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References to the timing of course offerings which follow
apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings
are scheduled according to need. Christian Brothers University reserves
the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COURSES
CH E 101, 201, 301. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT
Chemical Engineering Projects. A four-semester sequence of courses where
all of the students participate in technical team projects and learn
about written and oral presentations, use of the library, and other
sources to retrieve technical data, prepare for and make effective job
searches. Participate in the local Student AIChE chapter meetings, participate
in discussions with panels of practicing engineers from local industry,
and visit chemical plants. Industrial safety, ethics, environmental
responsibility, and other suitable topics are covered. The seniors also
spend part of their time on Senior Projects, which are described under
CH E 401 and CH E 402 (Senior Projects) later in the catalog, where
they earn an extra credit. Three semesters; one credit each
CH E 111. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
This introductory course provides an understanding of the chemical engineer’s
role in industry. Students will be introduced to the system of measurement
units, the concepts of mass and energy balances and the basic approaches
for simple unit operations. The role of the computer in design will
be highlighted. Offered in Fall semester. One semester: one credit
CH E 231. ELEMENTARY THERMODYNAMICS
Study of the fundamental principles and concepts of thermodynamics of
pure materials. Properties of pure materials from tables, charts and
ideal-gas equation. Heat and work. Energy balances on open and closed
systems. An introduction to heat engines and heat pumps. Prerequisites:
MATH 132 and CHEM 114 or PHYS 150. Offered in the Fall semester. One
semester; three credits
CH E 232. MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES
Multi-component material and energy balances in chemical reactions and
processes. Compressibility of real-gases. Single and multi-phase material
balances of multiple component chemical processes. Energy balances of
reactive and non-reactive systems. Properties of ideal mixtures. Prerequisite:
CH E 231. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; four credits
CH E 245. MATERIAL SCIENCE (FORMERLY
CH E 244 and CH E 445)
Materials classification, behavior, properties and selection. Relationship
between internal structure of materials and their observed properties
and behaviors. Methods of controlling properties and behavior of materials
by manipulating internal structures. Prerequisite: CHEM 113 or CHEM
115. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
CH E 314. ENGINEERING ECONOMY (Formerly
CH E 414)
Fundamentals of engineering economy. Cost concepts. Time value of money
and equivalence. Economic analysis of alternatives. Replacement analysis.
Depreciation and after-tax analysis. Effects of inflation on economic
analysis. Prerequisite: Junior standing. (Same as CE 314, ECE 314, ME
314) One semester; three credits
CH E 319. PRINCIPLES OF PACKAGING
Overview of the historical development of packaging, the system of packaging
science, along with information about economic importance, social implications
and packaging as a profession. Study of the functions of packaging and
materials, container types, processes, technology and equipment employed
to protect goods during handling, shipping and storage. Introduction
of package development process, packaging testing and evaluation methods,
standards, and equipment. Brief review of governmental regulations affecting
packaging. (Same as ME 319) Prerequisites: MATH 131 and CHEM 114 or
115. One semester; three credits.
CH E 320. DISTRIBUTION PACKAGING
Overview of physical distribution systems, various distribution hazards
imposed to products/packages in transit, rules and regulations governing
distribution packaging, common industry guidelines and practices on
distribution packaging. Study the package design process, protective
packaging theories and applications, selection and design distribution
packaging, other distribution packaging related materials and applications.
Introduction to package testing and evaluation methods, standards, and
equipment/systems. (Same as ME 320) Prerequisite: CH E 319. One semester;
three credits.
CH E 323. FLUID MECHANICS
A study of the principles of fluid mechanics and applications to Chemical
Processing. Prerequisites: CH E 232 and MATH 231. Corequisite: CH E
325. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
CH E 324. HEAT TRANSFER
Study of the principles of heat transfer and applications to Chemical
Processes. Design of heat exchangers and evaporators. Prerequisites:
CH E 323, 325. Corequisite: CH E 326. Offered in the Spring semester.
One semester; three credits.
CH E 325. JUNIOR LABORATORY I
Experimental study of flow of fluids. Flow measurements. Packed and
fluidized bed hydraulics. Corequisite: CH E 323. Offered in the Fall
semester. One semester, one credit
CH E 326. JUNIOR LABORATORY II
Experimental study of heat transfer. Includes double pipe heat exchanger,
plate heat exchanger, temperature sensor response, air cooled exchanger.
Corequisite: CH E 324. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester;
one credit
CH E 327. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamics analysis of multi-component, multiphase, and non-reacting
systems. Calculation of properties for real materials. Application of
First and Second Laws. Free-energy, activity, fugacity and activity
coefficients. Phase equilibrium. Chemical reaction equilibrium and reaction
rate kinetics. Prerequisite: CH E 232. Offered in the Fall Semester.
One semester; three credits
CH E 330. MASS TRANSFER & SEPARATIONS
Study of mass transfer and integration of heat, mass, and momentum transfer
into analysis of process operations of gas absorption, distillation,
adsorption, ion exchange and liquid extraction. Prerequisites: CH E
323, 327. Corequisite: CH E 324. Offered in Spring semester. One semester;
three credits
CH E 401, 402 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SENIOR PROJECT
These courses introduce students to real world problems in chemical
engineering and related fields. Senior project must be approved by the
course instructor, and the work supervisor when conducted outside of
CBU. Credit for CH E 401 is based upon work in the class as well as
attendance in CH E 101, 201, and 301. Credit for CH E 402 is granted
upon approval of periodic and final review of the report submitted by
the student. Prerequisite:Senior standing in Chemical Engineering. Offered
in the Fall and Spring semesters. One semester each; two credits each
CH E 425. PROCESS DESIGN I
Application of principles and concepts of prior course work with safety,
economic and practical considerations to design equipment to meet a
processing need. The emphasis is placed upon a particular unit or subsystem
rather than a complete process which is the subject of CH E 426, Process
Design II. Prerequisites: CH E 324, 326, 330. Corerequisite: CH E 443.
Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits
CH E 426. PROCESS DESIGN II
Application of principles of process and plant design utilizing knowledge
from earlier course material to solve comprehensive industrial problems.
Includes flowsheet development, equipment sizing and determination of
operating parameters, startup and safety considerations, cost estimation
and economic analysis. Prerequisite: CH E 425 and CH E 443. Offered
in the Spring semester. One semester; three credits
CH E 437. MODELING AND CONTROL IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Development of mathematical models for Chemical Engineering systems
in terms of ordinary differential equations. Design of feedback control
systems. Controller station and tuning. A laboratory project demonstrating
control principles may be included. Prerequisite: CH E 330. Offered
in the Spring semester. One semester, three credits
CH E 441. SENIOR LABORATORY I
Experimental study of applications of heat, mass and momentum transfer.
Studies include filtration, ion exchange, distillation, etc. Both written
and oral reports required on results of experiments. Prerequisites:
CH E 330. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; one credit
CH E 442. SENIOR LABORATORY II
Topics includes, experimental study of Reaction Kinetics and behavior
of various reactors, polymerization and characterization of polymers.
Both written and oral reports are required on experimental results.
Prerequisite: CH E 443. Corequisite: CH E 444. Offered in the Spring
semester. One semester; one credit
CH E 443. REACTOR DESIGN
A study of the terminology and theory of chemical kinetics of homogeneous
and heterogeneous isothermal systems and homogeneous non-isothermal
systems. Application of kinetics to analysis and design of batch and
flow reactors and their combinations to achieve specified production.
Prerequisites: CH E 324, 327. Corequisite: CH E 441. Offered in the
Fall semester. One semester; three credits
CH E 444. POLYMERIC MATERIALS
Introduction to chemistry, physics, technology and uses of common high
polymers currently being produced. Prerequisite: CH E 443. Offered in
the Spring semester. One semester; three credits
CH E 446. BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Extension of chemical engineering fundamentals to biological systems.
The topics will include principles of bioreaction engineering and bioseparation.
Laboratory experiments will support the concepts introduced in the lecture.
Prerequisites: CHEM 312 and MATH 231. One semester; three credits
CH E 490-494. SPECIAL TOPICS
Elective courses of special or current interest. Taught by faculty with
special or unique qualifications. Prerequisites are announced with course
offerings. One semester; one to four credits
CH E 495. INTERNSHIP IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Students majoring in Chemical Enginering may be placed in the engineering
offices of contracted firms to receive job training under the supervision
of qualified engineers. Tasks completed as part of the internship must
be approved by an authorized work supervisor. Credit is granted upon
faculty approval of periodic review reports and a final summary report
describing the work performed. Pass/Fail Grading. One semester; one
to three credits
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