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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
General Office:
Head Hall, Room D-39
Mailing Address: Department of Chemical Engineering,
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N. B.,
Canada, E3B 5A3
Phone:
(506) 453-4520
Fax:
(506) 453-3591
Email:
chemeng@unb.ca
Website:
http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/engineering/depts/chemical
FACULTY
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Bendrich, Guida, Dipl. Ing. (T.F.H. Berlin), PhD (McM), PEng, Eur. Ing., Prof - 1995
Chibante, Felipe, BSc Chemistry (McG), PhD (Rice), MArts (Rice), MChem (Rice), Assoc. Prof. - 2007
Collins, Frank, BScE (UNB), PEng, Sr. Instructor - 2002
Cook, William, BScE, MScE, PhD (UNB), PEng, Assoc Prof - 2004
Couturier, Michel F., BScE (UNB), MSc (MIT), PhD (Qu), PEng, Prof and NSERC Design Chair- 1983
Eic, Mladen, Dipl. Ing. (Sarajevo), MSc (Zagreb), MSc (Worcester Poly. Inst), PhD (UNB), PEng, Prof - 1990
Li, Kecheng, BEng, MASc (Northwest Inst. of Light Industry), PhD (Tor), Prof - 2002
Lowry, Brian, BASc, MASc (Tor), PhD (Cornell), Assoc Prof and Chair – 1995
Master, Emma, Adjunct Prof
Ni, Yonghao, BEng (Northwest Inst of Light Industry), MEng, PhD (McG), PEng, Prof and Canada Research Chair in
Pulping Technology - 1993
Romero-Zeron, Laura, BSC, MSc (Los Andes), PhD (Calg), Assoc Prof - 2004
Singh, Kripa, BE (Birla Inst), ME (Asian Inst), PhD (Regina), PEng, Prof (Joint - Civil Eng.) – 2000
Xiao, Huining, BEng, MEng (Nanjing), PhD (McM), Prof - 2001
Yuan, Zhirun, Adjunct Prof
Zheng, Ying, BESc, MESc (Northwest), PhD (UWO), Prof - 1999
General Information
Chemical Engineering is the discipline of engineering that uses physical sciences to convert raw materials into desired products
and services. A chemical engineering education includes a broad background in basic sciences and mathematics and advanced
knowledge in the design and operation of process equipment used to produce fuels, plastics, petrochemicals, fertilizers,
electricity, pharmaceuticals, paper, etc. This degree program prepares students for direct employment in industry and provides
a strong foundation for graduate degrees in engineering, business or law. Students may complete the general program or elect
to concentrate their studies on one of two option programs: Biomedical Engineering or Energy Conversion Engineering.
Curriculum
A minimum of 160 credit hours (ch) is required to obtain a bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering. Twelve of these are
technical electives and twelve are complementary studies electives. The degree program may be completed in eight terms of
study. Students who participate in the Co-Operative Education (Co-Op) program normally complete the program in five years.
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Students may opt for a program which spans a longer period of time provided all required courses are taken. Details can be
obtained by contacting the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
The credit system allows considerable flexibility in designing programs of study but unless care is exercised difficulties may arise
with course scheduling. Students are requested to consult with the Academic Advisor or the Director of Undergraduate Studies
if they plan to follow a program that differs significantly from the timetable shown in the Program Guide issued at the time of
acceptance into the program.
Core Courses
CHE 1004
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
CHE 2004
Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
CHE 2012
Engineering Thermodynamics
CHE 2412
Chemical Engineering Lab I
CHE 2418
Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering
CHE 2501
General Materials Science
CHE 2506
Materials Science Laboratory
CHE 2525
Fundamentals of Chemical Process Design
CHE 2703
Fluid Mechanics
CHE 3123
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
CHE 3304
Heat Transfer
CHE 3314
Fluid-Particle Interactions
CHE 3324
Staged Processes
CHE 3424
Chemical Engineering Lab II
CHE 3434
Chemical Engineering Lab III
CHE 3505
Chemical Process Design
CHE 3601
Process Dynamics & Control
CHE 4101
Chemical Reaction Engineering I
CHE 4225 Process Design Project
or
ENGG 4025 Multidisciplinary Design Project
CHE 4341
Mass Transfer Operations
CHE 4404
Chemical Engineering Lab IV
BIOL 1001 Biological Principles I
CHEM 1982 General Applied Chemistry
CHEM 1987 General Applied Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 2401 Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences
CHEM 3621 Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics
CHEM 3886 Analytical Chemistry for Chemical Engineering
CHEM 3897 Organic Chemistry for Chemical Engineering
CHEM 4886 Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineering
PHYS 1081 Foundations of Physics for Engineers
CS 1003
Introduction to Computer Programming
ECE 1813
Electricity & Magnetism
ENGG 1001 Engineering Practice Lecture Series
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ENGG 1003 Engineering Technical Communications
ENGG 1015 Introduction to Engineering Design and Problem Solving
ENGG 1082 Mechanics for Engineers
ENGG 4013 Law & Ethics for Engineers
MATH 1003 Introduction to Calculus I
MATH 1013 Introduction to Calculus II
MATH 1503 Introduction to Linear Algebra
MATH 2513 Multivariable Calculus for Engineers
MATH 3503 Differential Equations for Engineers
STAT 2593 Statistics for Engineers
Electives
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
The Chemical Engineering degree program consists of a minimum of 12 ch of technical electives chosen from the list of courses
below. Technical elective courses in chemical engineering are typically designated as a 5000 level course and are offered on a
rotating basis. Note that not every course is offered in each academic year thus students should consult with the Department
for more information on planned elective course offerings.
The Department also offers two option programs within its technical elective stream: Energy Conversion Engineering,
and Biomedical Engineering. These options are offered to students wishing to have an area of specialization within the chemical
engineering discipline. Those who successfully complete an option will receive a special notation on their university transcript
upon graduation. More information on these options is given below.
Students who transfer to UNB Chemical Engineering with a minimum of one year of university-level study may take CHE 1024 (1
ch), Elements of Mass and Energy Balances, in place of CHE 1004 (3 ch). CHE 1024 must be taken concurrently with CHE 2004 (3
ch) and students electing to take CHE 1024 are required to complete a minimum of 14 ch of technical electives.
CHE 5114 Chemical Reaction Engineering II
CHE 5224 Applied Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
CHE 5234 Oil & Gas Process Engineering
CHE 5244 Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes
CHE 5254 Polymer Reaction Engineering & Processing
CHE 5264 Oil Sands Technology
CHE 5313 Energy and the Environment
CHE 5314 Chemical Process Industries
CHE 5413 Air Pollution Control
CHE 5423 Chemical Engineering Practice School
CHE 5714 Electrochemical Engineering
CHE 5724 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (1 ch)
CHE 5725 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (2 ch)
CHE 5726 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (3 ch)
CHE 5734 Chemical Engineering Report
CHE 5735 Thesis
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CHE 5834 Nuclear Engineering
CHE 5854 Nuclear Heat Removal
CHE 5877 Advanced Nuclear Systems
CHE 5913 Pulp Production
CHE 5923 Papermaking
CHE 5933 Bio-refining: Principles, Processes and Products
BIOL 2033 Biochemistry (3 ch)
CE 5421
Water Quality and Treatment (4 ch)
CE 5432
Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control (4 ch)
COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES PROGRAM
Complementary studies are an important element in engineering education. The Chemical Engineering degree program consists
of a minimum of 12 ch of Complementary Studies electives satisfying each of the following core categories:
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Humanities – minimum 3ch (Sociology, Anthropology, History, Classics, Philosophy, Political Science)
Business/Management – minimum 3ch (Administration, Tech. Management and Entrepreneurship, or select
Economics courses)
Non-Language – minimum 3ch (Humanities, Business or any PSYC, RLS, ENVS, ENR, IDS, RCLP, ARTS, WLCS)
Other Approved – minimum 3ch (course approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies)
The Department strongly encourages its students to obtain business-related education through the complementary studies
stream and to pursue a diploma in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, which is offered by the Faculty of
Engineering. For more information on integrating this diploma with the undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, please
contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Select Chemical Engineering courses are available by distance education. Currently these courses include CHE 2501, and CHE
2418. Students in full-time attendance are not normally permitted to take online courses while a classroom-based version of
the course is available.
Students wishing to take courses from any outside institution as credit towards their degree must receive approval from the
Director of Undergraduate Studies prior to enrolling in the course at the outside institution.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The Department offers an opportunity for its students to study abroad and receive course credits towards an undergraduate
degree. Students interested in international study must be in good academic standing and receive prior approval from the
Department for degree transfer credit. Interested students should consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to obtain
more information.
Energy Conversion Engineering Option in Chemical Engineering
The chemical engineer must include environmental stewardship as a design requirement in the conversion of energy resources
into commodity products and services. This option places emphasis on emerging technologies and societal issues in the energy
and environment sector within chemical engineering. The directed path consists of 1 required course, 1 complementary studies
elective and 3 technical elective courses (minimum total of 15 ch) selected from the approved lists below. Students may elect to
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receive a further specialization within the ECE Option by focusing their technical electives in nuclear & power plant technology,
oil & gas processing or environmental disciplines. To participate in the option students must obtain Department approval.
Core:
CHE 5313
Energy and the Environment
Complementary Studies Elective: (1 course from the following list):
ECON 3865
Energy Economics
ENVS 2023
Understanding Environmental Issues
ENVS 4002
Stakeholder Approaches to Environmental Problem Solving
ENR 1001
Resource Management Issues
ENR 2021
Natural Resource Management, Institutions, Policy, Governance
ENR 2541
Climate Change
HIST 3925
Technology and Society
Technical Elective: (3 courses from the following list):
Oil & Processing
CHE 5234
Oil Refining and Natural Gas Processing
CHE 5244
Enhanced Oil Recovery
CHE 5264
Oil Sands Technology
CHE 5933
Biorefining: Principles,Processes and Products
CHE 5264
Oil Sands Technology
Nuclear & Power Plant Technology
CHE 5344
Combustion
CHE 5744
Steam Supply Systems
CHE 5824
Corrosion Processes
CHE 5834 or ME 5373
Nuclear Engineering
Environmental
CE 5432
Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control
CE 5314
Chemical Process Industries
CE 5413
Air Pollution Control
ME 5553
Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
ME 5933
Industrial Ecology
Students with special interest in environmental studies are encouraged to pursue a minor or secondary major in this area
through the university’s Environmental Studies Program, administered by the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental
Management. The Department also encourages interested students to pursue a Masters of Engineering degree in
environmental studies after graduation.
Biomedical Engineering Option in Chemical Engineering
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Biochemical Engineering is an exciting and growing area of specialization within the Chemical Engineering discipline. The
Biomedical Engineering Option in Chemical Engineering is a study path for students wishing to pursue careers in medicine or
the health sciences industry. Students who plan on attending medical school are encouraged to seek advising immediately upon
entrance into the degree program.
To complete the option program, students must obtain Departmental approval and complete one core course (which is
normally offered every year), and 3 technical electives chosen from the list below. Only biomedical option students may use
these courses towards the technical elective degree requirements.
Required Course:
APSC 3953
Basis of Biomedical Engineering
(3 ch)
Technical Electives:
BIOL 2033
Biochemistry
(3 ch)
BIOL 2043
Cell Biology
(3 ch)
BIOL 2053
Genetics
(3 ch)
BIOL 2073
Bacteriology
(5 ch)
BIOL 2753 *
Introduction to Human Anatomy
(3 ch)
BIOL 2792
Human Physiology - Systems
(3 ch)
CHEM 3003 ** Biocomputing in Drug Design I
(5 ch)
CHEM 4523
(3 ch)
Medicinal Chemistry
CHEM 4003 ** Biocomputing in Drug Design II
(4 ch)
KIN 2062 *
Introductory Biomechanics
(3 ch)
KIN 3061 *
Advanced Biomechanics
(4 ch)
KIN 4163 *
Workplace Ergonomic Design And Analysis (3 ch)
ME 5913
Biomechanics
(4 ch)
PHYS 5993
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(3 ch)
* some option courses require that BIOL 2753 be taken as a pre-requisite.
** some option courses require that BIOL 1001 be taken as a pre-requisite.
Students with special interest in Biology and Biochemical Engineering are encouraged to pursue a Minor in Biology through the
Faculty of Science. Such students should seek advising from the Director of Undergraduate Studies to embark upon this path as
soon as possible in the degree program.
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