This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

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This course is a one-credit stand-alone senior-level honors colloquium that enhances the chemical engineering curriculum. The Honors course will consist of mandatory attendance at the weekly Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. Each student will select a seminar of their choosing for an extensive review (1000 words including a review of two relevant papers from the literature, due on the last day of classes). Each student will be required to discuss their topic with a faculty member in the Chemical Engineering Department whose research is most closely related to the subject area.

Professional seminar. Preparation for professional job searching, including perspectives from outside speakers, basics of personal finance, ethics in engineering decision making, information on graduate and professional schools. (Offered last time to seniors Fall 2003)

Introduction to modern quantum chemistry and wave mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Theoretical and practical factors governing automatic control of industrial processes; control systems, review of measurement devices, control modes, mathematical relationships and analysis of control systems. Co-requisites: CHEM-ENG 444

Theoretical and practical factors governing automatic control of industrial processes; control systems, review of measurement devices, control modes, mathematical relationships and analysis of control systems. Co-requisites: CHEM-ENG 444

Systematic procedure for the design of chemical processes. Open-ended problems, economic decision making, and profitability analysis. Invention of flow sheets for continuous production of chemicals in fluid phases; emphasis on procedures for rapid estimates of material and energy balances, the use of heuristics to estimate equipment sizes and costs, using initial cost estimates to revise and improve the design, sensitivity, and alternatives.

Systematic procedure for the design of chemical processes. Open-ended problems, economic decision making, and profitability analysis. Invention of flow sheets for continuous production of chemicals in fluid phases; emphasis on procedures for rapid estimates of material and energy balances, the use of heuristics to estimate equipment sizes and costs, using initial cost estimates to revise and improve the design, sensitivity, and alternatives.

Emphasizes the application of basic concepts of chemical engineering in the analysis and design of experiments. Oral and written reports required. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-CE majors.