Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering
Director: Bill Elmore
Office: 330 Swalm Chemical Engineering Building
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering is a profession where a diverse group of individuals contribute to the invention, development, and deployment of an incredible range of processes and products in a variety of industries including chemical, petrochemical, environmental, pharmaceutical, environmental, and materials. Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the chemical and physical processes used to develop and manufacture many different products of greater value from lesser valued chemicals and feedstocks. Without question, chemical engineers are making major contributions to the technological infrastructure of modern society.
The mission of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering is to produce graduates who have the ability to apply the principles of the physical sciences, together with the principles of economics and human relations, to fields that pertain directly to processes and process equipment that treat material to effect a change in state, energy content, or composition.
Graduates will receive a broad education that will enable them to become leaders in industry, the profession, and the community. Those graduates who excel academically will be prepared for entry to graduate or professional school.
To achieve our mission, Program Educational Objectives have been established to help us assess the degree to which we have achieved these objectives.
Program Educational Objectives
Mississippi State University Chemical Engineering graduates will:
- Successfully work in the chemical engineering profession as design, process, and research engineers (and related designations) with prominent companies in chemical process, petroleum and petro-chemical, environmental, government agencies, consulting, or other, related industries.
- Demonstrate an ability to address unstructured problems specific to chemical engineering technical specialties by identifying and implementing solutions using the proper tools, practical approaches, addressing health safety and environmental issues, and flexible thinking.
- Be involved in professional development that may include pursuit of post-baccalaureate degrees in chemical engineering and related fields, business and professional programs including medicine and law -- advancing in their chosen fields to technical leadership, supervisory and management roles and by obtaining professional licensure where appropriate.
Students choosing to major in Chemical Engineering will select one of three concentration areas within the Chemical Engineering Program:
- Chemical Engineering Practice Concentration;
- Chemical Engineering Research/Development Concentration; or
- Biomolecular Engineering Concentration.
Chemical Engineering Practice Concentration. This concentration area prepares the graduate to enter industry upon graduation well-prepared to function as a chemical engineer, in a variety of industries as well as in a variety of job functions. Students pursuing this option are also well prepared for graduate studies in chemical engineering or professional school. A combination of 12 hours of technical electives, chemical engineering elective, and chemistry elective allows a student to emphasize an area of interest, including materials, environmental, energy (including alternative energy), or traditional chemical engineering.
Chemical Engineering Research/Development Concentration. This concentration area prepares the chemical engineering graduate for further educational endeavors at the graduate level and for opportunities in research and development by providing them with additional training in mathematics and chemical engineering topics. Focused selection of technical, chemistry, and basic engineering electives provides the opportunity to develop the depth required for post-graduate research activities in chemical engineering.
Biomolecular Engineering Concentration. This concentration area prepares the graduate for a career in the biotechnology industry. The concentration area also provides students the opportunity to fulfill prerequisites for medical, dental, or veterinary school upon completion of their chemical engineering degree. Focused selection of technical, chemistry, and basic engineering electives provides the opportunity to develop the depth required in biology, biochemistry, and microbiology for students interested in this concentration. While students regularly enter medical school via the Chemical Engineering Practice concentration, the biomolecular engineering concentration offers students not only a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, but also highlights those topics encountered in biotechnology, medical school or in veterinary school.
The Chemical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Petroleum Engineering
This curriculum is designed to educate students on the foundational principles required for success in the petroleum industry. Graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce and manage the human and energy resources in the petroleum industry. Students will develop hands-on, communication, and critical thinking skills to be successful. The program offers unique training with a particular emphasis on petroleum reservoir engineering, enhanced petroleum recovery methods, and thorough economic analysis. the degree is houses within the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, and offers a student-focused curriculum with one-on-one advising and professional development opportunities.
The petroleum industry is one of the world's largest industries and is relied upon in numerous ways for sustaining a modern and ever-advancing energy-driven, technologically-based society.
Program Educational Objectives
Mississippi State University Petroleum Engineering graduates will:
- Obtain gainful employment and hold positions of increasing responsibility in the field of Petroleum Engineering as a Reservoir, Production or Drilling engineer
- Apply effective communications, leadership and teaming skills in the field of petroleum engineering in industry, academia or government.
- Continue to improve technical skills through continued education, professional licensure, Certifications etc.
Chemical Engineering
General Education and Degree Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Mathematics | ||
See Major Core | ||
| Science | ||
See Major Core | ||
| Humanities | ||
| See General Education courses | 6 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| See General Education courses | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| See General Education courses | 6 | |
| Major Core | ||
| Math and Basic Science | 36 | |
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Calculus IV | ||
| Differential Equations I | ||
| Chemistry I | ||
| Investigations in Chemistry I | ||
| Chemistry II | ||
| Investigations in Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Physics I | ||
| Physics II (or accepted substitutions) | ||
| Engineering Topics | 49 | |
| Introduction to Chemical & Petroleum Engineering | ||
| Mass and Energy Balances | ||
| Chemical Engineering Analysis | ||
| Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I 1 | ||
| Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II | ||
| Fluid Flow Operations 1 | ||
| Heat Transfer Operations 1 | ||
| Chemical Engineering Laboratory I | ||
| Separation Processes | ||
| Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | ||
| Engineering Materials | ||
| Chemical Reactor Design | ||
| Process Design | ||
| Process Instrumentation and Control | ||
| Chemical Plant Design | ||
| Chemical Process Safety | ||
| Engineering Economy I | ||
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Fulfilled in CHE 3222, CHE 3232, CHE 4134 and CHE 4233 | ||
| Writing Requirement | ||
| GE 3513 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Computer Literacy | ||
| Fulfilled in CHE 2213 and CHE 4134 | ||
| Choose one of the following sets of courses to complete the degree: | 19 | |
| Chemical Engineering Practice Concentration (CHEP) | ||
| Engineering Mechanics I | ||
or ECE 3183 | Electrical Engineering Systems | |
| Professional Development Seminar | ||
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics | ||
Chemical Engineering Elective 2 | ||
Chemistry Elective 3 | ||
Technical Electives 3 | ||
(It is strongly recommended that CHE 4313 Transport Phenomena be used as a technical elective) | ||
| Chemical Engineering Research/Development Concentration (CERD) | ||
| Transport Phenomena | ||
| Professional Development Seminar | ||
| Introduction to Linear Algebra | ||
| Differential Equations II | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I (MA/ST 4543 is a cross-listed course, but the student should choose MA 4543 if a minor in mathematics is desired.) | ||
or IE 4613 | Engineering Statistics I | |
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics | ||
Chemistry Elective 3 | ||
| Biomolecular Engineering Concentration (BIOM) | ||
| Biology I | ||
| Biology II | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| General Biochemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Physics III (pre-medical students) | ||
Advanced biology course (pre-veterinary students) | ||
Biotechnology course from an engineering dept. (Biomolecular engineering practice) | ||
| Total Hours | 128 | |
| 1 | With consent of student's advisor, the following course substitutions are acceptable:
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| 2 | CHE 4000 Directed Individual Study will generally be disallowed for the required chemical engineering elective but may be used as a technical elective. |
| 3 | The Chemistry and Technical Electives are to be chosen from an approved list available online and from the student's advisor. |
Petroleum Engineering
General Education and Degree Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Mathematics (see Major core) | ||
| Science (see Major core) | ||
| Humanities (see General Education list) | 6 | |
| Fine Arts (see General Education list) | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences (see General Education list) | 6 | |
| Major Core-Math and Basic Science | ||
| MA 1713 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MA 1723 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MA 2733 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MA 2743 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| MA 3253 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| CH 1211 | Investigations in Chemistry I | 1 |
| CH 1213 | Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 1221 | Investigations in Chemistry II | 1 |
| CH 1223 | Chemistry II | 3 |
| PH 2213 | Physics I | 3 |
| Geology & Geography Electives (Choose two - at least one must be a Geology Elective; a second can be Geography selected from the list below) | 6 | |
| Earth and Atmospheric Energy Resources | ||
| Applied Geophysics | ||
| Principles of Sedimentary Deposits I | ||
| Structural Geology | ||
| Principles of Sedimentary Deposits II | ||
| Introduction to Geochemistry | ||
| GR 4303 | Principles of GIS | 3 |
| GR 4313 | Advanced GIS | 3 |
| GR 4323 | Cartographic Sciences | 3 |
| Major Core - Engineering Topics | ||
| PTE 1101 | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | 1 |
| CHE 2114 | Mass and Energy Balances | 4 |
| CHE 2213 | Chemical Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| CHE 3113 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| CHE 3203 | Fluid Flow Operations | 3 |
| CHE 3213 | Heat Transfer Operations | 3 |
| CHE 3413 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EM 2413 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| EM 3213 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| IE 3913 | Engineering Economy I | 3 |
| IE 4613 | Engineering Statistics I | 3 |
| PTE 3902 | Petroleum Engineering Lab 1 | 2 |
| PTE 3903 | Petroleum Reservoir Fluid Properties | 3 |
| PTE 3912 | Petroleum Engineering Lab 2 | 2 |
| PTE 3953 | Petroleum Reservoir Rock Properties and Fluid Flow | 3 |
| PTE 3963 | Drilling | 3 |
| PTE 3973 | Petroleum Production Operations | 3 |
| PTE 4903 | Petroleum Reservoir Engineering 1 | 3 |
| PTE 4913 | Petroleum Reservoir Engineering 2 | 3 |
| PTE 4923 | Completion Design | 3 |
| PTE 4953 | Formation Evaluation | 3 |
| PTE 4963 | Oil Recovery Methods | 3 |
| PTE 4983 | Petroleum Engineering Capstone Design | 3 |
| PTE 4993 | Petroleum Economic Analysis | 3 |
| Writing Requirement | ||
| GE 3513 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Oral Communication Requirement - Fulfilled in PTE 3902, PTE 3912, and PTE 4993 | ||
| Computer Literacy - Fulfilled in CHE 2213 and PTE 4993 | ||
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
Courses
CHE 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse array of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
CHE 1101 Introduction to Chemical & Petroleum Engineering: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: Credit or registration in CH 1213 Chemistry I and MA 1323 Trigonometry or MA 1453 Pre-calculus). One hour lecture. One hour laboratory. Study of fundamentals of chemical and petroleum engineering including unit conversions and stoichiometry
CHE 2114 Mass and Energy Balances: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in CH 1223 and credit or registration in MA 1723). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Application of systems of units, material balances, heats of reaction, energy balances, and chemical equilibria to typical industrial problems
CHE 2203 Introduction to Engineering with CHE and PTE Applications: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Credit or registration in chemistry and calculus). Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Taught on approved high school campuses. Introduction to engineering topics and analysis of engineering problems with applications to chemical and petroleum engineering
CHE 2213 Chemical Engineering Analysis: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: C or better in CH 1213; Credit or registration in MA 1713). Three hours lecture. Introduction to the analysis of chemical & petroleum engineering processes using numerical and statistical techniques with application of modern computational tools available to engineers
CHE 2990 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CHE 3113 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in CH 1223 and PH 2213. Co-requisites: CHE 2114 and MA 2733). Three hours lecture. Thermodynamic properties, energy relationships, applications of the first and second law of thermodynamics, flow processes, power cycles, refrigeration and liquefaction
CHE 3123 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in MA 2743, CHE 2114 and CHE 3113). Three hours lecture. Treatment of non-ideal effects. High pressure behavior of pure substances. Thermodynamics of ideal and non-ideal mixtures, phase equilibria, and chemical equilibria
CHE 3203 Fluid Flow Operations: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in PH 2213 and credit and registration in CHE 2114 and MA 1723). Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of fluid flow behavior in chemical processes emphasized by extensive calculations. Design of fluid flow systems
CHE 3213 Heat Transfer Operations: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in MA 2743 and in either CHE 3203 or EM 3313 and credit or registration in CHE 3113 and MA 3253). Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of heat transfer in chemical engineering processes and process equipment
CHE 3222 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHE 3203 or EM 3313; Credit or registration in CHE 3213). Four hours laboratory. Experiments in chemical engineering operations related to fluid flow and heat transfer. Experimental design, statistics, health & safety concerns
CHE 3223 Separation Processes: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in CHE 3203; Credit or registration in CHE 3213 and CHE 3123) Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of separation processes, including distillation, gas, absorption/stripping, liquid-liquid extraction, membrane-based processes. Analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of separation processes for binary and multi-component mixtures. Design and sizing of separation equipment
CHE 3232 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II: 2 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in CHE 3203, CHE 3213, and CHE 3223). Four hours laboratory. Experiments in chemical engineering unit operations related to heat transfer, mass transfer, kinetics and process control. Statistical design of experiments, instrumentation and data acquisition
CHE 3331 Professional Development Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering majors with Junior Standing). One hour lecture. A seminar focused on professional development and topics of interest/concern to the chemical engineering professional
CHE 3413 Engineering Materials: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in CH 1223 and PH 2213). Three hours lecture. The physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of engineering materials. The influence of these properties on the behavior of materials that have been placed in service
CHE 4000 Directed Individual Study in Chemical Engineering: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CHE 4113 Chemical Reactor Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHE 3123 and MA 3253 ). Three hours lecture. The fundamentals of chemical reaction kinetics with applications
CHE 4134 Process Design: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: IE 3913 and Grade of C or better in CHE 3123 ,CHE 3213 and CHE 3223). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Design and analysis of chemical and environmental engineering processes utilizing momentum, energy, and mass transport principles
CHE 4143 Advanced Polymeric and Multicomponent.: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing; CHE 3413, ME 3403, EM 4133 or equivalent materials course.) Three hours lecture. Nomenclature, synthesis, characterization, processing, and properties of state-of-the-art polymeric and multicomponent materials
CHE 4153 Introduction to Particle and Crystallization Technology: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing, C or better in CHE 2114, MA 1723, PH 2213, and/or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of particle and crystallization technology including theory and practical applications that emphasize unit operations and their interaction with solids
CHE 4163 Nanotechnology in Chemical Applications: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing, C or better in CH 1223, PH 2213, MA 1723, and/or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Fundamental concepts, applications, and preparation and synthesis of colloidal systems. Includes characterization methods and applications in nanotechnology
CHE 4193 Automotive Engineering: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of automotive engineering, including power units, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and industrial and systems engineering aspects. (Same as ECE 4193/6193,IE 4193/6193 and ME 4193/6193)
CHE 4223 Process Instrumentation and Control: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: CHE 4113 and C or better in CHE 3223). Three hours lecture. Measurement of process variables; characteristics of control elements; automatic control instruments; dynamic behavior of process equipment; process control systems
CHE 4233 Chemical Plant Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:CHE 4134 and CHE 4113 ) Three hours lecture. Application of scientific and engineering principles to the design and economic evaluation of industrial chemical plants
CHE 4313 Transport Phenomena: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHE 3213 , MA 3253 and either CHE 3203 or EM 3313 ). Three hours lecture.Fundamental principles of momentum, heat and mass transport. Relationships between transport processes and the physical property distributions in fluids and solids
CHE 4423 Fundamentals of Industrial Corrosion: 3 hours.
(Co-requisite: CHE 3413). Three hours lecture. Identifying and eliminating the different types of corrosion that lead to the failure of engineering structures
CHE 4441 Fundamentals of Engineering Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Review of general engineering and chemical engineering fundamentals in preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
CHE 4513 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Processes: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CHE 2113 and consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. A study of pulping and paper making processes with emphasis on application of basic engineering techniques to special problems of the pulp and paper industry
CHE 4613 Air Pollution Control Design: Theory and Practice: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. A study of the unit operations of air pollution control systems with a specific emphasis on air pollution dynamics, equipment design, and equipment operation
CHE 4624 Experimental Methods in Materials Research: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: CHE 3413 or ABE 3813 or ME 3403 or permission of instructors).Three hours lecture.Three hours laboratory. An introduction to research methodologies commonly used in the evaluation of treatments, and mechanical testing.(Same as ABE 4624/6624 and ME 4624/6624)
CHE 4633 Chemical Process Safety: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in CHE 2114, CHE 3203, and MA 1723). Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of chemical process safety, including toxicology, industrial hygiene, source modeling, dispersion modeling, fires & explosion and the design of reliefs
CHE 4673 Industrial Microbiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduction to microbial anatomy, physiology, and genetics. Use of microorganisms and their by-products. Identification and control of biofouling, biocorrosion,and biodegradation of products and processes. (Same as BIO 4673/6673)
CHE 4683 Fundamentals of Biofuels Production: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Engineering and economic analysis of the chemical processes applied to produce biofuels
CHE 4990 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CHE 6113 Chemical Reactor Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHE 3123 and MA 3253 ). Three hours lecture. The fundamentals of chemical reaction kinetics with applications
CHE 6134 Process Design: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: IE 3913 and Grade of C or better in CHE 3123 ,CHE 3213 and CHE 3223). Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Design and analysis of chemical and environmental engineering processes utilizing momentum, energy, and mass transport principles
CHE 6143 Advanced Polymeric and Multicomponent: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing; CHE 3413, ME 3403, EM 4133 or equivalent materials course.) Three hours lecture. Nomenclature, synthesis, characterization, processing, and properties of state-of-the-art polymeric and multicomponent materials
CHE 6153 Introduction to Particle and Crystallization: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing, C or better in CHE 2114, MA 1723, PH 2213, and/or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of particle and crystallization technology including theory and practical applications that emphasize unit operations and their interaction with solids
CHE 6163 Nanotechnology in Chemical Applications: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Junior standing, C or better in CH 1223, PH 2213, MA 1723, and/or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Fundamental concepts, applications, and preparation and synthesis of colloidal systems. Includes characterization methods and applications in nanotechnology
CHE 6193 Automotive Engineering: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of automotive engineering, including power units, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and industrial and systems engineering aspects. (Same as ECE 4193/6193,IE 4193/6193 and ME 4193/6193)
CHE 6223 Process Instrumentation and Control: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: CHE 4113 and C or better in CHE 3223). Three hours lecture. Measurement of process variables; characteristics of control elements; automatic control instruments; dynamic behavior of process equipment; process control systems
CHE 6233 Chemical Plant Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:CHE 4134 and CHE 4113 ) Three hours lecture. Application of scientific and engineering principles to the design and economic evaluation of industrial chemical plants
CHE 6313 Transport Phenomena: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHE 3213 , MA 3253 and either CHE 3203 or EM 3313 ). Three hours lecture.Fundamental principles of momentum, heat and mass transport. Relationships between transport processes and the physical property distributions in fluids and solids
CHE 6423 Fundamentals of Industrial Corrosion: 3 hours.
(Co-requisite: CHE 3413). Three hours lecture. Identifying and eliminating the different types of corrosion that lead to the failure of engineering structures
CHE 6513 Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Processes: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CHE 2113 and consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. A study of pulping and paper making processes with emphasis on application of basic engineering techniques to special problems of the pulp and paper industry
CHE 6613 Air Pollution Control Design: Theory and Practice: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. A study of the unit operations of air pollution control systems with a specific emphasis on air pollution dynamics, equipment design, and equipment operation
CHE 6624 Experimental Methods in Materials Research: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: CHE 3413 or ABE 3813 or ME 3403 or permission of instructors).Three hours lecture.Three hours laboratory. An introduction to research methodologies commonly used in the evaluation of treatments, and mechanical testing.(Same as ABE 4624/6624 and ME 4624/6624)
CHE 6633 Chemical Process Safety: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: C or better in CHE 2114, CHE 3203, and MA 1723). Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of chemical process safety, including toxicology, industrial hygiene, source modeling, dispersion modeling, fires & explosion and the design of reliefs
CHE 6673 Industrial Microbiology: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Introduction to microbial anatomy, physiology, and genetics. Use of microorganisms and their by-products. Identification and control of biofouling, biocorrosion,and biodegradation of products and processes. (Same as BIO 4673/6673)
CHE 6683 Fundamentals of Biofuels Production: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Engineering and economic analysis of the chemical processes applied to produce biofuels
CHE 6990 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CHE 7000 Directed Individual Study in Chemical Engineering: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CHE 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Chemical Engineering: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CHE 8011 Chemical Engineering Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Graduate standing). Library assignments and reports on the current chemical engineering literature
CHE 8113 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: CHE 3123 and CHE 4113 or equivalent). Three hours lecture. Advanced study of fundamental laws of thermodynamics as applied to unit operations, nonideal fluids and solutions, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry and similar topics
CHE 8123 Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Theory and interrelations of phenomemological chemical kinetics and molecular reaction dynamics
CHE 8223 Advanced Process Computations: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CHE 3223). Three hours lecture. Numerical methods. Numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations for process applications. Use of algebraic and matrix methods. Digital computer applications
CHE 8523 Advanced Transport Phenomena: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. (Prerequisite: Graduate standing). Fundamental principles in momentum, heat, and mass transport. Conservation equations. Continuity, motion, energy equations, and multicomponent mass equation of change
CHE 8713 Scientific Proposal Instruction and Development: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Detailed instruction in scientific research proposal preparation and review including, article and proposal reviewing, budgeting, literature searches, broader impact statements, and full proposal development and defense
CHE 8990 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CHE 9000 Dissertation Research/ Dissertation in Chemical Engineering: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
PTE 1101 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering: 1 hour.
Overview and history of the petroleum industry and petroleum engineering; nature of oil and gas reservoirs, exploration and drilling, formation evaluation, well completions and production, surface facilities, reservoir mechanics, improved oil recovery; impact of ethical, societal, environmental considerations; career development resources including professional society participation
PTE 2990 Special Topics in Petroleum Engineering: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
PTE 3902 Petroleum Engineering Lab 1: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Credit or registration in PTE 3953). Four hours laboratory. Laboratory experiments, statistical analysis, and report writing in rock properties and drilling and completion
PTE 3903 Petroleum Reservoir Fluid Properties: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PH 2213, and credit or registration in MA 2733 and CHE 3113). Three hours lecture. A study of the physical and chemical properties of petroleum reservoir fluids for use in the study, evaluation, and management of oil and gas reservoirs
PTE 3912 Petroleum Engineering Lab 2: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Credit or registration in PTE 3903). Four hours laboratory. Laboratory measurement of the properties of reservoir fluids at different pressures and temperatures
PTE 3953 Petroleum Reservoir Rock Properties and Fluid Flow: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PH 2213 and MA 2733). Three hours lecture. Study of the physical properties of petroleum reservoir rocks as they relate to the flow of oil, water, and gas through porous and permeable rocks
PTE 3963 Drilling: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CHE 3203, EM 3213 and C or better in PTE 3953 and credit or registration in MA 2743). Three hours lecture. A study of the equipment used and method of drilling and completion of oil and gas wells
PTE 3973 Petroleum Production Operations: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: MA 2743 and CHE 3203 and C or better in PTE 3953 and PTE 3903). Three hours lecture. A study of tools and equipment used in oil and gas production, surveillance of well performance, and prediction of future performance
PTE 4000 Directed Individual Study in Petroleum Engineering: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credit to be arranged
PTE 4903 Petroleum Reservoir Engineering 1: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CHE 2114 and CHE 3113 and C or better in PTE 3903 and PTE 3953 and credit or registration in MA 3253). Three hours lecture. Estimating oil and gas originally in place, volumes to be recovered, data requirements, and scheduling of recoverable volumes for economic analysis
PTE 4913 Petroleum Reservoir Engineering 2: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: MA 3253 and C or better in PTE 4903). Three hours lecture. Compressible, incompressible, and multiphase fluid flow; natural gas petroleum reservoirs; wellbore performance
PTE 4923 Completion Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PTE 3963 and PTE 3973). Three hours lecture. A study of the use of acids and the fracturing technology for recovery of petroleum products from petroleum reservoirs
PTE 4953 Formation Evaluation: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: C or better in PTE 3953). Three hours lecture. Study of electrical porosity and radiation logs and wireline formation tests that are used to compute fluid saturation, fluid type, and rock properties
PTE 4963 Oil Recovery Methods: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: PTE 4903). Three hours lecture. Study of the use of water flooding, carbon dioxide, and other methods used to enhance oil recovery
PTE 4983 Petroleum Engineering Capstone Design: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PTE 3963, PTE 3973, PTE 4913, PTE 4953; Co-requisites: PTE 4923, PTE 4963, PTE 4993). Three hours lecture. Design projects characteristic of petroleum engineering including consideration of cost, design optimization, codes and standards, and professional ethics. Course includes reporting through oral and written communications
PTE 4990 Special Topics in Petroleum Engineering: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
PTE 4993 Petroleum Economic Analysis: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: IE 3913, IE 4613 and credit or registration in PTE 4903). Three hours lecture. Study of unconventional oil and gas production, production forecasting, operating and capital costs associated with oil, discounted cash flows, risk analysis, and reserve classification