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Chemical Engineering (CHE)
- http://chems.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HED-216.
- 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29400D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 35 | Nicholas Graham | KAP163 |  | |
| 29401R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 7 of 35 | GFS207 | |
Basic laws, energy and entropy balances. Multi-component phase behavior. Physical and chemical equilibria. Energy conversion and equilibrium separation processes, estimation and use of property data.
- Corequisite: MATH 226
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29409D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 38 of 50 | Richard Roberts | KAP144 |  | |
| 29410R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 21 of 28 | VPD105 | | ||
| 29411R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 25 | THHB10 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29413D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 5 | Andrea Hodge | TBA | |
Computational methods for simulation and analysis of metabolic networks, cellular signaling pathways, and gene regulatory networks. Biochemical kinetics, differential equations, stability analysis, sensitivity analysis.
- Prerequisite: MATH 245 and 1 from (BME 210 or CHE 205)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BME department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in BME 430.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29253D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 30 | Stacey Finley | CPA152 | PDF (634313 KB) | |
| 29254R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 13 of 30 | MRF229 | |
Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and momentum transfer applied to chemical engineering and chemical processing operations.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29415D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 45 | Noah Malmstadt | KAP156 | PDF (123110 KB) | |
| 29416R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Friday | 19 of 25 | CPA161 | | ||
| 29417R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 30 | WPH203 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29419D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Thursday | 39 of 40 | Jincai Chang | KAP163 | | |
| 29420R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 9 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29421R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29422R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29423R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | |
Overview of sustainable energy, with emphasis on quantitative approaches to evaluate sustainability and examination of renewable sources of energy from the perspective of sustainability.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29406R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 24 | Robert Young | KAP138 | | |
| 29429R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 24 | GFS107 | |
Dynamic analysis and automation of chemical processes using closed loop control schemes. Control schemes are analyzed, simulated and implemented in the laboratory.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29431D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 46 of 47 | Pin Wang | THH208 | | |
| 29432R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 46 of 47 | Pin Wang | PCE104 | |
Measurement theory and petroleum/geothermal applications of electrical, radioactive, acoustic, and production logging tools. Estimation of rock porosity, water saturation, permeability, shale content, gas flow rate.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PTE department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in PTE 461.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32204D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:30pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 40 | Birendra Jha | OHE100B | | |
| 32206D | 014 | Lecture | 2:00-3:30pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 25 | DEN@Viterbi | |
Fundamentals of flow and transport in porous materials including: Properties of porous rocks, capillarity effect, single- and multiphase flow, diffusion and dispersion in miscible displacements.
- Prerequisite: MATH 245 and PHYS 151 and 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PTE department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in PTE 463.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32208D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Wednesday | 5 of 28 | Kristian Jessen | SOSB48 | | |
| 32210R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-5:50pm | Monday | 3 of 12 | PCE313 | | ||
| 32290R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-5:50pm | Thursday | 2 of 12 | PCE313 | |
Theory and practice in drilling technology; mechanical properties of reservoir rocks; well completion; acidizing and fracturing, oilproduction gechnology. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours
- Prerequisite: PTE 464
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PTE department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in PTE 465.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32212D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:20pm | Friday | 9 of 15 | Bradford Pierce | GFS112 | | |
| 32214R | 001 | Lab | 8:10-9:10pm | Tuesday | 9 of 15 | Bradford Pierce | PCE313 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29440D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 7 | Andrea Hodge | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29442D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 17 | Andrea Hodge | OFFICE | |
Advanced treatment of mathematical modeling and analysis of Chemical Engineering core topics including fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, and deformation of materials.
- Corequisite: CHE 442 and CHE 447
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29460D | 048 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 25 | Muhammad Sahimi | OHE100C | | |
| 29461D | 034 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 25 | Muhammad Sahimi | DEN@Viterbi | |
Management and engineering strategies utilized to improve energy efficiency. Open only to master and doctoral students. Duplicates credit in AME 577.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29463D | 048 | Lecture | 5:00-7:40pm | Tuesday | 15 of 40 | Virgil Adumitroaie | VHE217 | PDF (111159 KB) | |
Understanding deep learning: for students in engineering, physical and life sciences and computer science with mathematical background.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MASC department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in MASC 520.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32127R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 24 | Rajiv Kalia | WPHB26 | |
Fundamentals of transport processes - momentum, heat and mass transfer - in systems of interest to chemical engineering.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29441D | 034 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 2 of 30 | Muhammad Sahimi | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29462D | 048 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 25 of 40 | Muhammad Sahimi | OHE136 | |
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 35 | Andrea Hodge | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29478D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29484D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 40 | Andrea Hodge | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29486D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 10 | TBA | |