Required Core Courses

CHBE 301: Chemical Engineering Fundamentals - Use of basic mathematical concepts and computer tools, physical laws, stoichiometry and the thermodynamic properties of matter to obtain material and energy balances for steady and unsteady state systems. Required for sophomores intending to major in chemical and biomolecular engineering [Full Course Description].

CHBE 303: Computer Programming in Chemical Engineering - An introduction to computer programming for chemical and engineering applications using Matlab, FORTRAN and Maple [Full Course Description].

CHBE 305: Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering - Introduction to modern practice and chemical engineering applications of scientific computing: linear algebra (review); computer-aided solution of systems of linear equations (direct, iterative); evaluation 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. Principles illustrated through chemical engineering examples [Full Course Description].

CHBE 343: Chemical Engineering Lab I - Experiments demonstrating principles presented in core chemical engineering courses [Full Course Description].

CHBE 390: Kinetics & Reactor Design - General areas that are covered in this course are (1) principles of chemical kinetics; (2) analysis of reaction rate data; (3) heterogeneous catalysis; (4) ideal reactor design and sizing; and (5) heat effects in reactor design [Full Course Description].

CHBE 401: Transport Phenomena I - Fundamental principles of heat, mass, and momentum transport applied to the continuum; analysis of macroscopic physical systems based on the continuum equations; applications in chemical engineering practice [Full Course Description].

CHBE 402: Transport Phenomena II - Continuation of CHBE 401. Emphasis on energy and mass transport applied to the continuum [Full Course Description].

CHBE 403: Design Fundamentals - Product and process design fundamentals. Economic analysis. Use of modern simulation tools for chemical engineering design [Full Course Description].

CHBE 404: Product and Process Design - Strategies for optimal product and process design. Industrial economic principles. Special process or product design projects in small groups [Full Course Description].

CHBE 411: Thermodynamics I - Development and application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics [Full Course Description].

CHBE 412: Thermodynamics II - Advanced treatment of chemical and phase equilibria in multicomponent systems. Includes a detailed study of nonideal solutions [Full Course Description].

CHBE 443: Chemical Engineering Lab II - Experiments demonstrating principles presented in core chemical engineering courses, operations, and thermodynamic principles as covered in CHBE 401, 402, 411 [Full Course Description].

CHBE 470: Process Dynamics & Control - Modeling of dynamic processes. Response of uncontrolled systems. Transfer functions. Feedback controllers; response and stability of controlled systems; frequency response. Design of feedback controllers. Cascade, feed forward and multivariable control systems. Introduction to computer control. Use of simulators to design feedback controllers. Required for B.S. majors in chemical engineering [Full Course Description].

Elective Courses

CHBE 420: Biosystems Transport & Reaction Processes - Application of the basic principles of transport and reaction to analyze momentum, heat, and mass transport, and reaction processes in the human body. Includes mathematical modeling to describe physiologic function, to understand pathological conditions, and to design bioartificial organs with emphasis on the quantification of biomedical systems in relation to underlying molecular mechanisms and cellular behavior. Also offered as BIOE 420.

CHBE 500: Undergraduate Research - Independent investigation of a specific topic or problem in modern chemical engineering research under the direction of a selected faculty member.

CHBE 530: Molecular Aspects of Chemical Engineering - An integrated engineering course in process analysis and product design that combines molecular chemistry, property-based thermodynamic descriptions, and a focus on intermolecular energetics. The course paradigm is demonstrated through case studies involving molecular, macromolecular, supramolecular, and biomolecular systems.

CHBE 551: Introduction to Bioengineering - A seminar course introducing current research areas in bioengineering and biotechnology. Taught in a tutorial manner to help acquaint students with the research activities of various laboratories at Rice and the Texas Medical Center.

CHBE 460: Biochemical Engineering - Design, operation, and analysis of processes in the biochemical industries. Topics include enzyme kinetics, cell growth kinetics, energetics, recombinant DNA technology, microbial, tissue and plant cell cultures, bioreactor design and operation, down stream processing. Also offered as BIOE 460.

CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING DEPT. MS-362
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