Fundamental principles of chemical kinetics applied to the analysis and design of chemical reactors.
Pre: 3184: (3H, 3C). II.
Fundamental aspects of transport of mass and chemical reaction. Application to complex chemical engineering problems. Advanced mathematical techniques; fundamental aspects of transport of mass and chemical reaction. Application to complex chemical engineering problems.
Pre: 3116: 5125: (3H, 3C); 5126: (2H, 2C); 5125: I; 5126: II.
Fundamentals of physical and chemical equilibria, statistical thermodynamics, applications to situations of current special interest.
Pre: 3164: (3H,3C). I.
Topics will include (i) closed-form solutions of simple PDE models, (ii) variational or weak forms of PDE models, (iii) basis functions, (iv) meshing and matrix assembly, (v) solution of system by iterative methods such as Gauss Seidel, Jacobi and Successive Overrelaxation. Application examples will be drawn from chemical engineering, biological systems engineering and biomedical engineering and sciences. When time permits, the instructor may cover additional topics drawn from the following list: numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, optimization, data analysis and perturbation methods.
(3H, 3C)
Methods and style to make effective technical and nontechnical presentations including blackboard presentations, overhead presentations, slide presentations and research posters. Video presentations with critiques.
(1H, 1C)
Introduction to the theory of solids. Physical properties of bulk crystalline solids and their surfaces are discussed. Excitations accompanying the interaction of electrons and photons with solids are discussed to provide a basis for understanding a variety of experimental methods used in the characterization of solids. Methods for characterizing geometric and electronic structure are surveyed with an empahsis on techniques of ultrahigh-vacuum surface science.
(3H, 3C).
Fundamental aspects of heterogeneous catalysis; adsorption, surface reactions and catalyst preparation.
Pre: 3616: (3H, 3C). I.
Fundamental principles of rubbery elasticity and the rubbery state of polymers. Basic principles of the crystalline state of polymers with an emphasis on crystallization kinetics, morphology, and melting behavior.
Pre: CHEM 4534: (3H, 3C).
The use of electromagnetic radiation for characterizing the solid-state structure and orientation behavior of polymers. Methods discussed include birefringence, linear dichroism, small- and wide-angle x-ray scattering and light scattering.
Pre: 4214 or CHEM 4634: (3H, 3C).
Advanced techniques for modeling and simulation of chemical processing systems.
Pre: 5125. 5144: Co: 5094. 5126 (3H, 3C). II.
Basic principles of transport phenomena applied to the modeling of polymer processes. Emphasis is on the use of non-linear rheological equations of state and mathematical models.
Pre: 5125, 5126. 4224 and ESM 5734; (2H, 2C).
The fundamental principles of mass transport phenomena will be introduced and applied to the characterization of transport behavior in biological systems (e.g. cell, tissues, organs, people). Topics will include active, passive, and convective molecular transport mechanisms. These fundamentals will be used to develop analytical and predictive models that describe phenomena such as oxygen transport, kidney function, systemic drug delivery, and design of extracorporeal devices.
(3H, 3C)
Properties and behavior of colloidal systems, primarily in liquid environments. Size characterization and description, Brownian motion, interparticle forces, dispersion stability, and experimental techniques for characterizing these systems. Graduate standing required.
(3H, 3C)
Development of fluid models that describe the mechanical response of non-Newtonian fluids. Use of these models with the basic equations of continuum mechanics is emphasized.
Pre: CHE 3115. (3H, 3C). II.
Variable credit course.
This course is designed to improve a student's ability to present formal seminars concerned with technical and nontechnical information. Numerous presentations are given by each student enrolling in this class.
(1H, 1C).
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
Variable credit course.
Variable credit course.
Variable credit course.