Chemical Engineering - Catalysis and Energy Concentration (PhD)

Chemical Engineering Science Core:

12 credits to be taken during the first year prior to the qualifying exams.  

• CHEG 802 - Introduction to Data and Systems Analysis Credit(s): 2

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• CHEG 811 - Chemical Interfaces and Surfaces Credit(s): 2

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• CHEG 803 - Advanced Scientific Communication Credit(s): 2
• CHEG 807 - Advanced Modeling, Analysis, and Acquisition of Data Credit(s): 2
• CHEG 810 - Molecular Thermodynamics Credit(s): 2
• CHEG 820 - Kinetic Processes Credit(s): 2
• CHEG 821 - Diffusive Transport Processes Credit(s): 2

Seminar:

One credit, taken twice for 2 credits total.

• 1 credit to be taken during the first year prior to the qualifying exams;
• 1 credit to be taken during the fifth semester of study.

• CHEG 800 - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminar Credit(s): 1

Technical Electives:

Seven credits of chemical engineering electives are required. At least three of these credits must be at the 800-level; the remainder may be at the 600- or 800-level, with the possibility of substituting suitable courses from outside chemical engineering. The chemical engineering technical electives may be started during the fall semester of the first year and are usually completed during the second year.

• CHEG 600 - Introduction to Science and Engineering of Polymer Systems Credit(s): 3
• CHEG 613 - Topics in Energy and the Environment Credit(s): 3
• CHEG 827 - Chemical Engineering Problems Credit(s): 2-3