Courses of Study 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CHEM 1350 - Modeling and Simulation of Real-World Scientific Problems (crosslisted) CHEME 1510 , ENGRI 1510 , MAE 1510
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Introduction to Engineering. Open to all Cornell students regardless of major, with interest in science, computer-based activities, and community outreach.
N. Ananth, P. Clancy, P. Pepiot.
For description and learning outcomes, see ENGRI 1510 .
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CHEM 1560 - Introduction to General Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Fall, summer. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1560, CHEM 2070 , CHEM 2090 .
Course fee: nonrefundable $20 lab fee (covers cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage).
D. R. Lorey.
A one-semester introduction to chemistry, both qualitative and quantitative. CHEM 1560 prepares students for CHEM 1570 ; CHEM 1560 is not recommended for premedical or preveterinary students. Students planning to take CHEM 2080 should be enrolled in CHEM 2070 rather than CHEM 1560.
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CHEM 1570 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Spring, summer. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1570, CHEM 3530 , CHEM 3570 , CHEM 3590 .
Prerequisite: CHEM 1560 or CHEM 2070 . Because CHEM 1570 is only a 3-credit course, it does not provide a practical route to satisfying medical school requirements.
C. Kinsland.
Introduction to organic chemistry with emphasis on structure, reactivity, and mechanisms of carbon compounds relevant to the life sciences.
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CHEM 2070 - General Chemistry I
(PBS-AS)
Fall, summer. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1560 , CHEM 2070, CHEM 2090 .
Course fee: $20 nonrefundable lab fee that covers the cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage. CHEM 2070 is a prerequisite for CHEM 2080 . Engineering students should take CHEM 2090 and cannot take CHEM 2070 without written permission from the Chemistry Office of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Engineering. Exceptionally well prepared students may receive credit for CHEM 2070 by demonstrating competence in the advanced placement examination of the College Entrance Examination Board or in the departmental examination given at Cornell before classes start in the fall.
You are required to sign-up for a discussion/recitation section. This can be done by going to: chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu/discussions.cfm.
K. Lancaster.
Covers fundamental chemical principles, with considerable attention given to the quantitative aspects and techniques important for further work in chemistry.
Main topics include chemical transformations and equations, periodic trends of the elements, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, and the collective behavior of molecules.
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CHEM 2080 - General Chemistry II
(PBS-AS)
Spring, summer. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: students may not receive credit for both CHEM 2080 and CHEM 2150 .
Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 (or CHEM 2090 ). CHEM 1560 is accepted, but not recommended. Course fee: Students without a prior chemistry lab course (CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090), will be charged a $20 nonrefundable lab fee that covers the cost of safety goggles, lab apron, and breakage. Students who have advanced placement credit for CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090 may also receive credit for Chem 2080 by demonstrating competence on the departmental examination given at Cornell before classes start in the fall. You are required to sign-up for a discussion/recitation section. This can be done by going to: chemlabs.arts.cornell.edu/discussions.cfm.
M. Hines.
Covers fundamental chemical principles, with considerable attention given to the quantitative aspects and techniques important for further work in chemistry.
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CHEM 2090 - Engineering General Chemistry
Fall, spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1560 , CHEM 2070 , CHEM 2090.
Prerequisite: high school chemistry or permission of instructor. Course fee: $20 nonrefundable lab fee that covers cost of safety goggles, lab apron and breakage. Enrollment limited to: Engineering students; students from other colleges cannot take CHEM 2090 without written permission from the Chemistry Office of Undergraduate Studies. CHEM 2090 is required of all Engineering freshmen and is a prerequisite for CHEM 2080 . Entering students exceptionally well prepared in chemistry may receive advanced placement credit for General Chemistry by demonstrating competence in the advanced placement examination of the College Entrance Examination Board or in the departmental examination given at Cornell before classes start in the fall. Co-enrollment in a one-credit Academic Excellence Workshop (ENGRG 1009 ) is an option for engineering students who wish to enhance their understanding of the course material.
Fall, H. Abruna; spring, J. Marohn.
Covers basic chemical concepts, such as reactivity and bonding of molecules, introductory quantum mechanics, and intermolecular forces in liquids and solids and gases. Attention will be focused on aspects and applications of chemistry most pertinent to engineering.
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CHEM 2150 - Honors General and Inorganic Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 2150 and CHEM 2080 .
Prerequisite: A score of 5 on the CEEB AP Chemistry exam is highly recommended. Students with two years high school chemistry or equivalent may also enroll with permission of the instructor. Corequisite: calculus course at level of MATH 1110 or MATH 1910 for students who have not taken high school calculus. Course fee: $20 nonrefundable lab fee that covers cost of safety goggles, lab apron and breakage. Enrollment limited. Students who have earned a score of 5 on the CEEB AP Chemistry exam receive credit for CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090 . Recommended for students who intend to specialize in chemistry or in related fields.
J. Wilson.
Intensive systematic study of the laws and concepts of chemistry, with considerable emphasis on quantitative aspects. CHEM 2150 covers electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium. 2150 serves as an accelerated entry into organic chemistry in the Spring semester for students with a strong background in chemistry. Laboratory work covers qualitative and quantitative analysis, thermodynamics, kinetics transition metal chemistry, and spectroscopic techniques.
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CHEM 2510 - Introduction to Experimental Organic Chemistry
Fall, spring, summer. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Corequisite: CHEM 1570 or CHEM 3570 .
T. Ruttledge.
Introduction to the synthesis, separation, characterization, and handling of materials, including the applications of different types of chromatography, extraction, crystallization, infrared spectroscopy, polarimetry, and others. An experiment is performed the first week of lab and to prepare for this lab students need to enroll in the course Blackboard site and complete the appropriate pre-lab assignments outlined on that site before coming to the first lab.
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CHEM 2770 - Methods in Chemical Education
Fall. 2 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 and CHEM 2080 .
S. Lee.
CHEM 2770 is the teaching methods companion class to the CHEM 2070 , 1070 suite of courses. CHEM 2770 students will co-lead weekly 2-hour sections of CHEM 1070 (w/20 enrolled students); meet in 2-hour group meetings to develop and refine teaching materials; attend a 1-hour discussion class on a current STEM pedagogical theory; and assess teaching progress for 1-hour (all activities on a weekly basis).
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CHEM 2870 - Introductory Physical Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2080 and MATH 1110 -MATH 1120 and PHYS 2208 , or permission of instructor.
R. Loring.
Survey of the fundamental principles of physical chemistry, treating thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.CHEM 2870 satisfies the minimum requirement for physical chemistry for the chemistry major.
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CHEM 2880 - Introductory Physical Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2870 or CHEM 3890 .
P. Peterson.
This course covers the application of physical chemistry to biological systems, including spectroscopy, photochemistry, statistical mechanics, phenomena in condensed phases, electron transfer, and transport.
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CHEM 2900 - Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
D. R. Lorey.
Survey of the methods basic to the experimental study of physical chemistry, with a focus on the areas of kinetics, equilibrium, calorimetry, and molecular spectroscopy.
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CHEM 3010 - Honors Experimental Chemistry I
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2510 and either CHEM 3570 or CHEM 3590 .
T. Ruttledge.
Introduction to the techniques of synthetic organic chemistry. A representative selection of the most important classes of organic reactions is explored in the first half of the semester, augmented by lectures on the reaction chemistry and the theory of separation and characterization techniques.
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CHEM 3020 - Honors Experimental Chemistry II
(PBS-AS)
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Priority given to: chemistry majors.
P. Petersen.
Chemical and instrumental methods of analysis, including fluorescence spectroscopy, electrochemistry, UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and gas chromatography.
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CHEM 3030 - Honors Experimental Chemistry III
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3020 , CHEM 3890 , CHEM 3900 ; co-registration in latter permissible.
D. B. Zax.
Introduction to experimental physical chemistry, including topics in spectroscopy and kinetics. The analysis and numerical simulation of experimental data is stressed.
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CHEM 3530 - Principles of Organic Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1570 , CHEM 3530, CHEM 3570 , CHEM 3590 .
Prerequisite: CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2090 . Enrollment limited to: students in engineering or biologically related subjects requiring only a single semester of organic chemistry above the freshman level.
D. Sogah.
This course is deigned for students in engineering or biologically related fields requiring only a single semester of organic chemistry above the freshman level. CHEM 3530 is taught at a sophomore level and it emphasizes structure, synthesis, reactions and reaction mechanisms, and properties of organic molecules.
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CHEM 3570 - Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
(PBS-AS)
Fall, summer. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1570 , CHEM 3530 , CHEM 3570, CHEM 3590 .
Prerequisite: CHEM 2080 or advanced placement; or permission of instructor. Recommended: concurrent registration in CHEM 2510 .
B. Ganem.
Study of the important classes of carbon compounds-including those encountered in the biological sciences. The course emphasizes their three-dimensional structures, mechanisms of their characteristic reactions, their synthesis, methods of identifying them, and their role in modern science and technology.
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CHEM 3580 - Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
(PBS-AS)
Spring, summer. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 3580 and CHEM 3600 .
Prerequisite: CHEM 3570 or permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: CHEM 2510 .
Y. Aye, B. Fors.
Study of the important classes of carbon compounds-including those encountered in the biological sciences. The course emphasizes their three-dimensional structures, mechanisms of their characteristic reactions, their synthesis, methods of identifying them, and their role in modern science and technology.
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CHEM 3590 - Honors Organic Chemistry I
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: CHEM 1570 , CHEM 3530 , CHEM 3570 , CHEM 3590.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2080 . Recommended: co-registration in CHEM 3010 -CHEM 3020 . Recommended for students who intend to specialize in chemistry or closely related fields.
S. Lin.
The course provides an intensive introduction to organic chemistry as a solid foundation for subsequent study in the fields of chemical, biological, materials and physical sciences. Students will learn a set of important tools and concepts that will enable appreciation and powerful application of modern organic chemistry.
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CHEM 3600 - Honors Organic Chemistry II
(PBS-AS)
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Forbidden Overlap: Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 3580 and CHEM 3600.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3590 or permission of instructor. Recommended: co-registration in CHEM 3010 -CHEM 3020 . Recommended for students who intend to specialize in chemistry or closely related fields.
J. Baskin.
Rigorous and systematic study of organic chemistry with a focus on molecules that have biological applications. The course emphasizes a mechanistic understanding of organic reactions and applies this knowledge toward complex systems such as amino acids and carbohydrates.
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CHEM 3890 - Honors Physical Chemistry I
(PBS-AS)
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: MATH 2130 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2220 ; PHYS 2208 ; CHEM 2080 or permission of instructor.
N. Ananth.
CHEM 3890 is an introduction to the quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules. The fundamental principles of quantum mechanics are introduced, and applications of the theory to atomic and molecular structure are covered in detail. CHEM 3900 is a continuation of CHEM 3890 and discusses the thermodynamic behavior of macroscopic systems in the context of quantum and statistical mechanics. After an introduction to the behavior of ensembles of quantum mechanical particles (statistical mechanics), kinetic theory and the laws of thermodynamics are covered in detail.
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CHEM 3900 - Honors Physical Chemistry II
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: MATH 2130 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2220 ; PHYS 2208 ; CHEM 2080 or permission of instructor; for CHEM 3900, CHEM 3890 .
R. DiStasio.
CHEM 3900 is a continuation of CHEM 3890 and discusses the thermodynamic behavior of macroscopic systems in the context of quantum and statistical mechanics. After an introduction to the behavior of ensembles of quantum mechanical particles (statistical mechanics), kinetic theory, the laws of thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics are covered in detail.
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CHEM 4100 - Inorganic Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 and CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2150 .
P. Wolczanski.
Discussion of chemical bonding and reactivity with an emphasis on the transition metals. A “ground up” approach will be taken, building bonding models from atomic electronic structure to molecular orbital theory. Course will also introduce concepts germane to solid state chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and organometallic catalysis.
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CHEM 4210 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Research
(CU-UGR)
Fall, spring. 2-4 credits, variable. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3030 and CHEM 3890 -CHEM 3900 or CHEM 2870 -CHEM 2880 and CHEM 2900 with average of B- or better, or permission of instructor. To apply for independent research, please complete the on-line independent study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Staff.
Research in inorganic chemistry involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member.
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CHEM 4300 - Chemical Structure and Bonding
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: one year of organic chemistry: CHEM 3570 -CHEM 3580 or CHEM 3590 -CHEM 3600 .
S. Lee.
A unified account of the chemical bond spanning quantum theory, organic and inorganic chemistry will be given. The covalent bond will be explained in terms of molecular orbitals, the ionic bond will be based on electrostatics. Topics covered can include group theory, additions reactions, Lewis acids and bases, probability amplitude in quantum theory, the Woodward-Hoffman rules, transition metal complexes, electron deficient clusters and metal structure.
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CHEM 4330 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Research
(CU-UGR)
Fall, spring. 2-4 credits, variable. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3030 and CHEM 3900 with average of B- or better or permission of instructor. To apply for independent research, please complete the on-line independent study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Staff.
Research in analytical chemistry involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member.
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CHEM 4400 - Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2150 or CHEM 2070 -CHEM 2080 , CHEM 3570 -CHEM 3580 , CHEM 3590 -CHEM 3600 or equivalent, CHEM 4100 or CHEM 6050 .
K. Lancaster.
Addresses the means by which Nature adapts main group and transition metals to structural and functional roles within biological macromolecules. Topics include (1) the distribution and properties of metals in biology; (2) coordination chemistry of biological metals; (3) properties of metal-containing macromolecules; (4) physical methods for probing metalloprotein structure and reactivity (5) redox processes and long-range electron transfer; (6) metallocofactors and metal clusters; (7) Lewis acid catalysis; (8) metal-oxygen reactions in biology.
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CHEM 4500 - Principles of Chemical Biology
(PBS-AS)
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3570 -CHEM 3580 , CHEM 3590 -CHEM 3600 or equivalent.
Y. Aye.
The course provides foundational concepts in applying small-molecule organic chemistry toolsets to probe the functions of living systems at the mechanistic and molecular level. Emphasis is placed on quantitative understanding and appreciation of cross-cutting innovations that define chemical biology and its use to improve human health.
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CHEM 4610 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Research
(CU-UGR)
Fall, spring. 2-4 credits, variable. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3020 and CHEM 3580 or CHEM 3600 with grade of B- or better or permission of instructor. To apply for independent research, please complete the on-line independent study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Staff.
Research in organic chemistry involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member.
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CHEM 4770 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry Research
(CU-UGR)
Fall, spring. 2-4 credits, variable. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3900 with average of B- or better or permission of instructor. To apply for independent research, please complete the on-line independent study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Staff.
Research in physical chemistry involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member.
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CHEM 4810 - Computational Methods in Chemistry
(PBS-AS)
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: one year of undergraduate physical chemistry, MATH 2130 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2220 ; PHYS 2208 ; CHEM 2080 or permission of instructor. Co-meets with CHEM 5810 /CHEME 7740 .
N. Ananth, P. Clancy.
This course provides a broad overview of modern computational methods in Chemistry. Topics covered will include investigating the statistical mechanics of condensed phase chemical systems using Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics, quantum mechanical characterization of molecular energetics and structure using Electronic Structure Theory (Hartree Fock, Perturbation Theory, and Density Functional Theory), and time-dependent approaches to investigate chemical reaction dynamics and kinetics.
Lab work will be an integral component of this course and will involve introductory scientific programming, and the use of commercially available scientific software. The midterms will be an in-class presentation and a half-semester long computational project will determine final grades in the course.
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CHEM 4980 - Honors Seminar
Spring. No credit. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite or corequisite: outstanding performance in two coherent 4-credit units of research in course such as CHEM 4210 , CHEM 4330 , CHEM 4610 , CHEM 4770 ; or equivalent amount of research in another context. Enrollment limited to: admission by department invitation only.
P. Chen.
In the Chemistry Honors Seminar students will present their research in written and oral form. The Seminar will also include a broader discussion of professional issues and life skills in the world of chemistry.
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CHEM 5110 - Chemical Facilities Boot Camp
Multi-semester course (fall). 1 credit. First course: R grade only (in progress)
Enrollment preference given to: graduate students. CHEM 5120 is the second course in the sequence and offered in the spring.
D. Zax.
Discussion of and demonstration of facilities relevant to modern chemical research.
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CHEM 5120 - Capstone Research Project
Multi-semester course (spring). 1 credit. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 5110 . Enrollment preference given to: graduate students.
D. Zax.
Supervision of Capstone Research Project.
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CHEM 5810 - Computational Methods in Chemistry
Spring. 4 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: one year of undergraduate physical chemistry, MATH 2130 or MATH 2310 or MATH 2220 ; PHYS 2208 ; CHEM 2080 or permission of instructor. Co-meets with CHEM 4810 /CHEME 7740 .
N. Anath, P. Clancy.
This course provides a broad overview of modern computational methods in Chemistry. Topics covered will include investigating the statistical mechanics of condensed phase chemical systems using Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics, quantum mechanical characterization of molecular energetics and structure using Electronic Structure Theory (Hartree Fock, Perturbation Theory, and Density Functional Theory), and time-dependent approaches to investigate chemical reaction dynamics and kinetics.
Lab work will be an integral component of this course and will involve introductory scientific programming, and the use of commercially available scientific software. The midterms will be an in-class presentation and a half-semester long computational project will determine final grades in the course.
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CHEM 6050 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I: Symmetry, Structure, and Reactivity
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3890 -CHEM 3900 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
P. Wolczanski.
A group theoretical analysis of bonding in main group compounds will be followed by a survey of modern coordination chemistry, including rudimentary spectroscopy and magnetism, and a detailed study of organometallic chemistry. The latter will feature bonding motifs, and mechanistic investigations.
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CHEM 6060 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 6050 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
J. Wilson.
A discussion of inorganic reaction mechanisms including electron transfer. A survey of modern topics in transition metal, main group, and f-element chemistry will also be explored.
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CHEM 6250 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry I
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2880 or CHEM 3890 or equivalent.
F. Schroeder.
Application of high-resolution NMR spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy in metabolomics, chemical biology, synthetic organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and polymer chemistry problems. Some practical experience in NMR and MS is offered.
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CHEM 6290 - Electrochemistry
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3900 or equivalent. Recommended prerequisite: MATH 2130 . Enrollment preference given to: graduate students and junior and senior undergraduates.
H. D. Abruña.
Fundamentals and applications of electrochemistry. Topics include the fundamentals of electrode kinetics, electron transfer theory, the electrical double layer, diffusion, and other modes of transport. A broad range of electrochemical methods, techniques and instrumentation will also be covered.
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CHEM 6650 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3580 or CHEM 3600 , and CHEM 3900 or equivalents, or permission of instructor. Primarily for graduate students, juniors, and seniors.
S. Lin.
The course focuses on stereoelectronic properties of organic compounds, reaction thermodynamics and kinetics, stereochemistry, and catalysis. Case studies constituted examples where the applications of these concepts and corresponding techniques lead to creative design of selective organic synthesis and mechanistic insights into complex organic transformations. A particular emphasis is on the development of chemical and mechanistic intuition that will facilitate the students’ laboratory research efforts.
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CHEM 6660 - Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 6650 or permission of instructor. Primarily for graduate students and upperclass undergraduates.
D. Collum.
Modern techniques of organic synthesis; applications of organic reaction mechanisms and retrosynthetic analysis to the problems encountered in rational multistep synthesis, with particular emphasis on modern developments in synthesis design.
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CHEM 6690 - Organic and Polymer Synthesis Using Transition Metal Catalysts
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 6050 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Primarily for graduate students or advanced undergraduates.
B. Fors.
Transition metal-based catalysts are invaluable in both organic and polymer synthesis. This course begins with an overview of organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Subsequent modules on catalytic synthesis of small molecules and polymers are then presented. Topics of current interest are emphasized.
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CHEM 6700 - Fundamental Principles of Polymer Chemistry
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3600 and CHEM 4100 , two semesters of organic chemistry and one semester of inorganic chemistry, or permission of instructor. No previous knowledge of polymers required. Primarily for chemistry graduate students and advanced undegraduate chemistry majors.
G. W. Coates.
Emphasizes general concepts and fundamental principles of polymer chemistry.
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CHEM 7880 - Macromolecular Crystallography
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: Introductory Calculus and Introductory Physics.
S. E. Ealick.
Lectures cover the fundamentals of X-ray crystallography with a practical emphasis on methods for determining the three-dimensional structures of macromolecules. Topics include crystallization, data collection, phasing methods, model building, refinement, structure validation, and structure interpretation. The final project will include a complete structural analysis of a protein.
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CHEM 7940 - Quantum Mechanics II
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEM 7930 or equivalent, CHEM 7870 or equivalent or co-registration in AEP 3220, or permission of instructor.
G. Ezra.
Topics include density matrix; evolution operator; path integral formulation of quantum mechanics; time-dependent phenomena; two-level system; time-dependent perturbation theory; Fermi’s Golden rule; interaction of radiation with matter; second quantization, stimulated and spontaneous emission; correlation functions and response theory; electric and magnetic properties of molecules; scattering theory; molecular spectroscopy.
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CHEM 7960 - Statistical Mechanics
Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
R. F. Loring.
Introduces the fundamentals of statistical mechanics: ensembles, distributions, averages, and fluctuations, building to the treatment of systems of interacting molecules. Topics from equilibrium statistical mechanics include structure and thermodynamics of molecular liquids, critical phenomena, and computational statistical mechanics. Topics from nonequilibrium statistical mechanics include spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, transport, and the microscopic origins of irreversibility.
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CHEME 1510 - Modeling and Simulation of Real-World Scientific Problems (crosslisted) CHEM 1350 , ENGRI 1510 , MAE 1510
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Introduction to Engineering. Open to all Cornell students regardless of major, with interest in science, computer-based activities, and community outreach.
N. Ananth, P. Clancy, P. Pepiot.
Hands-on introduction to scientific modeling and numerical simulations relevant to computational science and engineering. Students will learn how real-world problems can be solved using models, algorithms, and statistical tools. The course is organized around a set of team-based scientific computing projects drawn from various engineering and life science fields, using actual research and/or industrial computational codes. Leveraging simplified and user-friendly software interfaces and tutorials, the course focuses on the inductive learning of key concepts and topics such as physical and computational model formulation, verification and validation, uncertainty analysis, post-processing and data mining, and a high-level introduction to high performance computing. The course culminates with a community-engaged project, in which students are introduced to the basics of engineering design and team management to develop and animate a scientific computing activity in collaboration with, and tailored for, the Sciencenter. Future Science Leaders program for middle- and high-schoolers. No prior programming experience is necessary, and a high-school math level is assumed. Enthusiasm for computer-based activities and interest in community outreach is strongly recommended.
Outcome 1: Students will understand “corner stone” skills of CSE, including modeling, code verification and validation, error analysis.
Outcome 2: Use and manipulate software packages to learn how science problems can be represented in computational programs.
Outcome 3: Be confident in their ability to use computers to solve scientific and engineering problems.
Outcome 4: Learn practical skills to improve their ability to lead a team, be a good teammate and communicate effectively.
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CHEME 2880 - Biomolecular Engineering: Fundamentals and Applications
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: MATH 2930 . Corequisite: ENGRD 2190 .
M. J. Paszek.
An introduction to modern biology including aspects of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology intended for students with no significant background in this area. An emphasis on practical applications of this knowledge in a variety of settings including the production of industrial enzymes, pharmaceuticals, and biologics.
Outcome 1: Course project built experience working with teams and communicating effectively. (d, g)
Outcome 2: Lectures on pharmaceutical research and development and clinical trials introduced concepts of professional and societal ethics. (f)
Outcome 3: Course quizzes, project and final exam applied knowledge of mathematics, biology and engineering. (a, c, e, k)
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CHEME 3010 - Career Perspectives
Spring. 1 credit. S/U grades only.
Enrollment limited to: juniors affiliated with chemical and biomolecular engineering.
T. M. Duncan.
Weekly presentations by visiting chemical and biomolecular engineers to describe career paths and current professions. Job overviews and day-to-day details. Lessons learned from experiences.
Outcome 1: Assist with a specialized job search. (j)
Outcome 2: See the application of specific ChemE fundamentals such as process development and product development in the workplace. (h)
Outcome 3: Understand the extent of degree required, progression in industry, managerial technical ladder, career options and the importance of teamwork in specific careers. (i)
Outcome 4: Emphasis on safety and ethics particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. (f)
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CHEME 3130 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: physical chemistry II.
J. D. Varner.
Studies the first and second laws and their consequences for chemical systems. Covers thermodynamic properties of pure fluids, solids, and mixtures; phase and chemical reaction equilibrium; heat effects in batch and flow processes; and power cycles and refrigeration.
Outcome 1: Apply fundamental concepts of thermodynamics to engineering applications. (a,c,d,e,g,h,j,k)
Outcome 2: Work as a team to analyze and design a thermodynamic system (e.g. power generator) and communicate results in a written report. (c,d,g)
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CHEME 3230 - Fluid Mechanics
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: ENGRD 2190 , MATH 2930 .
W.L. Olbricht.
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Macroscopic and microscopic balances. Applications to problems involving viscous flow.
Outcome 1: Demonstrate the ability to explain the physical mechanisms governing fluid behavior in a variety of materials and settings. (a,g)
Outcome 2: Solution of the equations of motion: solution of the microscopic balance equations for hydrostatics, unidirectional flows, boundary layer flows, and other simple flow situations. (a,e,k)
Outcome 3: Solving engineering fluid dynamics applications involving macroscopic mass and momentum balances, and Bernoulli’s equations. Use of macroscopic balances together with unidirectional flow analysis. (a,e,k)
Outcome 4: Understanding the role of nonlinearity, instability, and turbulence in fluid dynamics. (a,g)
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CHEME 3240 - Heat and Mass Transfer
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 3230 .
W.L. Olbricht.
Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer. Macroscopic and microscopic balances. Applications to problems involving conduction, convection, and diffusion.
Outcome 1: Learn to formulate and solve mathematical models that capture the primary processes governing heat and mass transfer in simple physical settings. (a,e,g,k)
Outcome 2: Design heat exchangers and heat transfer equipment. (a,b,c,e,g.k)
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CHEME 3320 - Analysis of Separation Processes
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 3130 and CHEME 3240 .
A. B. Anton.
Analysis and design of chemical separation processes involving phase equilibria and mass transfer. Topics include: continuous and batch processing; counter-current and co-current flow patterns; tray columns and packed columns for distillation, gas absorption/stripping, and liquid-liquid extraction; batch separation by selective adsorption on solids; continuous separation by selective permeation through membranes; and choosing among separation options.
Outcome 1: Combine mass balances, energy balances, thermodynamic equilibrium constraints, and constitutive models for convective mass transfer to develop mathematical models for the performance of various separation systems. (a,d,e,i,k)
Outcome 2: Optimize designs of separation systems to achieve targets for product purity. (a,c,d,e,i,k)
Outcome 3: Acquire experience using modern computer software for designing separation processes. (a,c,d,e,j,k)
Outcome 4: Develop and apply criteria for selecting among available separation technologies. (c,d,k)
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CHEME 3720 - Introduction to Process Dynamics and Control
Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 3130 and CHEME 3230 .
J. R. Engstrom.
Modeling and analysis of the dynamics of chemical processes, Laplace transforms, block diagrams, feedback control systems, and stability analysis.
Outcome 1: Students apply mathematical analysis to develop models for chemical process systems. (a,c,e,j,k)
Outcome 2: Students complete all problem sets in groups of 2-3 people. (d,g)
Outcome 3: The first problem set is an open-ended assignment, which helps introduce basic concepts of control, including the identification of variables, parameters, inputs an outputs. Students are encouraged to select a system that is not a traditional chemical process. (j,k)
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CHEME 3900 - Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).
Prerequisite: CHEME 3130 and CHEME 3240 . Corequisite: CHEME 3320 .
T. M. Duncan.
Study of chemical reaction kinetics and principles of reactor design for chemical processes.
Outcome 1: Develop a sound fundamental (molecular level) understanding of chemical reaction kinetics. (a, b, e, k)
Outcome 2: Develop practical approaches to modeling complex reactions to obtain a rate equation; (1) identify dominant effects and estimate the consequences of neglecting secondary effects, (2) test assumptions and assess predictions, and (3) perform numerical analysis. (a ,b, c, e, k)
Outcome 3: Develop the ability to construct from first principles mathematical models to predict system behavior. (a, c, e, k)
Outcome 4: Develop approaches to optimize reactor design with regard to multiple performance criteria. (a, c, e, k)
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CHEME 4020 - Molecular Principles of Biomedical Engineering (crosslisted) BME 3020
Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: at least one course from BIOG 1440 or BIOG 1445 , BIOMG 3320 , BIOMG 3330 . Instructors’ permission will be required for students who do not meet this requirement.
S. D. Archer, C. Fischbach-Teschl.
For description, see BME 3020 .
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CHEME 4220 - Chemical Engineering Processes Laboratory
Fall. 6 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 3230 . Enrollment limited to: CHEME Undergraduates who complete the ChemEng Discovery Space Summer laboratory.
T. M. Duncan.
Designed to provide preparation for the required Chemical Engineering Laboratory course (CHEME 4320 ) and its contents will vary as appropriate for meeting this goal. Experiments conducted at the ChemEng Discovery Space Summer School, Imperial College London emphasizing heat exchangers, flow lines, pipe flow, fluid mechanics, heat engines, and chemical engineering process equipment design & construction provide the foundation upon which the course builds.
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CHEME 4320 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory
Fall. 6 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 3230 , CHEME 3240 , CHEME 3320 , and CHEME 3900 .
A. B. Anton, staff.
Laboratory experiments in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, separations, process control, and other unit operations fundamental to large-scale chemical processing. Data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Technical report writing. Process design and scale-up based on pilot-plant data.
Outcome 1: Design experiments and choose operating conditions to acquire data for solving a stated technical problem. (a,b,c,k)
Outcome 2: Operate pilot-plant equipment and collect data accurately and safely. (b,k)
Outcome 3: Use rigorous statistical methods, e.g. linear regression analysis and propagation of errors, to identify sources of uncertainty in measured variables and in parameters derived from curve-fits. (a,b)
Outcome 4: Prepare graphs, data tables, and process flowcharts for concise, unambiguous presentation of results. (e,g,k)
Outcome 5: Use results of small-scale, pilot-plant experiments for preliminary design of large-scale process equipment. (a,c,e)
Outcome 6: Write laboratory reports that use graphs, data tables, process flowcharts, and equations to describe the methodology and present the results of data collection, data analysis, and process design. (a,g)
Outcome 7: Work in four-person teams throughout. (d,g)
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CHEME 4610 - Concepts of Chemical Engineering Product Design
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 3230 , CHEME 3240 , CHEME 3320 , CHEME 3900 or the equivalent.
A. S. Feitelberg.
Chemical products range from specialty chemicals to electromechanical devices that perform chemical transformations. This course integrates the steps of chemical product design from brainstorming and concept selection through design and manufacturing. Students will be taught and practice using the basic tools and principles of chemical product design, including TRIZ, house of quality, robust design, design for manufacturability, and FMEA. Other topics include multi-generational product planning, sustainability and life cycle analysis, basic economic evaluations, risk management, an introduction to entrepreneurship and new business development, as well as intellectual property and freedom-to-operate assessments. Case studies drawn from industry will also be illustrated.
Outcome 1: Learn how to capture the voice of the customer through construction of the house of quality for a chemical product. (a,c,e,g,k)
Outcome 2: Learn how to use TRIZ to brainstorm solutions to technical problems. (a,c,e,g,k)
Outcome 3: Learn how to use Taguchi Methods to improve the quality of a chemical product during the design phase. (a,b,c,e,g,k)
Outcome 4: Learn how large chemical product design projects are organized and executed. This outcome includes developing a working understanding of risk management methods, multi-generational product plans, and stage-gated product delivery processes. (a,c,e,g,k)
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CHEME 4620 - Chemical Process Design
Spring. 5 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 4320 .
A. S. Feitelberg, staff.
Students prepare a full-scale feasibility study of a chemical process including product supply and demand forecasts, development of mass and energy balances and a process flow sheet sufficient for estimating the capital and operating costs of the process facilities. Students also define all off plot support facilities and estimate the capital and operating costs of those facilities as well. This information is used to develop an economic analysis of the facilities and to provide an ultimate recommendation as to the viability of the project.
Students develop presentation and teamwork skills through weekly presentations of their work to date followed by a final presentation to a panel of internal and external appraisers.
Outcome 1: By simulating a corporate work environment the students are introduced to the demands and expectations that they will face when they enter the workforce, and are thus better prepared to function in either the academic or the corporate environment. (c)
Outcome 2: Each system design within the overall plant design requires the identification of relevant process design parameters and the solution of chemical engineering calculations to arrive at a design recommendation. The students are also taught an in house capital cost estimating algorithm, which they must use in determining the capital cost of their recommended designs. (e) The students use Aspen Tech Process Simulator and the ASPEN cost estimating system to first simulate and then determine the capital and operating cost of their design solutions. (k)
Outcome 3: The students work in either three or four member teams and learn by experience and by instruction how to manage team dynamics to complete the work in a timely fashion. (d)
Outcome 4: The students prepare power point presentations describing the results of their work for the week and present them to professors and TA’s who critically evaluate both content and presentation. Written clarification memos for points arising from the presentation are also required. (g)
Outcome 5: Stress is placed on the concept of designing to minimize environmental footprint and good corporate stewardship in design. (f)
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CHEME 4630 - Practice of Chemical Engineering Product Design
Spring. 5 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 4320 .
T. Hanrath, K. M. Vaeth.
Students prepare a stage-gate feasibility study of a chemical product including market and economic analysis, patent search, environmental, regulatory, and safety issues. Students will review historic cases of product innovation in context of the underlying structure-property relationships and customer value propositions. Students will apply analytical tools to determine the feasibility of the product spanning from concept to early stage development. This information is used to develop an economic analysis of the product development and to provide an ultimate recommendation as to the viability of the project.
Students develop presentation and teamwork skills through weekly presentations of their work to date followed by a final presentation to a panel of internal and external appraisers.
Outcome 1: By simulating a corporate work environment the students are introduced to the demands and expectations that they will face when they enter the workforce, and are thus better prepared to function in either the academic or the corporate environment. (c)
Outcome 2: Each system design within the overall product design requires the identification of relevant design parameters and the solution of chemical engineering calculations to arrive at a design recommendation. The students are also taught an in house capital cost estimating algorithm, which they must use in determining the capital cost of their recommended designs. (e)
Outcome 3: The students work in either three or four member teams and learn by experience and by instruction how to manage team dynamics to complete the work in a timely fashion. (d)
Outcome 4: The students prepare power point presentations describing the results of their work for the week and present them to professors and TA’s who critically evaluate both content and presentation. Written clarification memos for points arising from the presentation are also required. (g)
Outcome 5: Stress is placed on the concept of designing to minimize environmental footprint and good corporate stewardship in design. (f)
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CHEME 4700 - Process Control Strategies
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
A. M. Center.
An introduction to process control applications including representation of control loops, description of different types of measurement devices, control valve selection and sizing, process control strategies for various unit operations, control of batch processes, dynamic response of process systems as it relates to control loop tuning, statistical process control, advanced process control methods both for chemical and biological processes, introduction to programmable logic controllers and process automation and distributed control systems.
Outcome 1: Understanding of the concept of developing process control objectives based upon the requirements of the process. (c,e,k)
Outcome 2: Understanding the concept of how to develop process control strategies to achieve process control objectives. (c,e,k)
Outcome 3: Awareness of the type and functionality of process instruments and how they are used to construct a process control loop (e)
Outcome 4: Awareness of preferred strategies for the control of different unit operations. (e)
Outcome 5: Awareness of the techniques of Statistical Process Control and how SPC is used to evaluate process control system performance. (e)
Outcome 6: Awareness of types of supervisory and advanced process control and how they might best be applied to an particular process. (e,k)
Outcome 7: Develop team working skills through group solution of homework problems and take home exams. (d,g)
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CHEME 4840 - Microchemical and Microfluidic Systems
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: CHEME 3900 or permission of instructor.
J. R. Engstrom.
Principles of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena applied to microchemical and microfluidic systems. Applications in distributed chemical production, portable power, micromixing, separations, and chemical and biological sensing and analysis. Fabrication approaches (contrasted with microelectronics), transport phenomena at small dimensions, modeling challenges, system integration, case studies.
Outcome 1: Students learn about the use of a variety of fabrication techniques used for both microelectronics and microchemical systems. In a number of cases the fabrication techniques involve chemical processes, and the students apply their knowledge in transport phenomena, thermodynamics and kinetics to model these processes. In addition, microchemical systems involve virtually every unit operation conducted in traditional macro chemical processing (a,c,e,h,i,j,k).
Outcome 2: Students complete all problem sets in groups of 2 people. The final exam is an oral presentation (Power Point, typically) that is also done in groups of 2 people, although individual presentations are permitted. Students are given the opportunity to select the topic of their final presentation. Often, this involves the selection of a topic that is of current interest, such as ink jets, micro-total analytical systems, miniature fuel cells, etc. Since the presentation must be centered around patents and intellectual property, the topics selected are clearly of industrial and practical interest (d,g,j,k).
Outcome 3: Students conduct a laboratory experiment involving fabrication of a number of micromixers, followed by characterization of these devices. The experiment is done in teams, and a laboratory report is required (a,b,d,k).
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CHEME 4880 - Global Food, Energy, and Water Nexus – Engage the US, China, and India for Sustainability (crosslisted) AEM 4880 , ANSC 4880 , FDSC 4880
(CU-ITL, CU-SBY)
Fall. 3-4 credits, variable. Letter grades only.
Enrollment limited to: junior, senior, or graduate student status; or permission of the instructors.
X. Lei, T. Li, D. Miller, P. Pingali, J. Tester.
For description and learning outcomes, see: ANSC 4880 .
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CHEME 4900 - Undergraduate Projects in Chemical Engineering
(CU-UGR)
Fall, spring. 1-6 credits, variable. Student option grading.
Staff.
Research or studies on special problems in chemical engineering.
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CHEME 4980 - Design and Testing of the Chemical Engineering Car
Fall, spring. 3-4 credits, variable. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: ENGRD 2190 and CHEM 2090 . Three credits for team members or 4 credits for officers.
Staff.
Research, design, and construct a small chemical-powered model car. Participate in team-oriented hands-on construction of a car powered with a chemical energy source that will carry a specified load a given distance and stop. The AIChE Student Chapter enters it in the AIChE Regional Conference to qualify and compete in the organization’s national conference competition.
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CHEME 4990 - Senior Seminar
Fall, spring. 1 credit. S/U grades only.
Enrollment limited to: CHEME seniors.
T. M. Duncan.
Students attend seminars of their selection and write one-page summaries. Eligible seminars include all listings at “Colloquia and Seminars in Physics and Related Fields,” which includes the weekly seminars in, for example, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, History and Ethics of Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.
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CHEME 5200 - Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
Fall (weeks 1-7). 2 credits. S/U grades only.
Prerequisite: High School Physics E&M, MATH 1920 , MATH 2930 . Permission of instructor required. Erollment limited to: first semester ChemE M.Eng. students. Offered as a distance learning course.
Y. L. Joo.
Specifically developed for the ChemE M.Eng. program through distance learning and lectures an overview and quantitative analyses of chemical engineering principles including mass and energy balance, thermodynamics, reactions, and transport with an emphasis on the application of mathematical techniques to chemical engineering analysis.
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CHEME 5204 - Turbomachinery Applications
Fall. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
(Module course)
A. M. Center.
Introduction to devices that add or recover work from fluids such as pumps, compressors, steam turbines and gas expanders and how they are specified and selected for services in the chemical process industries.
Outcome 1: Understand the underlying thermodynamics of each type of equipment covered. (a)
Outcome 2: Understand the deviations from ideal thermodynamic behavior and the reasons for the deviations. (c)
Outcome 3: Awareness of the many mechanical solutions to each particular process requirement and how to best determine the best mechanical solution for the particular service. (c,e,k)
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CHEME 5205 - Industrial Applications of Fluid Dynamics
Fall. 1 credit. Student option grading.
(Module course)
A. M. Center.
An introduction to many of the common fluid dynamics applications in the design and operational troubleshooting of process plants. Topics covered include flow of fluids in ducts and nozzles for both non-compressible and compressible fluids including process piping, long distance transportation piping and high velocity flow in venting and relief systems. Orifice meters, control valves and relief valves are also covered.
Outcome 1: Understand the methods used for the design of non-compressible flow systems. (a,e,k)
Outcome 2: Understand the methods used for the design of compressible flow systems. (a,e,k)
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CHEME 5207 - Hydrocarbon Resources
Spring. 2 credits. Letter grades only.
(Module course)
A. M. Center.
The discovery and development of petroleum resources and their subsequent transformation to transportation fuels. Topics include exploration and drilling techniques, reservoir engineering, conversion of well fluid to transportable crude oil and gas, extraction of natural gas liquids, and petroleum refining. Various processing scenarios for different crude oils will be modeled by refinery software.
Outcome 1: A basic understanding of hydrocarbon geology. (a,c,e)
Outcome 2: A basic understanding of hydrocarbon exploration methodologies and reservoir characterization. (a,c,e)
Outcome 3: A basic understanding of hydrocarbon well drilling. (a,c,e)
Outcome 4: A basic understanding of surface processing of well fluid and how they are converted to transportable products. (a,c,e,h)
Outcome 5: An understanding of petroleum refining and the interaction between processing schemes and the profitable processing of different crude oils. (b,c,e,j)
Outcome 6: Outcome 6: An understanding of the petroleum supply chain (c,h,j)
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CHEME 5208 - Renewable Resources from Agriculture
Spring (last third of semester). Next offered 2018-2019 (offered alternate years). 1 credit. Student option grading.
(Module course)
S. Somaiya.
Maximizing the value of a renewable resource by control of inputs and final product use.
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CHEME 5209 - Industrial Heat Transfer Applications
Fall. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
(Module)
A. M. Center.
Applications of radiation and convection to industrial heat transfer equipment.
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CHEME 5220 - Principles of Project Management
Fall. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
Enrollment limited to: M.Eng. students or permission of instructor.
A. M. Center, M. A. Quraishi.
A case-based approach to developing the technical and managerial concepts, tools, and insights required to successfully and holistically conceptualize a project using FEL-1 (Front End Loading) as the basis for the work.
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CHEME 5320 - [Glass: Structure, Properties and Modern Applications] (crosslisted) MSE 5320
Spring. Next offered 2018-2019. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: MSE 2060 , MSE 3030 and MSE 3040 (co-registration) or equivalent background.
P. L. Bocko.
For description, see MSE 5320 .
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CHEME 5430 - Bioprocess Engineering
Fall. 3 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: CHEME 3900 or permission of instructor. No prior background in biological sciences required.
M. P. DeLisa.
Discusses principles involved in using biomolecules (e.g., antibodies, enzymes, DNA) and living organisms (e.g., bacteria, yeast, tissue cultures) for engineering biological processes. Examples will be taken from the following application areas: biopharmaceuticals, biofuels, biomedical technologies, foods, and environmental processes.
Outcome 1: Learn and reinforce fundamental biology principles and how to apply them to engineering problems. (a, e)
Outcome 2: Build mathematical models of cell growth, metabolism and bioreactor operation. (a, e, k)
Outcome 3: Learn current methods in biotechnology from critically reading current literature and orally answering questions in class based on reading material. (a, f, g, j)
Outcome 4: Design a biological product as well as a process for its production and manufacturing (team-based design project). (c, d, e, g, j, k)
Outcome 5: Gain experience with working in teams. (d) Gain experience giving formal oral presentations. (g)
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CHEME 5500 - Software Carpentry
Spring. 2 credits. Student option grading.
P. Clancy.
A ‘crash course’ intended to teach new graduate students the fundamentals of programming and practical coding skills that will accelerate facility with computational aspects of graduate research. The course covers how computers work from the inside out, with an introduction to the Linux operating system. Programming will be taught primarily in Python, with an emphasis on solving research-related problems. This largely peer-taught course will cover variables, conditionals, loops, functions, classes, plotting, data structures and algorithms, with some advanced topics (C++, gradient-based minimization, Procrustes, eigenvalue/vector data analysis, embarrassingly parallel `for’ loops). No prior programming skills are necessary, though helpful. Familiarity with differential equations and linear algebra will be assumed.
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CHEME 5540 - Introduction to Molecular Simulation
Summer. 3 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: introductory programming class (at the level of CS 1110 ).
P. Clancy.
This course is an introduction to molecular simulation that provides students with the ability to model chemical processes and materials representation at an atomic level. Students will receive a refresher of programming basics, focusing on practical skills like file editing and management within a Linux environment. Following this, students will learn the theory behind, and the practical application of, two of the most commonly used molecular simulation techniques: Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics. A series of computer labs will form the basis for grading. Course is suitable for students with a solid understanding of programming at the level of CS 1110 , preferably with Python experience.
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CHEME 5650 - Design Project
Fall, spring. 1-9 credits, variable. Letter grades only.
Requirement for Chemical Engineering M.Eng. Students.
Staff.
Design study and economic evaluation of a chemical processing facility, alternative methods of manufacture, raw-material preparation, food processing, waste disposal, or some other aspect of chemical processing.
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CHEME 5720 - Managing New Business Development
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Enrollment limited to: ChemE M.Eng. students and up to 5 ChemE Seniors.
M. A. Quraishi.
Case study approach introducing the typical fundamental factors driving a business venture, examines how to develop implementation strategies for the venture, and teaches the project management skills necessary to successfully implement the venture.
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CHEME 5730 - Interdisciplinary Design Concepts (crosslisted) MSE 5070
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Enrollment limited to: senior standing in MSE, CHEME, or MAE. Co-meets with MAE 4351 .
J. R. Callister, M. J. Murtagh.
This course emphasizes entrepreneurial driven technology designs (forward engineering) by integrating mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering through the understanding of early stage product development complexities. These complexities include staging invention and innovation via the critical selection of materials, assessing product mechanics and processes for final product function, performance, reliability, cost and technical marketability. Students will attend lectures, participate in establishing a Tech Startup integrated into the Johnson School MBA mentoring program, attend startup design reviews, give a series of individual/group presentations, and write a startup issue paper.
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CHEME 5740 - Probability, Statistics, and Data Analysis for the Physical Sciences (crosslisted) MSE 5730
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: MATH 2930 and MATH 2940 , some familiarity with statistics/probability, programming competence. Enrollment limited to: senior standing in MSE, CBE, and MAE.
M. Hurwitz.
For description, see MSE 5730 .
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CHEME 5750 - Petroleum Separations Plant Operations Simulator Training
Fall, spring (two weeks). 2 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: completion of ChemE curriculum through junior year; CHEME 3320 . Permission of instructor required. Offered in Robert, L.A.
M. Hurwitz.
Exposition of design principles for components of Gas Oil Separation Facility. Hands on operation of industrial scale process simulator at Shell Robert Training Center & Conference Center in Louisiana. Production of a performance report for the simulator at differing gas/water/oil ratios.
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CHEME 5862 - Introduction to Electronic Materials (crosslisted) MSE 5862
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: MATH 1920 . Corequisite: PHYS 2213 or permission of instructor. Co-meets with ENGRD 2620 /MSE 2620 .
M. Thompson.
For description, see MSE 5862 .
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CHEME 5870 - Energy Seminar I (crosslisted) ECE 5870 , MAE 5459
Fall. 1 credit. Student option grading.
D. Hammer, J. Tester.
For description, see ECE 5870 .
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CHEME 5880 - Energy Seminar II (crosslisted) ECE 5880 , MAE 5469
Spring. 1 credit. Student option grading.
D. Hammer, J. Tester.
For description, see ECE 5880 .
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CHEME 5990 - Medical and Industrial Biotechnology Seminar
Fall, spring. 1 credit. S/U grades only (no audit).
Prerequisite: medical and industrial biotechnology trainees.
M. Delisa.
Students attend seminars of their selection and write one-page summaries. Eligible seminars include all listings that are related to medical and industrial biotechnology.
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CHEME 5999 - Special Projects in Chemical Engineering
Fall, spring. 1-9 credits, variable. Student option grading.
Enrollment limited to: graduate standing.
Staff.
Nonthesis research or studies on special problems in chemical engineering.
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CHEME 6240 - Physics of Micro and Nanoscale Fluid Mechanics (crosslisted) MAE 6240
Fall. 4 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisite: undergraduate fluid or continuum mechanics (e.g., MAE 3230 , CHEME 3230 , AEP 4340 ) or permission of instructor.
B. Kirby.
For description, see MAE 6240 .
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CHEME 6310 - Engineering Principles for Drug Delivery (crosslisted) BME 6210
Fall. 3 credits. Student option grading.
Prerequisite: background in organic and polymer chemistry or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to: graduate standing.
D. A. Putnam.
For description, see BME 6210 .
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CHEME 6400 - Polymeric Materials
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
C. A. Alabi.
Covers chemistry and physics of the formation and characterization of polymers; principles of fabrication.
Outcome 1: Learn about the synthesis of polymers, their properties, and their industrial applications. (a,e)
Outcome 2: Acquire knowledge of sources of raw materials, the applications and limitations of available polymers/plastics, their benefits and disadvantages. (h,j)
Outcome 3: Gain experience in working in teams and presenting a recent development of an engineering solution based on the development of new polymeric materials. (g, j)
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CHEME 6440 - Aerosols and Colloids
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
D. L. Koch.
Dynamics of micro-and nano-particles, which contain many molecules but are small enough that molecular effects are important. Topics include the formation and growth of particles; their transport, theological and phase behaviors; and their role in technologies including paints, foods, health-care products, drug delivery, composite materials and air pollution control.
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CHEME 6610 - Air Pollution Control
Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
P. H. Steen.
Covers origin of air pollutants, U.S. Emission standards, dispersion equations; design of equipment for removal of particulate and gaseous pollutants formed in combustion and chemical processing.
Outcome 1: Size pollution devices. (a, c, k)
Outcome 2: Evaluate options for meeting regulations. (a, c, e, k)
Outcome 3: Understand regulatory framework and basis for regulations. (h, j, k)
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CHEME 6640 - Energy Economics
(CU-SBY)
Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.
Prerequisites: college level economics course or AP micro and AP macro economics. Early admit M.Eng. students must take CHEME 6640 in the first semester of the senior year. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment preference given to: students in the M.Eng. Energy Economics and Engineering Concentration (EEE), other M.Eng. programs followed by grad.
M. A. Quraishi.
The evolution of energy use and its influence on growing the world’s larger economies. Markets driven by the mechanics of supply and demand. Economics of energy resources and elements affecting pricing. Supply and demand for energy by sectors and regions. Operating systems and costs. Economic drivers used in simulating energy systems and consumption factors. Supply/demand projections. Interplay between energy, environment, politics, economics, and sustainability.
Outcome 1: Understand the world of energy economics and the linkages between different energy sources (h,j,k).
Outcome 2: Understand the impact of energy on society and vice versa (e, h, j, k).
Outcome 3: Evaluate energy projects with a keen understanding of project assumptions (a, j, k).
Outcome 4: Develop a view on the environmental aspects of the use of energy (c,f,h,j,k).
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CHEME 6641 - Energy Value Chain Module
(CU-SBY)
Fall. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
M. A. Quraishi.
Module of CHEME 6640 . Energy value and supply chain systems include oil, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear and renewables. Qualitative and quantitative review and analysis of end to end flow dynamics, drivers, optimization parameters, and influencing elements including regulations and technology. Assessment of the linkages between different chains.
Outcome 1: Develop a clear understanding of fundamental supply chain concepts and apply them specifically to learn how different energy value chains function.
Outcome 2: Analyze differing value chains to evaluate the levers, constraints plus internal and external factors that affect their performance.
Outcome 3: Evaluate and predict through environmental scanning and analysis the evolution and possible future roles of diverse value chains.
Outcome 4: Develop basic approaches to improve and enhance key supply chains to extract optimum value.
Outcome 5: Complete a comprehensive report on a key energy value chain topic, working in teams of 4 each, that involves both oral and written communication of results.
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CHEME 6642 - Energy Policy Module
(CU-SBY)
Spring. 1 credit. Letter grades only.
M. Quraishi.
Analyzes the energy policies of public institutions for a range of energy resources. Reviews economic and political determinants of policy. Examines policies that affect/control: pricing mechanisms, energy mix, subsidies, energy conservation/efficiency and the environment. Analyzes their economic and social impacts. Examples drawn from a wide range of settings.
Outcome 1: To provide a holistic view of the energy policies of governments and other public institutions.
Outcome 2: To understand, analyze and critique their underlying causes and objectives.
Outcome 3: To gain a better understanding of their social and economic impacts.
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