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Chemical Engineering (CHE)
- http://chems.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HED216; phone (213) 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 graphicsand computers. Mass and heat balances. Corequisite: MATH 125, CHEM105agL.
- Corequisite: MATH 125 and 1 from (CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a)
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29400D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MWF | 36 of 65 | Ted Lee | ZHS252 |    | |
| 29402R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 10 of 40 | SGM601 | | ||
| 29403R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 20 of 46 | MHPB7B | | ||
| 29405R | 001 | Discussion | 3:30-4:20pm | Thursday | 6 of 30 | WPH106 | |
Computational tools for solving numerical problems in Chemical Engineering.
- Prerequisite: MATH 125
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29440D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 40 of 65 | Nicholas Graham | SSL150 | | |
| 29442R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 29 of 30 | SAL109 | | ||
| 29445R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 11 of 30 | SAL126 | |
Elements of chemical engineering thermodynamics, including generalized correlations of properties of materials, phase behavior, physical and chemical equilibria.
- Corequisite: MATH 226
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29496D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Katherine Shing | | ||
| 29497R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Monday | Canceled | | |||
| 29498R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | Canceled | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29406D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MWF | 42 of 87 | Noah Malmstadt | GFS106 | | |
| 29408R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 22 of 45 | ZHS163 | | ||
| 29410R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 45 | VHE217 | |
Planning and execution of an experiment, and presentation of findings through oral presentations and a written report.Application of the scientific method learned through immersion in a lab environment. Graded C/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29439D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 7 of 15 | Ted Lee | OFFICE | |
Application of principles of physical chemistry, biochemistry, and materials engineering to biomedical problems, e.g., materials selection and design for implants and tissue replacement.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 322A
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the BME department but may qualify for major credit in CHE. To register, enroll in BME 410.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29243D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 41 of 40 | Megan McCain | THH208 | | |
| 29244D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 36 of 36 | Megan McCain | THH208 | |
Constitutive equations and rate laws, momentum equations and kinetic theory of Newtonian and complex flows. Applications to chemical engineering systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29412D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 58 of 62 | Katherine Shing | GFS116 | | |
| 29413R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 20 of 39 | KAP158 | | ||
| 29414R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 8 of 40 | KAP140 | | ||
| 29415R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 30 of 30 | GFS223 | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29416D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Monday | 53 of 60 | Robert Young | THH210 | | |
| 29418R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29419R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-2:50pm | Monday | 5 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29420R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29422R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 | | ||
| 29423R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 12 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29424D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Wednesday | 67 of 68 | Ted Lee | THH212 | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29426D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 66 of 67 | Thomas Marlin | ZHS252 | | |
| 29428R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 66 of 69 | 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32206D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Wednesday | 17 of 35 | Jincai Chang | VKC252 | | |
| 32210R | 001 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 17 of 35 | Jincai Chang | 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29430D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 35 of 45 | Jongseung Yoon | VHE217 | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29432D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 65 of 65 | Robert Young | THH210 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29436D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Richard Roberts | OFFICE | |
Independent research in nanotechnology. Research project selected by the student in close consultation with a research advisor. Prerequisite: CHE 391L. Open only to juniors and seniors.
- Prerequisite: CHE 391
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29438D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Ted Lee | OFFICE | |
Fundamentals of mass transfer within a single phase and between phases; applications to separation processes. Recommended preparation: 445
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29490D | 048 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 30 of 60 | Muhammad Sahimi | OHE136 |  | |
| 29492D | 034 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 2 of 30 | Muhammad Sahimi | DEN@Viterbi | |
Principles of conduction, radiation, and convection of heat; application to chemical and related industries. Recommended preparation: 430, 445
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29459D | 048 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 45 | Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada | OHE132 | | |
| 29461D | 034 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 20 | Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada | DEN@Viterbi | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29462D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | Thursday | 4 of 55 | Richard Roberts | 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29464D | 048 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Thursday | 46 of 100 | Richard Roberts | 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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29466D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 25 | Richard Roberts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29468D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Richard Roberts | OFFICE | |
Laboratory study of specific problems by candidates for the degree Engineer in Chemical Engineering. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29474D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Richard Roberts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29476D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 30 | Richard Roberts | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29478D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Richard Roberts | OFFICE | |