Course Descriptions

The undergraduate program in chemical engineering undertakes to prepare individuals for careers in the chemical process industries. These include all industries in which chemical and energy changes are an important part of the manufacturing process, such as the petroleum, rubber, plastics, synthetic fiber, pulp and paper, fermentation, soap and detergents, glass, ceramic, photographic and organic and inorganic chemical industries.

CHE 515 - Nanomaterials Science & Engineering

Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
Term Available: -
Prerequisites:
CHE 315 - Materials Science and Engineering or ME 328 - Materials Engineering
Corequisites: None

Current research trends and industrial activity in the field of nanotechnology. Contains an overview of nanoscale characterization and production methods and emphasizes the roles that chemical functionality, thermodynamics, and physics play in determining the unique properties of nanoscale materials systems. Independent student reviews of current research literature form an integral part of the course.