Summary of CHBE Change Requests
Existing: CHBE010: THERMODYNAMICS AND PROCESS CALCULATIONS I
Applications of conservation of mass and energy to industrial chemical processes, with emphasis
on engineering units/dimensions and stoichiometric relationships. Thermodynamic concepts –
first and second laws, heat, work, energy, entropy, equilibrium, reversibility, equations of state –
are introduced in process contexts. Emphasis in Part II on multiphase, multicomponent, and
reactive systems. Use of personal computer software required. Prerequisites:
Proposed: CHBE010: CHEMICAL PROCESS PRINCIPLES
Introduction to chemical and biological process calculations emphasizing unit operations,
process stoichiometry, material and energy balances, states of matter, and continuous steady state
and transient processes. Introduction to computational tools for process engineering
calculations. Prerequisites:
Existing: CHBE011: THERMODYNAMICS AND PROCESS CALCULATIONS II
Applications of conservation of mass and energy to industrial chemical processes, with emphasis
on engineering units/dimensions and stoichiometric relationships. Thermodynamic concepts –
first and second laws, heat, work, energy, entropy, equilibrium, reversibility, equations of state –
are introduced in process contexts. Emphasis in Part II on multiphase, multicomponent, and
reactive systems. Use of personal computer software required.
Prerequisites: CHBE 10, CHEM 31
Proposed: CHBE011: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamic concepts – first and second laws, heat, work, energy, entropy, equilibrium,
reversibility, equations of state – are introduced in process contexts. Phase equilibria, chemical
potential, fugacity, and colligative properties are also discussed.
Prerequisites: CHBE 10, CHEM 31
Existing: CHBE021: FLUID MECHANICS
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics and their applications to the design and understanding of flow
phenomain (sic) in industrial and biological processes. Steady-state and non-steady-state
conduction and convective heat transfer. Applications to design of heat exchangers.
Prerequisites: Chemical and Biological Engineering 10, 11; Mathematics 13.
Proposed: CHBE021: TRANSPORT PHENOMENA I
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics and their applications to the design and understanding of flow
phenomena in industrial and biological processes. Analysis and design of steady-state and nonsteady-state heat conduction and convective heat transfer in industrial and biological processes.
Prerequisites: Chemical and Biological Engineering 10, 11; Mathematics 13.
Existing: CHBE022: HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
Principles of heat and mass transfer. Steady-state conduction and diffusion processes.
Convective transport of heat and mass in laminar and turbulent flows in conduits and over
various surfaces. Applications to design of heat exchangers. Natural convection. Combined heat
and mass transfer applications. Prerequisites: Chemical and Biological Engineering 10, 11;
Mathematics 13.
Proposed: CHBE022: TRANSPORT PHENOMENA II
Principles of heat and mass transfer. Steady-state conduction and diffusion processes.
Convective transport of heat and mass in laminar and turbulent flows in conduits and over
various surfaces. Applications to design of heat exchangers. Natural convection. Combined heat
and mass transfer applications. Prerequisites: Chemical and Biological Engineering 10, 11;
Mathematics 13.
Existing: CHBE039: APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND SOFTWARE FOR CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
This course covers analytical techniques including Laplace transformation and the use of Bessel
and other special functions; and numerical methods of analysis of non-linear problems and their
implementation using commercially available software. The use of process simulation for
chemical and biological processes is also covered.
Proposed:CHBE039: APPLIED NUMERICAL METHODS FOR CHEMICAL &
BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Numerical analysis methods and their implementation using commercially available software are
reviewed. Scientific programming methodology. Application of commercial process simulation
software to the analysis of chemical and biological process models.
Prerequisites: CHBE 0010, CHBE 0011 (concurrently)
Existing: CHBE096: RESEARCH
Preparation of a report based on personal research, design, or experiment. Please see the
Departmental website for specific details. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
Proposed: CHBE096: HONORS THESIS RESEARCH
Supervised research in chemical and biological engineering leading to the completion of the
undergraduate honors thesis. Please see the Departmental website for specific program details
and qualification requirements.
Existing: CHBE099: SPECIAL TOPICS
A mentored professional experience in chemical engineering at an off-site organization. The
internship must conform to all the requirements of the School of Engineering Internship
Program. The department will grant course credit for internships if all of the following
conditions are met: 1) The project is approved in advance by the department, 2) a faculty mentor
has supervisory and technical control of any work that receives credit, and 3) a written report is
submitted that is evaluated by the faculty adviser and the outside institutional supervisor. Please
see departmental website for specific details.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Proposed: CHBE099: INTERNSHIP IN CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
A mentored professional experience in engineering at an off-site organization. The internship
must conform to all the requirements of the School of Engineering Internship Program. The
department will grant course credit for internships if all of the following conditions are met: 1)
The project is approved in advance by the department, 2) a faculty mentor has supervisory and
technical control of any work that receives credit, and 3) a written report is submitted that is
evaluated by the faculty adviser and the outside institutional supervisor.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Existing: CHBE165: THERMAL-FLUID TRANSPORT I
(Cross-listed as Mechanical Engineering 111). Advanced topics in fluid mechanics. Viscous and
inviscid flows. Strain rate, vorticity and streamline coordinates. Differential conservation laws
for mass, momentum and energy. Dimensional analysis. Lubrication flows. Momentum and
thermal laminar boundary layers. Laminar-turbulent transition. Reynolds stress and turbulence
modeling. Turbulent boundary layers. Flow modeling. Prerequisites: ES 8 - Fluid Mechanics or
permission of instructor.
Proposed: CHBE111: THERMAL-FLUID TRANSPORT I
(Cross-listed as Mechanical Engineering 111). Advanced topics in fluid mechanics. Viscous and
inviscid flows. Strain rate, vorticity and streamline coordinates. Differential conservation laws
for mass, momentum and energy. Dimensional analysis. Lubrication flows. Momentum and
thermal laminar boundary layers. Laminar-turbulent transition. Reynolds stress and turbulence
modeling. Turbulent boundary layers. Flow modeling. Prerequisites: ES 8 - Fluid Mechanics or
permission of instructor.
Existing: CHBE101: MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Application of numerical methods and digital computers to the solution of mathematical
problems in chemical engineering. Subjects include interpolation and approximation, roots of
algebraic equations, numerical integration, and solution to ordinary and partial differential
equations. Prerequisites: For Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate students
Proposed: CHBE201: MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Systematic study of the solution of an algebraic equation, ordinary and partial differential
equations or a set of equations. Emphasis is placed on the many similarities and the few
differences of these three classes of problems utilizing vector space concepts. Specific topics
include: linear independence; basis vectors and functions; eigenvalues, eigenvector and
eigenfunctions; initial and boundary value problems; generalized Fourier series; SturmLouisville problems; Green's function. Application examples in the following areas are used to
demonstrate the concepts: chemical reaction engineering, heat conduction and mass diffusion in
one, two, or three dimensions at the steady state or in the transient mode. Emphasis is placed on
linear problems but nonlinear ones are also discussed. The computational environment used is
MATLAB.
Chair’s suggested edits:
Solution of algebraic equations, ordinary and partial differential equations, and sets of equations.
Linear independence; basis vectors and functions; eigenvalues, eigenvector and eigenfunctions;
initial and boundary value problems; generalized Fourier series; Sturm-Louisville problems;
Green's function. Application examples in: chemical reaction engineering, and heat conduction
and mass diffusion in one, two, or three dimensions at steady state or in transient mode.
Emphasis is placed on linear problems but nonlinear ones are also discussed. Examples and
assignments utilizing MATLAB. Prerequisites: Graduate Engineering Student or Permission of
Instructor
Existing: CHBE103: CHEMICAL AND CATALYTIC REACTION ENGINEERING TOPICS
Applied chemical kinetics, reaction rate theories, complex kinetics, chain reactions, reactor
stability and sensitivity to operating parameters. Mass and energy transfer limitations in
heterogeneous non-catalytic and catalytic reactor design. Prerequisites: Chemical and Biological
Engineering 102
Proposed: CHBE202: CHEMICAL AND CATALYTIC REACTION ENGINEERING TOPICS
Applied chemical kinetics, reaction rate theories, complex kinetics, reactor stability and
sensitivity to operating parameters. The interplay of diffusion and reaction in non-catalytic and
catalytic reaction systems. Case studies in reactor design. Prerequisites: Graduate Engineering
Student, CHBE 102
Existing: CHBE135: ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamics as applied to chemical engineering. Attention is given to the derivation of
thermodynamic functions from concepts of statistical mechanics, chemical equilibrium,
availability, and computation of vapor-liquid equilibrium compositions. Prerequisites: CHBE 11
or equivalent
Proposed: CHBE203: ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamics as applied to chemical engineering. Attention is given to the derivation of
thermodynamic functions from concepts of statistical mechanics, chemical equilibrium,
availability, and computation of vapor-liquid equilibrium compositions. Prerequisites: Graduate
Engineering Student or Permission of Instructor
Existing: CHBE114: ADVANCED TRANSPORT
Heat, mass, and momentum transfer beyond Chemical Engineering 23. Emphasis on coupling
among transport processes and with chemical reaction. Problems of industrial and biological
interest. Prerequisites: Chemical and Biological Engineering 23
Proposed: CHBE204: ADVANCED TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Formulation, solution, and analysis of problems in momentum, energy and mass transport
phenomena that occur in chemical and biological processes. Prerequisites: Graduate Engineering
Student, CHBE 21, CHBE 22
Existing: CHBE292: GRADUATE SEMINAR: CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL
ENGINEERING Presentation of individual reports on basic topics to a seminar group for
discussion and criticism. Please see departmental website for specific details.
Proposed: CHBE292: GRADUATE SEMINAR
Presentation of individual reports on basic topics to a seminar group for discussion and criticism.
Please see departmental website for specific details.
Existing: CHBE295: MASTER’S THESIS Guided research on a topic suitable for a master’s
thesis. Credit as arranged. Please see departmental website for specific details. Prerequisites:
Permission of instructor.
Proposed: CHBE295: MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH Guided research on a topic suitable
for a master’s thesis. Credit as arranged. Please see departmental website for specific details.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Existing: CHBE297: PH.D. THESIS Guided research on a topic suitable for a doctoral
dissertation. Credit as arranged. Please see departmental website for specific details.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Proposed: CHBE297: DOCTORAL THESIS RESEARCH Guided research on a topic suitable
for a doctoral dissertation. Credit as arranged. Please see departmental website for specific
details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Existing: CHBE401: MASTERS DEGREE PART-TIME Part-time. Please see departmental
website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Proposed: CHBE401: MASTER’S DEGREE CONTINUATION Part-time. Please see
departmental website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Existing: CHBE402: MASTERS DEGREE FULL TIME Full-time. Please see departmental
website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Proposed: CHBE402: MASTER’S DEGREE CONTINUATION Full-time. Please see
departmental website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Existing: CHBE501: DOCTORAL CONTINUATION Part-time. Please see departmental
website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Proposed: CHBE501: DOCTORAL DEGREE CONTINUATION Part-time. Please see
departmental website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Existing: CHBE502: DOCTORAL CONTINUATION Full-time. Please see departmental
website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Proposed: CHBE502: DOCTORAL DEGREE CONTINUATION Full-time. Please see
departmental website for specific details. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Typographical Fixes Requested
Changes to CHBE045: CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SEPARATIONS
Design and analysis of seperation separation processes. Equilibrum-stage processes, stagewise seperation
separation processes, mass transfer operations, and rate-controlled seperations separations. Fundamental
study of distillation, extraction, adsorption, membrane seperation separation, and percipitation
precipitation & crystallization processes.
Prerequisites: Chemical and Biological Engineering 22
Changes to CHBE051: CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Laboratory experimaents experiments related to fundamental concepts characterizing chemical and
biological systems and processes. Experience is gained in planning and executing the experiments and
critically analyzing the collected data to achieve a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts. Oral
presentations and written reports are an integral part of this laboratory course. Fall
Changes to CHBE052: CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Open-ended labratory laboratory projects in an area of applied and industrial interest of chemical and
biological engineering. Students work in groups and choose one project for the whole term. They are
asked to not only analyze the results of a given experiment but also decide what are the important
experiments to perform as part of their overall plan to bring their project to a successful conclusion. Oral
presentations and written reports are an integral part of this laboratory course.
Changes to CHBE060: PRODUCT & PROCESS DESIGN
This is a capstone design course covering the principles of design and economic evaluation through the
preliminary design of a commercial project related to a product or a process. Working in groups on
assigned or selected portions of the overall project, students are required to make intregrated integrated
use of a wide variety of fundamentals and principles gained from previous courses. Computational
laboratories are supplemental supplemented by appropirate lectures. Use of design software.
Prerequisites: Chemical and Biological Engineering 11, 39, 45.