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Chemical Engineering (CHE)
- http://chems.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HED216; Phone: (213) 740-2227.
- To be enrolled in an off-campus course, you MUST also be enrolled in the Distance Education Network (DEN). For more information, call 740-4488 or go to den.usc.edu. DEN courses are indicated by a location of OFF CAMPUS.
Problem-solving techniques in chemical engineering, including an introduction to engineering problem analysis, mass balances, and energy balances.
- Corequisite: MATH 125 and 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A)
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29400D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wed, Fri | 22 of 65 | Ted Lee | THH210 |   | |
| 29402R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 20 of 40 | VHE217 | | ||
| 29403R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 2 of 46 | KAP148 | |
Introduction to the design of chemical separation processes based on the principles of phase equilibrium, material balance and energy balance.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29408D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 38 of 60 | Noah Malmstadt | SLH100 | | |
| 29409R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 29 of 45 | SGM601 | | ||
| 29410R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 45 | SGM601 | |
Planning and execution of an experiment, and presentation of findings through oral presentations and a written report.Application of the scientific method learned through immersion in a lab environment. Graded C/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29412D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Ted Lee | OFFICE | |
Application of principles of physical chemistry, biochemistry, and materials engineering to biomedical problems, e.g., materials selection and design for implants and tissue replacement.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 322A
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BME department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in BME 410.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29244D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 44 of 80 | Megan McCain | THH208 | |
Problem-solving techniques in Chemical Reactor Design, including the description of chemical kinetics and rates, and analysis of mass balances, and energy balances.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29414D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 42 of 50 | Katherine Shing | KAP146 | | |
| 10:00-11:50am | Friday | KAP144 | |||||||
| 29415R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 29 of 30 | VHE206 | | ||
| 29416R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 30 | SGM226 | |
Conduct experiments and analyze data to generate results used to solve chemical engineering problems. Communicate results, data, and solutions in written reports and oral presentations.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29418D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Friday | 37 of 60 | Robert Young | GFS118 | | |
| 29420R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29421R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29422R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29423R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | 4 of 12 | PCE104 | |
Conduct experiments and analyze data to generate results used to solve chemical engineering problems. Communicate results, data, and solutions in written reports and oral presentations.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29425D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Wednesday | 40 of 50 | Jincai Chang | KAP163 | | |
| 29426R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:40pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29427R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29428R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29429R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | 4 of 12 | PCE104 | |
Differential and macroscopic equations of heat transfer; molecular and continuum approaches to diffusion and convection in fluids; simultaneous heat, mass and momentum transfer.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29432D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 47 of 50 | Jincai Chang | SOSB44 | |
Properties of reservoir fluids, volumetric and material balances for gas and oil reservoirs; reservoir modeling concepts. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory 3 hours.
- Prerequisite: PTE 463
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PTE department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in PTE 464.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32206D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:40am | Monday | 3 of 35 | Behnam Jafarpour | OHE132 | | |
| 32210R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 3 of 35 | OFFICE | |
Introduction to polymer physical properties and characterization, relationship to synthesis techniques and processing techniques, natural and synthetic materials, property optimization and modern applications.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29436D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 35 | Malancha Gupta | VKC210 | |
Design and evaluate a chemical process/plant based on safety, economics, sustainability and engineering viability through the application of unit operations, thermodynamics, kinetics and separations.
- Prerequisite: CHE 485
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29440D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 34 of 60 | Robert Young | SOSB44 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29444D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Ted Lee, Michael Kassner,Cory Reano | OFFICE | |
Independent research in nanotechnology. Research project selected by the student in close consultation with a research advisor. Prerequisite: CHE 391L. Open only to juniors and seniors.
- Prerequisite: CHE 391
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29446D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Ted Lee | OFFICE | |
Fundamentals of mass transfer within a single phase and between phases; applications to separation processes. Recommended preparation: 445
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29464D | 048 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 60 | Muhammad Sahimi | OHE120 |  | |
| 29465D | 034 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 30 | Muhammad Sahimi | DEN@Viterbi | |
Principles of conduction, radiation, and convection of heat; application to chemical and related industries. Recommended preparation: 430, 445
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29468D | 048 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 45 | Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada | OHE100B | | |
| 29469D | 034 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 20 | Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada | DEN@Viterbi | |
Seminars to cover recent developments in the field of chemical engineering given by invited speakers. Master's students must register for 2 semesters; Ph.D. students must register for 4 semesters. Graded IP/CR/NC. Recommended preparation: graduate standing
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29471D | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 7 of 55 | Noah Malmstadt | TBA | |
Seminars to cover recent developments in the field of chemical engineering given by invited speakers. Master's students must register for 2 semesters; Ph.D. students must register for 4 semesters. Graded IP/CR/NC. Recommended preparation: graduate standing
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29472D | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 20 of 100 | Noah Malmstadt | SLH102 | |
Research leading to the Master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29476D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 25 | Michael Kassner,Cory Reano | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29477D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29483D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 29 of 30 | Michael Kassner,Cory Reano | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29484D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | OFFICE | |