CHEN 3210 - Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer
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Fall 2019
Examines conservation and transfer of thermal energy. Focuses on conduction and convection of heat in the context of chemical processes, with a special focus on heat exchangers. Also studies thermal radiation.
CHEN 4801 - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
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Spring 2019
Focuses on the engineering needed to bring therapeutic products derived from living organisms (e.g., proteins, peptides, DNA, RNA) from the production plant to the patient. Covers the challenges of keeping these products active as they are stored, shipped, and administered to patients.
CHEN 4820 - Biochemical Separations
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
Lect. and lab. Presents purification methods, mass transfer coefficients, problems specific to biologicals, and scale-up of processes. Also covers chromatography, phase extraction, supercritical fluids, sedimentation, precipitation, electrophoresis, dialysis, affinity techniques, cell separation, application of separations to bioreactors, and comparison of batch and continuous processes.
CHEN 5343 - Research Methods and Ethics Seminar
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Spring 2018
Prepares graduate students to carry out independent research. Focuses on topics such as safety, ethics, communication skills, data analysis, intellectual property considerations, and time management.
CHEN 5919 - Special Topics in CHBE
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
May be repeated up to 5 total credit hours.