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CHEMENG 120B: Energy and Mass Transport

General diffusive transport, heat transport by conduction, Fourier's law, conduction in composites with analogies to electrical circuits, advection-diffusion equations, forced convection, boundary layer heat transport via forced convection in laminar flow, forced convection correlations, free convection, free convection boundary layers, free convection correlations and application to geophysical flows, melting and heat transfer at interfaces, radiation, diffusive transport of mass for dilute and non-dilute transfer, mass and heat transport analogies, mass transport with bulk chemical reaction, mass transport with interfacial chemical reaction, evaporation. Prerequisite CHEMENG 120A or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4

CHEMENG 130A: Microkinetics - Molecular Principles of Chemical Kinetics

This course will cover the basis of chemical kinetics that are used to design chemical processes and reactor design. Topics include: origin of rate expression in chemical reactions; experimental generation and analysis of kinetic data; relationship between kinetic and thermodynamic quantities; concepts of elementary steps and reaction orders; reactions in parallel and in sequence; branched reactions; collision theory and introduction to transition state theory; heterogeneous catalysis and surface reactions; enzymatic catalysis; applications of kinetics. Prerequisites: Chem 33; CME 100 or Math 51
Terms: Spr | Units: 4

CHEMENG 180: Chemical Engineering Plant Design

Open to seniors in chemical engineering or by consent of instructor. Application of chemical engineering principles to the design of practical plants for the manufacture of chemicals and related materials. Topics: flow-sheet development from a conceptual design, equipment design for distillation, chemical reactions, heat transfer, pumping, and compression; estimation of capital expenditures and production costs; plant construction.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4

CHEMENG 190: Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering

Laboratory or theoretical work for undergraduates under the supervision of a faculty member. Research in one of the graduate research groups or other special projects in the undergraduate chemical engineering lab. Students should consult advisers for information on available projects. Course may be repeated.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-6 | Repeatable for credit

CHEMENG 190H: Undergraduate Honors Research in Chemical Engineering

For Chemical Engineering majors pursuing a B.S. with Honors degree who have submitted an approved research proposal to the department. Unofficial transcript must document BSH status and at least 9 units of 190H research for a minimum of 3 quarters May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit

CHEMENG 191H: Undergraduate Honors Seminar

For Chemical Engineering majors approved for B.S. with Honors research program. Honors research proposal must be submitted and unofficial transcript document BSH status prior to required concurrent registration in 190H and 191H. May be repeated for credit. Corequisite: 190H
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Guzman, K. (PI)

CHEMENG 196: Creating and Leading New Ventures in Engineering and Science-based Industries (CHEM 196, CHEM 296, CHEMENG 296)

Open to seniors and graduate students interested in the creation of new ventures and entrepreneurship in engineering and science intensive industries such as chemical, energy, materials, bioengineering, environmental, clean-tech, pharmaceuticals, medical, and biotechnology. Exploration of the dynamics, complexity, and challenges that define creating new ventures, particularly in industries that require long development times, large investments, integration across a wide range of technical and non-technical disciplines, and the creation and protection of intellectual property. Covers business basics, opportunity viability, creating start-ups, entrepreneurial leadership, and entrepreneurship as a career. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, guest speakers, and individual and team projects.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

CHEMENG 296: Creating and Leading New Ventures in Engineering and Science-based Industries (CHEM 196, CHEM 296, CHEMENG 196)

Open to seniors and graduate students interested in the creation of new ventures and entrepreneurship in engineering and science intensive industries such as chemical, energy, materials, bioengineering, environmental, clean-tech, pharmaceuticals, medical, and biotechnology. Exploration of the dynamics, complexity, and challenges that define creating new ventures, particularly in industries that require long development times, large investments, integration across a wide range of technical and non-technical disciplines, and the creation and protection of intellectual property. Covers business basics, opportunity viability, creating start-ups, entrepreneurial leadership, and entrepreneurship as a career. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, guest speakers, and individual and team projects.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

CHEMENG 299: Graduate Practical Training

Only for graduate students majoring in Chemical Engineering. Students obtain employment in a relevant industrial or research activity to enhance their professional experience. Students submit a concise report detailing work activities, problems worked on, and key results. May be repeated for credit up to 3 units. Prerequisite: qualified offer of employment and consent of department. Prior approval by the Chemical Engineering Department is required; you must contact the Chemical Engineering Department's Student Services staff for instructions before being granted permission to enroll.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1 | Repeatable 3 times (up to 3 units total)

CHEMENG 345: Fundamentals and Applications of Spectroscopy (PHOTON 345)

Theoretical basis and experimental aspects of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, including spectroscopic transitions, transition probabilities, and selection rules. Applications of rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopies emphasize the use of spectroscopy in modern research. Specific topics include but are not limited to microwave spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy and Raman scattering, and photoelectron and fluorescence spectroscopies. Prerequisites: CME 104 or an equivalent intro to partial differential equations; CHEMENG 110A or CHEM 171 or an equivalent intro to physical chemistry.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

CHEMENG 355: Advanced Biochemical Engineering (BIOE 355)

Combines biological knowledge and methods with quantitative engineering principles. Quantitative review of biochemistry and metabolism; recombinant DNA technology and synthetic biology (metabolic engineering). The production of protein pharaceuticals as a paradigm for the application of chemical engineering principles to advanced process development within the framework of current business and regulatory requirements. Prerequisite: CHEMENG 181 (formerly 188) or BIOSCI 41, or equivalent.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

CHEMENG 450: Advances in Biotechnology (BIOE 450)

This course provides an overview of cutting-edge advances in biotechnology with a focus on therapeutic, health-related and agricultural topics. We will hear from academic and industrial speakers from a range of areas including novel anti-infectives, AI tools, quantitative microfluidics biotechnology research, new therapies for the treatment of addiction, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer¿s disease, plant bioengineering, immuno-oncology, science journalism, and venture capital investing in biotechnology. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the biotech industry.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

CHEMENG 456: Microbial Bioenergy Systems (BIO 273B, CEE 274B)

Introduction to microbial metabolic pathways and to the pathway logic with a special focus on microbial bioenergy systems. The first part of the course emphasizes the metabolic and biochemical principles of pathways, whereas the second part is more specifically directed toward using this knowledge to understand existing systems and to design innovative microbial bioenergy systems for biofuel, biorefinery, and environmental applications. There also is an emphasis on the implications of rerouting of energy and reducing equivalents for the fitness and ecology of the organism. Prerequisites: CHEMENG 174 or 181 and organic chemistry, or equivalents.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Spormann, A. (PI)

CHEMENG 466: Polymer Physics

Fundamentals of the equilibrium properties and dynamic behaviors of polymers. Key concepts include single chain conformations, solution thermodynamics, scaling relations, polymer architecture, stress relaxation, and viscoelasticity. These concepts will be considered in the context of polymeric materials including but not limited to solutions and melts, networks (gels and rubbers), glasses, block copolymers, polyelectrolytes, and biopolymers. Prerequisites: Chem 33, Chemeng 110A or Chem 171, and Chemeng 105 or CME 102 and CME 104; or instructor approval.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: ; Mai, D. (PI); Eckman, N. (TA)

CHEMENG 480: Metabolism in Health and Disease: From Technological Advances to Novel Insights

Metabolism plays a central role in organismal homeostasis, orchestrating the biochemical processes that fuel our cells and sustain our bodies. This course provides overview of cellular metabolism and then dives into the essential role of metabolism in human health and disease, blending core concepts with the latest in research and technological advancements. Students will explore major metabolic processes and their role in diseases like diabetes, neurodegeneration, and cancer. Emphasizing the power of modern quantitative tools, from metabolomics to flux analysis, the course highlights cutting-edge methods in metabolic research. The course will feature guest speakers who are experts in these fields. A journal club component encourages critical engagement with seminal literature, fostering skills in analysis and scientific communication. Overall, students will gain insights into the complexities of the metabolism field and its potential as a target for therapeutic intervention while showcasing the role of technology in informing biological discoveries.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

CHEMENG 600: Graduate Research in Chemical Engineering

Laboratory and theoretical work leading to partial fulfillment of requirements for an advanced degree. Course may be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-12 | Repeatable for credit

CHEMENG 699: Colloquium

Weekly lectures by experts from academia and industry in the field of chemical engineering. Course may be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit
Instructors: ; Bent, S. (PI); Gao, X. (PI)
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