42 courses with the subject CHML, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHML 201Chemical Engineering Materials Science3
Atomic structure; crystallographic concepts; relationship of structure to properties of metals, ceramics and organic materials. Equilibrium and non-equilibrium relationships of multiphase materials. Methods for changing properties of materials. Three lectures, three-hour laboratory every week. Fall. Prerequisites: CHEM 101, PHYS 101.
A course that develops the concepts of energy, equilibrium, and reversibility for chemical engineering students. These principles, along with basic fluid mechanics, are incorporated into process applications commonly seen in the chemical industry. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisites: CHEM 101, MATH 185 (or MATH 187).
Introduction to chemical engineering with principal emphasis on material and energy balance calculations. Application to chemical and environmental processes undergoing physical, chemical and thermal changes. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisites: CHEM 101, MATH 185 (or MATH 187).
Introduction to fluid mechanics. Dynamics of fluids in motion; laminar and turbulent flow, Bernoulli's equation, friction in conduits; flow through fixed and fluidized beds. Study of pump and compressor performance and fluid metering devices. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 205, CHML 207, MATH 186 (or MATH 188) and PHYS 101.
Application of the first and second laws to chemical systems. Thermodynamic properties of pure fluids and mixtures, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Thermodynamic analysis of industrial processes. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 205, MATH 186 (MATH 188).
CHML 211Chemical Engineering Principles I Fluids Lab1
A practical, hands-on understanding of fluid mechanics phenomena is critical to the successful practice of chemical engineering, and the design of chemical processes. The laboratory course provides basic exposure to equipment commonly used to move fluids and to measure the regimes, characteristic, flow rates, and energy losses during fluid flow. Experiments include measurement of hydrostatic forces and viscosity, friction losses during flow through circular pipes, Reynolds number estimation, orifice and venture meters for flow metering, and pump characteristics. Spring. Co-requisite: CHML 208.
This course introduces students to the principles and tools of data analytics and predictive modeling, tailored to chemical engineering applications. Topics include data acquisition and cleaning, data management, exploratory data analysis, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, propagation of error, regression modeling, and design of experiments. Students will also gain exposure to multivariate analysis, process monitoring, data visualization, machine learning, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in engineering analysis. Emphasis is placed on applying analytical methods to real-world engineering data using modern computational platforms such as Python, R, or MATLAB. By the end of the course, students will be able to manage and interpret complex datasets, quantify uncertainty, and support data-driven decision-making in chemical process design, optimization, and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: MATH 185, MATH 186 and CHML 207.
Theory and practice of heat transfer. Fundamentals of conduction and convection, with application to design of heat transfer equipment and systems. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisite: CHML 207, CHML 208, MATH 286.
A study of the principles of mass transfer operations. Application to the design of stagewise and continuous separation processes with emphasis on absorption and distillation, and equilibrium stage operations. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisites: CHML 208, CHML 209, MATH 286.
Use of modern simulation software to solve problems arising in chemical engineering processes and unit operations with an emphasis on material and energy balances and equipment specification. Prerequisites: ENGS 116 (or ENGS 117), CHML 305, CHML 306.
A review of reaction rate theories, rate equations, reaction order, and reaction velocity constraints. Development of equations for batch, tank flow, and tubular flow reactors. Application of equations to engineering processes. Design of fixed and fluid bed reactors. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 209, MATH 286.
Design of equipment and systems for separation processes based on rate-controlled-mass transfer. Applications in liquid extraction, absorption, drying, crystallization, and membrane separation. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisite: CHML 306 and MATH 286.
The management of process hazards in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and process industries has become an increasing concern of legislators, employees, contractors and the public. In response to serious incidents, regulations have been enacted in many countries to establish management systems that identify and control process hazards while maintaining product quality. The major content areas are toxicology; industrial hygiene; toxic, flammable and reactive hazards; source, consequence and dispersion models; overpressure protection; hazards identification; risk assessment and probability. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 208, CHML 209, CHML 339.
This course invites each student to learn some of the early work in innovation and creativity while exploring their own creativity skills. Being mindful of a diversity of possible majors within the student body, each is asked to consider innovation and creativity within their own major as well as in general.Through this course, students will enhance their skills in creativity and innovative problem solving and thinking with an aim to increasing the originality of their ideas and thereby help generate and sustain high levels of innovation both in a start-up and corporate environments. In addition, the course will lay the foundation of the basic principles of innovation management, open innovation and design thinking, a key cornerstone of evolving corporate innovation strategies.Students in this course will be expected to submit a special topic assignment. Pre-requisite: Permission from Instructor.
Quantitative laboratory studies of operations such as fluid flow, filtration, heat transfer, mass transfer and fluidization which illustrate the fundamentals of momentum, heat and mass transfer. Laboratory safety, technical writing, and oral presentation skills are emphasized. Four hours of laboratory, field trips. Fall. Prerequisites: CHML 305, CHML 321, CHML 339.
A continuation of the topics in CHML 403. Experimental topics include distillation, drying, fluidization, reaction kinetics, membrane processes, and computer-controlled processes. Laboratory safety, technical writing, and oral presentation skills are emphasized. Five hours of laboratory, field trips. Prerequisites: CHML 305, CHML 321, CHML 339.
Application of the principles of chemical engineering to the design of chemical processes. The sequence of design methods and economic evaluations utilized in the evolution of a chemical process design, from initial process research to preliminary equipment design, is developed. Students work in three-person groups on a comprehensive plant design. Technical writing required. Two lectures and one two-hour problem period. Fall. Prerequisites: CHML 305, CHML 316, CHML 321, CHML 339, CHML 342.
Continuation of process development and design from CHML 405. Application of safety constraints, loss prevention, hazards evaluation, and engineering ethics to design of chemical processes and plants. Computer simulation software used for process design. Industrial review of design projects. Written and oral reports required only randomly assigned process plants. Two lectures and one two-hour problem period. Spring. Prerequisite: CHML 405.
A study of dynamic behavior of first and second order processes under proportional, integral, and/or derivative control. Includes three liquid level experiments to supplement course material. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisites: CHML 305, CHML 321, CHML 339, MATH 286.
Overview of a modern, integrated petroleum refinery:feedstock properties, product slate, and processes used to convert crude and intermediate streams into desirable products. Topics include hydrocarbon chemistry, crude oil properties, fuel product quality, impacts of worldwide environmental legislation, and overall operability and economic performance of refineries. Three lectures.Fall. Pre-requisite: CHEM320. Corequisite: CHML 405.
Overview of natural gas industry with emphasis on gas plant operations. Students will develop a working knowledge of the major processes for gas compression, dehydration, acid gas removal and tail gas cleanup, sulfur recovery, cryogenic extraction of natural gas liquids (NGL), as well as LNG production, storage, and transportation. Three lectures. Pre-requisite: CHEM320. Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: CHML405.
An independent investigation, including literature, theoretical and/or experimental studies of a chemical engineering project under the supervision of a faculty advisor. (For students of superior ability.) Written and oral reports required. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
Interest, cash flow diagrams, investment balance equation, analysis of economic alternatives (cost only and investment projects) using annual worth, present worth, and discounted cash flow. Effects of depreciation and income taxes. Economic optimization of engineering systems. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Senior Status*.
The theory of multi phase and reactive flow processes, including: non-newtonian and time-dependent flow, heat transfer at boundaries, powder and solids processing, surface forces, phase transitions, ripening and sintering, flow with chemical transformations. Applications include cosmetics, personal care products, adhesives, food technology, pharmaceutical and advanced coating formulations. Prerequisite: CHML 411 or CHMG 710 or equivalent.
This is the first of two formulations courses which are focused on developing the knowledge and skills set necessary to carry out effective formulation design and engineering of complex fluids to develop products for the cosmetic and consumer industry. This course will focus on skin care formulations with the aim to develop formulation design rules to enhance performance attributes such as hydration, photoprotection, tactile and visual sensory. This will be done through effective engineering of the microstructure-processing-performance linkages for emulsions, complex fluid gels and creams utilized in skin care. Prerequisites: CHML 205, 207, 208, 209.
This is the second of two formulations courses which are focused on developing the knowledge and skills set necessary to carry out effective formulation design and engineering of complex fluids to develop products for the cosmetic and consumer industry. This course will focus on hair care and make-up formulations with the aim to develop formulation design rules to enhance performance attributes such as hair conditioning, tactile and visual sensory. This will be done through effective engineering the microstructure-processing-performance linkages for structured fluids and semi-solids utilized in producing hair-care and make-up products. Pre-requisites: CHML 205, 207, 208, 209.
This is an introductory complex fluids course with a particular emphasis on emulsions and polymer technologies. The following topics as applied in an engineering context will be covered: advanced characterization including rheology and scattering, physico-chemical aspects and stability of suspensions, emulsions, surfactants and micelles. Polymer science fundamentals required for applications will additionally be covered. Applications include cosmetics, personal care products, adhesives, food technology, pharmaceutical and advanced coating formulations. Pre-requisites: CHML 205, 207, 208, 209.
CHML 461Industrial Practice in Pharmaceutical Industry3
Advanced study of the principles used for pharmaceuticals production with an emphasis on physiochemical processes governing development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical agents and drugs. Technologies covered include aseptic, vaccines, injectables, ophthalmics, ingestible and Oncology. Analysis of quality control processes in conformance with government oversight and regulations, especially the FDA. Senior Status. Pre-requisite: CHML 205, 207, 208, 209.
CHML 462Manufacturing and Analysis of Pharmaceutical Products3
Systematic study of the unit operations, practices and analysis techniques that are important to the pharmaceutical products industry. Topics covered include agitation, aeration, crystallization, mixing of solids, mixing of complex fluids, analysis of particle size distributions, granulation and blending, pelletizing, encapsulation, principles and practice of freeze drying, and quality assurance and testing. Pre-requisite: CHMG 761 or CHML 461.
Discussion of a variety of aspects of regulated and quality-driven industries: Regulations - CFR, regulating authorities, regulatory inventories, applications, compliance, and recalls; Quality Systems - Six Sigma@, GXP, and TQM, documentation, measurement, safety, training, and cleanliness; Quality Control Techniques - Validation, ASTM testing, run rules, control charts. Pre-requisites: Approval of Graduate Director or senior status.
CHML 464Fundamentals of Engineering for Chemical Engineers0
This course prepares students for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Chemical Exam. Topics are covered from the areas of mathematics, probability and statistics, engineering sciences, computational tools, material science, chemistry, fluids, thermodynamics, material and energy balances, heat transfer, mass transfer/separations, reaction engineering, process design, process control, safety, and ethics. The course consists of a lecture period followed by problem sets with question and answer sessions. Offered in Spring semester. Pass/Fail. Must have Senior status.
This course is focused on effective product and formulation design for the biopharmaceutical industry. The course will cover key aspects of biotherapeutic product development including: Formulation design for liquid dosage forms; Development of analytical control strategy such as stability indicating (QC) assays; and Characterization assays through various biophysical techniques. Co-listed with CHMG 765. Senior Status and approval by department chair.
Bioseparations consists of a sequence of recovery and separations steps that maximize the purity of the bioproducts while minimizing the processing time, yield losses, and costs. Topics include: centrifugation and filtration, extraction, membrane separations, electro-kinetic separations, precipitation, crystallization, and chromatography. Students in this course will be expected to submit a special topic assignment. Pre-requisites: CHML 205, 207, 208, 209.
Study of planning, construction, operation and control of an industrial chemical engineering project; comparison of senior management, functional management and project management, the role of Engineering Manager, project organization structures, project planning using tools such as the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), use of critical path methods (CPM) and project control; emphasis on the project management concept and its applicability to a wide range of industrial projects; case studies are used to examine specific management issues including staffing, project direction, scheduling, resolving critical issues, and solving team personnel problems.
Application of engineering principles to biological processes. Topics include enzyme-catalyzed reactions, kinetics of cell growth and product formation; aeration, agitation and oxygen transfer; bioreactor design and scale-up; biological waste treatment, and fermentation laboratory experiments. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CHML 306, CHML 321.
This course will introduce students to synthesis and deposition of thin films of materials on different substrates for different applications. The course will cover the fundamentals of techniques associated with different classes of materials – metals, polymers, semiconductors, and ceramics. The course will also include guest lectures by researchers from industry and academia as well as hands-on work on a state-of-the-art, polymer Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) instrument located in the chemical engineering department. Prerequisites: CHML 201, 205, 207, 208.
This course will build the technical knowledge base for understanding additive manufacturing technologies including an understanding of the materials, required material science principles and applications. Structural materials (polymers, ceramics, biolinks etc.) in use in additive manufacturing and their forms, the physical models for processing them will be discussed in detail. Technologies including extrusion-based printing, droplet-based printing, powder-based printing, and vat photopolymerization printing will be discussed with respect to printable materials printing parameters, and end-product properties. The course will include a number of team based projects to allow students to apply the learned principles for designing 3D printed components through correct choice of materials/technologies. Prerequisites: CHML 201, 205, 207, 208.
Biomaterials encompasses the field of study focusing on producing porous, often proteinaceous, materials which can host living organisms, a therapeutic or diagnostic procedure. The topics include: investigation of the mechanisms of release from polymeric delivery systems of insulin, interferon, growth hormones and vaccines; stimuli-sensitive controlled drug-delivery systems; biodegradable materials as tissue-engineering scaffolds and as drug-delivery matrices. Emphasis will be on the synthesis and application of collagen nanofibrils for environmental engineering, scaffolds, and cell culture. Prerequisites: CHML 201, 205, 207, 208.
CHML 480Basic Principles of Thermal-Fluid Sciences3
This is one of the two online chemical engineering bridging courses designed to prepare students with backgrounds in chemistry, biology, and other non-chemical engineering fields for graduate study in chemical engineering. This course is not open to undergraduate chemical engineering majors. The course covers core concepts of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Topics include properties of pure substance, first and second laws of thermodynamics, fluid statics, Bernoulli and energy equations, drag and lift during fluid flow, mechanisms of heat transfer, heat conduction, forced and natural convection, radiation heat transfer, and heat exchangers. Permission of department chair is required.
This is one of the two online chemical engineering bridging courses designed to prepare students with backgrounds in chemistry, biology, and other non-chemical engineering fields for graduate study in chemical engineering. This course is not open to undergraduate chemical engineering majors. This course covers core concepts of mass and energy balances, chemical reactor design, and separation processes. Topics include (1) elementary principles of chemical processes (material balances, energy balances of non-reactive/reactive processes), (2) elements of chemical reaction engineering (reactor sizing, isothermal reactor design), and (3) design of separation processes (distillation, extraction, and gas absorption). Permission of department chair is required.
