Chemical Engineering (CHE)
- http://chems.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HED216; phone 740-2227.
- 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 using graphics and computers. Mass and heat balances. Corequisite: MATH 125, CHEM 105agL.
- Corequisite: MATH 125 and 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A)
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29400D | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 50 of 75 | Ted Lee | SOSB46 |  | |
| 29402D | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 30 of 45 | MHP105 | |||
| 29404D | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 19 of 45 | MHP105 | |
Use of equilibrium phase relations and principles of material and energy balance for design, operation, and optimization of separation procedures such as distillation, absorption, etc. Recommended preparation: CHE 330
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29406D | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 61 of 70 | Noah Malmstadt | GFS116 | | |
| 29408D | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 32 of 40 | VHE217 | | ||
| 29410D | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 29 of 40 | VHE217 | |
Constitutive equations and rate laws, momentum equations and kinetic theory of Newtonian and complex flows. Applications to chemical engineering systems.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29412D | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 35 of 40 | Muhammad Sahimi | VHE217 | | |
| 29414D | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 35 of 40 | VHE217 |
Resolution of chemical engineering problems which require original planning, observations, and data. Field trips to chemical plants. Written and oral reports.
- Prerequisite: (CHE 330 and CHE 350 and CHE 442)
- Corequisite: CHE 443
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29416D | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Monday | 32 of 36 | Victor Chang | VHE217 | | |
| 29418D | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 12 | PCE103 | | ||
| 29420D | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29422D | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 12 | PCE104 | |
Molecular and continuum approaches to diffusion and convection in fluids and multicomponent mixtures; simultaneous mass, heat, and momentum transfer; steady-state and time-dependent diffusion; Maxwell-Stefan equations.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29424D | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 31 of 35 | Ted Lee | HED116 | |
Simulation, stability and automatic control of chemical processes. Open and closed loop control schemes and introduction to optimal control theory. Computer implementation and laboratory application.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29426D | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 35 of 40 | Si-Zhao Qin | MHPB7B | | |
| 29428D | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 35 of 40 | PCE104 |
Properties of reservoir fluids, volumetric and material balances for gas and oil reservoirs; reservoir modeling concepts. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory 3 hours.
- 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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32206D | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | 13 of 15 | Sergiu Popa | RTH109 | | |
| 32210D | Lab | TBA | TBA | 13 of 15 | Sergiu Popa | OFFICE | |
Chemical and physical properties of solid materials used by chemical engineers, including polymers, metals, and ceramics. Materials design for industrial applications.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 322A
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29430D | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 21 of 25 | Victor Chang | VHE214 | |
Applications of unit operations, thermodynamics, kinetics, and economic balance; energy conservation in heat exchanger networks and in sequencing of separational devices. Safety aspects.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29432D | Lecture | 6:30-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 40 | Si-Zhao Qin | KAP144 | |
Application of chemical engineering principles to biological and biochemical processes and materials. Design of biochemical reactors and of processes for separation and purifications of biological products.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29434D | Lecture | 6:00-8:40pm | Wednesday | 21 of 25 | Pin Wang | VHE217 | | |
| 29435D | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Tuesday | Canceled |  |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29436D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Independent research in nanotechnology. Research project selected by the student in close consultation with a research advisor. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29438D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 10 | Ted Lee | OFFICE | |
Course content to be selected each semester from recent developments in chemical engineering and related fields.
| Section | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Optimization: Formulation, Solution, and Interpretation | |||||||||
| 29492D | 3.0 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 40 | Thomas Marlin | VHE217 | | |
Thermochemistry, equilibrium, chemical kinetics, flame temperature, flame velocity, flame stability, diffusion flames spray combustion, detonation. Equations of motion including reaction, heat transfer, and diffusion.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the AME department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in AME 513.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28873R | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 27 of 35 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | RTH109 | | |
| 29043R | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Tuesday | 15 of 25 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | OFF CAMPUS | |
Electrochemical techniques; mass, charge, and heat transfer; electrochemical thermodynamics and electrode kinetics; electrochemical reactors; optimization; materials and corrosion; experimental modeling of industrial processes.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MASC department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in MASC 523.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32152R | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 25 | Florian Mansfeld | OFF CAMPUS | | |
| 32166R | Lecture | 11:00-12:15pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 20 | Florian Mansfeld | OHE136 | |
Application of thermodynamics to chemical engineering systems. Recommended preparation: 430
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29450D | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 32 of 40 | Katherine Shing | OHE100B | | |
| 29452D | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 7 of 45 | Katherine Shing | OFF CAMPUS | |
Reaction kinetics applied to problems of engineering design and operation. Recommended preparation: 442
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29454D | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 34 of 45 | Jack Winnick | OHE100B | | |
| 29456D | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 45 | Jack Winnick | OFF CAMPUS | |
Principles of conduction, radiation, and convection of heat; application to chemical and related industries. Recommended preparation: 430, 445
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29458D | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Mon, Wed | 41 of 41 | Muhammad Sahimi | OHE100D | | |
| 29460D | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 40 | Muhammad Sahimi | OFF CAMPUS | |
Seminars to cover recent developments in the field of chemical engineering given by invited speakers. Master's students must register for 2 semesters; Ph.D. students must register for 4 semesters. Graded IP/CR/NC. Recommended preparation: graduate standing
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29462D | Lecture | TBA | Thursday | 5 of 55 | Pin Wang | OFFICE | |
Seminars to cover recent developments in the field of chemical engineering given by invited speakers. Master's students must register for 2 semesters; Ph.D. students must register for 4 semesters. Graded IP/CR/NC. Recommended preparation: graduate standing
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29464D | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Thursday | 46 of 100 | Pin Wang | ZHS159 | |
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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29466D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 25 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29468D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Credit on accceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CHE 594A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29470D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CHE 594B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29472D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Stochastic methods for modeling and simulating physical, chemical and biological processes. Topics include: Stochastic partial differential equations, Monte Carlo simulations, moment equation methods, stochastic expansions.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CE department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in CE 611.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29782R | Lecture | 2:00-4:40pm | Thursday | 11 of 25 | Dongxiao Zhang | THHB10 | |
Laboratory study of specific problems by candidates for the degree Engineer in Chemical Engineering. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29474D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | 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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29476D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 25 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29478D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CHE 794A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29480D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CHE 794B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29482D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CHE 794C
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29484D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CHE 794D
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29486D | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 10 | Theo Tsotsis | OFFICE | |
Information accurate as of 10/3/2010 9:40 PM.