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				Description of Graduate Courses
				400(G). PROCESS SIMULATION. (3, 0, 3). Practice in mathematical modeling and computer simulation of chemical process systems. Emphasis on solutions of differential equations as well as optimization. Preparation and execution of computer programs on digital computers. Fa. Prereq: ENGR 310, MATH 350, Senior standing. 402(G). CORROSION ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). This course is designed to cover all important aspects of corrosion engineering and corrosion science, including corrosion principles of 8 forms of corrosion, noble metals, “exotic” metals, non-metallics, coatings, mechanical properties, corrosion testing, and modern corrosion theory. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. 405(G). PROCESS HEAT TRANSFER. (3, 0, 3). Fundamental theories of conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfers, design and rating of heat transfer equipment including shell-and-tube heat exchangers, air coolers, and direct-fired heaters. Fa. Prereq: CHEE 302, ENGR 210, 305; MATH 350. 408(G). COMPUTER-AIDED PROCESS DESIGN. (3, 0, 3). Process and plant design, optimization, cost estimation and economic analysis for chemical process industries. Studies include theories, industrial practices and computer-aided design technology. Students are required to make a technical presentation of their work. Sp. Prereq: CHEE 401, 407, 420. 413(G). PROCESS CONTROL IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. (2, 3, 3). Process instrumentation, process dynamic models, Laplace transform analysis of feedback and feed forward control systems. Frequency response methods, computer simulation of process control systems. Sp. Prereq: CHEE 302, 405; ENGR 310; MATH 350. 415(G). PETROCHEMICAL AND HYDROCARBON PROCESSING. (2, 3, 3). Unit processes in petroleum refining and production of petrochemicals, polymers and related products. Sp. Prereq: CHEE 401, CHEM 231. 416(G). BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). Chemical engineering principles will be used with biology and chemistry to mathematically describe and model various processes in the human body. The computer will be used as a tool for the modeling. Sp. or Su. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. 417(G). POLYMER ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). Introduction to the structure and physical properties of polymers and their relationships to processing. Includes laboratory demonstrations. Sp. Prereq: CHEE 317. 418(G). INDUSTRIAL WASTE TREATMENT. (3, 0, 3). Design and modeling of chemical and biochemical processes for industrial waste treatments, as an integrated part of plant design. Studies of air and water pollution controls, industrial solid waste disposal, and recent environmental protection regulations are included. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 420(G). CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). Kinetic behavior of chemical processes, determination and prediction of specific reaction rate and order, catalysis, relationships between chemical and physical variables in heterogeneous systems as these influence the design of chemical reactors. Fa. Prereq: CHEE 310, CHEM 302. 427(G). ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3, 0, 3). Covers the structure-property-process-performance relationship in advanced materials. Major emphasis on structure of advanced materials, physical basis of modulus, phase transformations, alloy design, advanced metallics, advanced polymers and composites. Prereq: CHEE 317. 501. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA. (3, 0, 3). A comprehensive analysis of the physical laws which govern the transport of momentum, energy, and mass. The mathematical model is developed on the basis of the general case. Special cases, including the steady state, are treated only as ramifications of the general case. Problems illustrate practical applications of the models and methods developed. 502. ADVANCED CORROSION ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). This course is designed to cover all important aspects of corrosion in the oilfield. Emphasis will be placed on corrosion related to well completion, production, and transportation. Specific areas include carbon and alloy steels, elastomers, coatings, inhibitors, methods of corrosion monitoring, and phase behavior aspects of deep, hot wells. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. 503. HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER. (3, 0, 3). Theories and engineering applications of heat and mass transfer are presented. Design equations and data for process and equipment designs are discussed. Applications in energy conservation, fuel combustion, pollution monitoring and control are included in presentation. 510. ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS I. (3, 0, 3). The theoretical background of phase behavior and phase equilibrium for pure components and mixtures will be addressed. Various models which help describe PVT behavior on a molecular level will be discussed. 512. ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS II. (3, 0, 3). Phase equilibrium of mixtures at high pressures will be studied and modeled on the computer. Some emphasis will also be given to chemical reactions. 514. GRADUATE SEMINAR. (1, 0, 1). Technical presentations by guests and graduate students. Discussion and interchange of ideas. 515. ADVANCED HYDROCARBON PROCESSING. (3, 0, 3). Advanced unit operations and stage separations as applied in the processing of petroleum and hydrocarbon liquids and gases. Prereq: Permission of the instructor. 520. ADVANCED REACTOR DESIGN. (3, 0, 3). Application of advanced concepts to the design of reactors. Prereq: CHEE 420. 530. HIGH PRESSURE PHASE EQUILIBRIUM. (3, 0, 3). Application of relationships for high pressure equilibrium. Computer usage required. 535. MULTIPHASE FLOW IN PIPES. (3, 0, 3). Mathematical and computer approach to analysis of multiphase fluid flow in pipes and flow through restrictions. 541. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS. (3, 0, 3). Characterization and applications of the physical properties of polymeric materials. Includes thermal, flow, mechanical, electrical, optical and environmental properties. 597. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3). 599. THESIS RESEARCH AND THESIS. (1-6). Grades: S, U, W. 899. EXAMINATIONS ONLY. (3). Required of all graduate students taking examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other course. Fa, Sp, Su. Grades: S, U, W.

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