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Chemical Engineering (CHE)
- http://chems.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in HED; 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, 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 & one discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29400D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wed, Fri | 23 of 65 | Ted Lee | TCC450 & ONLINE |   | |
| 29402R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 20 of 40 | ZHS159 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29403R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 3 of 46 | THH301 & ONLINE | |
Introduction to the design of chemical separation processes based on the principles of phase equilibrium, material balance and energy balance.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29408D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 39 of 60 | Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada | HAR101 & ONLINE | | |
| 29409R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Monday | 28 of 45 | THH202 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29410R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 45 | THH102 & ONLINE | |
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 & ONLINE | |
In-depth survey of the cells, materials, and techniques used to engineer human tissues for applications in regenerative medicine and drug screening.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 322A and BISC 220
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29245D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Nathan Cho | ONLINE | | |
| 29239R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | Canceled | ONLINE | | ||
| 29242R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | Canceled | ONLINE | | ||
| 29243R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | Canceled | ONLINE | |
Problem-solving techniques in Chemical Reactor Design, including the description of chemical kinetics and rates, and analysis of mass balances, and energy balances.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29414D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 45 of 50 | Katherine Shing | TCC450 & ONLINE | | |
| 10:00-11:50am | Friday | THH102 & ONLINE | |||||||
| 29415R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 28 of 30 | GFS101 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29416R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 30 | SLH100 & ONLINE | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29418D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Friday | 43 of 60 | Jincai Chang | GFS106 & ONLINE | | |
| 29420R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | PCE104 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29421R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | PCE104 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29422R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 12 | PCE104 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29423D | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | 12 of 13 | PCE104 & ONLINE | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29424D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Wednesday | 38 of 50 | Robert Young | GFS106 & ONLINE | | |
| 29426R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29427R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | PCE104 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29428R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 12 | WPH107 & ONLINE | | ||
| 29429R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-6:50pm | Friday | 5 of 12 | WPH106 & ONLINE | |
Differential and macroscopic equations of heat transfer; molecular and continuum approaches to diffusion and convection in fluids; simultaneous heat, mass and momentum transfer.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29432D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 43 of 50 | Jincai Chang | THH301 & ONLINE | |
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 | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 30 | Malancha Gupta | LVL17 & ONLINE | |
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 | 37 of 60 | Robert Young | GFS106 & ONLINE | |
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 | 0 of 10 | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 | 0 of 15 | Ted Lee | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Elements of classical and statistical thermodynamics. Molecular theory and property estimation, emphasis on multi-component multi-phase fluid systems. Advanced applications, including highly non-ideal solutions, polymers, electrolytes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29460D | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 56 | Katherine Shing | OHE100D & ONLINE |  | |
| 29461D | 034 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 60 | Katherine Shing | DEN@Viterbi | |
Seminars to cover recent developments in the field of chemical engineering given by invited speakers.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29473D | 048 | 1.0 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | 26 of 80 | Noah Malmstadt | SGM123 | | |
| 29472D | 001 | 1.0 | Lecture | 4:00-5:20pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Noah Malmstadt | ONLINE | |
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 | 3 of 25 | Andrea Hodge | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 & ONLINE | |
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 | 26 of 30 | Andrea Hodge | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29484D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | OFFICE & ONLINE | |