DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

1997-1998 Bulletin Information

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The curriculum of Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Chair: H. Ted Huddleston, Jr. (460-6160)
Professors Emeritus: Rodriguez, Stark
Professors: Askew, Dhawan, Harrison, Hayhurst, Huddleston, Sylvester
Assistant Professor: Morisani
Part-Time Lecturers: Lyle, Surline

Chemical Engineering is the application of the principles of the sciences, together with the principles of economics and human relations, to fields that pertain to processes and process equipment in which matter is treated to affect a change in state, energy content, or composition. The program required for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering provides fundamental instruction in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering. This education prepares the graduate to seek employment in petroleum refineries, the manufacturing of synthetic fibers, food preparation, steel mills, paper mills, ore processing, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. Also, he or she may be found in related areas of research and development in bio-medical engineering, fuels, engine design, nuclear energy, and pollution abatement, as well as management. If the graduate prefers, he or she is adequately prepared to pursue additional studies in a graduate program.

After completing two years at another institution, transfer students are advised to enroll initially in the chemical engineering program at the beginning of the Summer Quarter.

Chemical engineering students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination of Alabama or another state prior to graduation. All electives must be approved by the student's advisor. Degree requirements include a minimum of 24 quarter hours of approved electives in the Humanities and Social Sciences. There must be a concentration of eight or more quarter hours in one department in the Humanities, and a concentration of eight or more quarter hours in one department in the Social Sciences.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING -
203 HOURS

FIRST YEAR
Fall
CH 114 Gen Chemistry I
MA 131 Calculus I
Social Science
CHE 101 Intro to Chem. Eng.
PE/MS

Winter
CH 115 Gen Chem II
MA 132 Calculus II
EH 102 Comp II
PE/MS 1

Spring
CH 116 Gen Chem III
MA 233 Calculus III
CIS 273 Sci Prog
Social Science
PE/MS

SECOND YEAR
Fall
MA 234 Calculus IV
CHE 201 ChE Calc I
PH 215 Cal Based Phys I
CH 221 Elem Organic I

Winter
MA 331 Diff Equations I
CHE 202 ChE Calc II
CH 222 Elem Organic II
PH 216 Cal Based Phys II

Spring
EG 283 Statics
EG 270 Thermo
CH 266 Intro Analy I
PE/MS
Social Science

THIRD YEAR
Fall
Ch 335 Unit Ops I
CH 331 Phys Chem I
EG 220 Electrical Circuits
CHE 311 Equil Stage Oper

Winter
CHE 336 Unit Ops II
CH 332 Phys Chem II
CHE 305 Engr Commun
EG 230 Economics
PE/MS

Spring
CHE 337 Unit Ops II
CHE 323 Thermo Prop
ST 315 Statistics
Technical Elective

Fourth Year
Fall
CHE 431 ChE Thermo
CHE 421 Models & Simul
CHE 441 Unit Ops Lab I
CHE 461 Intro Proc Design
Humanity

Winter
CHE 462 Proc. Equip Des
CHE 432 Reactor Design
CHE 442 Unit Ops Lab II
Humanity

Spring
CHE 463 Process Design
CHE 435 Proc Dyn & Contr
Humanity
PE/MS

 

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
A Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is offered requiring advanced course work in core areas of chemical engineering such as separations, reactor design, and thermodynamics. The student is offered a wide latitude in choosing electives to build expertise in associated areas such as computer science and waste treatment. Students with chemistry backgrounds can qualify for admission by taking a prescribed series of undergraduate courses.

For degree requirements see page 152.

DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (CHE) COURSES BEGIN ON PAGE 200.

College of Engineering