Postgraduate Courses
- CBME 5110Theory and Practice in Heterogeneous Catalysis[3-0-0:3]DescriptionCatalysis selection, preparation, characterization and testing. Computer-aided design of catalyst, micro-fabricated catalyst and bio-catalyst. Basic design principles for reactors. Innovative reactor design.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify and predict properties of heterogeneous catalysts for chemical reactions.
- 2.Design catalysts and catalytic reactions for chemical conversion and transformation.
- 3.Apply fundamental principles of chemistry and chemical engineering in selection, design and preparation of catalytic materials.
- 4.Create expert knowledge in methodologies and instrumentations for characterizing catalysts.
- 5.Design process for the manufacture of heterogeneous catalysts.
- 6.Design catalytic reactor and integrate the use of catalyst in such reactor system.
- CBME 5210Advanced Separation Processes[3-0-0:3]Exclusion(s)CENG 5210DescriptionSeparation of gaseous and liquid mixtures by adsorption. Affinity chromatography. Membrane separation technology: reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration. Electrophoresis and other product recovery methods.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify and predict properties of adsorbents and membranes for given separation processes.
- 2.Design an adsorption/membrane process for the separation of a mixture.
- 3.Apply fundamental principles of chemistry and chemical engineering in selection, design and preparation of adsorbents and membranes.
- CBME 5300Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThe fundamental equation of thermodynamics, pure materials and mixtures, reactive systems, phase behavior and its representation, applications in process design, introduction to statistical thermodynamics.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Apply the laws of thermodynamics.
- 2.Use the machinery of thermodynamics to calculate thermodynamic properties of interest.
- 3.Formulate and solve problems pertaining to chemical process operations including phase and chemical equilibria.
- 4.Rationalize macroscopic thermodynamic properties from molecular-level phenomena.
- CBME 5320Water Quality and Assessment[3-0-0:3]Co-list withJEVE 5320Exclusion(s)CENG 5320, JEVE 5320DescriptionWater quality standards, chemical, physical and biological contaminants in water. General laboratory measurements and instrumental analysis based on optical, electrical and chromatography methods. Toxicity and BOD tests. Pathogenic micro-organisms and microbial examination of water. Environment sampling and quality control and assurance.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify and quantify the water pollutants of the conventional wastewaters such as municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, clinical wastewater, etc.
- 2.Use the fundamental knowledge to design practical wastewater treatment processes for specific wastewater sources.
- 3.Quantify and evaluate the wastewater treatment processes' efficiencies via specific characterization techniques like Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy for organic group detection, Inductively Coupled Plasma for metal ion quantification, UV-vis Spectroscopy for organic compounds analysis.
- 4.Conduct and design a quantitative and qualitative methodology for analyzing the water quality via a project-based case study.
- 5.Strengthen communication skills via written reports and oral presentations.
- CBME 5520Polymer and Materials Characterization Techniques[3-0-0:3]DescriptionGel permeation chromatography, light scattering, scanning electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, optical microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction. Thermal analysis, and rheometry.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Explain the basic concepts of polymer physics.
- 2.Identify DNA self assembly and DNA nanotechnology.
- 3.Describe DNA origami design.
- 4.Identify polymer membrane applications in separation technology.
- 5.Recognize polymer as advanced materials.
- 6.Describe smart surfaces.
- CBME 5550Polymer Physics and Advanced Applications[3-0-0:3]Previous Course Code(s)CBME 6000ADescriptionPhysical properties, characterization, and fabrication of polymers; Constitution and Architecture of Chains; Single Chain Conformations; Self-assembly of DNA and DNA nanotechnology; Polymer Solutions; Polymer Blends and Block Copolymers; Semicrystalline State.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Define the basic properties of polymer structures commonly used in daily lives.
- 2.Apply polymers in different fields.
- 3.Define the structure-property relationship.
- 4.Describe the design of DNA sequences for DNA nanotechnology.
- 5.Develop presentatoin skills.
- 6.Write project reports.
- CBME 5610Advanced Biochemical Engineering[3-0-0:3]DescriptionAdvanced topics in microbiology, biochemistry, enzyme catalysis, immobilized enzymes, kinetics of cell growth, metabolic regulation and mathematical modeling.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Describe and identify the main groups, structures and growth modes of diverse microorganisms.
- 2.Explain how microorganisms, enzymes and biochemical processes can be applied for various products.
- 3.Identify the role that biochemical engineering plays in our modern global society, and the ethical issues in this area.
- 4.Select, compare or design a reactor, fermentation processes or bioseparations used for various products, based on cost, safety, operability etc.
- 5.Communicate biochemical engineering concepts through the use of engineering media, verbally and in writing.
- CBME 5760Advanced Physico-Chemical Treatment Processes[3-0-0:3]Co-list withJEVE 5760Exclusion(s)CENG 5760 (prior to 2017-18), JEVE 5760DescriptionCatalytic combustion, wet-air oxidation, catalytic oxidation, advanced oxidation, supercritical oxidation, selective adsorption, membrane separation.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify and quantify the waste gas pollutants of the conventional industrial processes from different sources such as flue gas effluent, vehicular exhausts, power plant exhausts, etc.
- 2.Recognize the fundamental knowledge on the practical waste gas treatment process designs with specific pollutant sources.
- 3.Design and evaluate the conventional physio-chemical treatment processes, specifically targeting the pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, NOx, SOx, and particulates (PM2.5 and PM10).
- 4.Conduct and design a quantitative and qualitative methodology for solving practical problems in the waste gas treatment processes.
- 5.Develop communication skills, critical and logical thinking via a research project.
- CBME 5780Environmental Management, Auditing, Licensing and Impacts[3-0-0:3]DescriptionThis course will describe the elements of Environmental Management Systems especially the ISO14000 series. The types and execution of environmental audits will be discussed and practiced using case studies. The structure of a typical Environmental Legislation system will be described and the role issuing and conditions of Environmental Licensing will be studied. In particular, the role of IPPC, IPC and Special Process Licensing. The assessment of the impacts of a chemical process/product is reviewed.
- CBME 5810Energy Integration and Optimization[1-2-0:3]DescriptionThe course covers some basic techniques in modeling, simulating and optimizing energy systems such as steam power plant, refrigeration system, heat recovery network.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Model and optimize individual energy equipment such as heat exchanger, boiler, turbine, etc. that are commonly available in chemical plants.
- 2.Integrate and optimize energy system such as steam boiler plant, combined cycle, refrigeration system, etc., by combining the indiviual energy equipment studied.
- 3.Target, design and optimize heat exchanger network.
- 4.Design and integrate energy system with production process.
- 5.Create and conduct design or research projects with integration and optimization elements.
- CBME 5820Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development[3-0-0:3]Co-list withJEVE 5820Exclusion(s)CENG 5910, ENEG 5050, JEVE 5820DescriptionThis course attempts to highlight the basic issues on the relation between material/energy resources, the environment and sustainable development. Potential directions for technological changes on greater efficiency of energy utilization, exploitation of renewable energy, adoption of cleaner environmental practices and waste reduction that can lead to sustainable development will be explored. Management of energy and environment towards sustainability will be introduced.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify the relationship between energy, environment and sustainable development.
- 2.Conduct energy analysis on energy systems.
- 3.Relate the global demand for energy with the impact on the environment.
- 4.Relate global warming with greenhouse gases emission.
- 5.Explain how various forms of non-renewable and renewable energies are produced and evaluate their impacts on the environment and sustainable development.
- 6.Propose possible practices and enhancement of energy efficiency in industry and commerce, which can contribute to sustainable development.
- CBME 5830Electrochemical Energy Technologies[3-0-0:3]Exclusion(s)CENG 5930DescriptionElectrochemistry fundamentals; thermodynamics; electrokinetics; energy conversion and storage; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors; solar cells; electrolyzers; fuel production; CO2 reduction.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Describe fundamentals of electrochemical energy technologies and use electrochemistry to explain reaction mechanism.
- 2.Explain the design principles of fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, etc.
- 3.Study in depth a particular energy topic and write a review/give a presentation.
- 4.Select active materials and test them for various electrochemical energy devices.
- CBME 5840Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering Applications[3-0-0:3]Exclusion(s)CENG 5840, NANO 5350DescriptionMajor routes for the synthesis of nanostructured materials; charaterization of nanomaterials; selected applications of nanomaterials in chemical engineering, such as separation and catalysis.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify and predict properties of nanomaterials in relation to the bulk material.
- 2.Design nanomaterial-enhanced or nanomaterial-enabled applications.
- 3.Apply fundamental principles of chemistry and chemical engineering in the synthesis and manufacture of nanomaterials.
- 4.Create expert knowledge in methodologies and instrumentations for characterizing nanomaterials.
- 5.Design process for preparation, assembly and fabrication of nanomaterial-enabled or nanomaterial-enhanced systems.
- 6.Integrate health and environmental safety in the design, manufacturing and use of nanomaterials.
- CBME 5860Chemical Product Engineering[3-0-0:3]DescriptionChemical process engineering had been instrumental for the success in the manufacture of traditional chemical products in large quantities. The manufacture of these commodities products focused on the design of the production process, This course aims to redress the balance between commodities and high-value-added chemical products by expanding the scope of chemical engineering design to encompass both product design and process design.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Conduct the process of identifying customers' needs and developing ideas that may satisfy these needs.
- 2.Identify product needs and fundamental design features for products in the energy sector.
- 3.Identify the critical importance of product purity in the fabrication of microelectronics products and develop process operations that could satisfy these needs.
- 4.Identify the opportunities for the development of food and personal care products.
- 5.Demonstrate the design of products and processes for the benefit of the environment.
- 6.Conduct "process synthesis" for the manufacture of chemical products.
- 7.Discover the basis of using nanotechnology for the manufacture of new products.
- CBME 6000Special Topics[3-0-0:3]DescriptionSpecial topics in chemical and biomolecular engineering.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify the most recent progress in chemical and biomolecular engineering.
- CBME 6980Independent Project[3 or 6 credits]DescriptionAn independent project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Develop the skills of modern analytical, experimental and computational techniques in chemical and biomolecular engineering.