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Graduate Courses (Open to Advanced Undergraduate Students)
CHE 113 Chemical Process
Analysis; 4 credits Prerequisites: Freshman Chemistry; MTH 161, 162,
or permission of instructor Description: Course Content and Method of Instruction: Lectures and discussion. Methodology and problem solving techniques in chemical engineering; the concepts of mass and energy conservation in both reacting and non-reacting chemical systems; the concept of equilibrium in chemical and physical systems and the basic principles of thermodynamics are presented; both steady state and transient behavior are discussed for some special systems.
CHE 116 Fundamentals
of Computing; 2 credits Description: This 7-week course provides an introduction to Microsoft Excel and its powerful VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) programming environment. Although chemical engineering concepts are integrated into the curriculum, no prior chemical engineering experience is required. This course will be of value to engineers and analytically oriented individuals of many disciplines. Students will learn and apply a number of general tools/approaches that will facilitate analytical problem solving in a wide variety of situations. Although no prior Excel or programming experience is required, the course does provide instruction on a select set of more advanced topics such as non-linear curve fitting and non-linear optimization.
CHE 150 Green Engineering
for a Sustainable Environment Description: This course will study the issue of green engineering ideas in pursuit of "sustainable technology" which is emerging as a critical one in advanced industrial societies. By sustainable technology we mean the development of environmentally benign processes that have minimal adverse impact on the surrounding earth's ecosystem. This new course will provide an introduction to these issues, focusing upon renewable clean energy technologies, like electrochemically based fuel cell driven power systems that use hydrogen gas as the input fuel, and the prospects for solar power in the future. We will also discuss the current regulatory context and growing interest in this topic amid the world-wide debate about the greenhouse effect, climate change and the potential for global warming
CHE
211 Introduction to Probability for Chemical Engineers
Course
Goals and Objectives Description: This course will provide an introduction to probability theory applied to engineering problems. We will study the basic elements of probability theory including the properties of special random variables like the Normal, Poisson and Exponential distributions. Applications to chemical/environmental engineering problems will be discussed as well as the use of statistical simulations using Wiener sampling methods.
CHE 213 Engineering of
Soft Matter; 4 credits Crosslisting: CHE 413 Description: This four-credit course will provide
an overview of several contemporary research topics pertaining to
structured organic materials. Lectures will focus on intermolecular
interactions and the thermodynamics of self-assembly. Additional
lectures will introduce molecular crystals, polymer crystallinity,
liquid crystals, self-assembled monolayers, surfactants, block copolymers,
and biomimetic materials. Homework assignments and a brief technical
presentation will be required. Advanced
CHE 225 Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics; 4 credits Prerequisite: Junior standing Description: Lectures on the origin and use of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, followed by a discussion of equilibrium criteria. Thermodynamic descriptions of real gases and liquids are developed and applications of thermodynamics to phase and chemical equilibrium complete the course. Weekly problem assignments, problem review sessions, and student projects. CHE 231 Chemical Reactor
Design; 4 credits Course
Goals and Objectives Description: Review of chemical kinetics; methods of kinetic data collection, analysis, and interpretation; calculation of simple reactor designs. Emphasis is on homogeneous uncatalyzed reactions, but heterogeneous and catalyzed reactions are considered.
CHE 243 Fluid Dynamics;
4 credits Prerequisites: PHY 121, MTH 165 (may be concurrent) Description: Basic principles of fluid flow, conservation of mass, momentum, laminar flow problems, dimensional analysis, macroscopic balances, and design of fluid flow systems.
CHE 244 Heat and Mass
Transfer ; 4 credits Prerequisites: CHE 243, fluid mechanics, differential
equations Tip: For students who will be registering for CHE244 who plan to continue on to graduate school ~ MTH281 - Suggested to take concurrently with CHE244 to give you more practice with differential equations and solving out solutions. Description: A fundamental course in heat transfer processes and an introduction to mass transfer. Topics include equations of energy conservation, conduction, convection, radiation; equations for chemical species conservation, diffusion, macroscopic balances. Emphasis on problem solving, especially for purposes of design.
CHE 246 Chemical Engineering
Principles Lab; 3 credits Prerequisites: MTH 161 and 162, CHM 131 or equivalents Description: Hands-on experience with concepts in phase equilibrium, heat and mass transfer, and chemical kinetics. Emphasis on measurement techniques, data analysis, and experimental design. Involves structured experiments, open-ended projects, and oral or written reports.
CHE 250 Separation Processes;
4 credits Prerequisites: CHE 225, 243, 244, or permission
of instructor Description: 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.
CHE 255 Laboratory in
Chemical Engineering Processes; 4 credits Prerequisites: CHE 243, 244, 231, and 250 Description: 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.
CHE 258 Fuel Cells; 2
credits Description: The course will concentrate on presenting the principles of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, and the design considerations for the development of fuel cells capable of satisfying the projected performance of an electric car. The course is expected to prepare you for the challenges of energy conversion and storage and the environment in the 21st century.
CHE 259 Transport
Phenomena in Biological Systems; 4 credits Course Goals and Objectives Description: This course will provide an overview of transport phenomena in biological systems that are critical to the function of all living organisms. The fundamental laws and equations of transport phenomena will be applied to topics including cellular, cardiovascular, respiratory, liver and kidney transport, blood flow and rheology, and circulation in tissues and arteries. CHE 272 Process Dynamics
and Control; 2 credits Prerequisites: CHE 113, 116 or by permission of
instructor. Description: Lectures, problem sets, and design projects. Introduction to the dynamic behavior of chemical engineering systems and to the analysis of feedback control systems. Methods of design of single feedback loops and multivariable systems are covered.
CHE 273 Chemical Engineering
Process Design; 4 credits Prerequisite: Senior standing in CHE Description: The course will cover material related to the conception and design of chemical processes. Topics will include energy systems analysis, the attainability region approach for reactor network synthesis and the effects of statistical uncertainty on decision making when evaluating alternative designs. Modern techniques for stochastic simulation of random processes will also be studied. The use of computational software packages like MATHCAD and DESIGN II will be expected in doing many of the homework assignments. In addition to two examinations, a computer-oriented design project will be assigned involving the use of chemical engineering principles for the solution of a process flowsheet problem. A good back ground in computer programming is necessary since many of the course assignments make use of numerical techniques.
CHE 277 Energy Resources
& Utilization; 4 credits Crosslisting: AAS 277 Description: Emphasis on technical and development aspects of energy resource problems. Applications of resource exploration and development in energy prospective locales which lack commercial energy development: such as the rift basins and embayments of Africa. Consideration of quality of life impacts of energy. Problems considered include: combustion of fossil fuels for heat and work, combustion products and environmental impact, comparison of fuels on environmental grounds, benefits of energy in social development, technology of energy exploration and development, and economics of energy development and acquisition.
CHE 278 Energy Alternatives
Lab; 4 credits Description: The students will be presented with issues and technical problems in developing a more sustainable energy mix for a variety of societal needs. They will conduct and design experiments which test various kinds of alternatives, including conservation technologies. The first few weeks will involve discussion of the issues and two or three common experiments for the entire class. One project will involve numerical modeling of a system The remainder of the course will involve extensive design and evaluation of a concept chosen by the student group.
CHE 279 Chemical Engineering Practices; 1 credit Description: 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. CHE 280 Chemistry of
Advanced Materials; 4 credits Crosslisting: CHE 480 Description: Preparation, structure, composition, and properties of advanced materials with emphasis on the underlying chemistry. Atomic structure and bonding of crystalline and amorphous solids and crystalline defect. Materials synthesis and processing by chemical and physical deposition methods. Focus on the relation of structure to properties of materials. Selected topics to illustrate the basic concepts and principles will include thin film materials, nanostructure/ nanoscal/ nanocomposite materials, and bulk materials. CHE 281K Chemistry
of Advanced Materials; 4 credits Crosslisting: ANT 281K Description: The intent of the course is to develop marketable concepts for the University to consider as opportunities to reduce our impact on the local and global environment. Students will establish teams to analyze data on the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission of the University from facilities operations and transportation. This situation analysis will cover direct financial costs and indirect external and societal effects. Based on the audit, the student teams will identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission and then assess their proposed solutions in terms of cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility, and consumer values and motivation to participate in more sustainable solutions. The course is for students with a commitment to doing something meaningful about sustainability globally and locally in Rochester. The student process of developing solutions will be guided by a multidisciplinary team of faculty with expertise in architecture, business, engineering, and social science. The faculty team will not lecture in traditional manner but provide data on University facilities operations, training in team-building, and consultation on business analysis, life cycle energy analysis, cultural analysis and market research, and persuasive business presentations. At the end of the course, student teams will present the results of their work to UR facilities management for action to reduce the environmental footprint of the University. CHE 282 Processing
Microelectronic Devices; 2 credits Crosslisting: CHE482 An overview of processes used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices, with emphasis on chemical engineering principles and methods of analysis. Modeling and processing of microelectronic devices. Includes introduction to physics and technology of solid state devices grade silicon, microlithography, thermal processing, chemical vapor deposition, etching and ion implantation and damascene processing. CHE 286 Poly Science & Engineering; 4 credits Crosslisting(s): CHE 486, MSC 224, MSC 433 Description: This course features the science and technology of synthetic macromolecules. Topics include polymerization reactions, structure and properties of semicrystalline and amorphous polymers, characterization of structure and properties, structure-property relationship in polymers, and applications of polymeric materials.
CHE 287 Polymer Rheology and Processing; 4 credits Crosslisting(s): CHE 487, MSC 434 Description: This course provides an overview of polymer rheology with emphasis on application to polymer processing. Basic principles of rheology are discussed and general methods for rheological characterization of liquid and solid polymers are described and analyzed. The rheological principles are then applied, together with standard conservation laws, to the analysis and derivation of basic models for several key polymer fabrication processes, e.g., coating, extrusion, injection molding and film stretching. The unique transport and equilibrium properties of organic polymers are studies and applied, with basic chemical engineering principles, to the analysis of polymer processing. Topics include fluid flow and heat transfer in polymer systems, rheological equations of polymer systems, rheological equations of state, and the study of fabricating operations, such as calendaring, extrusion, and injection molding.
GRADUATE COURSES CHE 411 Probability
for Chemical Engineers Course
Goals and Objectives Description: This course will provide an introduction to probability theory applied to engineering problems. We will study the basic elements of probability theory including the properties of special random variables like the Normal, Poisson and Exponential distributions. Applications to chemical/environmental engineering problems will be discussed as well as the use of statistical simulations using Wiener sampling methods. CHE 413 Engineering
of Soft Matter; 4 credits Description: This four-credit graduate course will provide an overview of several contemporary research topics pertaining to structured organic materials. Lectures will focus on intermolecular interactions and the thermodynamics of self-assembly. Additional lectures will introduce molecular crystals, polymer crystallinity, liquid crystals, self-assembled monolayers, surfactants, block copolymers, and biomimetic materials. Homework assignments and a brief technical presentation will be required. Advanced undergraduate students are welcome.
CHE 421 Thin
Film Processing; 4 credits Description: This course will cover the fundaments and techniques involved in making thin films. Gas phase processes such as chemical and physical vapor deposition will be emphasized. The advantages and limitations of each technique, and the associated material properties, will be discussed. Scientific and engineering fundamentals that are required to better understand these processing techniques will be reviewed within the appropriate context. These include: gas kinetic theory, vacuum principles, heat and mass transport, and methods for characterizing materials. Contemporary computational modeling techniques will be introduced. CHE 430 Organic Electronics; 4 credits Course Goals and Objectives Descriptions: Basic optical and electronic processes of organic molecules and polymers. Charge transport and luminescent properties of organic solids. Metal/organic contacts and charge injection. Applications in thin-film organic electronic devices including organic light emitting diodes, solar cells, photoconductors, and transistors. Review of selected papers.
CHE 441 Advance Transport Phenomena; 4 credits Description: This course will acquaint the student with important topics in advanced transport phenomena (momentum, heat and mass transport). Topics include laminar and turbulent flow, thermal conductivity and the energy equation, molecular mass transport and diffusion with heterogeneous and homogeneous chemical reactions. Focus will be to develop physical understanding of principles discussed and with emphasis on chemical engineering applications. In addition to the text, the student will be exposed to classic and current literature in the field.
Crosslisting : OPT 392, OPT 492
Description: This course will introduce the materials, terminology, effects, and devices used in the field of liquid crystal optics. Basic structures in nematic and cholesteric liquid crystals will be discussed and related to optical phenomena like transmittance, absorption, scattering, birefringence and selective reflection (the effect seen in scarab beetles and utilized to protect the OMEGA laser at LLE from blowing itself up). Two keys for device applications are LC chemical composition and molecular alignment, and these will be covered in order to understand the manufacture and operation of passive devices like wave plates and selective reflection polarizers. The basic electro-optics for active devices like EO switches and LC displays will also be covered. Other applications to be explored include mood rings, polarizing pigments for document security, smart windows, and car paint. Chemical engineering graduate students will be given enough introductory optics to understand the concepts and applications described in the course.
CHE 454 Interfacial Engineering; 4 credits Description: The dynamic behavior of fluid interfaces. Concepts of interfacial stress, dynamic interfacial properties, and surfactant adsorption applied to surface tension driven flow, interfacial instabilities, the influence of surface-active agents on interfacial hydrodynamics, and the moving contact line.
CHE 458 Electrochemical
Engineering and Fuel Cells; 2 credits Course Goals and Objectives Description: The course will concentrate on presenting the principles of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, and the design considerations for the development of fuel cells capable of satisfying the projected performance of an electric car. The course is expected to prepare you for the challenges of energy conversion and storage and the environment in the 21st century.
CHE 462 Cell & Tissue Engineering; 4 credits Crosslisting: BME 462 Descriptions: This course teaches the principles of modern cell and tissue engineering with a focus on understanding and manipulating the interactions between cells and their environment. After a brief overview of Cell and Tissue Engineering, the course covers 5 areas of the field. These are: 1) Physiology for Tissue Engineering; 2) Bioreactors and biomolecule production; 3) Materials for Tissue Engineering; 4) Cell Cultures and bioreactors and 5) Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery. Within each of these topics the emphasis is on analytical skills and instructors will assume knowledge of chemistry, mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and physiology consistent with the Cell and Tissue Engineering Track in BME. In a term project, graduate students must identify a technological need and present orally and in writing a proposal to meet the need.
CHE 466. Microhydrodynamics; 4 credits Crosslisting: BME 466 Description: In this course we develop insight into the motion of small particles in a viscous fluid. such problems are encountered in biology, biotechnology, and composite materials processing. Specific topics include flow past spheres and arbitrary bodies, (thermally driven) motion of bubbies and drops, slender body theory, and leading-order inertial corrections.
CHE 469 Biotechnology and Bioengineering; 4 credits Course Goals and Objectives Description: The life science and engineering principles underlying biotechnology processes; established biotechnology processes including microbial and enzyme conversions, metabolic pathways, and fermentation kinetics; tools for biotechnology development including the recombinant DNA and monoclonal antibody techniques; emerging areas at the forefront of biotechnology, including immune technology and tissue and organ cultures.
CHE 480 Chemistry of
Advanced Materials; 4 credits Crosslisting: CHE 280 Description: Preparation, structure, composition, and properties of advanced materials with emphasis on the underlying chemistry. Atomic structure and bonding of crystalline and amorphous solids and crystalline defect. Materials synthesis and processing by chemical and physical deposition methods. Focus on the relation of structure to properties of materials. Selected topics to illustrate the basic concepts and principles will include thin film materials, nanostructure/ nanoscal/ nanocomposite materials, and bulk materials. CHE 482 Processing Microelectic Device; 2 credits Crossliting CHE 282 An overview of processes used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices, with emphasis on chemical engineering principles and methods of analysis. Modeling and processing of microelectronic devices. Includes introduction to physics and technology of sold state devices grade silicon, microlithography, thermal processing, chemical vapor deposition, etching and ion implantation and damascene processing.
CHE 485 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics; 4 credits Course Goals and Objectives Description: This course will provide an introduction to the topic: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics. In the beginning macroscopic thermodynamics including phase equilibria and stability concepts will be covered followed by material related to the principles of statistical mechanics. Applications to various modern areas of the topic will be examined including the Monte Carlo simulation method, critical phenomena and diffusion in disordered media. The course will require completion of a project as well as regular homework assignments.
CHE 486 Poly Science and Engineering; 4 credits Cross listed: CHE 286, MSC 224, MSC 433 Description: This course features the science and technology of synthetic macromolecules. Topics include polymerization reactions, structure and properties of semicrystalline and amorphous polymers, characterization of structure and properties, structure-property relationship in polymers, and applications of polymeric materials.
CHE 487: Polymer Rheology and Processing Cross listed: MSC 434 Description: This course provides an overview of polymer rheology with emphasis on application to polymer processing. Basic principles of rheology are discussed and general methods for rheological characterization of liquid and solid polymers are described and analyzed. The rheological principles are then applied, together with standard conservation laws, to the analysis and derivation of basic models for several key polymer fabrication processes, e.g., coating, extrusion, injection molding and film stretching.
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