Chemical Engineering
COT 3502
Computer Model Formulation.
Credits: 4; Prereq: ECH 3023; Coreq: EGM 3311
or MAP 2302.
Solutions
of scientific and engineering problems using digital computers. Formulation of models for
describing physical processes, numerical analysis and computer programming.
GR-M†
ECH 1001
Freshman Seminar in Chemical Engineering.
Credits: 1; May be
repeated with change of content for a maximum of 4 credits.
Small
group discussion with faculty members interested in a field of chemical
engineering endeavor.
ECH 3023
Material and Energy Balances.
Credits: 5; Prereq: CHM 2046, PHY 2048, MAC 2312; Coreq:
PHY 2049, MAC 2313.
Formulation and
solution of material and energy balances utilizing physical/chemical properties
of matter as applied to analyzing unit operation systems.
ECH 3101
Process Thermodynamics.
Credits: 3; Prereq: COT 3502, ECH 3023, CHM
4411.
Introduction
to fundamental principles of classical thermodynamics. Applications to modeling and analysis of physical and chemical
processes undergoing change.
ECH 3203
Fluid and Solid Operations.
Credits 3; Prereq: COT 3502, ECH 3264.
Characteristics of
laminar and turbulent flow, mechanical energy balance, flow through packed beds
and fluidization of solids, design of pumping systems and piping networks, and
metering of fluids.
ECH 3223
Energy Transfer Operations.
Credits: 3; Prereq: COT 3502, ECH 3264.
Steady state
conduction in solids and heterogeneous materials; transient conduction;
convection heat transfer; heat transfer during boiling and condensation;
radiation heat transfer; design of heat-transfer equipment and heat exchange
networks.
ECH 3264
Elementary Transport Phenomena.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECH 3023; Coreq: EGM 3311
or MAP 2302
Flux law and
conservation equations of mass, energy and momentum; steady and unsteady states
as applied to physical and chemical processing; macroscopic and microscopic
analysis.
ECH 4123
Phase and Chemical Equilibria.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECH3101.
Application
of thermodynamic principles to systems of variable composition, including the study
of phase and chemical equilibria.
ECH 4224L
Fluid and Energy Transfer Operations Laboratory.
Credits: 2; Prereq: ECH 3101, ECH 3203, ECH 3223, ENC 2210; Coreq: ECH 4714L.
Laboratory
work in unit operations involving heat and momentum transfer.
ECH 4323
Process Control Theory.
Credits: 3; Prereq: COT3502, ECH3023, EGM 3311 or MAP 2302; Coreq: ECH 4323L.
The
analysis and automatic control of process systems in chemical engineering.
ECH 4323L
Process Control Laboratory.
Credits: 1; Coreq: ECH 4323.
Laboratory work
associated with ECH 4323.
ECH 4403
Separation and Mass Transfer Operations.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECH 3264, ECH 4123.
Theory,
design and evaluation of diffusional and staged mass
transfer processes including distillation, absorption and extraction, leaching
and membrane separations. Computer-aided design methods.
ECH 4404L
Separation and Mass Transfer Operations Laboratory.
Credits: 2; Prereq: ECH 4403, ECH 4224L, ECH 4714L.
Laboratory
work in unit operations involving mass transfer.
ECH 4504
Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design.
Credits: 4; Prereq: ECH 4123, ECH 3264.
Homogeneous
and heterogeneous reaction kinetic modeling and data analysis. Analysis
and design of ideal batch, mixed, plug and recycle reactors. Heterogeneous
catalysis and reactor design.
ECH 4604
Process Economics.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECH 3203, ECH 3223; Coreq:
ECH 4403.
Introduction
to the principles of process economics including specifications and costing of
equipment, operations costing and economic evaluation of processes.
ECH 4644
Process Design.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECH 4403, ECH 4504, ECH 4604, ECH
4824.
Preliminary design of
convention chemical processes, including process specifications, siting and layout, equipment sizing, utility and manpower
needs, safety and hazard analysis, environmental considerations and economic
evaluation. Planning techniques for detailed engineering,
construction and startup.
ECH 4714L
Safety and Experimental Evaluation.
Credits: 1; Prereq: ENC 2210, STA 3032; Coreq:
ECH 4224L.
Laboratory
and process safety analysis with emphasis on prevention and mitigation. Experiment
design, evaluation and presentation of results.
Integrated with ECH 4224L.
ECH 4824
Materials of Chemical Engineering.
Credits: 2; Prereq: ECH 4123.
Relations
between microscopic structure and macroscopic mechanical, thermal and
electrical properties of organic and inorganic solids. Engineering applications,
including corrosion.
ECH 4905
Special Problems in Chemical Engineering.
Credits: 1 to 6. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
ECH 4912
Integrated Product and Process Design 1.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Senior standing.
The first part of a
two-course sequence in which multidisciplinary teams of engineering and
business students partner with industry
sponsors to design and build authentic product and processes—on time and within
budget. Working closely with industry
liaison engineers and a faculty coach, students gain
practical experience in teamwork and communication, problem
solving and engineering design, and develop leadership, management and people
skills.
ECH 4913
Integrated Product and Process Design 2.
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECH 4912.
The second part of
ECH 4912-4913 sequence.
ECH 4934
Professional Seminar.
Credits: 1; Prereq: Senior standing.
Discussion of issues
associated with development of a professional career in chemical engineering.
Topics include ethics (presented in a case study format),
legal and ethical issues associated with intellectual property, interviewing
strategies and presentation skills.
ECH 4944
Practical Work in Chemical Engineering.
Credits: 1 to 5; Prereq: EG classification.
One
term industrial employment, including extra work according a pre-approved
outline. Practical engineering work under industrial
supervision as set forth in college regulations. ††
ECH 4948
Internship Work Experience.
Credits: 1; Prereq: EG classification.
Practical internship work
experience under approved industrial supervision, as set forth in College
Regulations. ††
ECH 4949
Co-op Work Experience.
Credits: 1; Prereq: EG classification.
Practical
co-op work experience under approved industrial supervision, as set forth in
College Regulations. ††