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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.
- 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 | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 23 of 50 | Jincai Chang | KAP146 |   |
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 | 28 of 35 | Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada | SOSB46 | | |
| 29409R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 23 of 45 | THH114 | | ||
| 29410R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 5 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 | 1 of 15 | Andrea Hodge | TBA | |
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 | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 40 of 41 | Theo Tsotsis | KAP146 | | |
| 29416R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 40 of 41 | LVL16 | |
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 | 28 of 35 | Jincai Chang | ZHS352 | | |
| 29420R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 14 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29421R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29424D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Wednesday | 39 of 40 | Jincai Chang | ZHS352 | | |
| 29426R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 13 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29427R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 13 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29428R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 13 | 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 | 39 of 50 | Wade Zeno | GFS116 | PDF (99835 KB) | |
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 | Behnam Jafarpour | OHE100D | | |
| 32206R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 6 of 35 | TBA | |
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 | 21 of 30 | Kareesa Kron, Noah Malmstadt | VHE217 | PDF (259420 KB) | |
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 | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 45 of 50 | Nicholas Graham, Pin Wang | THH210 | |
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 | 3 of 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29446D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Andrea Hodge | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32113R | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 26 of 30 | Paulo Branicio | RTH115 | PDF (251486 KB) | |
| 32114D | 034 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 30 | Paulo Branicio | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (251486 KB) | |
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 | 20 of 30 | Kristian Jessen | OHE100D | | |
| 29461D | 034 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 30 | Kristian Jessen | DEN@Viterbi | |
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 | 3 of 25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 21 of 30 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29484D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | OFFICE | |