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E-mail: chedept@che1.usc.eduChair: Yanis C. Yortsos, Ph.D.
Faculty
John Robert Fluor Chair in Chemical Engineering: Ronald Salovey, Ph.D.* (Materials Science)Robert E. Vivian Chair in Energy Resources: Theodore T. Tsotsis, Ph.D.
Professors: Iraj Ershaghi, Ph.D. (Petroleum Engineering); Florian Mansfield, Ph.D. (Materials Science); Muhammad Sahimi, Ph.D.; Yanis C. Yortsos, Ph.D. (Petroleum Engineering)
Associate Professors: Wenji Victor Chang, Ph.D.; Katherine S. Shing, Ph.D.*
Adjunct Professor: Ronald G. Minet, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor: Ian Webster, Sc.D.
Lecturers: Sidney Goodman, M.S.; Eric Wagner, Ph.D.; K.W. Won, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professors: Elmer L. Dougherty, Ph.D. (Petroleum Engineering); Lyman L. Handy, Ph.D. (Petroleum Engineering); Ferdinand A. Kroger, Ph.D. (Materials Science); Frank J. Lockhart, Ph.D., P.E.*; James M. Whelan, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering and Materials Science)
*Recipient of university-wide or school teaching award.
Chemical Engineering Honor Society: Omega Chi Epsilon
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
The requirement for the degree is 132 units. A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses taken in the Department of Chemical Engineering. See the common requirements for undergraduate degrees section.
*Taken concurrently.
First Year, First Semester Units CHEM 105aL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115aL Advanced General Chemistry 4 MATH 125 Calculus I 4 WRIT 140* Writing and Critical Reasoning 4 General education* Social Issues 4 ____ 16 First Year, Second Semester Units CHE 120 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 3 CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry 4 CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3 MATH 126 Calculus II 4 PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4 ____ 18 Second Year, First Semester Units CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 4 CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry 4 MATH 226 Calculus III 4 PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 ____ 16 Second Year, Second Semester Units CE 205 Statics 2 CHE 350 Introduction to Separation Processes 4 CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4 MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I 4 General education 4 ____ 18 Third Year, First Semester Units CHE 442 Chemical Reactor Analysis 4 CHE 405 Probability and Statistics for Chemical Engineers 3 CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4 Electives*** technical 3 General education 4 ____ 18 Third Year, Second Semester Units CHE 443 Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering 4 CHE 476 Chemical Engineering Materials 3 EE 438L Processing for Microelectronics 3 Advanced writing course 3 General education 4 ____ 17 Fourth Year, First Semester Units CHE 444L Chemical Engineering Laboratory 4 CHE 445 Molecular Transport Processes 4 CHE 485 Computer-Aided Chemical Process Design 3 General education 4 ____ 15 Fourth Year, Second Semester Units CHE 460L Chemical Process Dynamics and Control 4 CHE 480 Chemical Process and Plant Design 3 ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3 Elective*** technical 4 ____ 14 **Satisfies general education category III.
***Restricted technical electives (7 units)
CHEM 322bL (4) or CHEM 430b (4) and an upper division CHE course (3).
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Biochemical Engineering)
The requirement for the degree is 136 units. A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses taken in the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Biological Sciences. See also the common requirements for undergraduate degrees section.
First Year, First Semester Units CHEM 105aL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115aL Advanced General Chemistry 4 MATH 125 Calculus I 4 WRIT 140* Writing and Critical Reasoning 4 General education* Social Issues 4 ____ 16 First Year, Second Semester Units CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry 4 CHE 120 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 3 CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3 MATH 126 Calculus II 4 PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4 ____ 18 Second Year, First Semester Units CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 4 CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry 4 MATH 226 Calculus III 4 PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 ____ 16 Second Year, Second Semester Units BISC 311 Molecular Biology 4 CHE 350 Introduction to Separation Processes 4 CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4 MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I 4 ____ 16 Third Year, First Semester Units BISC 300L Introduction to Microbiology 4 BISC 316L Biochemistry and Cell Biology 4 CHE 442 Chemical Reactor Analysis 4 CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4 General education 4 ____ 16 Third Year, Second Semester Units CHE 443 Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering 4 ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3 Advanced writing course 3 General education 8 ____ 18 Fourth Year, First Semester Units BISC 403 Advanced Molecular Biology: Eukaryotes 4 CHE 444L Chemical Engineering Laboratory 4 CHE 445 Molecular Transport Processes 4 CHE 489 Biochemical Engineering 3 Elective*** technical 3 ____ 18 Fourth Year, Second Semester Units BME 410 Introduction to Biomaterials 3 CHE 460L Chemical Process Dynamics and Control 4 CHE 480 Chemical Process and Plant Design 3 General education 8 ____ 18 *Taken concurrently.
**Satisfies general education category III.
***Restricted Technical Elective (3 units)
CHE 485 or CHE 405.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Petroleum Engineering)
The requirement for the degree is 136 units. A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses taken in the Department of Chemical Engineering. See the common requirements for undergraduate degrees section.
First Year, First Semester Units CHEM 105aL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115aL Advanced General Chemistry 4 MATH 125 Calculus I 4 WRIT 140* Writing and Critical Reasoning 4 General education* Social Issues 4 ____ 16 First Year, Second Semester Units CHE 120 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 3 CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry 4 MATH 126 Calculus II 4 PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4 CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3 ____ 18 Second Year, First Semester Units CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 4 CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry 4 MATH 226 Calculus III 4 PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 ____ 16 Second Year, Second Semester Units CHE 350 Introduction to Separation Processes 4 CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4 MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I 4 General education 4 ____ 16 Third Year, First Semester Units CHE 405 Applications of Probability and Statistics for Chemical Engineers 3 CHE 442 Chemical Reactor Analysis 4 CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4 PTE 461 Formation Evaluation 3 PTE 463L Introduction to Transplant Processes in Porous Media 3 ____ 17 Third Year, Second Semester Units CHE 443 Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering 4 CHE 476 Chemical Engineering Materials 3 ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3 Advanced writing course 3 General education 4 ____ 17 Fourth Year, First Semester Units CHE 444L Chemical Engineering Laboratory 4 CHE 445 Molecular Transport Processes 4 CHE 485 Computer Aided Chemical Process Design 3 PTE 465L Drilling Technology and Subsurface Methods 3 General education 4 ____ 18 Fourth Year, Second Semester Units CHE 460L Chemical Process Dynamics and Control 4 CHE 480 Chemical Process and Plant Design 3 PTE 464L Petroleum Reservoir Engineering 3 General education 4 Elective*** technical 4 ____ 18 *Taken concurrently.
**Satisfies general education category III.
***Restricted Technical Electives (4 units)
CHEM 322bL (4) or CHEM 430b (4).
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
The requirement for the degree is 135 units. A grade point average of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses taken in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Civil Engineering. See also the common requirements for undergraduate degrees section.
First Year, First Semester Units CHEM 105aL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115aL Advanced General Chemistry 4 MATH 125 Calculus I 4 WRIT 140* Writing and Critical Reasoning 4 General education* Social Issues 4 ____ 16 First Year, Second Semester Units CHE 120 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 3 CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry 4 MATH 126 Calculus II 4 PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4 ____ 15 Second Year, First Semester Units CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 4 CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry 4 MATH 226 Calculus III 4 PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 ____ 16 Second Year, Second Semester Units CHE 350 Introduction to Separation Processes 4 CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4 CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3 MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I 4 Advanced writing course 3 ____ 18 Third Year, First Semester Units CE 453 Water Quality Control 3 CHE 405 Applications of Probability and Statistics for Chemical Engineers 3 CHE 442 Chemical Reactor Analysis 4 CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4 PTE 463L Introduction to Transport Processes in Porous Media 3 ____ 17 Third Year, Second Semester Units CHE 443 Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering 4 CHE 476 Chemical Engineering Materials 3 Air Pollution elective*** 3 General education 8 ____ 18 Fourth Year, First Semester Units CE 463L Water Chemistry and Analysis 3 CHE 444L Chemical Engineering Laboratory 4 CHE 445 Molecular Transport Processes 4 CHE 485 Computer Aided Chemical Process Design 3 ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3 ____ 17 Fourth Year, Second Semester Units CHE 460L Chemical Process Dynamics and Control 4 CHE 480 Chemical Process and Plant Design 3 CHE 486 Design of Environmentally Benign Processes 3 General education 8 ____ 18 *Taken concurrently.
**Satisfies general education category III.
***Restricted Air Pollution Elective
(3 units) ENE 428L or ENE 429.
Emphasis in Polymer Science
An emphasis in polymer science is offered for undergraduate students in chemical engineering to provide them with an enhanced background for industrial employment and to complement current programs in the Department of Chemical Engineering. A minimum of 16 units of coordinated courses is required for completion.
Prerequisite courses:
CHEM 105aL-bL or CHEM 115aL-bL or MASC 110L or equivalent
MATH 125, 126 and 226
PHYS 151L and 152LBackground in organic and physical chemistry with approval of the polymer science advisor in the Chemical Engineering Department.
Required courses Units CHE 472 Polymer Science and Engineering 3 CHE 474L Polymer Science and Engineering Laboratory 3 CHE 475 Physical Properties of Polymers 3 CHE 476 Chemical Engineering Materials (or other approved materials courses) 3-4 and a choice of: CHE 477 Computer Assisted Polymer Engineering and Manufacturing 3 CHE 478 Plastic Materials 3 CHE 490x Directed Research 3-4 CHEM 471 Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules 4 CHEM 490x Directed Research 3-4 other polymer technology course(s) in Chemical Engineering 3-4 ____ minimum 16
Minor in Polymer Science
A minor in polymer science is offered for undergraduate students in various fields of engineering and chemistry to provide them with an enhanced background for industrial employment and to complement current programs in the Department of Chemical Engineering. A minimum of 16 units of coordinated courses is required for completion.
Prerequisite courses:
CHEM 105aL-bL or CHEM 115aL-bL or MASC 110L or equivalent
MATH 125, 126 and 226
PHYS 151L and 152LBackground in organic and physical chemistry with approval of the polymer science advisor in the Chemical Engineering Department.
Required courses Units CHE 472 Polymer Science and Engineering 3 CHE 474L Polymer Science and Engineering Laboratory 3 CHE 475 Physical Properties of Polymers 3 CHE 476 Chemical Engineering Materials (or other approved materials courses) 3-4 and a choice of: CHE 477 Computer Assisted Polymer Engineering and Manufacturing 3 CHE 478 Plastic Materials 3 CHE 490x Directed Research 3-4 CHEM 471 Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules 4 CHEM 490x Directed Research 3-4 other polymer technology course(s) in Chemical Engineering 3-4 ____ minimum 16
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)
If a student chooses six courses (9 to 18 units) from a prescribed program, he or she may graduate with the special designation Area of Emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering on the transcript. Details are given under Manufacturing Engineering.
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements of the School of Engineering.
Engineer in Chemical Engineering
Requirements for the Engineer in Chemical Engineering are the same as set forth in the general requirements. See general requirements for graduate degrees.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in chemical engineering is awarded in conformity with the general requirements of the Graduate School. See general requirements for graduate degrees.
Departmental Policies and Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for the Ph.D. described in this catalogue, candidates in chemical engineering are required to demonstrate proficiency in the following fields: thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat and mass transfer and chemical engineering kinetics. More detailed statements of the departmental requirements may be found in a brochure available upon request from the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering Three-Two Plan
A special curriculum is available for obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a letters, arts and sciences major in five years. For further information see departmental advisors.Similar programs are available in cooperation with certain liberal arts colleges. Such programs are particularly suited for obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the liberal arts college and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at USC.
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