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CHEM 2930 - Out-of-Classroom Experience in Chemistry
Students may obtain credit for chemistry-related experience in nonclassroom situations. For credit to be awarded, a brief proposal outlining the nature of the experience to be undertaken must be given to the department in advance for approval of its suitability. A written report is required at the end of the experience. A maximum of 4 credits is allowed, but this may be made up in more than one experience.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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CHEM 2940 - Special Projects in Chemistry
Study and experimental work in various fields of chemistry to develop an interest in and ability for independent study and investigation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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CHEM 2950 - Undergraduate Research
Hands-on research in a faculty research laboratory.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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CHEM 4010 - Inorganic Chemistry II
A course dealing with more advanced topics of inorganic chemistry, including molecular symmetry, application of symmetry concepts to molecular orbital descriptions of polyatomic molecules, solid state and non-stoichiometric compounds, coordination chemistry, spectral and magnetic properties, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2030; it is recommended that CHEM 4410 be taken concurrently.
When Offered: Fall and summer terms annually
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4020 - Experimental Chemistry III: Inorganic and Physical Methods
Laboratory exploration including synthesis and characterization of several types of inorganic compounds, with emphasis on the use of physical methods in inorganic chemistry. Communication of results in written and oral form is an integral part of the course. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisites: CHEM 4010 and CHEM 4410.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4030 - Experimental Chemistry III Abridged: Physical Methods
Laboratory exploration of physical methods used to characterize the structure and properties of compounds. Involves the experiments in CHEM-4020 that do not depend on the theoretical material of CHEM-4010. Students can not get credit for both this course and CHEM-4020.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 4410
When Offered: Fall term annually
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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CHEM 4110 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
This course will introduce advanced instrumental physicochemical methods of chemical analysis as well as instrument design and data capture/processing. Topics covered include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, chromatography, electroaanalytical chemistry and measurement basics. Chemistry majors should register for CHEM 4120 concurrently.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2110 and CHEM 2120 or permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4120 - Experimental Chemistry IV: Physical and Instrumental Methods
A laboratory course emphasizing the hands-on use of modern instrumental methods in analytical and physical chemistry applications, and the interpretation and discussion of the results obtained from them. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Experiments depend on the theoretical material in CHEM 4110 and CHEM 4420, which are corequisites.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4140 - NMR Spectroscopy for Scientists and Engineers
This course will review modern techniques of multi-dimensional NMR spectroscopy, including the history of magnetic resonance, principles of NMR, 13C and 1H NMR, multinuclear NMR, 2D homonuclear and heteronuclear methods, nuclear Overhauser effect, relaxation, structure elucidation, solid-state NMR and the nuts and bolts of NMR spectrometers and probes. This course is intended for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6140.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4300 - Medicinal Chemistry
Organic and medicinal chemistry play a crucial role in the discovery of agents used to treat human disease. The basis of this course is the study of the drug discovery process from the perspective of these chemical disciplines. Concepts to be studied are molecular targeted drug discovery, lead compound identification and optimization, biophysical and molecular modeling tools, biological barriers to drug action and ways chemistry can overcome them, and the biotech industry. Topics pertinent to drug development such as drug metabolism and clinical research will also be discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2260 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 4310 - Bioorganic Mechanisms
The study of mechanisms of organic reactions in biochemical processes on a molecular level. Enzyme active sites, mechanisms of enzymatic transformations, catalysis, cofactors, enzyme kinetics, environmental toxicology. Strong emphasis on the design and mechanism of action of pharmaceutical agents. Meets with CHEM 6310; both courses cannot be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2260 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 4330 - Drug Discovery
This course will examine how bioinformatics, functional genomics, and other modern biotechnologies are used to speed the discovery of new drugs, especially those small organic molecules to treat human diseases with large unmet therapeutic need. Special emphasis will be placed on molecular target identification and validation as well as high-throughput screening to identify a lead. Topics to be discussed will include transgenic mice, RNA interference, DNA and protein microarrays, homogenous time-resolved fluorescence bioassays, phage-display, combinatorial chemistry, and parallel synthesis. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and CHEM 6330.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 2260 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4410 - Macroscopic Physical Chemistry
A course dealing with physicochemical properties of substances on a macroscopic scale. Chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, electric and magnetic phenomena, transport properties, and surface and colloid chemistry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 2400.
When Offered: Fall and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4420 - Microscopic Physical Chemistry
A course dealing primarily with physicochemical properties of substances on a molecular basis. Chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 2400.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4440 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
Topics in physical chemistry that are important for understanding processes in biological systems. Included are: thermodynamics as applied to phase and chemical equilibria in chemical and biochemical systems; passive transport models for diffusion and electrical conductivity in electrolyte solutions; kinetic models for simple and complex chemical reactions, including enzyme mechanisms; quantum mechanical models used in spectroscopy.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1200 and MATH 1010.
When Offered: Fall and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 4470 - Theoretical Chemistry
Introduction to quantum mechanics and applications in chemical systems. Atomic and molecular spectra and structure. Statistical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4410.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4530 - Modern Techniques in Chemistry
A lecture/laboratory course for Chemical Engineering students. Topics include the principles of chemical equilibria and their relation to modern analytical methods and the basis of instrumental techniques for characterizing the chemical structures and properties of compounds. The course provides laboratory experience in the use of modern instruments along with other chemical techniques. Aspects of analytical, organic, and physical chemistry will be illustrated throughout the course. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 2110.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2250.
When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 4690 - Aqueous Geochemistry
Fundamentals of aqueous chemistry as applied to the evolution of natural waters. The course covers principles of chemical equilibrium, activity models for solutes, pH as a master variable, concentration and Eh-pH diagrams, mineral solubility, aqueous complexes, ion exchange, and stable isotopes. The carbonate system, weathering reactions, and acid rain are examined in detail. Emphasis is on the chemical reactions that control surface and groundwater evolution in natural and engineered (treatment process) settings. Students learn theory, computation methods, and the use of computer programs for calculation of speciation and mass balance.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed as ENVE 4110 and ERTH 4690. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and either ERTH 4690 or ENVE 4110.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 4760 - Molecular Biochemistry I
Part I of a two-semester sequence focusing on the chemistry, structure, and function of biological molecules, macromolecules, and systems. Topics covered include protein and nucleic acid structure, enzymology, mechanisms of catalysis, regulation, lipids and membranes, carbohydrates, bioenergetics, and carbohydrate metabolism. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4760 or BCBP 4760.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 2250 and BIOL 1010 or BIOL 2120 or equivalents.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: Cross listed with BCBP 4760, BIOL 4760.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 4770 - Molecular Biochemistry II
The second semester of the Molecular Biochemistry sequence. Topics include lipids and lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and the coenzymes involved in this metabolism, nucleic acid synthesis and chemistry, protein synthesis and degradation, integration of metabolism, photobiology, and photosynthesis. This course is taught in studio mode. (Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either BIOL 4770 or BCBP 4770.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 4780 - Bioenergetics: The Art of Energy Conversion in Nature
This course introduces the chemical and physical principles of energy transformation in nature. It emphasizes the structure and function of proteins with a special focus on highly-efficient energy conversion in mitochondrial and photosynthetic systems. The course provides the basic physical and chemical concepts that are required for understanding energy conversion and offers design principles that can be applied to the improvement of man-made catalytic and other devices for energy conversion and storage. It is intended for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. There are no prerequisites for this course. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 6780.
When Offered: Spring term depending upon instructor availability.
Cross Listed: CHEM 6780.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 4810 - Chemistry of the Environment
Chemical processes important in the environment from naturally occurring and man-induced systems. Thermodynamic and chemical considerations of fuels; the thermodynamics of the atmosphere; atmospheric photochemistry; chemistry of natural water systems; chemistry of pesticides, fertilizers, and other important environmental contaminants; aspects of the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1200 and one prior or concurrent course in organic chemistry or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Cross Listed: ERTH 4810. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and ERTH 4810.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 4900 - Professional Development Seminar
Weekly seminars on topics of concern to students who are about to embark on their professional careers in chemistry. Topics will include employment and career opportunities; graduate school; ethical requirements and expectations in the profession; patent considerations; new directions in research and other topical matters. Restricted to senior chemistry majors.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 1
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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CHEM 4950 - Senior Experience
As a confirmation of their ability to integrate their knowledge of chemistry to deal with a research problem, students will present a research-style paper and conference-style poster on a research-related topic. This is preferred to be on a prior or ongoing undergraduate research project, but may be a literature review on approval by the instructor.
Graded: To be graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2 |
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CHEM 4960 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 1 to 4
Credit Hours: 1 to 4 |
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CHEM 4970 - Advanced Research Project
An independent research project in a faculty research laboratory for junior and senior students with prior research experience. Requires permission of the instructor.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Credit Hours: 1-4 |
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CHEM 4990 - Senior Thesis
A two-semester spring-fall or fall-spring course dealing with an advanced level independent research project supervised by a faculty member and requiring the presentation of a thesis. First term registration is limited to second semester juniors and first semester seniors. The grade for the first semester will be listed as “in progress.”
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3 credits each semester
Credit Hours: 3 credits each semester |
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CHEM 6010 - Perspectives in Chemistry
The objective of this course is to prepare graduate students for research in chemistry. Topics will include general and universal aspects of research in science, such as the written and oral presentation of scientific findings and the ethical considerations involved in the publication of these findings, and a survey of the current research topics of the department including emphasis on the fundamental science that underlies these topics.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6020 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I
Structure and bonding in inorganic molecules and crystals; stabilities of inorganic compounds; coordination chemistry and organometallic compounds; acid-base concepts; nonstoichiometry and phase relationships.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6130 - Mass Spectrometry
Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths/weaknesses, detection/quantification of analytes, ionization source/mass analyzer design, and construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both CHEM 4130 and CHEM 6130.
When Offered: Fall term upon sufficient demand.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6140 - NMR Spectroscopy for Scientists and Engineers
This course will review modern techniques of multi-dimensional NMR spectroscopy, including the history of magnetic resonance, principles of NMR, 13C and 1H NMR, multinuclear NMR, 2D homonuclear and heteronuclear methods, nuclear Overhauser effect, relaxation, structure elucidation, solid-state NMR and the nuts and bolts of NMR spectrometers and probes. This course is intended for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4140.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6170 - Advanced Topics in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Advanced graduate course covering fundamental aspects of NMR common for application in a broad range of fields. Classical and quantum-mechanical descriptions are utilized to explore information content of NMR pulse sequences. The latter approach includes density matrix theory and proceeds with the product-operator formalism. Practical aspects and data analysis are also described. Subsequent focus is on liquid-state NMR of biological macromolecules, including resonance assignment and determination of molecular structure and dynamics. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and BCBP 6170.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4410 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 6200 - Organic Spectra Interpretation
Spectra of various kinds are essential tools in modern chemistry. This course will deal with the interpretation of mass, infrared, NMR and UV-visible spectra as applied to the identification and structural characterization of organic compounds.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6210 - Advanced Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to the organic chemical literature. A consideration of reactions of synthetic importance to the organic chemist with emphasis on the influence of structure on the behavior of organic molecules.
When Offered: A fall-spring sequence annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6250 - Glycochemistry, Glycobiology, and Glychotechnology
This is an advanced graduate level course on carbohydrates covering their physicochemical properties, chemical and biochemical synthesis and analysis. The biological activity of polysaccharides, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, and glycolipids, and the role of glycomics in development and disease will be discussed. The application of glycotechnology and glycoengineering for the preparation of therapeutic glycans and glycan-coated materials will be covered.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: a working knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry is required.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6300 - Medicinal Chemistry
The organic chemistry of drug discovery and synthesis will be the focus of this course. Starting with the basic concepts of molecular-targeted drug discovery, the process of lead identification will be explored with special emphasis on drug screening and combinatorial chemistry. The roles of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biophysical methods in the understanding of the relationship between structure and biological activity will be studied. The chirality of drugs from both the biological and synthetic perspectives will also be explored.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 6210 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6310 - Bioorganic Mechanisms
The study of mechanisms of organic reactions in biochemical processes on a molecular level. Enzyme active sites, mechanisms of enzymatic transformations, catalysis, cofactors, enzyme kinetics, environmental toxicology. Strong emphasis on the design and mechanism of action of pharmaceutical agents. Meets with CHEM 4310; both courses cannot be taken for credit.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6330 - Drug Discovery
This course will examine how bioinformatics, functional genomics, and other modern biotechnologies are used to speed the discovery of new drugs, especially those small organic molecules to treat human diseases with large unmet therapeutic need. Special emphasis will be placed on molecular target identification and validation as well as high-throughput screening to identify a lead. Topics to be discussed will include transgenic mice, RNA interference, DNA and protein microarrays, homogenous time-resolved fluorescence bioassays, phage-display, combinatorial chemistry, and parallel synthesis. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and CHEM 4330.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: a knowledge of organic chemistry is required.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6490 - Chemical Thermodynamics
The principles of thermodynamics, with their applications to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Permission of instructor.
When Offered: Upon sufficient demand.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6510 - Computational Chemistry
This course is designed to cover the history and application of modern computational chemistry techniques to chemical problems. It will provide familiarity with the various methods and tools presently in use and the assumptions and limitations inherent in each approach. The format involves both lecture and studio modes of instruction and meets in a classroom where each student has a modern workstation.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6520 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
A course in the principles of analytical chemistry emphasizing the role of equilibrium chemistry in chemical analysis and the statistical design of experiments. Topics covered include equilibrium chemistry, electrochemistry, chromatographic separations, thermal methods, and chemometrics/experimental design.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6530 - Quantum Chemistry
Postulates of quantum mechanics. Solution of the particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom via series solutions and ladder operator techniques. Development of atomic and molecular orbital theories with applications to structure and spectra.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6610 - Natural and Biobased Polymers and Materials
This course provides an introduction to natural and biobased polymers that have a broad range of uses such as biodegradable plastics, hydrogels, coatings, polymeric drugs and bioresorbable polymers. Topics discussed include an introduction to polymer science, natural building blocks, integration of biocatalytic and chemical synthetic methods, principles of green chemistry and sustainability. A working knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry is required.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6620 - Polymer Chemistry
This course will introduce synthetic and kinetic aspects of various polymerization reactions that have been employed to produce commodity and specialty plastic materials. Control and prediction of the molecular weight distribution for different polymerization mechanisms will be discussed along with various characterization techniques of molecular weight distribution and its relation to properties. Thermal/solution properties, chemical/physical properties, and uses of polymers also will be discussed. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4620.
When Offered: Spring term annually
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6660 - Polymer Analysis and Characterization
The objective of this course is to provide the student with a broad survey of methods of analysis and characterization of polymers. Thermal analysis, molecular weight characterization, spectroscopy, and mechanical property determination will be reviewed with an emphasis on method of measurement, quantities measured, and quantities derived from the measurements. Select applications will be used to convey the usefulness of these methods for characterizing polymers and their properties.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6710 - Chemical Biology
This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts as applied to biological problems. It provides an introduction to enzymatic reaction mechanisms and includes interactive hands-on computer-aided visualization exercises. The goal is to equip students with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and versatility of protein function. This course is intended for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students in the School of Science and Engineering.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Cross Listed: CHEM 4710. Students cannot get credit for both this course and CHEM 4710.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6750 - Biocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications
This course provides an introduction to the field of biocatalysis that includes both free enzyme and whole cell processes. Lectures on free enzymes will discuss their catalytic mechanism(s), immobilization and use in aqueous and organic media. Lectures on biocatalytic transformations by whole cells will discuss metabolic pathways to products, fermentation processes, and whole cell immobilization. Integrated within the course will be discussions of the relative merits of biocatalysis vs. chemical catalysis for chemical conversions as well as examples of current uses of biocatalytic processes by industry.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6780 - Protein Folding
The biophysical mechanism of protein folding and the role of misfolding in human disease is explored. The course will introduce principles of protein structure, protein folding in the cell, and thermodynamic and kinetic methods for studying protein folding in vitro. The course will also involve a literature-based discussion of human diseases related to protein folding defects, including Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Prion-related syndromes.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites or corequisites: CHEM 4760 or BCBP 4760 or equivalent.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHEM 6900 - Chemistry Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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CHEM 6910 - Chemistry Teaching Seminar
Discussions and seminars on how to deal with the various aspects of teaching and related problems encountered by teaching assistants in chemistry. Seminar topics will include: cognitive theories of learning; several models of teaching; educational psychology; attitude and motivational factors; communication and presentation skills; leadership; time management; how to write an exam; grading problems; ethics; group problem solving skills; and cultural diversity. Seminars will be led by a senior, experienced teaching assistant along with participating faculty.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Graded: S/U only.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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CHEM 6940 - Readings in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
Credit Hours: 1 to 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6960 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
Credit Hours: 1 to 3 |
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CHEM 6970 - Masters Project
Active participation in a semester-long research project, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s project report. This research project serves as the culminating experience for the master’s project track. The research project must result in documentation established by the department, but is not submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and is not archived in the library.
Graded: S/U
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHEM 6990 - Master’s Thesis
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a master’s thesis. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the thesis has been presented, approved by the adviser, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: 1 to 9
Credit Hours: 1 to 9 |
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CHEM 9990 - Dissertation
Active participation in research, under the supervision of a faculty adviser, leading to a doctoral dissertation. Grades of S or U are assigned by the adviser each term to reflect the student’s research progress for the given semester. Once the dissertation has been publicly defended, approved by the doctoral committee, and accepted by the Office of Graduate Education, it will be archived in a standard format in the library.
Credit Hours: Variable
Credit Hours: Variable |
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CHME 4XXX - Semiconductor Electrochemistry
An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics. Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite- PHYS 1200 or equivalent.
Students may not receive credit for both the 4000 level and 6000 level versions of this course.
When Offered: Spring Term Annually
Credit Hours: 3
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: Vidhya Chakrapani, T F Noon-1:20pm
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6XXX - Semiconductor Electrochemistry
An interdisciplinary course focusing on the fundamentals and applications of semiconductor electrochemistry, and will serve as a bridge between classical electrochemistry and solid state physics. Topics include fundamentals of semiconductor physics, principles of electrochemistry, nature of semiconductor/electrolyte interfaces, current flow, and the applications of above principles to environment remediation and renewable energy devices such as solar cells, photocatalysis, and battery technologies.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite- PHYS 1200 or equivalent.
Students may not receive credit for both the 4000 level and 6000 level versions of this course.
When Offered: Spring Term Annually
Graded: Grade Letter
Credit Hours: 3
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: Vidhya Chakrapani, T F Noon-1:20pm
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 1010 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering
This is an elective course suitable for first-year students interested in chemical engineering. It introduces students to the profession, including the technical content, career opportunities, and societal impact.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 1
Credit Hours: 1 |
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CHME 1100 - Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
Problem solving and analysis techniques focused on chemical engineering applications. Principles of steady state material balance calculations, introduction to chemical engineering design and process flowsheeting. The use of software packages to solve algebraic equation systems.
When Offered: Spring Term Annually
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHME 2010 - Material, Energy, and Entropy Balances
Development of the ability to apply and solve equations of balance for chemical-process systems, laying the foundation for subsequent chemical engineering courses in unit operations and process design. Topics include mass and mole balances for nonreactive and reactive systems, properties of fluids, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHME 1100 (preferred) or ENGR 1100.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 2020 - Energy, Entropy, and Equilibrium
A continuation of CHME 2010. Topics include process flowsheeting, solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical-reaction equilibria, and applications of thermodynamics to problems in chemical-process design. One credit hour of this course is devoted to Professional Development.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHME 2010 and MATH 2400 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 2050 - Introduction to Computational Chemical Engineering
This course introduces common computational techniques that are used in Chemical Engineering. Topics include solving algebraic equations, data analysis, numerical differentiation and integration, and numerical solutions of differential equations applied to chemical engineering problems. Multiple numerical approaches will be used, including an introduction to computer programming.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 2400 as a prerequisite only.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 2940 - Readings in Chemical Engineering
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
Credit Hours: 1 to 3 |
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CHME 2960 - Topics in Chemical Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 2980 - Senior Project
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
Credit Hours: 1 to 3 |
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CHME 4010 - Transport Phenomena I
An introductory course in transport phenomena covering fluid statics, and one-dimensional diffusive processes including laminar flow, heat conduction, and mass diffusion. Course focuses on developing the equations of change, introducing sum-of-resistance concepts and couple fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transfer problems. The concept of extended surfaces as a means of enhancing transport process is included. The course introduces numerical simulation concepts for solving simple, one-dimensional transport problems. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 2400 and CHME 2010.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHME 4020 - Transport Phenomena II
A continuation of CHME 4010. Course includes topics on multi-dimensional transport processes, potential, boundary layer and turbulent fluid flows, convective heat and mass transfer processes, friction factors and drag in and around solid objects, heat and mass exchangers, and radiation heat transfer. The course extends the use of numerical methods to apply to multidimensional problems, convective heat and mass transfer problems, and the simulation of more complicated fluid flows including turbulence approximations. Credit not allowed for both this course and ENGR 2250.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 2400 and CHME 4010.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHME 4030 - Chemical Process Dynamics and Control
Introduction to modeling and control of dynamic chemical processes. Topics include the development of first-principles models, linearization and state space form, input/output (transfer function) form, design and tuning of PID controllers, model-based control, frequency response for robustness analysis, case studies in multivariable control, numerical analysis, and simulation.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHME 2010, CHME 2050, and MATH 2400.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4 |
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CHME 4040 - Chemical Engineering Separations
The application of the fundamentals of chemistry, thermodynamics, mathematics, and transport phenomena to the design and evaluation of stage-wise and continuous contacting apparatus and systems for separating and purifying chemical materials. Steady-state and transient processes are studied.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHME 2020, CHME 4010, and CHME 4020.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4050 - Chemical Process Design: Fundamentals
The design of equipment, processes, and systems of interest in chemical engineering through application of scientific, technological, and economic principles. The concepts of product design, design for the environment, and the ethical and safety issues of design are introduced. Emphasis is placed on problem formulation and the conceptual, analytical, and decision aspects of open-ended design situations. The work integrates knowledge and skills gained in previous and concurrent courses. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHME 4040 and CHME 4500.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4060 - Chemical Process Design: Applications
A continuation of CHME 4050. Topics include chemical plant design including full economic analysis, implementation of safety protocols, plant layout design, and complete feasibility study. Projects can be chosen from a wide variety of chemical and bioprocesses to study different aspects of chemical industry.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite-CHME 4050.
When Offered: Spring Term Annually
Credit Hours: 3
Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: T F 10:10am-12:00pm
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4150 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
A two-term laboratory course on experimental analysis of the operations and processes of chemical engineering. Emphasis is placed on planning of experiments, data evaluation, and report writing.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHME 4010, CHME 4020, and CHME 2020.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4160 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
A two-term laboratory course on experimental analysis of the operations and processes of chemical engineering. Emphasis is placed on planning of experiments, data evaluation, and report writing.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHME 4150, CHME 4040, and CHME 4500.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4170 - Bioprocessing Laboratory Course
A one-term laboratory course covering the fundamentals of biotechnology and bioprocessing including molecular biology, fermentation, and protein purification.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: senior standing in chemical and biological engineering. CHME 4430 strongly recommended.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4400 - Chromatographic Separation Processes
Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology. Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations. Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 and CHME 6440.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing in chemical engineering or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4430 - Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
Description, fundamentals, and engineering features of processes using microbial, plant or animal cells or their enzymes. Topics include review of biochemistry, review of microbiology, computer simulation, growth, death, aseptic techniques, continuous culture, fermenter design, sterilization, mixed cultures, process scale up, immobilized cells and enzymes, recovery of products, and process economics. Weekly exercises requiring personal computers.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: background in chemical engineering or microbiology. Biochemistry strongly recommended.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4460 - Biomolecular Engineering
This course will focus on 1) designing, engineering, and selecting proteins and other biomolecules with desired functional and biophysical properties (high thermal stability, high solubility, low propensity to aggregate), and 2) characterizing thermodynamic and kinetic properties (folding, oligomerization, and self-association) of these biomolecules. (Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 6460.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 2120 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4480 - Single Molecules Complex Fluid
This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. It will discuss microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microstructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior. Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 6480.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHME 4020 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4500 - Chemical Reactor Design
Principles of kinetics, reactor design, and analysis for both homogeneous and heterogeneous (catalytic) systems. Topics include design for multiple reaction networks (optimum selectivity), analysis of simple reactor combinations, and design of isothermal, adiabatic, and optimum temperature profile reactor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHME 2010, CHME 2020, CHME 4010, and CHME 4020.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4600 - Introduction to Semiconductor Processing
The basic processes of fabrication of silicon-based semiconductor devices with emphasis on the chemical principles and systems involved. Topics include materials preparation, oxide growth, lithography, diffusion, ion implantation, epitaxial growth, chemical-vapor deposition, vacuum deposition, reactive ion etching, and packaging technologies. Fabrication of both bipolar and FET devices is discussed with emphasis on manufacturing process flow and control. Process design methodology.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: senior standing in chemical engineering or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 4940 - Readings in Chemical Engineering
Credit Hours: 1 to 3
Credit Hours: 1 to 3 |
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CHME 4960 - Topics in Chemical Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6410 - Advanced Membrane Concepts
An in-depth and comprehensive treatment of membrane technology. Membrane preparation and morphology. Models for transport through membranes. Fluid-dynamic phenomena across membrane systems. Particle dynamics, membrane fouling, and concentration polarization. Applications to chemical and biochemical separations. Critical reviews of the current literature.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: a general knowledge of transport phenomena.
When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6420 - Separation and Recovery Processes
The application of theoretical and fundamental principles and pilot plant data to the design and operation of biochemical separation processes and advanced waste treatment systems. Topics covered include characterization and dispersion, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, ion exchange, membrane processes, aeration and gas transfer, centrifugation, and related subjects.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6430 - Biochemical Engineering
Engineering aspects of microbial processes and of conversions with immobilized enzymes. Topics are mixed-culture processes, sterilization, aseptic techniques, mass transfer, bioprocess control, product isolation, enzyme technology, bioprocess development. There are heavy emphases on continuous fermentation and on chemicals from biomass.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: microbiology or assigned reading.
When Offered: Fall term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6440 - Chromatographic Separations
Theory and practice of chromatographic separation processes. Topics include chromatographic dispersion, adsorption isotherms, solute movement analysis, chromatographic techniques (reversed-phase, HIC, ion exchange, affinity, and size exclusion), modes of operation (gradient, elution, displacement, and continuous systems), novel morphologies and chromatographic applications in biotechnology. Includes critical reviews of the current literature and computer simulations. Suitable for graduate students in chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering. Students cannot receive credit for both CHME 4400 and CHME 6440.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6450 - Advanced Biochemical Engineering
Selected topics beyond the scope of CHME 6430. Particular emphasis on the current literature and the applications of computers and graphics. Extensive coverage is given to purification and separation technology, kinetic analysis, design of bioreactors, exploitation of genetic engineering, and bioprocess development. An individual project is required.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHME 6430 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Summer term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6460 - Biomolecular Engineering
This course will focus on 1) designing, engineering, and selecting proteins and other biomolecules with desired functional and biophysical properties (high thermal stability, high solubility, low propensity to aggregate), and 2) characterizing thermodynamic and kinetic properties (folding, oligomerization, and self-association) of these biomolecules. (Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 4460.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 2120 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6470 - Downstream Processing in Biochemical Engineering
The course focuses on the concentration, recovery, and isolation of biological molecules relevant in biotechnology. The characteristics of biological molecules such as proteins and biological fluids such as blood, fermentation, and cell culture broth, are discussed. The principles, advantages, and limitations of centrifugation, membranes, cell-disruption, two-phase extraction, precipitation crystallization, and electrical processes are discussed. Integrated bioseparation schemes are presented and many specific applications are discussed in detail.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: a course in biochemical engineering or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6480 - Single Molecules Complex Fluid
This course will focus on the connections between the behavior of single molecules and their interactions and macroscopic non-Newtonian behavior. Among the topics discussed are microscopic models of these systems, techniques for measuring and manipulating the microsctructure, and the impact on macroscopic behavior. Students may not receive credit for both this course and CHME 4480.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHME 4020 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6510 - Advanced Transport Phenomena I
Continuity, momentum, and energy equations for continuous fluids; constitutive relations. Kinematics of fluid motion; vorticity and circulation. Potential flow. Navier-Stokes equations. Boundary layer theory. Turbulence. Multicomponent reacting systems. Selected applications.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHME 4010 or equivalent and CHME 4020 or equivalent.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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CHME 6520 - Advanced Transport Phenomena II
A continuation of CHME 6510. Treats irrotational flow, flow around bubbles, and other free surface problems, turbulent flow, jets, and wakes. Presumes an understanding of continuum mechanics, viscous flow, and boundary layer flow.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHME 6510 or permission of instructor.
When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years.
Credit Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3 |
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