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BME 773 Applied Engineering Analysis II Credits: (3-0) 3
Applications of numerical methods to mechanical engineering problems. Topics will include data processing techniques, curve fitting and interpolation of experimental information, solutions to systems of ordinary differential equations, solutions to partial differential equations, and numerical integration both of known functions and functions described only by experimental data.
Notes: This course is cross listed with ME 773 .
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BME 788 Master’s Research Problems/Project Credits: 1 to 12
Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
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BME 790 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels.
Notes: May not be repeated for degree credit.
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BME 792 Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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BME 798 Thesis Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on- one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Notes: Credit to be arranged: not to exceed 6 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements. Open only to students pursuing the M.S. thesis option.
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BME 888 Doctorial Research in Problems and Projects Credits: 1 to 12
Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
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BME 896 Field Experience Credits: (0-1) 1
Students will spend a minimum of three hours per week in a hospital or another program-approved health care facility. They will observe and/or work with the technical and clinical staff in order to develop insights into the health care profession and the role of engineering in medicine as it applies to their focus area of study and research.
Notes: Required of doctoral students only.
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BME 898 Dissertation Credits: Credit to be arranged
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on- one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 30 credits toward fulfillment of Ph.D. degree requirements. Open only to doctoral candidates.
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CBE 111/111L Introduction to Chemical Process Modeling/Lab Credits: (1-1) 2
The primary objectives of this course are: introduction to mathematical modeling of physical and chemical systems; verification of mathematical models by experiment; introduction to engineering software like Excel; development and interpretation of engineering drawings, process flow diagrams (PFD’s), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s); use of a drawing program, such as Visiotec; and introduction to the process simulator AspenPlus; oral and written communication of technical content to technical and non-technical audiences; and a focus on professional and academic paths in chemical engineering and related fields.
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 112
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CBE 117L Programming for Chemical and Biological Engineering Credits: (0-1) 1
An introduction to chemical engineering through the development of computational and laboratory skills. The extended use of spreadsheets, programming, and computational software packages will be covered. Elementary numerical methods will be utilized in process modeling and laboratory experiments. Students will participate in hands-on programming exercises in a computer laboratory, or in a lab, using a tablet-pc.
Pre or Corequisites: MATH 123
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CBE 200 Undergraduate Research Credits: 1 to 3
Directed research or study of a selected problem culminating in an acceptable written report.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and freshman or sophomore standing.
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CBE 217 Chemical Engineering Material Balances Credits: (3-0) 3
The first course on the theory and practice of chemical engineering with emphasis on material and energy balances.
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 114 and MATH 123 or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is cross listed with ENVE 217 .
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CBE 218 Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
The second course on the theory and practice of chemical engineering with emphasis on momentum transfer.
Prerequisites: CBE 217 , MATH 125 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 222 Chemical Engineering Process Thermodynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
A study of the principles and applications of thermodynamics with emphasis on the first law, the energy balance.
Prerequisites: CBE 217 and MATH 125 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 250 Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering Credits: (2-0) 2
The application of digital computer techniques to the solution of chemical engineering problems.
Pre or Corequisites: MATH 321 , CBE 117L or equivalent.
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CBE 317 Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer Credits: (3-0) 3
The third course on the theory and practice of chemical engineering with emphasis on heat transfer. Heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation is studied.
Prerequisites: CBE 217 ; CBE 218 , EM 331 or ME 331 ; CBE 250 or CEE 284 and MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is cross listed with ENVE 317 .
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CBE 318 Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer Credits: (3-0) 3
The fourth course on the theory and practice of chemical engineering with emphasis on molecular diffusion, membranes, convective mass transfer, drying, humidification, and continuous gas-liquid separation processes.
Prerequisites: CBE 317 or ENVE 317 or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is cross listed with ENVE 318 .
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CBE 321 Chemical Engineering Equilibrium Thermodynamics Credits: (3-0) 3
A continuation of CBE 222 with emphasis on the second and third laws of thermodynamics. Emphasis on thermodynamic properties of fluids, flow processes, phase and chemical equilibria.
Prerequisites: CBE 222 and MATH 225
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CBE 333 Process Measurements and Control Credits: (1-0) 1
A study of the equipment and techniques used in monitoring process measurements and the design of feedback control systems.
Prerequisites: CBE 218 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 333L Chemical Engineering Process Control Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experiments in process measurements, feedback control loops, and industrial data acquisition and control.
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 333
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CBE 343 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design Credits: (3-0) 3
A study of chemical kinetics and reactor design, including techniques for analyzing kinetic data, choosing reactor operating parameters, economic optimization of homogeneous reactions, and reactor modeling.
Prerequisites: CBE 317 and CBE 321 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 361L Chemical Engineering Fluid Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experiments in fluid flow, fluid flow measurements, and design of fluid handling systems.
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 218
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CBE 362L Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experiments on heat transfer.
Prerequisites: CBE 317
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CBE 364 Chemical Process Design, Economics, and Safety Credits: (0-2) 2
Chemical process design and economics topics may include time value of money, DCFROR/VPV analysis of projects and investment alternatives, after tax analysis, estimation of process operating costs, use of heuristics for equipment sizing, and estimation of process capital and equipment costs. Safety topics may include toxicology and industrial hygiene, source models, properties and prevention of fires and explosions, relief design and sizing, and hazards identification.
Prerequisites: CBE 218 and CBE 222 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 417 Chemical Engineering Equilibrium Separations Credits: (2-0) 2
The fifth course on the theory and practice of chemical engineering with emphasis on equilibrium staged separations.
Prerequisites: CBE 321
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CBE 424/524 Molecular Modeling and Simulation Credits: (3-0) 3
Course covers topics related to computational quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, and molecular simulation. Emphasis is placed on the use of existing methods and programs to determine thermodynamic and transport properties as well as reaction kinetic constants and mechanisms. Applications in biological systems, materials, phase equilibrium, and combustion will be discussed. Discussion of the benefits and limitations of computer simulations will accompany each course topic.
Prerequisites: CBE 321 and CHEM 114 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 524 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 424.
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CBE 433 Process Control Credits: (3-0) 3
Analysis and design of process control systems for industrial processes, including controller tuning and design of multivariable control schemes.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 and senior standing.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MET 433 .
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CBE 434 Design of Separation Processes Credits: (1-0) 1
Separation technology and processes are studied with application to current industrial design problems. Topics and design case studies may include: adsorption, biological separations, crystallization, distillation, environmental separations, ion exchange, membrane separations, molecular distillation, pervaporation, solid separations, supercritical extraction, thermal strippings, and others.
Prerequisites: CBE 318
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CBE 434L Design of Separation Processes Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experiments in the design of separation processes, including reverse osmosis, crystallization, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, gas permeation, ion exchange, adsorption, and others.
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 434
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CBE 444/544 Reactor Design Credits: (3-0) 3
Applications of chemical engineering principles to reactor design. Emphasis includes: non-isothermal reactor modeling, homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors, economics and performance optimization, catalysis, and computer simulation.
Prerequisites: CBE 343 and CBE 250
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 544 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 444.
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CBE 445/545 Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals Credits: (3-0) 3
Initially, the thermodynamics of electrochemical processes are covered; use of the Nernst equation and Pourbaix diagram is presented in this material. Fundamentals of electrode kinetics are then discussed with special emphasis on the derivation of the Butler-Volmer equation and application of the Evan’s diagram. Following presentation of these fundamental concepts, phenomena observed in corrosion and oxidation such as uniform attack, pitting, stress corrosion cracking, and corrosion fatigue are discussed. Finally, selection of materials for site specific applications is covered.
Prerequisites: MET 320 or CBE 222 or ME 211 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 545 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 445. This course is cross listed with MET 445/545 .
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CBE 450/550 Systems Analysis Applied to Chemical Engineering Credits: 2 to 3
The development of mathematical models for dynamic and steady state chemical engineering systems; simulation of these complex systems using computers and software, such as AspenPlus; estimation of physical and equilibrium properties; and analysis of results.
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 417 , CBE 433 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 550 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 450.
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CBE 455/555 Pollution Phenomena and Process Design Credits: (3-0) 3
The study of the industrial sources of and treatment of air, water and land pollutants. The chemical and physical phenomena operating in pollution control equipment and the design of pollution control equipment will be examined. Waste minimization and pollution prevention strategies will be considered.
Prerequisites: CBE 218 , CBE 317 and CBE 417 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 555 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 455. This course is cross listed with ENVE 455 and CEE 555.
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CBE 461L Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer and Reaction Engineering Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experiments on mass transfer.
Prerequisites: CBE 318 , CBE 343 and CBE 417
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CBE 463 Process Design for Chemical Engineering Credits: (0-2) 2
Topics may include conceptualization of chemical processes and evaluation and selection of process alternatives, inherently safer process design, synthesis of BFDs and PFDs, use of process simulators for synthesis and optimization. Students will work in groups on a common process design project, culminating in a Phase II process design (PFD level design) including process description, evaluation of alternatives, economics, and safety.
Prerequisites: CBE 318 and CBE 343
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 417 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 465 Advanced Process and Equipment Design Credits: (0-2) 2
Course topics featuring design of processes and equipment unit operations, such as: filtration, cyclones/hydrocyclones, sedimentation, centrifuges, vacuum system sizing and leakages, particle sizing analysis via sieves, PSA, SEM, TEM, mixers (HT, MT, etc.), dispersion of 2nd phase and droplet sizes, S, L, V dispersions, compressors, removal of liquid, size reduction/enlargement, process piping/equipment, and crushers. Coverage may also include the principles of heat exchange networks, heat integration, and process optimization.
Prerequisites: CBE 317 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 466 Capstone Design for Chemical Engineering Credits: (0-2) 2
Students will work in design teams to complete a semester-long capstone project. The course format is predominantly design project based, featuring weekly meetings with faculty mentors. Projects will be open-ended and may vary from group to group. Projects may involve trouble shooting/optimization/redesign of an existing process. The final design package should include a comprehensive final report with PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specification sheets, and safety/economic analyses.
Prerequisites: CBE 463 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 474/574 Polymer Technology Credits: 2 to 3
A study of the engineering aspects of polymer synthesis and reactor design, polymer testing, polymer characterization, rheology, macro- properties, and fabrication. Students may enroll for 2 or 3credits, depending upon the particular level of course matter that matches their interest. Students taking 2 credits will take two-thirds of the course material. The instructor, in conjunction with the department head, will monitor student credit hours. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 574 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 474.
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CBE 474L/574L Experimental Polymer Technology Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experiments in polymer synthesis, chemical and mechanical property testing, extrusion, and modeling.
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 474/574
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 574L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 474L.
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CBE 475/575 Advances in Processing and Nanoengineering of Polymers Credits: (2-0) 2
The course will begin with an overview of the basic principles of polymer rheology and structure formation. It will then review recent examples from the scientific literature in which concepts and theories of rheological behavior and structure formation at multiple length scales have been further developed and/or applied to the processing of polymers and composites with advanced functional and multifunctional properties. Special attention will be paid to research related to processing challenges in the formation of polymer nanocomposites, nanofibers and hierarchical composite structures. As part of this course, students will be expected to develop skills in reviewing and critically assessing the scientific literature, and in developing research strategies based on current state of knowledge.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114 and CHEM 114L or MES 604 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 575 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 475. This course is cross listed with MES 475/575 and NANO 475/575 .
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CBE 476/576 Organosilicon Polymer Chemistry and Technology Credits: (1-0) 1
An introduction to the engineering and science aspects of silicone-organic polymer chemistry from an industrial viewpoint. The course covers basic silicone nomenclature, monomer and polymerization reactions, curing, reinforcement, general applications, and hands-on laboratory exercises, which include making things like elastomeric (bouncy) putty and high-bouncing balls. The course is held during a one-week period.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 576 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 476.
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CBE 484/584 Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
An introduction to the characterization of microorganisms, fermentation pathways, unit processes in fermentation, biochemical kinetics, and batch and continuous fermentation. The basic engineering concepts of fermentation, separation, control, and operations will be discussed.
Prerequisites: CBE 343 and BIOL 331 or BIOL 341
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 584 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 484.
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CBE 484L/584L Biochemical Engineering Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory experiments in biochemical engineering. May include fermentation, dissolved oxygen mass transfer measurements, bioseparations, and other experiments to correlate with selected lecture topics.
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 484/584
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 584L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 484L.
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CBE 485/585 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Credits: (3-0) 3
This course provides assessment and evaluation of current and potential energy systems; covers resources, conversion, and end-use, and emphasizes sustainable approaches meeting global energy needs in the 21st century. Different renewable and conventional energy technologies will be covered including solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels, fossil fuels, hydrogen, fuel cells, and discussed within frameworks that aid in evaluation and analysis of energy systems engineering in the context of economics and environmental goals.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 585 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 485.
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CBE 485L/585L Renewable and Sustainable Energy Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
This laboratory course provides hands-on experience with current and future energy systems, energy conversion calculations and efficiency measurements. Specific labs may include photovoltaics, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, thermochemical water-splitting, biofuel production, fuel cells, and hybrid energy systems.
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 485/585 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 585L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 485L.
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CBE 487 Global and Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Credits: 1-0) 1
A study of contemporary global and societal issues in the field of chemical engineering.
Pre or Corequisites: CBE 465
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CBE 488/588 Applied Design of Experiments for the Chemical Industry Credits: (2-0) 2
An introduction to the engineering concepts of statistics and design of experiments as applied to chemical and biological engineering problems. Includes setup and experiments for product development or for process trials. Includes critical analysis of results of an experimental design project. The course is held during a time period that will accommodate class members and industrial speakers.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in CBE 588 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 488.
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CBE 489/589 Composites Manufacturing Credits: (1-0) 1
A background in the concepts of polymers and polymerization as well as an overview of composites concepts, constituent materials, and manufacturing processes provide the groundwork in the first half of the course. A more detailed study of the Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer molding (VARTM) processing builds upon this groundwork, including topics such as process materials and parameters, mold design and manufacture, and product design considerations. The course concludes with post-processing topics. In conjunction with the concepts lecture, students spend time in the lab constructing and using a simple mold which will illustrate some of the challenges of molding and finishing a composite product.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MET 489/589 . Students enrolled in CBE 589 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CBE 489.
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CBE 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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CBE 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
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CBE 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: Credit to be arranged.
Includes senior project and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of undergraduate research will be allowed for degree credit.
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CBE 603 Molecular Biology for Engineers Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge on molecular biology and bioinformatics that is directly applicable to engineering and related science fields. Up-to-date techniques in genetic engineering, biotechnology, and bioinformatics will be introduced for the understanding of biological problems using engineering concepts or engineering/mechanical problems through biological tools.
Notes: This course is cross listed with BME 603 .
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CBE 612 Transport Phenomena: Momentum Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduction to momentum transport. Equations of continuity and motion. Velocity distributions. Boundary layer theory. Turbulent transport compressible flow.
Notes: This course is cross listed with ME 612 .
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CBE 613 Transport Phenomena: Heat Credits: (3-0) 3
An in-depth study of the fundamental laws of heat transfer. Major areas considered are: heat conduction, free and forced convention, and radiative heat transfer. Emphasis is placed on the formulation and solution of engineering problems by analytical and numerical methods.
Notes: This course is cross listed with ME 613 .
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CBE 616 Computations in Transport Phenomena Credits: (3-0) 3
Various computerized techniques, including finite difference and finite element, will be used to solve transient and steady state heat transfer problems involving conduction and convection.
Notes: This course is cross listed with ME 616 .
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CBE 621 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I Credits: (3-0) 3
A mathematical development of fundamental laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical engineering operations and processes. Equilibrium and thermal effects in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.
Prerequisites: CBE 321 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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CBE 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
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CBE 714 Transport Phenomena: Mass Credits: (3-0) 3
An in-depth study of the fundamental laws of mass transfer. Emphasis is placed on the formulation and solution of chemical and biological engineering processes and problems by analytical and numerical methods.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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CBE 728 Heterogeneous Kinetics Credits: (3-0) 3
Principles of Absolute Rate Theory are combined with thermodynamics to study the mechanisms of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions in metallurgical systems.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MES 728 .
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CBE 735 Bioseparations Credits: (3-0) 3
This course introduces students to the principles and techniques used to recover and purify biologically-produced molecules, especially proteins, nucleic acids, and organic acids, from bacterial, mammalian, and agricultural production systems. The course will focus on centrifugation and filtration, membrane processing, two-phase extraction, precipitation and crystallization, adsorption and chromatography, and electrophoresis. Analysis will include micro and macro scale process modeling and simulation.
Prerequisites: CBE 318 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 741 Microbial and Enzymatic Processing Credits: (3-0) 3
Most of the processes used for energy generation including bioconversion of biomass, food processing, pollution control, rely not only on physico-chemical but also on biological reactions. This course introduces various renewable energy resources, processes, and products, emphasizing critical aspects and challenges of biomass conversion into biofuels and value-added bioproducts especially using extremophiles and their enzymes. Students are expected to learn both fundamental and applied aspects of microbial and enzymatic processing through scientific literature and case studies focusing on the current trends in the field.
Prerequisites: BIOL 341 , BIOL 331 or permission of instructor.
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CBE 788 Master’s Research Problems/Project Credits: Credit to be arranged.
Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Oral defense of the report and research findings are required.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 9 credits towards fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements. Open only to students pursing the M.S. non-thesis option.
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CBE 790 Seminar Credits: (0.5-0) 0.5
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media, such as internet, and are at the upper division or graduate levels.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: This course may be repeated for credit and is designed to support the Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering. This course is cross listed with CBE 890 .
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CBE 791 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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CBE 792 Topics Credits: 1 to 4
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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CBE 798 Thesis Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Prerequisites: Approval of advisor.
Notes: Credit to be arranged: not to exceed 9 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements. An original investigation of a chemical engineering project normally presented as a thesis for the master of science degree in chemical engineering.
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CBE 890 Seminar Credits: (0.5-0) 0.5
A highly focused and topical courses. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division of graduate levels.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: This course may be repeated for credit and is designed to support Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering. This course is cross listed with CBE 790 .
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CBE 894 Internship Credits: 1 to 6
A single semester work experience in conjunction with an industrial, state, governmental, or national laboratory employer. Each student will be asked to prepare a written report of their work experience.
Prerequisites: Approval of advisor.
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CBE 898D Dissertation Credits: 1 to 12
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on- one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Prerequisites: Approval of advisor.
Notes: An original investigation of a chemical/biological engineering subject, which culminates in the oral and written presentation of a dissertation for the Ph.D. degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering.
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CEE 117/117L Introduction to CADD/Lab Credits: (1-1) 2
Students will learn to construct drawing documents using AutoCAD, the use of engineering and architectural scales, lettering practices, geometric construction (manually and AutoCAD), and the ability to visualize in three dimensions.
Corequisites: CEE 117L
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CEE 130/130L Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering/Lab Credits: (1-1) 2
This course serves as an introduction to the civil engineering profession. Students will learn how to solve engineering analysis and design problems, develop computational skills, and sharpen communication and teamwork skills.
Prerequisites: MATH 102
Corequisites: CEE 130L
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CEE 206/206L Engineering Surveys I/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
An orientation to the civil engineering profession including historical development, civil engineering careers, professional practice and ethics, and specialties in the profession. Mensuration with the application of surveying techniques; basic surveying computations and field practice; theory of error propagation and its analysis; fundamental concepts of horizontal, angular, and vertical measurements; control systems related to engineering-construction surveys. Horizontal and vertical curves. Traverse computations.
Prerequisites: An acceptable score on the trigonometry placement examination, or trigonometry (MATH 120 ) completed with a minimum grade of “C”, or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: CEE 206L
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CEE 284 Applied Numerical Methods Credits: (3-0) 3
A one semester introductory course in programming with a language (Visual Basic) and with a spreadsheet and MathCad. Elementary numerical methods and their application to civil engineering problems will be illustrated by the programming technique.
Prerequisites: MATH 123
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CEE 316/316L Engineering and Construction Materials/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Principles that govern physical and mechanical properties of ferrous and nonferrous metals, plastics, bituminous materials, portland cement, aggregates, concrete, and timber. Laboratory exercises to demonstrate basic principles and standard laboratory tests (ASTM Standards) of structural materials. Computer-aided graphics and word processing are required for lab reports.
Prerequisites: EM 321 and CEE 284
Corequisites: CEE 316L
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CEE 325 Introduction to Sustainable Design Credits: (3-0) 3
Theories and principles employed in sustainable design are introduced and employed in various contexts. Analyses of engineered systems will be performed both analytically and quantitatively. Principles will be employed in problem solving as well as fundamental design efforts.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Notes: The course is cross listed with ENVE 325 .
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CEE 326 Environmental Engineering I Credits: (3-0) 3
As the first course in the theory and practice of environmental engineering, emphases are on the acquisition of introductory knowledge pertaining to natural and engineered environmental engineering systems, identification and mitigation of societal impacts upon the earth, and application of environmental engineering principles in the design and analysis of systems for water and wastewater treatment and solid/hazardous waste management.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114
Notes: This course is cross listed with ENVE 326 .
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CEE 327/327L Environmental Engineering II/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
As the second course in the theory and practice of environmental engineering, emphasis is on application of material balance concepts in environmental analysis and design with consideration of water chemistry, environmental process kinetics, ideal and non-ideal reactors, biological process fundamentals, and inter-phase mass transfer phenomena. These fundamental principles are applied in selected natural and engineered environmental contexts spanning air, water and land systems and the effects of society on environmental systems.
Prerequisites: CEE 326
Corequisites: CEE 327L
Notes: This course is cross listed with ENVE 327/327L .
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CEE 336/336L Hydraulic Systems Design/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Analysis of flow in pipe systems, open channels, measuring devices, and model studies. Design of hydraulic systems associated with water supply, food control, water storage and distribution, sewer systems, and other water resources.
Prerequisites: EM 331 and CEE 284
Corequisites: CEE 336L
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CEE 337 Engineering Hydrology Credits: (3-0) 3
A quantification study of the components of the hydrologic cycle with emphasis on engineering applicants involving the design of water supplies, reservoirs, spillways, floodways, and urban drainage with computer applications.
Prerequisites: EM 331 or EM 328
Notes: This course is cross listed with ENVE 337 .
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CEE 346/346L Geotechnical Engineering/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Composition, structure, index, and engineering properties of soils, soil classification systems, introduction to soil engineering problems involving stability, settlement, seepage, consolidation, and compaction; and laboratory work on the determination of index and engineering properties of soils. Computer-aided graphics and word processing are required for lab reports.
Prerequisites: EM 321
Corequisites: CEE 346L
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CEE 347 Geotechnical Engineering II Credits: (3-0) 3
Composition of soils, origin, and deposition, exploration, frost problems, swelling of soils, erosion protection, soil improvement, groundwater flow and dewatering, slope stability of retaining structures, and rigid and flexible pavement design. The application of these topics to highway engineering will be stressed.
Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L
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CEE 353 Structural Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
Basic concepts in structural analysis of beams, trusses, and frames. Determination of governing load conditions for moving loads by use of influence lines. Development of basic virtual work concept to obtain deflections for beams, trusses, and frames. Introduction to approximate analysis.
Prerequisites: EM 321 and CEE 284
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CEE 357 Theory and Design of Metal Structures I Credits: (3-0) 3
Correlation of analysis and design using the current building code requirements for steel structures. Design techniques are formulated for axial, transverse and combined loading conditions, for individual members and for connections between components of a structure. Comparisons between design requirements of materials to illustrate relative benefits in structural systems.
Prerequisites: CEE 353
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CEE 358 Applied Structural Design Credits: (3-0) 3
Elements of structural design utilizing concrete, steel, or wood. Applied methods emphasizing practical, conservative, and economical solutions will be emphasized. Intended for students who will take no other structural design course.
Prerequisites: CEE 316/316L or CEE 353
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CEE 368/368L Introduction to Transportation Engineering/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Content includes fundamentals of transportation engineering: air, marine, highway, and/or pipeline systems; design, operation, and planning of transportation facilities; the basics of driver, vehicle, and roadway system characteristics; elementary traffic flow theory, and introduction to capacity and level of service analyses. Current transportation engineering software is applied to the laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 211 and EM 214
Corequisites: CEE 368L
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CEE 421/521 Aqueous Geochemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
Geochemical principles and applications for aqueous systems, including water quality and mass transport. Topics will include thermodynamics, carbonate equilibria, silica solubility, redox reactions, pE-pH relationships, and partial pressure diagrams. Geochemical modeling software will be used in projects.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 521 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 421. This course is cross listed with ENVE 421 and GEOE 421/521 .
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CEE 425/525 Sustainable Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will serve as an introduction to the emerging field of sustainable engineering, with focus on understanding interactions between industrial processes and the environment. Identification and implementation of strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of products and processes associated with industrial systems will be explored and evaluated using tools such as life cycle analyses and materials balances. The course will also explore appropriate sustainable technologies employed within both developing and first world countries.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 525 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 425. This course is cross listed with ENVE 425 .
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CEE 426/526 Environmental Engineering Physical/Chemical Process Design Credits: (3-0) 3
A third course in the theory and practice of environmental engineering. Emphases are on the design and analysis of physical/chemical environmental engineering unit operations and processes.
Prerequisites: CEE 326 / ENVE 326
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 526 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 426. This course is cross listed with ENVE 426 .
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CEE 427/527 Environmental Engineering Biological Process Design Credits: (3-0) 3
A fourth course in the theory and practice of environmental engineering. Emphases are on the design and analysis of biological environmental engineering unit operations and processes.
Prerequisites: CEE 327/327L / ENVE 327/327L
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 527 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 427. This course is cross listed with ENVE 427 .
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CEE 433/533 Open Channel Flow Credits: (3-0) 3
Application of continuity, momentum, and energy principles to steady flow in open channels; flow in open channels; flow in the laminar and transition ranges; specific energy and critical depth; energy losses; channel controls; gradually and rapidly varied flow; and high velocity flow.
Prerequisites: CEE 336/336L
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 533 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 433.
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CEE 437/437L/537/537L Watershed and Floodplain Modeling/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
This course will consist of the application of the HEC-HMS Flood Hydrograph Package and HEC-RAS Water Surface Profiles computer programs. Each model is applied to an actual watershed and conveyance channel. The student is responsible for two project reports, one for each model application. Data compilation and model development and execution will be conducted in the lab portion of the class. Development of the model inputs will include review of hydrologic and hydraulic processes relating to model options.
Prerequisites: CEE 337
Corequisites: CEE 437L or CEE 537L
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 537/537L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 437/437L.
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CEE 447/547 Foundation Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
Application of the fundamental concepts of soil behavior to evaluation, selection, and design of shallow and deep foundation systems. Related topics such as temporary support systems for excavations and pile driving are also included.
Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 547 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 447.
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CEE 448/548 Applied Geotechnical Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
Content will include the application of principles taught in CEE 346/346L and CEE 347 to practical geotechnical engineering problems in the civil engineering profession, such as exploration, pavement design, slope stability, geosynthetics, geotechnical problems unique to the region, and dam design.
Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 548 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 448.
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CEE 451/451L/551/551L Design of Wood Structures/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
This course will cover the behavior and properties of timber, lumber, and pre-engineered structural wood products. Students will learn to design members and systems using current methods and appropriate codes and specifications. An additional research requirement will be included for those taking the class for graduate credit. The course includes a lecture component complemented by a computational laboratory.
Prerequisites: CEE 353
Corequisites: CEE 451L or CEE 551L
Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 551 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 451.
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CEE 456/456L Concrete Theory & Design/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Properties and behavior of concrete and reinforcing steel. Analysis and design of structural slabs, beams, girders, columns, and footings with use of strength methods. Deflection of flextural members. Development of reinforcement.
Prerequisites: CEE 353
Corequisites: CEE 456L
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CEE 457 Indeterminate Structures Credits: (3-0) 3
Analysis of indeterminate structures by classical and matrix methods. The classical methods are the force method, the slope-deflection equations and the moment-distribution method. The classical methods also are used to determine influence lines for indeterminate structures. Stiffness matrices for truss and beam elements are derived and used to analyze trusses, beams and frames.
Prerequisites: CEE 353
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CEE 463 Concepts of Professional Practice Credits: (2-0) 2
Lecture and discussion with emphasis on current civil engineering topics with emphasis on professional, personal, and ethical development.
Prerequisites: Senior in civil engineering.
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CEE 464 Civil Engineering Capstone Design I Credits: (0-1) 1
Content will include major engineering design experience integrating fundamental concepts of mathematics, basic science, engineering science, engineering design, communication skills, humanities, and social science.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
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CEE 465 Civil Engineering Capstone Design II Credits: (0-2) 2
Content will include major engineering design experience integrating fundamental concepts of mathematics, basic science, engineering science, engineering design, communications skills, humanities, and social science.
Prerequisites: CEE 464
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