that are required for preparation for the University major prior to a student receiving a baccalaureate degree from The Florida State University. They may be taken either at a community college or in a university lower-division program. It is preferred that these common course prerequisites be completed in the freshman and sophomore years.
The following lists the common course prerequisites or approved substitutions necessary for this degree program:
- ENC 1101;
- ENC 1102;
- MAC 2311*;
- MAC 2312*;
- MAC 2313*;
- MAP 2302;
- CHM 1045/1045L*;
- PHY 2048/2048L;
- PHY 2049/2049L;
- Six (6) semester hours in humanities;
- Six (6) semester hours in social science;
- Three (3) additional semester hours in humanities or social science.
Note: courses marked with an asterisk (*) have at least one acceptable substitute. Contact the department for details.
Requirements for a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering
A program of study encompassing at least one hundred thirty-one (131) semester hours is required for the bachelor of science (BS) degree in chemical engineering. A candidate for the bachelor's degree is required to earn a "C-" or better in all engineering courses, and must achieve a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in the forty-five (45) semester hours of chemical engineering major courses. In addition, students must achieve a grade of "C-;" or better in all courses transferred into the Department of Chemical Engineering. Students should contact the department for the most up-to-date information concerning the chemical engineering curriculum requirements.
Five majors exist within the chemical engineering bachelor's degree program. These include chemical engineering, environmental engineering, bioengineering, materials engineering and biomedical engineering. Most of the curriculum is common to all five majors, and includes topics in liberal studies, mathematics, basic science, computer science, advanced chemistry, general engineering science, and chemical engineering science and design. History/social science and humanities/fine arts electives are to be selected to satisfy the liberal studies requirement and the College of Engineering's social science and humanities national accreditation (ABET) requirement. Students in all five majors should successfully complete the following courses in addition to the liberal studies, other University, and College of Engineering requirements:
Math and Science Prerequisites
MAC 2311 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4)
MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4)
MAC 2313 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5)
ECH 3301 Introduction Process Analysis and Design for Chemical Engineers (3)
or
MAP 3305 Engineering Mathematics I (3)
CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (3)
CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHM 1046 General Chemistry II (3)
CHM 1046L General Chemistry II Laboratory (2)
PHY 2048C General Physics A (5)
PHY 2049C General Physics B (5)
ECO 2023 Economics of the Price System (3)
ECH 3821 Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (3)
or
CGS 3408 C for Nonspecialists (3)
Advanced Chemistry
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I (3)
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II (3)
CHM 4410 Physical Chemistry I (3)
CHM 4410L Physicochemical Measurements and Techniques I (1)
CHM 4411 Physical Chemistry II (3)
CHM XXXX Advanced Chemistry Elective (3)
General Engineering
EGN 1004L First Year Engineering Lab (1)
EGM 3512 Engineering Mechanics (4)
EEL 3003 Introduction to Electrical Engineering (3)
EEL 3003L Introduction to Electrical Engineering Laboratory (1)
Chemical Engineering Science and Design
ECH 3023 Mass and Energy Balances (4)
ECH 3101 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3)
ECH 3266 Introductory Transport Phenomena (3)
ECH 3274L Transport Phenomena I Laboratory (3)
ECH 3418 Separations Processes (3)
ECH 3854 Chemical Engineering Computations (3)
ECH 4323 Process Control (3)
ECH 4323L Process Control Laboratory (1)
ECH 4404L Unit Operations Laboratory (3)
ECH 4504 Kinetics and Reactor Design (3)
ECH 4604 Chemical Engineering Process Design I (4)
ECH 4615 Chemical Engineering Process Design II (3)
ECH 4XXX Chemical Engineering Electives (6) [3 for Biomedical Engineering majors]
Major Requirements
In addition to the courses listed above that are required for all majors, the following courses are specifically required for each of the four majors.
Major in Chemical Engineering
Advanced Chemistry Elective. The advanced chemistry elective is to be selected from the following courses offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, or selected other courses in either chemical engineering or biological science specifically approved by the Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering.
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (3)
or
CHM 3120C Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (4)
or
CHM 4135C Instrumental Analysis (3)
or
BCH 4053 General Biochemistry I (3)
Chemical Engineering Electives. The two chemical engineering electives (three [3] semester hours each) are to be selected from the 4000 level elective courses offered in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Major in Chemical EngineeringEnvironmental
Advanced Chemistry Elective
CHM 3120C Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (4)
or
CHM 4135C Instrumental Analysis (3)
Chemical Engineering Electives
ECH 4781 Chemical Engineering Environmental (3)
and
BSC 2010 Biological Science I (3)
BSC 2010L Biological Science I Laboratory (1)
or
GLY 2010C Physical Geology (4)
Major in Chemical EngineeringBioengineering
Advanced Chemistry Elective
BCH 4053 General Biochemistry I (3)
Chemical Engineering Electives
ECH 4743 Chemical Engineering Bioengineering (3)
and
BSC 2010 Biological Science I (3)
BSC 2010L Biological Science I Laboratory (1)
or
MCB 2013 Microbiology (3)
Major in Chemical EngineeringMaterials
Advanced Chemistry Elective
CHM 3120C Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (4)
or
CHM 4135C Instrumental Analysis (3)
Chemical Engineering Electives
One of
ECH 4823 Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering (3)
or
ECH 4824 Chemical Engineering Materials (3)
or
ECH 4937 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering [Molecular Engineering] (3)
or
ECH 4937 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering [Polymers] (3)
and one of
EML 3234 Materials Science and Engineering (3)
or
PHY 3101 Modern Intermediate Physics (3)
or
PHY 3221 Intermediate Mechanics (3)
or
a second course from the choices above [ECH 4823, 4824, or 4937] (3).
Major in Biomedical Engineering
Biological Science Prerequisite
BSC 2010 Biological Science (3)
BSC 2010L Biological Science I Laboratory (1)
Psychology Liberal Studies Course
PSY 2012 General Psychology (3)
Advanced Chemistry Elective
BCH 4053 General Biochemistry I (3) (CHM 4411, Physical Chemistry II is not required for the biomedical major)
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Science and Design
ECH 4937 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering [Quantitative Anatomy and Systems Physiology for Biomedical Engineers I and II - two course sequence] (3,3)
Biomedical Engineering Elective (take one)
ECH 4741 Biomedical Engineering (3)
ECH 4743 Chemical Engineering/Bioengineering (3)
ECH 4904 Undergraduate Research Project (1-3) [for a total of 9 credits]
ECH 4906 Honors Work in Chemical Engineering (1-3) [for a total of 6 credits]
Pre-Med Electives (recommended)
BCH 4054 General Biochemistry II (3)
BSC 2011, Biological Science II w/ Lab 2011L (3,2)
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry II Lab (3)
PCB 3063 General Genetics (3)
PCB 3743 Vertebrate Physiology (3)
Undergraduate Research Program (URP)
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers an Undergraduate Research Program (URP) in chemical and biomedical engineering to encourage talented juniors and seniors to undertake independent and original research as part of the undergraduate experience. The program is two-tiered, with those students meeting a more stringent set of academic requirements being admitted to the Honors in the major (Chemical Engineering) program. For requirements and other information, contact the department, and see the "University Honors Program and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin.
Definition of Prefix
- BME - Biomedical Engineering
- ECH - Chemical Engineering
- EGN - General Engineering
Undergraduate Courses
BME 4082. Biomedical Engineering Ethics (3). Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in Biomedical Engineering. This course is an introduction to the key theories, concepts, principles, and methodology relevant to the development of biomedical professional ethics. The student is facilitated in his/her development of a code of professional ethics through written work, class discussion and case analysis.
ECH 2050. Chemical Engineering Communications (2). Techniques for effective oral communication in settings most frequently encountered by the practicing engineer. Speaking skills will be applied in informal presentations, formal presentations, and interviews.
ECH 3023. Mass and Energy Balances (4). Prerequisites: CHM 1046; MAC 2312; Corequisites: CHM 2210; CGS 3408 or 3460; MAC 2313; PHY 2048C. This course examines material and energy balances on chemical process systems and process measurements and development of problem solving methodologies in mass and energy balances.
ECH 3101. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3). Prerequisites: ECH 3023 and 3264 with grades of "C-"or better; MAP 3305; PHY 2049C; Corequisites: CHM 4410; ECH 3265. Energy balances and entropy analysis for systems of chemical engineering interest. Computer calculations involving real fluids, mixtures, phase equilibrium, and chemical equilibrium.
ECH 3264. Transport Phenomena I (3). Prerequisites: MAC 2313; CHM 1046; and either CGS 3408 or 3460; Corequisites: ECH 3023; MAP 3305; PHY 2049C. Theory and applications of momentum transfer analysis. Basic theology, velocity profile calculations, and design of fluid flow equipment.
ECH 3265. Transport Phenomena II (3). Prerequisites: MAP 3305; PHY 2049C; ECH 3264 with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisites: CHM 4410; ECH 3101; EEL 3003, 3003L. Theory and applications of heat transfer analysis. Temperature profile calculations and design of heat transfer equipment.
ECH 3266. Introductory Transport Phenomena (3). Prerequisites: CHM 2210; ECH 3023 and 3101, both with a "C-" or better; EGM 3512; MAP 3305. Corequisite: 3418. This course examines integral balance equations for conservation of momentum, energy and mass. Topics include the following: application to chemical processes involving fluid flow and heat and mass transfer; estimation of friction factors, and heat and mass transfer coefficients; pump selection and sizing and piping network analysis; and design of heat exchangers.
ECH 3274L. Measurements and Transport Phenomena Laboratory (3). Prerequisites: CHM 4410; ECH 2050, 3265; Corequisite: ECH 4403. Course reinforces principles of physical property measurement and transport phenomena through a series of laboratory experiments. The main emphasis of the course is placed on the written and oral communication of the lab results. There will be lecture material pertaining to the analysis of data, numerical and error analysis, and design of experiments.
ECH 3301. Introduction to Process Analysis and Design for Chemical Engineers (3).Prerequisite: MAC 2313. This course will examine the development of process models for equilibrium and dynamic systems, including stagewise processes, that arise in chemical engineering applications, and their analysis using exact and appropriate techniques.
ECH 3418. Separations Processes (3). Prerequisites: CHM 2210; ECH 3023 and 3101, both with a "C–" or better; EGM 3512; MAP 3305. Corequisite: ECH 3266. This course examines the principles of equilibrium and transport-controlled separations. Topics include analysis and design of stagewise and continuous separation processes, including distillation, absorption, extraction, filtration, and membrane separations.
ECH 3821. Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (3). Prerequisite: MAC 2311. This course is an introduction to computational tools available for the solution of chemical engineering problems. The primary focus will be on the use of spreadsheets, high-level programming languages such as MATLAB, and computer algebra systems such as Maple in chemical engineering applications. This course also will provide an introduction to the use of chemical process simulators.
ECH 3854. Chemical Engineering Computations (3). Prerequisites: ECH 3264; either CGS 3408 or CGS 3460; MAP 3305. Introduction to the central concepts of practical numerical techniques using computers for solving chemical engineering problems. Includes solution of equations in one variable, interpolation and polynomial approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, initial value problems for ordinary differential equations, direct methods for solving linear systems, iterating techniques in matrix algebra, and numerical solution of nonlinear systems of equations.
ECH 3949r. Cooperative Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.)
ECH 4267. Advanced Transport Phenomena (3). Prerequisites: ECH 3266, 3418. Corequisite: ECH 3274L. This course examines the following topics: molecular mechanisms for momentum, heat, and mass transport; differential balance equations for conservation of momentum, energy and mass; application of steady and unsteady-state chemical processes involving diffusive and convective mass transfer in solids, liquids and gases; interphase transfer mechanisms; and boundary layer theory and turbulent transport.
ECH 4323. Process Control (3). Prerequisites: ECH 4504, 4604. A systematic introduction to dynamic behavior and automatic control of industrial processes. Synthesis of feedback control loops for linear systems and synthesis of control structures.
ECH 4323L. Process Control Laboratory (1). Corequisite: ECH 4323. Experiments designed to illustrate and apply control theory, measurement techniques, calibration, tuning of controls, characterization of sensors, and control circuits.
ECH 4403. Transport Phenomena III (3). Prerequisites: ECH 3101, 3265; CHM 4410; Corequisites: ECH 3264L; EGM 3512; CHM 4411. Principles of mass transfer theory, and the practical applications and design of mass transfer operations.
ECH 4404L. Unit Operations Laboratory (3). Prerequisites: ECH 3264L, 4403. Familiarizes students with the principles taught in ECH 4403. Preparing experimental plans and doing the required experimental work with unit operations equipment to meet specific objectives. Emphasis is on computer data analysis and on oral/written communication skills.
ECH 4504. Kinetics and Reactor Design (3). Prerequisites: ECH 3264L, 4403; Corequisite: ECH 4604. Homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction kinetics, analysis of batch, mixed, plug, and recycle reactors. Analysis of multiple reactions and multiple reactors, reactor temperature control, and catalytic reactor design.
ECH 4604. Chemical Engineering Process Design I (4). Prerequisites: ECH 3264L, 4403; ECO 2023; Corequisite: ECH 4504. Engineering economics review and cost-estimation techniques. Design of chemical process equipment. Computer-aided design calculations.
ECH 4615. Chemical Engineering Process Design II (3). Prerequisites: ECH 4504, 4604. Design of chemical process facilities and computer-aided design. An individual design project is completed by each student.
ECH 4702. Semiconductor Processing Operations (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemical engineering. An introduction to semiconductor properties and processing operations. Emphasis is placed on engineering analysis of crystal growth and processing operations involved in the fabrication of integrated circuits.
ECH 4741. Biomedical Engineering (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemical engineering. An introduction to the field of biomedical engineering with particular emphasis on the general engineering role. Emphasis is placed on hemodynamics, human physiology, pharmacodynamics, artificial organs, biomaterials, biomechanics, and clinical engineering.
ECH 4743. Chemical Engineering/Bioengineering (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemical engineering; Corequisite: ECH 4504. Introduction to the major principles of the life sciences (microbiology, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics) that are important for biotechnological applications. Extension of the chemical engineering principles of kinetics, reactor design, heat and mass transport, thermodynamics, process control, and separation processes to important problems in bioengineering.
ECH 4781. Chemical Engineering/Environmental (3). Prerequisite: ECH 4403; Corequisite: ECH 4504. Introduction to applications of environmental engineering from a chemical engineering perspective. Thermodynamics, stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, transport phenomena, and physical chemistry are utilized in addressing pollution control and prevention processes. Analysis of particle phenomena, including aerosols and colloids. Applications of fundamentals to analyze gas and liquid waste treatment processes.
ECH 4823. Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemical engineering. Introduction to the physical chemistry, reaction kinetics, reaction engineering, and processing of polymeric systems.
ECH 4824. Chemical Engineering Materials (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemical engineering. Introduction to materials science and engineering from a chemical engineering perspective. Fundamentals of engineering materials, including polymers, metals, and ceramics are studied. Emphasis is placed on the strong interrelationship between materials structure and composition, synthesis and processing, and properties and performance.
ECH 4904r. Undergraduate Research Project (1-3). Prerequisites: ECH 3101, 3265. Corequisite: ECH 4403. This course consists of independent research on a topic relevant to chemical engineering. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
ECH 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3). Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemical engineering. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
ECH 4906r. Honors Work in Chemical Engineering (1-6). Prerequisite: Acceptance in honors program. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.
ECH 4937r. Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (1-3). Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemical engineering. Topics in chemical engineering with emphasis on recent developments. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.
EGN 3032. Engineering Ethics (3). Prerequisite: junior standing in engineering. This course introduces the key theories, concepts, principles, and methodology relevant to the development of professional engineering ethics. The student will be guided in his/her development of a code of professional ethics through written work, class discussion and case analysis.
Graduate Courses
BME 5005. Engineering and Applied Science Aspects of Biology and Medicine (3).
BME 5020. Biophysical Chemistry and Biothermodynamics (3).
BME 5030. Biochemical Transport Phenomena (3).
BME 5086. Biomedical Engineering Ethics (3).
BME 5105. Biomaterials (3).
BME 5385. Animal Surgical Techniques (3).
BME 5500. Biomedical Instrumentation (3).
BME 5905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3).
BME 5910. Supervised Research (3). (S/U grade only.)
BME 5935r. Biomedical Engineering Seminar (0). (S/U grade only.)
BME 5937r. Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering (3).
BME 5971r. Thesis (1-9). (S/U grade only.)
BME 6210. Biomechanics of Human Structure and Motion (3).
BME 6330. Tissue Engineering (3).
BME 6530. NMR and MRI Methods in Biology and Medicine (3).
BME 6550. Computer Aided Design and Control in Medicine and Surgery (3).
BME 6720. Biostatistical Mechanics (3).
BME 6938r. Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering (3).
BME 6980r. Dissertation (1-9).
BME 8965r. Doctoral Qualifying Exam (0).
BME 8976. Thesis Defense (0). (S/U grade only.)
BME 8985. Dissertation Defense (0). (S/U grade only.)
ECH 5052. Research Methods in Chemical Engineering (3).
ECH 5126. Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I (3).
ECH 5128. Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II (3).
ECH 5261. Advanced Transport Phenomena I (3).
ECH 5262. Advanced Transport Phenomena II (3).
ECH 5263r. Special Topics in Transport Phenomena (3).
ECH 5325. Advanced Process Control (3).
ECH 5526. Advanced Reactor Design (3).
ECH 5626. Chemical Process Optimization (3).
ECH 5740. Fundamentals of Biomolecular Engineering (3).
ECH 5784. Chemical Engineering Environmental (3).
ECH 5828. Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering (3).
ECH 5840. Advanced Chemical Engineering Mathematics I (3).
ECH 5841. Advanced Chemical Engineering Mathematics II (3).
ECH 5852. Advanced Chemical Engineering Computations (3).
ECH 5905r. Directed Individual Study (1-3).
ECH 5910. Supervised Research (3). (S/U grade only.)
ECH 5934r. Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (3).
ECH 5935r. Chemical Engineering Seminar (0). (S/U grade only.)
ECH 5971r. Thesis (1-12). (S/U grade only.)
ECH 6127. Phase Equilibria (3).
ECH 6272. Molecular Transport Phenomena (3).
ECH 6283. Microrheology (3).
ECH 6506. Chemical Engineering Kinetics (3).
ECH 6536. Surface Science and Catalysis (3).
ECH 6848. Operator-Theoretic Methods in Engineering Sciences (3).
ECH 6980r. Dissertation (1-24). (S/U grade only.)
ECH 8965r. Doctoral Preliminary Exam (0). (S/U grade only.)
ECH 8976. Thesis Defense (0). (S/U grade only.)
ECH 8985. Dissertation Defense (0).(S/U grade only.)
For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS:
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