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Chemical Engineering (CHE)

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CHE 120: Introduction to Chemical Engineering (4.0 units)

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
29400D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	39 of 50	Jincai Chang	SSL202
29402R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Monday	18 of 40		GFS207
29403R	001	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Monday	20 of 46		GFS116

CHE 350: Introduction to Separation Processes (4.0 units)

Introduction to the design of chemical separation processes based on the principles of phase equilibrium, material balance and energy balance.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 115B)
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29408D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	43 of 60	Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada	SOSB2
29409R	001	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Monday	23 of 45		ZHS252
29410R	001	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	19 of 45		ZHS163

Crosslist CHE 410L: Introduction to Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (4.0 units)

In-depth survey of the cells, materials, and techniques used to engineer human tissues for applications in regenerative medicine and drug screening.

Prerequisite: CHEM 322A and BISC 220
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
29245D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	36 of 36	Megan McCain	CPA203	PDF (324052 KB)
29239R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		BHEB8
29242R	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 12		BHEB8
29243R	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		BHEB8

CHE 442: Chemical Reactor Design (4.0 units)

Problem-solving techniques in Chemical Reactor Design, including the description of chemical kinetics and rates, and analysis of mass balances, and energy balances.

Prerequisite: MATH 245 and CHE 443

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29414D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	38 of 50	Theo Tsotsis	SOSB44
29415R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	12 of 30		KAP145
29416R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	26 of 30		SGM226

CHE 444aL: Chemical Engineering Laboratory (2.0 units)

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.

Prerequisite: CHE 120
Corequisite: CHE 330 and CHE 350
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29418D	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Friday	40 of 50	Jincai Chang	ZHS252
29420R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12		PCE104
29421R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		PCE104
29422R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		PCE104
29423R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Friday	5 of 13		PCE104

CHE 444cL: Chemical Engineering Laboratory (2.0 units)

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.

Prerequisite: CHE 330 and CHE 444B
Corequisite: CHE 447
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29424D	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Wednesday	39 of 50	Jincai Chang	ZHS252
29426R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	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	3 of 12		PCE104

CHE 447: Heat and Mass Transfer in Chemical Engineering Processes (4.0 units)

Differential and macroscopic equations of heat transfer; molecular and continuum approaches to diffusion and convection in fluids; simultaneous heat, mass and momentum transfer.

Prerequisite: MATH 245 and CHE 443

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29432D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	37 of 50	Wade Zeno	GFS116	PDF (97080 KB)

Crosslist CHE 464L: Modeling and Simulation of Subsurface Flow Systems (4.0 units)

Properties of reservoir fluids, volumetric and material balances for gas and oil reservoirs; reservoir modeling concepts.

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
32204D	001	Lecture	9:00-11:40am	Friday	6 of 28	Birendra Jha	OHE100D
32206R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	6 of 35		TBA

CHE 475: Physical Properties of Polymers (4.0 units)

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	12 of 30	Malancha Gupta, Noah Malmstadt	VHE217

CHE 480: Chemical Process and Plant Design (4.0 units)

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	6:00-7:50pm	Tue, Thu	37 of 60	Maria Balmas	THH116	PDF (177498 KB)

CHE 489: Biochemical Engineering (4.0 units)

Theoretical, quantitative, and experimental methods for understanding and engineering cellular systems for biotechnological applications.

Prerequisite: CHE 330 and BISC 320

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29442D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 35	Marlon Thomas	KAP145	Word (75242 KB)

CHE 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

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	Andrea Hodge	OFFICE

CHE 491: Nanotechnology Research for Undergraduates (2.0 units, max 4)

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	Andrea Hodge	OFFICE

CHE 530: Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers (4.0 units)

Elements of classical and statistical thermodynamics. Molecular theory and property estimation, emphasis on multi-component multi-phase fluid systems. Advanced applications, including highly non-ideal solutions, polymers, electrolytes.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29460D	048	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	34 of 56	Kristian Jessen	OHE100D
29461D	034	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	0 of 60	Kristian Jessen	DEN@Viterbi

CHE 550: Seminars in Chemical Engineering (0.0-1.0 units, max 2)

Seminars to cover recent developments in the field of chemical engineering given by invited speakers.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29473D	048	1.0	Lecture	4:00-5:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 28	Noah Malmstadt	SOSB46	Word (43706 KB)

CHE 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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	Andrea Hodge	OFFICE

CHE 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

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

CHE 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on accceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHE 594A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29478D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

CHE 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHE 594B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29479D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

CHE 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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	26 of 30	Andrea Hodge	OFFICE