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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.
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 | 40 of 60 | Jincai Chang | THH116 |   | |
| 29410R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 28 of 28 | DMC155 | | ||
| 29411R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 30 | DMC256 | |
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 | 16 of 30 | Stacey Finley | DMC211 | | |
| 29254R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 16 of 30 | VHE206 | |
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 | 28 of 45 | Noah Malmstadt | KAP156 | | |
| 29416R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Friday | 15 of 25 | GFS105 | | ||
| 29417R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 30 | GFS223 | |
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 | 2:00-3:20pm | Wednesday | 32 of 36 | Jincai Chang | DMC157 | | |
| 29420R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29421R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29422R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 8 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 | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 24 | Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada | VHE210 | | |
| 29429R | 001 | Discussion | TBA | Wednesday | 4 of 24 | OFFICE | |
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 | 4:30-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 30 of 31 | Jay Lee | VHE217 | | |
| 29432R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 30 of 47 | PCE104 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29452D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 30 | Richard Roberts | KAP140 | |
Simulate, design and optimize chemical engineering unit operations and process using modern process simulation software.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29436D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 32 of 45 | Jincai Chang | THH108 | |
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 | Noah Malmstadt | 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 | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 25 | Muhammad Sahimi | OHE100C | | |
| 29461D | 034 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 25 | Muhammad Sahimi | DEN@Viterbi | |
Systematic engineering practices to augment energy efficiency while minimizing associated economic expenditures; encompasses a wide-ranging analysis of various power generation modalities.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29463D | 048 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 2 of 40 | Luis Francisco Villalobos | VHE217 | |
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 | 5 of 24 | Ken-ichi Nomura | VHE217 | |
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 | 3 of 40 | Muhammad Sahimi | OHE100C | |
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 | 0 of 35 | Noah Malmstadt | 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 | 1 of 40 | Noah Malmstadt | 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 | 0 of 10 | TBA | |