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Chemical Engineering (CHE)

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CHE 120: Introduction to Chemical Engineering (4.0 units)

Problem-solving techniques in chemical engineering, including an introduction to engineering problem analysis, mass balances, and energy balances.

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
29400D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wed, Fri	22 of 65	Ted Lee	THH210
29402R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Monday	20 of 40		VHE217
29403R	001	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Monday	2 of 46		KAP148

CHE 350: Introduction to Separation Processes (4.0 units)

Introduction to the design of chemical separation processes based on the principles of phase equilibrium, material balance and energy balance.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 115B)
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29408D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	38 of 60	Noah Malmstadt	SLH100
29409R	001	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Monday	29 of 45		SGM601
29410R	001	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 45		SGM601

CHE 391L: Introduction to Nanotechnology Research (2.0 units)

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
29412D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 15	Ted Lee	OFFICE

Crosslist CHE 410: Introduction to Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (3.0 units)

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
29244D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	44 of 80	Megan McCain	THH208

CHE 442: Chemical Reactor Design (4.0 units)

Problem-solving techniques in Chemical Reactor Design, including the description of chemical kinetics and rates, and analysis of mass balances, and energy balances.

Prerequisite: MATH 245 and CHE 443

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29414D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	Mon, Wed	42 of 50	Katherine Shing	KAP146
			10:00-11:50am	Friday			KAP144
29415R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	29 of 30		VHE206
29416R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 30		SGM226

CHE 444aL: Chemical Engineering Laboratory (2.0 units)

Conduct experiments and analyze data to generate results used to solve chemical engineering problems. Communicate results, data, and solutions in written reports and oral presentations.

Prerequisite: CHE 120
Corequisite: CHE 330 and CHE 350
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29418D	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Friday	37 of 60	Robert Young	GFS118
29420R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12		PCE104
29421R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12		PCE104
29422R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	9 of 12		PCE104
29423R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Friday	4 of 12		PCE104

CHE 444bL: Chemical Engineering Laboratory (2.0 units)

Conduct experiments and analyze data to generate results used to solve chemical engineering problems. Communicate results, data, and solutions in written reports and oral presentations.

Prerequisite: CHE 444A and CHE 330
Corequisite: CHE 443
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
29425D	001	Lecture	8:30-9:50am	Wednesday	40 of 50	Jincai Chang	KAP163
29426R	001	Lab	4:00-6:40pm	Tuesday	12 of 12		PCE104
29427R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12		PCE104
29428R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		PCE104
29429R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Friday	4 of 12		PCE104

CHE 447: Heat and Mass Transfer in Chemical Engineering Processes (4.0 units)

Differential and macroscopic equations of heat transfer; molecular and continuum approaches to diffusion and convection in fluids; simultaneous heat, mass and momentum transfer.

Prerequisite: MATH 245 and CHE 443

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29432D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Mon, Wed	47 of 50	Jincai Chang	SOSB44

Crosslist CHE 464L: Petroleum Reservoir Engineering (3.0 units)

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	9:00-11:40am	Monday	3 of 35	Behnam Jafarpour	OHE132
32210R	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	3 of 35		OFFICE

CHE 475: Physical Properties of Polymers (4.0 units)

Introduction to polymer physical properties and characterization, relationship to synthesis techniques and processing techniques, natural and synthetic materials, property optimization and modern applications.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29436D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	11 of 35	Malancha Gupta	VKC210

CHE 480: Chemical Process and Plant Design (4.0 units)

Design and evaluate a chemical process/plant based on safety, economics, sustainability and engineering viability through the application of unit operations, thermodynamics, kinetics and separations.

Prerequisite: CHE 485
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29440D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	34 of 60	Robert Young	SOSB44

CHE 489: Biochemical Engineering (4.0 units)

Theoretical, quantitative, and experimental methods for understanding and engineering cellular systems for biotechnological applications.

Prerequisite: CHE 330 and BISC 320

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29442D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 35	Nicholas Graham	THHB10

CHE 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

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
29444D	001	2.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 10	Ted Lee, Michael Kassner,Cory Reano	OFFICE

CHE 491: Nanotechnology Research for Undergraduates (2.0 units, max 4)

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
29446D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Ted Lee	OFFICE

CHE 530: Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers (3.0 units)

Application of thermodynamics to chemical engineering systems. Recommended preparation: 430

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29460D	048	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	31 of 56	Katherine Shing	OHE100D
29461D	034	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	2 of 60	Katherine Shing	DEN@Viterbi

CHE 541: Mass Transfer (3.0 units)

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
29464D	048	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Mon, Wed	15 of 60	Muhammad Sahimi	OHE120
29465D	034	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Mon, Wed	0 of 30	Muhammad Sahimi	DEN@Viterbi

CHE 544: Heat Transmission (3.0 units)

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
29468D	048	Lecture	5:00-6:20pm	Mon, Wed	23 of 45	Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada	OHE100B
29469D	034	Lecture	5:00-6:20pm	Mon, Wed	1 of 20	Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada	DEN@Viterbi

CHE 550a: Seminars in Chemical Engineering (0.0 units)

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
29471D	048	Lecture	4:00-5:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 55	Noah Malmstadt	TBA

CHE 550b: Seminars in Chemical Engineering (1.0 units, max 2)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29472D	048	Lecture	4:00-5:20pm	Tuesday	20 of 100	Noah Malmstadt	SLH102

CHE 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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
29476D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	4 of 25	Michael Kassner,Cory Reano	OFFICE

CHE 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

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
29477D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

CHE 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on accceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHE 594A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29478D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10		OFFICE

CHE 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHE 594B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
29479D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

CHE 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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
29483D	048	Lecture	TBA	TBA	29 of 30	Michael Kassner,Cory Reano	OFFICE