Chemical and Biological Engineering Courses
An introduction to the chemical engineering profession, its history and its career-enabling potential. The course contains selected topics, and alumni seminars covering the full range of career opportunities from emerging areas (nanotechnology, biochemical, multifunctional materials) to those found in the more traditional positions within the chemical, petrochemical and petroleum industries.
Study of physical and chemical processes and chemical reactions; material and energy balance calculations for single-phase and multiphase systems; simultaneous energy and material balances. Offered fall and spring.
The backbone of thermodynamics theory is based on ideal gas and structured as following: First, establish theory/property model ideal gas pure substance, use ideal gas model to describe real gas by introduce residual property; Second, use theory/property model ideal gas mixture to describe real gas mixture by residual property and partial property; Third, establish theory/property of model ideal solution, use it to describe real solution mixture with excessive property. Computer proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. Offered fall and spring.
Unified approach to the basic calculations and fundamental concepts involved in the design of equilibrium-stage separations processes and continuous contacting equipment. Computer proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.
Basic chemical engineering measurements are made, including temperature, pressure, concentration, and fluid flow. Fundamental and empirical equations are used to analyze mass, energy, and momentum transport. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Offered both fall and spring semesters.
Performance tests on chemical engineering unit operations, such as distillation and heat transfer, are designed, operated, and analyzed in a formal report. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Offered fall and spring semesters. Successful completion of CHE 321 and CHE 322 satisfies the curriculum requirement of CHE 323.
Performance tests on chemical engineering unit operations, such as distillation and heat transfer, are designed, operated, and analyzed in a formal report. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Offered summer only. Can be replaced by successful completion of CHE 321 and CHE 322.
This course will give junior & senior level students a working knowledge of conservation equations for mass, momentum and energy with application to steady-state chemical processes. Computer proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.
Designed to expose students to the rich array of resources, ideas and experiences of chemical engineering. Emphasis and content based on faculty member's area of expertise.
Introduction to the manufacture, processing and applications of organic polymeric materials. This course covers the chemistry of polymer manufacture, the molecular structures of polymers, and the structure-property relationships for thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Offered primarily in the spring semester.
Introduction to the manufacture, processing and applications of organic polymeric materials. This course covers the chemistry of polymer manufacture, the molecular structures of polymers, and the structure-property relationships for thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. Honors designation.
A survey of common software, data processing, and statistical analysis tools applied to chemical engineering, science, and general interest topics. This course covers the fundamentals of computer programming (coding) and problem solving for chemical engineering students.
A survey of common software, data processing, and statistical analysis tools applied to chemical engineering, science, and general interest topics. This course covers the fundamentals of computer programming (coding) and problem solving for chemical engineering students. Honors designation.
Introduction to stem cell biology and bioengineering approaches for stem cell-based therapy and related applications. This course will provide special emphasis on the application of chemical engineering skills to bioengineering and development of stem cell-based therapy and diagnostics.
Introduction to stem cell biology and bioengineering approaches for stem cell-based therapy and related applications. This course will provide special emphasis on the application of chemical engineering skills to bioengineering and development of stem cell-based therapy and diagnostics. Honors designation.
Tissue Engineering is an emerging dynamic, experimental science in which engineering and biological science principles are used to develop techniques for improving or restoring the structure and function of tissue. Offered primarily in the fall semester.
Tissue Engineering is an emerging dynamic, experimental science in which engineering and biological science principles are applied to develop techniques for improving or restoring the structure and function of tissues and organs.
Health and safety in the chemical process industry that will introduce chemical engineering students to health and safety, regulations and the designs and procedures to meet them in the chemical process. Advanced topics will also be introduced, including current relevant topics such as recent accidents and ways and means of preventing a re-occurrence, advanced models of spills and advanced safety analysis. Senior standing required.
Health and safety in the chemical process industry that will introduce chemical engineering students to health and safety, regulations and the designs and procedures to meet them in the chemical process. Advanced topics will also be introduced, including current relevant topics such as recent accidents and ways and means of preventing a reoccurrence, advanced models of spills and advanced safety analysis. The CHE 441/540 designation will allow ChE graduate students and qualified senior-level chemical engineering majors to take this course. Several loss prevention topics are more complex than typically assigned to the undergraduate chemical engineering students. Advanced topics may include recent accidents and ways and means of preventing a reoccurrence, advanced models of spills and advanced safety analysis. Greater analysis, synthesis and evaluation-of-knowledge skills will be required for students enrolled in CHE 441/540.
Study of biological processes; application of chemical engineering skills to areas including enzyme kinetics, fermentation, cell growth and metabolic processes. Offered primarily in the spring semester.
Study of biological processes; application of chemical engineering skills to areas including enzyme kinetics, fermentation, cell growth and metabolic processes. Offered primarily in the spring semester.
Optimal design of chemical processes and plants. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course.
Research combined with practical application and testing. Credit is based on the amount of work undertaken. Students undertaking research project must obtain clearance from the supervising professor before registering.
Various topics relevant to Chemical & Biological Engineering majors.
Presentation of research/practical study results before a group of peers (graduate students, other honors students, faculty and invited guests).
Presentation of research/practical study results before a group of peers (graduate students, other honors students, faculty, and invited guests).
This course is designed to allow B.S. Chemical Engineering students to earn credit for work completed through a co-op, internship, research experience for undergraduates (REU) program or other approved activity external to UA. The course focuses on delivery of a presentation on the work completed in the activity with preparation of the presentation materials done with guidance from the instructor to ensure that material is suited to a freshman- or sophomore- level Chemical Engineering class. Students for this course must submit the ChBE Honors Co-Op/Internship/REU Approval Form before the co-op/internship/REU period ends. Students are also required to receive approval by the ChBE Honors Program Chair prior to registration. Honors designation.
Credit is based on the amount of work undertaken. Research or practical study in a chemical engineering area, the outcome of which is a definite result presented in a report, paper, or manuscript. Instructor permission required.
Credit is based on the amount of work undertaken. Research, teaching assistantship, practical study, honors co-op or internship in a chemical engineering area, the outcome of which is a definite result presented in a report, paper, or manuscript. Instructor or Honors Chair permission required.