Courses for Graduate Students in the Chemical Engineering Program
Ph.D. candidates must pass both written and oral qualifying examinations taken after the first semester of graduate study. The written exam covers the areas of thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and kinetics (CHEG 301, 315 and 321 are normal preparation for this exam). The oral exam involves the critique and discussion of a paper from the literature assigned to the student after passing the written exam. The doctoral plan of study developed jointly by the student and his/her advisory committee usually includes one year of full-time course work beyond the master's degree.

Doctoral students also must fulfill a foreign language requirement of the Graduate School (which may be satisfied by courses in a related or supporting area such as math or computer science). In addition to the qualifying exams, the student must complete a General Examination and the writing of a Ph.D. dissertation proposal, which is defended orally. The Ph.D. dissertation must contain the results of original research in chemical engineering. An oral defense of the dissertation is required.

There are three required courses for the PhD:

CHEG 301. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I (3 credits) Lecture.
An advanced study of classical thermodynamics with emphasis on phase and chemical equilibria and applications to the chemical process industries. Kinetic theory and statistical thermodynamics with emphasis on the prediction and correlation of physical and chemical properties of gases and liquids, including mixtures. Theory and application of flames, plasmas, and shock waves.

CHEG 315. Transfer Operations I (3 credits) Lecture. (3 credits) Lecture.
An advanced study of momentum, heat and mass transfer with application to complex problems. Cartesian tensors, non-Newtonian flow, statistical theory of turbulence. Mass transfer in multicomponent systems and with chemical reaction. Mass transfer in drops and bubbles; two-phase flow and fluidization.

CHEG 321. Reaction Kinetics I (3 credits) Lecture.
Chemical kinetics and reactor design. An advanced study of chemical reaction engineering with emphasis on catalysis. Applications to stirred-tanks, fixed-bed, and fluidized bed reactors.

Other courses students may choose from include
Note: Courses designated by the asterisk symbol (*) are approved for Satisfactory (S) / Unsatisfactory (U) grading.

CHEG 300. Independent Study (1-3 credits) Independent Study
Independent study under the supervision of a Chemical Engineering faculty member.

CHEG 302. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II (3 credits) Lecture.
An advanced study of classical thermodynamics with emphasis on phase and chemical equilibria and applications to the chemical process industries. Kinetic theory and statistical thermodynamics with emphasis on the prediction and correlation of physical and chemical properties of gases and liquids, including mixtures. Theory and application of flames, plasmas, and shock waves.

CHEG 311. Transport Phenomena (3 credits) Lecture.
An advanced study of transport phenomena and rate processes with emphasis on a differential balance approach. Designed for non-chemical engineers and chemical engineers with an inadequate background in differential balances.

CHEG 315. Transfer Operations I (3 credits) Lecture.
An advanced study of momentum, heat and mass transfer with application to complex problems. Cartesian tensors, non-Newtonian flow, statistical theory of turbulence. Mass transfer in multicomponent systems and with chemical reaction. Mass transfer in drops and bubbles; two-phase flow and fluidization.

CHEG 316. Transfer Operations II (3 credits) Lecture.
An advanced study of momentum, heat and mass transfer with application to complex problems. Cartesian tensors, non-Newtonian flow, statistical theory of turbulence. Mass transfer in multicomponent systems and with chemical reaction. Mass transfer in drops and bubbles; two-phase flow and fluidization.

CHEG 320. Investigation of Special Topics (1-3 credits) Lecture.
This course is designed for special topics, or for individual students who desire to pursue investigations in a specialized field.

CHEG 322. Reaction Kinetics II (3 credits) Lecture.
Chemical kinetics and reactor design. An advanced study of chemical reaction engineering with emphasis on catalysis. Applications to stirred-tanks, fixed-bed, and fluidized bed reactors.

CHEG 325. Equilibrium Stage Operations (3 credits) Lecture.
Principles of the design of multicomponent stage processes. Emphasis on distillation, but with applications to extraction and absorption. Azeotropic and extractive distillation, batch distillation and transient behavior of processes, tray efficiencies.

CHEG 331. Process Engineering (3 credits) Lecture.
Applications of thermodynamics, kinetics, unit operations, mechanics, and economics to the design of process plant equipment and complete plant design.

CHEG 332. Process Engineering (3 credits) Lecture.
Applications of thermodynamics, kinetics, unit operations, mechanics, and economics to the design of process plant equipment and complete plant design.

CHEG 336. Process Dynamics and Control I (3 credits) Lecture.
Dynamic behavior of chemical process operations. Distributed parameter and non-linear processes. Specification of control systems. Stability analysis. Optimal operation of chemical processes. Design of feedback and feedforward control schemes for multiloop processes. Adaptive control.

CHEG 337. Process Dynamics and Control II (3 credits) Lecture.
Dynamic behavior of chemical process operations. Distributed parameter and non-linear processes. Specification of control systems. Stability analysis. Optimal operation of chemical processes. Design of feedback and feedforward control schemes for multiloop processes. Adaptive control.

CHEG 345. Chemical Engineering Analysis I (3 credits) Lecture.
Techniques for the solution of chemical engineering problems including the solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical analysis, and computer simulation.

CHEG 346. Chemical Engineering Analysis II (3 credits) Lecture. Prerequisite: CHEG 345.
An advanced study of the mathematics and computation of optimization of chemical engineering problems. Linear and non-linear applications.

CHEG 347. Optimization (3 credits) Lecture.
Advanced topics in optimization such as linear and nonlinear programming, mixed-integer linear and non-linear programming, deterministic and stochastic global optimization, and interval global optimization. Example applications drawn from engineering.

CHEG 350. Nuclear Reactor Design (3 credits) Lecture. Prerequisite: CHEG 345.
Involves the complete design of a reactor: conception, core design, critical parameters, heat removal, shielding, instrumentation.

CHEG 351. Polymer Physics (3 credits) Lecture.
Modern concepts relating to glassy, rubbery and organized states of bulk polymers. Considers rubber elasticity, glass-to-rubber transitions, networks, elements of crystallization, blends and interfacial phenomena.

CHEG 352. Polymer Properties (3 credits) Lecture.
Interrelationships between solid state structure, dynamics, and mechanical properties of non-crystalline and semi-crystalline polymers. Considers polymer viscoelasticity, diffusion, failure mechanism, and elementary polymer rheology.

CHEG 355. Polymer Structure and Morphology (3 credits) Lecture. Prerequisite: CHEM 381.
A fundamental study of the various levels of structure and morphology in polymers from the molecular to the macroscopic level, and how this structure influences the overall material properties. The principle methods used to characterize morphology are described for the analysis of amorphous and crystalline homopolymers, polymer blends, and copolymers.

CHEG 356. Adhesion (3 credits) Lecture. Prerequisite: CHEG 351.
A study of both physical and chemical factors controlling adhesion behavior. Thermodynamics, surface energy and surface tension. Intermolecular forces. Surface roughness effects. Mechanical evaluation of bond strength. Factors controlling adhesion durability. Chemical coupling agents.

CHEG 357. Surface and Interfacial Properties of Polymers (3 credits) Lecture. Prerequisite: CHEM 381. A comprehensive coverage of the fundamental behavior of polymers at surfaces and interfaces from a molecular perspective. Techniques are described for the characterization of interfacial properties. Topics include polymer adsorption, surface segregation in multiconstituent polymers, polymer-polymer interface structure, wetting and contact angles, surface and interfacial tension, and Langmuir-Blodgett monolayers.

CHEG 358. Composite Materials (3 credits) Lecture.
An introduction to the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composite materials. Included are discussions of the behavior of unidirectional composites, short fiber composites and laminates. Special topics such as fatigue, fracture and environmental effects are also included.

CHEG 361. Nuclear Chemical Engineering (3 credits) Lecture.
Scientific and engineering principles involved in processes and materials of importance in nuclear chemical technology. Chemical processing of nuclear feed fuels. Separation of isotopes, purification of metals, solvent extraction, separation of reactor products, radioactive waste disposal and utilization in chemical processes. Formerly CHEG 360.

CHEG 363. Electrochemical Engineering (3 credits) Lecture.
Principles underlying electrochemical processes. Transformation of chemical and electrical energy. Applications of fundamental electrochemical laws to industrial processes, energy conversion, and electrometallurgical operations.

CHEG 367. Polymer Rheology (3 credits) Lecture.
Analysis of the deformation and flow of polymeric materials. Topics include non-Newtonian flow, viscoelastic behavior and melt fracture with application to polymer processing.

CHEG 368. Polymer Rheology and Processing Laboratory (3 credits) Lecture/Laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEG 367.
Classical and modern experimental techniques for measuring the viscoelastic properties of polymers. Experiments include: creep, dynamic mechanical analysis, cone and plate viscometer, single-screw extruder, capillary rheometer, and extensional viscosity.

CHEG 373. Biochemical Engineering (3 credits) Lecture.
Principles and design of processes involving biochemical reactions. Nature of biological materials, biochemical kinetics, heat and mass transfer, application to fermentation and other biological processes. Also offered as BME 321. Formerly CHEG 383.

CHEG 374. Bioremediation (3 credits) Lecture.
Application of engineering and biological principles toward remediation of hazardous wastes. Degradation of toxic chemicals using genetically-engineered microorganisms. Biological contacting devices for waste remediation.

CHEG 375. Fermentation and Separation Technology Laboratory (3 credits) Laboratory. Also offered as MCB 384.
Introduction to techniques used for industrial mass culture of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and methods used to extract useful products from these cultures. Metabolic processes, energentics, growth kinetics and nutrition of microorganisms. Synthesis of cellular material and end products. Heat exchange, oxygen transfer, pH control, sterilization and design of fermentors. Culture of eukaryotic cell mass. Immobilized enzyme and cell reactors. Product recovery methods of precipitation centrifugation, extraction filtration and chromatography. Formerly CHEG 384.

CHEG 381. Water Purification Principles (3 credits) Lecture.
An advanced study of the application of thermodynamics, transfer operations, and chemical kinetics to disposal and recovery of aqueous industrial and municipal wastes.

CHEG 382. Environmental Systems Engineering (3 credits) Lecture
The analysis and design of water and wastewater treatment systems using optimization techniques and control theory.

CHEG 385. Air Pollution (3 credits) Lecture. Prerequisites: CE 390 or ENVE 300 for non-CHEG majors.
Sources and properties of air pollutants, atmospheric chemistry, dynamics of atmospheric pollution, analytical and sampling techniques, control and abatement processes and air pollutants.

CHEG 387. Aerosol Science (3 credits) Lecture.
Physics and chemistry governing aerosols. Particle formation and growth, aerosol particle dynamics, and population balances. Techniques for particle characterization are also addressed. Systems include ambient particulate matter and materials

CHEG 389. Chemical Transport Processes in the Environment (3 credits) Lecture.
Movement and fate of chemicals within the air, water, and soils in the environments. Emphasis on interfacial processes and exchange rates involving surface water, groundwater and air pollution problems.

^*CHEG 391. Seminar 1 credit. Seminar.
^*CHEG 392. Seminar 1 credit. Seminar.
CHEG 393. Seminar 0 credits. Seminar.
CHEG 394. Seminar 0 credits. Seminar.
^*GRAD 395. Master's Thesis Research 1 - 9 credits.
^*GRAD 396. Full-Time Master's Research 3 credits.
^*GRAD 397. Full-Time Directed Studies (Master's Level) 3 credits.
GRAD 398. Special Readings (Master's) Non-credit.
GRAD 399. Thesis Preparation Non-credit.
^*GRAD 495. Doctoral Dissertation Research 1 - 9 credits.
^*GRAD 496. Full-Time Doctoral Research 3 credits.
^*GRAD 497. Full-Time Directed Studies (Doctoral Level) 3 credits.
GRAD 498. Special Readings (Doctoral) Non-credit.
GRAD 499. Dissertation Preparation Non-credit.