Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2001
Chemical Engineering (CENG)
Rice Course Schedule as of 05/08/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some CENG courses.
CENG 305 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINE Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Introduction to modern practice and chemical engineering applications of
scientific computing: linear algebra (review); computer-aided solution of
systems of linear equations:(direct, iterative); evalutation of integrals;
systems of nonlinear algebraic equations; systems of ordinary differential
equations; one-dimensional boundary value problems; stability and accuracy of
computational methods; computational software libraries. The principles are
illustrated through chemical engineering examples.
Prereq-CENG 301and CENG 303
001 AL C124 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Pasquali, Matteo Enr: 7 Max: NA
CENG 343 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LAB Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Experiments demonstrating the principles presented in Ceng 301, 302, and 390.
001 AL C124 - MWF 02:00PM - 02:50PM Cox, Ken Enr: 26 Max: NA
CENG 402 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA II Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Continuation of Ceng 401.
001 AL C124 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Davis, Samuel Henry Enr: 28 Max: NA
CENG 404 PROCESS DESIGN Credits 4.00 Spring 01
Optimal design of chemical processes; industrial economic principles; special
process design projects in small groups.
001 AL C124 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM
TB Cox, Ken Enr: 37 Max: NA
CENG 411 THERMODYNAMICS I Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Development and application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
001 AL C124 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Goveas, Jacqueline L. Enr: 34 Max: NA
CENG 412 THERMODYNAMICS II Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Advanced treatment of chemical and phase equilibrium in multicomponent systems.
Includes a detailed study of nonideal solutions.
001 DH 1042 - MW 12:03PM - 01:55PM Robert, Marc A. Enr: 28 Max: NA
CENG 460 INTRO TO BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Enzyme kinetics; immobilized enzymes; cell cultivation; stoichiometry of
microbial growth and product formation; bioreactor design, agitation and
aeration; downstream processing. Also offered as BIOE 460.
Also offered as BIOE 460
001 KH 107 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM San, Ka-yiu Enr: 1 Max: NA
CENG 500 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Spring 01
Independent investigation of a specific topic or problem in modern chemical
engineering research under the direction of a selected faculty member.
Prereq- permission of the department. Course may be repeated for credit.
001 TBA - TBA Robert, Marc A. Enr: 7 Max: NA
CENG 503 CHEMICAL ENGRG PROCESSES: AIR POLLUTION Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Examines sources, characterization, and effects of atmospheric pollutants O3,
CO, HC, VOC, NOX, SOX, and particulates; regulatory issues and pollution
standards; dispersion models and meteorology; and techniques, with emphasis on
those employing catalysts, used in pollution control.
Prereq- Math 212 and Chem 112 (or 102).
001 AL C124 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:15PM McKee, Herbert C. Enr: 19 Max: NA
CENG 590 KINETICS, CATALYSIS, AND REACTOR ENGINEE Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Review of kinetics and reactor design equations; heterogeneous catalysis;
catalyst preparation, characterization, testing; catalytic reaction mechanisms;
diffusion and reaction in catalyst pellets; conservation equations; reactor
analysis.
Prereq- Ceng 390, Ceng 402, Ceng 412, Math 212.
001 AL B209 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Hightower, Joe W. Enr: 13 Max: NA
Zygourakis, Kyriacos
CENG 594 PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Molecular organization and physical properties of polymeric materials;
elastomeric, semicrystalline, and glassy polymers; processing and technology of
polymeric systems.
Also offered as MSCI 594
001 AL C124 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Armeniades, Constantine D Enr: 10 Max: NA
CENG 600 MASTER OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Independent investigation of a topic or problem in modern chemical engineering
research under the direction of a selected faculty member.
Prereq- permission of department. Course may be repeated for credit.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 2 Max: NA
CENG 602 PHYSICO-CHEMICAL HYDRODYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Topics in hydrodynamics including areas such as waves on liquid surfaces,
convection and diffusion in liquids, motion of drops and bubbles, and
electrophoresis.
001 AL B209 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Miller, Clarence A. Enr: 12 Max: NA
CENG 615 APPL OF MOLECULAR SIMULATION AND STATIST Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Introduction to molecular simulation techniques and applications of statistical
mechanics-based theory to engineering problems. Projects involve topics of
current research interest. Students are expected to know thermodynamics and to
have had some introduction to statistical mechanics.
001 KH 105 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Chapman, Walter G. Enr: 17 Max: NA
CENG 620 TISSUE ENGINEERING Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This course will focus on cell-cell interactions and the role of the
extracellular matrix in the structure and function of normal and pathological
tissues. Includes strategies to regenerate mebabolic organs and repair
structural tissues, as well as cell-based therapies to deliver proteins and
other therapeutic drugs, with emphasis on issues related to cell and tissue
transplantation such as substrate properties, angiogenesis, growth stimulation,
cell differentiation, and immunoprotection.
Also offered as BIOE 620.
001 HZ 119 - MW 11:00AM - 12:15PM Mikos, Antonios G. Enr: 1 Max: NA
CENG 662 GRADUATE SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Spring 01
No description
001 BL 131 - TH 02:30PM - 04:00PM Staff Enr: 40 Max: NA
CENG 671 FLOW AND TRANSPORT THROUGH POROUS MEDIA Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Calculation of multicomponent-multiphase transport in one to three dimensions
using finite difference methods. Includes development of multidimensional
models of systems and representation and estimation of geological
heterogeneity.
001 AL B209 - MW 02:00PM - 03:15PM Hirasaki, George J. Enr: 7 Max: NA
CENG 700 M.S. RESEARCH AND THESIS Credits Spring 01
No description
Course may be repeated for credit.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 1 Max: NA
CENG 720 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Credits Spring 01
A course which covers various special topics in chemical engineering. Offered
at irregular intervals on demand. Enrollment requires approval of the
instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
CENG 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Spring 01
No description
Course may be repeated for credit.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 35 Max: NA
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