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CH E 1A - Engineering and Scientific Method
(1) STAFF
Engineering and its relationship to basic science, with specific examples from engineering practice. Analysis and synthesis of engineering education. Career opportunities for chemical engineering graduates. Seminar/discussion format with guest lecturers and current experiences and issues from students' other freshman engineering/science classes.



CH E 10 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering
(3) Doyle
Prerequisites: Chemistry 1A-B-C; Mathematics 3A-B-C; and Engineering 3; chemical engineering majors only.
Elementary principles of chemical engineering. The major topics discussed include material and energy balances, stoichiometry, and thermodynamics.



CH E 55 - Chem-E-Car Activity
(1) Staff
Prerequisites: Chem 1C and 1CL.
Students apply chemistry and engineering knowledge to design a model-scale, chemically powered car with chemically actuated brakes. The cars represent UCSB at American Institute of Chemical Engineering meetings. Grading is based on participation, design creativity, and car performance.



CH E 99 - Introduction to Research
(1-3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and undergraduate advisor.
Directed study, normally experimental, to be arranged with individual faculty members. Course offers exceptional students an opportunity to participate in a research group.



CH E 102 - Biomaterials and Biosurfaces
(3) Israelachvili
Fundamentals of natural and artificial biomaterials and biosurfaces with emphasis on molecular level structure and function and the interactions of biomaterials and surfaces with the body. Design issues of grafts and biopolymers. Basic biological and biochemical systems reviewed for nonbiologists.



CH E 110A - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 10; Mathematics 5A; Engineering majors only.
Use of the laws of thermodynamics to analyze processes encountered in engineering practice, including cycles and flows. Equations-of-state for describing properties of fluids and mixtures. Applications, including engines, turbines, refrigeration and power plant cycles, phase equilibria, and chemical-reaction equilibria.



CH E 110B - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A; Mathematics 5A; Engineering majors only.
Extension of Chemical Engineering 110A to cover mixtures and multiphase equilibrium. Liquid-vapor separations calculations are emphasized. Introduction to equations of state for mixtures.



CH E 119 - Current Events in Chemical Engineering
(1) McFarland
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A-B.
Assigned readings in technical journals on current events of interest to chemical engineers. Student groups present oral reports on reading assignments pertaining to new technologies, discoveries, industry challenges, society/government issues, professional and ethical responsibilites.



CH E 120A - Transport Processes
(4) STAFF
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B-C; Physics 4.
Introductory course in conceptual understanding and mathematical analysis of problems in fluid dynamics of relevance to Chemical Engineering. Emphasis is placed on performing microscopic and macroscopic mathematical analysis to understand fluid motion in response to forces.



CH E 120B - Transport Processes
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A; Mathematics 5A-B-C and Physics 4.
Introductory course in the mathematical analysis of conductive, convective and radioactive heat transfer with practical applications to design of heat exchange equipment and use.



CH E 120C - Transport Processes
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120B, Mathematics 5A-B-C and Physics 4.
Introductory course in the fundamentals of mass transfer with applications to the design of mass transfer equipment.



CH E 121 - Colloids and Biosurfaces
(3) Israelachvili
Basic forces and interactions between atoms, molecules, small particles and extended surfaces. Special features and interactions associated with (soft) biological molecules, biomaterials and surfaces: lipids, proteins, fibrous molecules (DNA), biological membranes, hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions, bio-specific and non-equilibrium interactions.



CH E 124 - Advanced Topics in Transport Phenomena/Safety
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A-B-C; or, Mechanical Engineering 151A-B and Mechanical Engineering 152A.
Hazard identification and assessments, runaway reactions, emergency relief.Plant accidents and saftey issues. Dispersion and consequences of releases.



CH E 125 - Principles of Bioengineering
(3) Mitragotri
Applications of engineering to biological and medical systems. Introductionto drug delivery, tissue engineering, and modern biomedical devices. Design and applications of these systems are discussed.



CH E 125 - Principles of Bioengineering
(3) Mitragotri
Applications of engineering to biological and medical systems. Introduction to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and modern biomedical devices. Design and applications of these systems are discussed.



CH E 125 - Principles of Bioengineering
(3) Mitragotri
Applications of engineering to biological and medical systems. Introduction to drug delivery, tissue engineering, and modern biomedical devices. Design and applications of these systems are discussed.



CH E 125 - Principles of Bioengineering
(3) Mitragotri
Applications of engineering to biological and medical systems. Introductionto drug delivery, tissue engineering, and modern biomedical devices. Design and applications of these systems are discussed.



CH E 128 - Separation Processes
(3) Sandall
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 10, and 110A-B; open to Engineering majors only.
Basic principles and design techniques of equilibrium-stage separation processes. Emphasis is placed on binary distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, and multicomponent distillation.



CH E 132A - Analytical Methods in Chemical Engineering
(4) Daughetry
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B.
Develop analytical tools to solve elementary partial differential equationsand boundary value problems. Separation of variables, method of characteristics, Sturm-Liouville theory, generalized Fourier analysis, and computer math tools.



CH E 132B - Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering
(3) Fredrickson
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B-C.
Numerical methods for solution of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, optimization, interpolation, numerical integration and differentiation, initial- value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations, and boundary- value problems. Emphasis on computational tools for chemical engineering applications.



CH E 132C - Statistical Methods in Chemical Engineering
(3) Seborg
Prerequisites: Mathematics 5A-B-C.
Probability concepts and distributions, random variables, error analysis, point estimation and confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, development of empirical chemical engineering models using regression techniques, design of experiments, process monitoring based on statistical quality control techniques.



CH E 136 - Introduction to Multiphase Flows
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A-B-C; or, ME 151C and 152A.
Development from basic concepts and techniques of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, to local behavior in multiphase flows. Key multiphase phenomena, related physics. Extension of local conservation principles to usable formulations in multiphase flows. Modelling approaches. Practical examples.



CH E 138 - Risk Assessment and Management
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A-B-C, or Mechanical Engineering 151B and 152A.
Conceptual foundations of risk and its utility for decision making. Determinism, statistical inference, and uncertianty. Formulation of safety goals and approaches to risk management. Generalized methodology and tools for assessing risks in the industrial, ecological, and public health context.



CH E 140A - Chemical Reaction Engineering
(3) McFarland
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A and 120A-B.
Fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering with emphasis on kinetics of homogenous and heterogeneous reacting systems. Reaction rates and reaction design are linked to chemical conversion and selectivity. Batch and continuous reactor designs with and without catalysts are examined.



CH E 140B - Chemical Reaction Engineering
(3) McFarland
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A-B, 120A-B and 140A.
Thermodynamics, kinetics, mass and energy transport considerations associated with complex homogeneous and heterogeneous reacting systems. Catalysts and catalytic reaction rates and mechanisms. Adsorption and reaction at solid surfaces, including effects of diffusion in porous materials. Chemical reactors using heterogeneous catalysts.



CH E 141 - The Science and Engineering of Energy Conversion
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A and 140A.
Framework for understanding the energy supply issues facing society with a focus on the science, engineering, and economic principles of the major alternatives. Emphasis will be on the physical and chemical fundamentals of energy conversion technologies.



CH E 152A - Process Dynamics and Control
(4) Seborg
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 120A-B-C and 140A.
Development of theoretical and empirical models for chemical and physical processes, dynamic behavior of processes, transfer function and block diagram representation, process instrumentation, control system design and analysis, stability analysis, computer simulation of controlled processes.



CH E 152B - Advanced Process Control
(3) Seborg
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 152A.
The theory, design, and experimental application of advanced process control strategies including feedforward control, cascade control, enhanced single- loop strategies, and model predictive control. Analysis of multi-loop control systems. Introduction to on-line optimization.



CH E 154 - Engineering Approaches to Systems Biology
(3) Doyle
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 170 and Mathematics 5A-B-C.
Applications of engineering tools and methods to solve problems in systems biology. Emphasis is placed on integrative approaches that address multi-scale and multi-rate phenomena in biological regulation. Modeling, optimization, and sensitivity analysis tools are introduced.



CH E 160 - Introduction to Polymer Science
(3) Kramer
Prerequisites: Chemistry 109A-B.
Introductory course covering synthesis, characterization, structure, and mechanical properties of polymers. The course is taught from a materials perspective and includes polymer thermodynamics, chain architecture, measurement and control of molecular weight as well as crystallization and glass transitions.



CH E 170 - Molecular and Cellular Biology for Engineers
(3) Daugherty
Prerequisites: Chemistry 109C. Not open for credit to students who have completed Ch E 172.
Introduction to molecular and cellular biology from an engineering perspective. Topics include protein structure and function, transcription, translation, post- translational processing, cellular organization, molecular transport and trafficking, and cellular models.



CH E 171 - Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
(3) Daugherty
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 170.
Introduction to biochemical engineering covering cell growth kinetics, bioreactor design,enzyme processes, biotechnologies for modification of cellular information, and molecular and cellular engineering.



CH E 180A - Chemical Engineering Laboratory
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A; and Chemical Engineering 120A-B.
Experiments in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and chemical processing. Analysis of results, and preparation of reports.



CH E 180B - Chemical Engineering Laboratory
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A-B; and Chemical Engineering 120A-B; and, Chemical Engineering 128 and 140A.
Experiments in mass transfer, reactor kinetics, process control, and chemical and biochemical processing. Analysis of results, and preparation of reports.



CH E 184A - Design of Chemical Processes
(3) Doherty
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A-B, 120A-B-C, 140A, and 152A.
Application of chemical engineering principles to plant design. Conceptual design of chemical processes. Flowsheeting methods. Engineering cost principles and economic aspects.



CH E 184B - Design of Chemical Processes
(3) Doherty
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 110A-B, 120A-B-C, 140A, 152A, and 184A.
The solution to comprehensive plant design problems. Use of computer process simulators. Optimization of plant design, investment and operations.



CH E 194 - Group Studies for Advanced Students
(1-4) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Limited to majors in the College of Engineering.
Group studies intended for small number of advanced students who share an interest in a topic not included in the regular departmental curriculum.



CH E 196 - Undergraduate Research
(2-4) STAFF
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, completion of 2 upper-division courses in Chemical Engineering; consent of the instructor.
Research opportunities for undergraduate students. Students are expected to give regular oral presentations, actively participate in a weekly seminar, and prepare at least one written report on their research.



CH E 198 - Independent Studies in Chemical Engineering
(1-5) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; upper-division standing; completion of 2 upper-division courses in Chemical Engineering.
Directed individual studies.



CH E 202 - Biomaterials and Biosurfaces
(3) Israelachvili
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of natural and artificial biomaterials and biosurfaces with emphasis on molecular level structure and function and the interactions of biomaterials and surfaces with the body. Design issues of grafts and biopolymers. Basic biological and biochemical systems reviewed for nonbiologists.



CH E 210A - Fundamentals and Applications of Classical Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
(4) Doherty
Fundamental concepts in classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics for engineering students. Establishes the framework within which problems can be solved using methodologies that start with molecular level understanding.



CH E 210B - Advanced Topics in Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
(3) STAFF
Application of the principles of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics to treat classical fluid systems at equilibrium. Topics include liquid state theory, computer simulation methods, critical phenomena and scaling principles, interfacial statistical mechanics, and electrolyte theory.



CH E 210C - Topics in Non-equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
(3) STAFF
Introduction to the non-equilibrium statistical mechanics of classical fluid systems. Topics include: time correlation functions, linear response theory, kinetic theory of gases, Brownian motion, polymer dynamics, generalized hydrodynamics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, and kinetics of phase transformations.



CH E 210D - Principles of Modern Molecular Simulation Methods
(3) STAFF
Provides a broad overview of modern methods for computing the properties of multibody molecular systems. The course will cover: ab initio techniques, classical potential energy functions, Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics methods, free energy calculations, phase equilibria, and self- assembly/organization.



CH E 211A - Matrix Analysis and Computation
(4) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Graduate level-matrix theory with introduction to matrix computations. SVD's, pseudoinverses, variational characterization of eigenvalues, perturbation theory, direct and iterative methods for matrix computations.



CH E 211B - Numerical Simulation
(4) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Linear multistep methods and Runge-Kutta methods for ordinary differential equations: stability, order and convergence. Stiffness. Differential algebraic equations. Numerical solution of boundary value problems.



CH E 211C - Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods
(4) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Finite difference methods for hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptic PDE's, with application to problems in science and engineering. Convergence, consistency, order and stability of finite difference methods. Dissipation and dispersion. Finite volume methods. Software design and adaptivity.



CH E 211D - Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Element Methods
(4) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Weighted residual and finite element methods for the solution of hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptical partial differential equations, with application to problems in science and engineering. Error estimates. Standard and discontinuous Galerkin methods.



CH E 212 - Risk Assessment and Management
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Conceptual foundations of risk and its utility for decision making. Determinism, statistical inference, and uncertianty. Formulation of safety goals and approaches to risk management. Generalized methodology and tools for assessing risks in the industrial, ecological, and public health context.



CH E 216A - Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Techniques
(3) Chmelka
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
An introduction to magnetic resonance theory and experimental techniques, with emphasis on quantum-mechanical descriptions of basic NMR methods for solid-state applications.



CH E 216B - Advanced Methods of Magnetic Resonance with Applications to Materials Science
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
This course is intended to provide an understanding of advanced methods of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging, emphasizing new applications to current issues in materials research.



CH E 218 - Introduction to Multiphase Flows
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Devlopment from basic concepts and techniques of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, to local behavior in multiphase flows. Key multiphase phenomena, related physics. Extension of local conservation principles to usable formulations in multiphase flows. Modelling approaches. Practical examples.Computer simulations.



CH E 220A - Advanced Transport Processes-Laminar Flow and Convective Transport Processes
(4) Leal
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Basic principles of fluid mechanics and convective transport processes. Governing equations and boundary conditions. Non-dimensionalization and scaling. Self-similar solutions and similarity transformations. Unidirectional flows. The thin gap approximation, lubrication theory and thin film dynamics. Low Reynolds number flows.



CH E 220B - Advanced Transport Processes-Laminar Flow and Convective Transport Processes
(3) Leal
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Continuation of ChE 220A. Viscous flows. Application of scaling and asymptotic methods to transport problems and fluid motions; Weak convection effects; Boundary layer theories for fluid mechanics and transport processes. Introduction to Linear stability theory for interfacial and buoyancy-driven flows.



CH E 220C - Advanced Transport Processes-Mass Transfer
(3) STAFF
Basic principles of diffusional processes, multicomponent systems, diffusion with chemical reaction, penetration and surface renewal theories, turbulent transport.



CH E 221 - Turbulent Flow
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: ChE 220A-B or ME 220A-B.
Nature and origin of turbulence, boundary layer mechanics law of the wall, wakes, and jets, transport of properties, statistical description of turbulence, measurement problems, stratification effects. Application of principles to practical problems is stressed.



CH E 222A - Colloids and Interfaces I
(3) Israelachvili
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Introduction to the various intermolecular interactions in solutions and in colloidal systems: Van Der Waals, electrostatic, hydrophobic, solvation,H-bonding. Introduction to colloidal systems: particles, micelles, polymers, etc. Surfaces: wetting, contact angles, surface tension, etc.



CH E 222B - Colloids and Interfaces II
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Continuation of 222A. Interparticle interactions coagulation, flocculation,DLVO theory, steric interactions, polymer-coated surfaces, polymers in solution, viscosity in thin liquid films. Surfactant self-assembly: micelles, micro-emulsions, lamellar phases, etc. Surfactants on surfaces: langmuir-blodgett films, adsorption, adhesion.



CH E 224 - Microfluidic Physics
(3) Squires
This course explores the physical effects underlying microfluidic systems, including viscous flows, the transport of suspended molecules and particles (advection, diffusion, reaction, and non-Newtonian effects), capillary effects in multi-phase systems, linear and nonlinear electrokinetic effects (electrophoresis, dielectrophoresis, induced-charge electrokinetics).



CH E 226 - Level Set Methods
(4) Gibou
Prerequisites: Computer Science 211C, or Chemical Engineering 211C, or ECE 210C, or ME 210C.
Mathematical description of the level set method and design of the numerical methods used in its implementations (ENO-WENO, Godunov, Lax-Friedrich, etc.). Introduction to the Ghost Fluid Method. Applications in CFD, Materials Sciences, Computer Vision and Computer Graphics.



CH E 227 - Atomistic and Particle Modeling
(3) Staff
Study the basic theory, equations and algorithms of atomistic and particle methods. Particular emphasis placed on molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods; other techniques, such as Brownian dynamics and smoothed particle hydrodynamics, are also studied.



CH E 230A - Advanced Theoretical Methods in Engineering
(4) Fredrickson
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Methods of solution of partial differential equations and boundary value problems. Linear vector and function spaces, generalized fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, calculus of variations, and conformal mapping techniques.



CH E 230B - Advanced Theoretical Methods in Engineering
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 230A and consent of instructor.
Advanced mathematical methods for engineers and scientists. Complex analysis, integral equations and green's functions. Asymptotic analysis of integrals and sums. Boundary layer methods and WKB theory.



CH E 230C - Nonlinear Analysis of Dynamical Systems
(3) STAFF
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 230A and consent of instructor.
Bifurcation and stability theory of solutions to nonlinear evolution equations; introduction to chaotic dynamics. Emphasis on asymptotic and numerical methods for the analysis of steady-state and time-dependent nonlinear boundary-value problems.



CH E 238A - Rheology of Complex Fluids
(3) STAFF
An introduction to molecular and microscale theories for the viscoelastic behavior of complex fluids: suspensions, colloidal dispersions, liquid crystals, dilute polymer solutions.



CH E 238B - Rheology of Complex Fluids
(3) STAFF
Continuation of ChE 238A: Emphasis of the second term is on concentrated systems and polymeric liquids, reptation theory and extensions of reptation theories to complex architectures in the linear viscoelastic regime. Nonlinear Rheology for polymers.



CH E 240A - Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
(3) McFarland
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Following review of the theory of reaction kinetics for catalyzed and noncatalyzed systems, detailed consideration is given to design and performance of catalysts and chemical reactors. Mathematical studies of stability and optimization are emphasized in relationship to mass, energy, and momentum transport.



CH E 240B - Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
(3) McFarland
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Following review of the theory of reaction kinetics for catalyzed and noncatalyzed systems, detailed consideration is given to design and performance of catalysts and chemical reactors. Mathematical studies of stability and optimization are emphasized in relationship to mass, energy, and momentum transport.



CH E 241 - Advanced Science and Engineering of Energy Conversion
(3) McFarland
The course provides a framework for understanding the energy supply issues facing society with a focus on the science, engineering, and economic principles of the major alternatives. Emphasis will be on the physical and chemical fundamentals of energy conversion technologies.



CH E 246 - Advanced Catalysis
(3) Scott
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Theories of reaction rates. Heterogeneous and homogenous catalysis, including physical structure and characterization of catalysts. Catalyst poisoning.



CH E 255 - Methods in Systems Biology
(3) Doyle
Prerequisites: Prior coursework in cellular biology, mathematics; consent of instuctor.
Fundamentals of dynamic network organization in biology (genes, metabolites). Emphasis on mathematical approaches to model and analyze complex biophysical network systems. Detailed case studies demonstrating successes of systems biology. Basic biological systems reviewed for nonbiologists.



CH E 290 - Seminar
(-) STAFF
Seminar featuring guest speakers and graduate students on topics of currentresearch interest.



CH E 291 - Research Group Studies
(1-2) STAFF
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Students or instructors present recently published papers and/or results relevant to their own research.



CH E 295 - Group Studies: Controls, Dynamical Systems, and Computation
(1) Staff




CH E 594 - Special Topics
(1-4) STAFF
Special seminar on research subjects of current interest.



CH E 596 - Directed Reading and Research
(1-12) STAFF
Experimental or theoretical research undertaken under the direction of a faculty member for graduate students who have not yet advanced to candidacy.



CH E 598 - Master's Thesis Research and Preparation
(1-12) STAFF
Only for research underlying the thesis and writing the thesis.



CH E 599 - Dissertation Research and Preparation
(1-12) STAFF
Only for research underlying the dissertation and writing the disseration.