Course Descriptions - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

Course Descriptions
CHEG488V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Prerequisite: senior standing.
CHEG4913 Environmental Engineering
Chemodynamics (IR) The course focuses on the application
of chemical engineering fundamentals to the understanding
and solution of multimedia environmental pollution
problems. It includes study of intra- and inter-phase environmental
mass transport, equilibrium distribution of contaminant
species between the geospheres: air, soil and water.
CHEG5013 Membrane Separation and System
Design (SP) Theory and system design of cross flow
membrane process—reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration,
and microfiltration—and applications for pollution control,
water treatment, food and pharmaceutical processing.
Prerequisite: CHEG 3153.
CHEG5033 Technical Administration (FA) Means
and methods of planning, conducting, supervising, coordinating,
and financing research, development, and engineering
activities. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing.
CHEG5113 Transport Processes I (SP)
Fundamental concepts and laws governing the transfer of
momentum, mass, and heat. Prerequisite: CHEG 2313 (or
equivalent) and MATH 3404.
CHEG5133 Advanced Reactor Design (FA) Applied
reaction kinetics with emphasis on the design of heterogeneous
reacting systems including solid surface catalysis,
enzyme catalysis, and transport phenomena effects. Various
types of industrial reactors, such as packed bed, fluidized
beds, and other non-ideal flow systems are considered.
Prerequisite: MATH 3404 and CHEG 3333.
CHEG5213 Advanced Chemical Engineering
Calculations (SP) Developments of and solution of
equations and mathematical models of chemical processes
and mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEG 3333 and CHEG 3253.
CHEG5223 Petroleum Processing (IR) Introduction
to petroleum production, field processing, and transportation.
Prerequisite: CHEG 4413.
CHEG5273 Corrosion Control (SP) Qualitative and
quantitative introduction to corrosion and its control.
Application of the fundamentals of corrosion control in the
process industries is emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEG 2313.
CHEG5313 Advanced Thermodynamics (FA)
Methods of statistical thermodynamics, the correlation of
classical and statistical thermodynamics, and the theory of
thermodynamics of continuous systems (non-equilibrium
thermodynamics). Prerequisite: CHEG 3323.
CHEG5353 Advanced Separations (SP) Phase
equilibrium in non-ideal and multicomponent systems, digital
and other methods of computation are included to cover the
fundamentals of distillation, absorption, and extraction.
Prerequisite: CHEG 4163.
CHEG5403 Organic Technology (IR) Major unit
processes in the organic chemical field with emphasis on
industrial applications including the thermodynamic, kinetic,
and economic problems associated with the manufacturing
and utilization of synthetic organic chemicals. Prerequisite:
CHEM 3603 or CHEM 3613.
CHEG5513 Biochemical Engineering
Fundamentals (SP) An introduction to bioprocessing
with an emphasis on modern biochemical engineering techniques
and biotechnology. Topics include: basic metabolism
(procaryote and eucaryote), biochemical pathways, enzyme
kinetics (including immobilized processes), separation
processes (e.g. chromatography) and recombinant DNA
methods. Material is covered within the context of mathematical
descriptions (calculus, linear algebra) of biochemical phenomenon.
Prerequisite: CHEG 3143.
CHEG5523 Bioprocessing (FA) An introduction to the
design, development, and scale-up of bioprocesses for the
production of chemicals by fermentation. Major topics include
fermentation kinetics, reactor design, process scale-up, and
product recovery. Prerequisite: CHEG 3333.
CHEG5613 Microelectronics Fabrication and
Materials (FA, Odd years) Overview of microelectronics
and semiconductors with emphasis placed on the manufacturing
process rather than device physics. Topics include
the various types of devices, the manufacturing flow, and criteria
for materials selection. No prior knowledge of electronics
is required. Prerequisite: ELEG 3903.
CHEG5723 Heat Transfer (SP) Mechanics of heat
transfer, followed by a detailed mathematical treatment of
heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation, singly
and in combination, and the application of heat transfer to
design problems. Prerequisite: CHEG 3143 and senior or
graduate standing.
CHEG5733 Polymer Theory and Practice (FA)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Theories and methods for converting monomers into polymers
are presented. Topics include principles of polymer science,
commercial processes, rheology, and fabrication.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3603 or CHEM 3613.
CHEG5753 Air Pollution (IR) Fundamentals of air pollution
causes, effects, and measurements, as well as control
methods with application to current industrial problems.
(Same as CVEG 5753) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CHEG5801 Graduate Seminar (FA, SP) Oral presentation
are given by master’s candidates on a variety of
chemical engineering subjects with special emphasis on new
developments. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CHEG588V Special Problems (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Opportunity for individual study of an advanced chemical
engineering problem not sufficiently comprehensive to be a
thesis. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CHEG600V Master’s Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CHEG6123 Transport Processes II (FA)
Continuation of CHEG 5113.
CHEG6203 Preparation of Research Proposals
(FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: doctoral students only.
CHEG6801 Graduate Seminar (FA, SP) Oral presentations
are given by doctoral students on a variety of
chemical engineering subjects with special emphasis on new
developments. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CHEG688V Special Topics in Chemical
Engineering (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Advanced study of current
Chemical Engineering topics not covered in other
course. Prerequisite: doctoral students only.
CHEG700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-18) (FA, SP,
SU) Prerequisite: candidacy.
(CHEM) CHEMISTRY
CHEM1023 Basic Chemistry for Health Sciences
(FA, SP, SU) For students in Associate Degree in Nursing
(ADN) program and allied health fields. Basic concepts in
general, inorganic and organic chemistry. Lecture 3 hours,
recitation 1 hour per week. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM
1021L. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1021L Basic Chemistry for Health
Sciences Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) Laboratory exercises
and practice applicable to Basic Chemistry. Meets 3
hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 1023. UNIVER-
SITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1053 Chemistry in the Modern World (SP)
The impact of chemical developments upon contemporary
society. Chemical problems of ecological, environmental,
nutritional, economic, and sociological concern. Designed for
nonscience majors. Lecture 3 hours per week. Pre- or
Corequisite: CHEM 1051L. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1051L Chemistry in the Modern World
Laboratory (SP) Laboratory exercises appropriate to
Chemistry in the Modern World. Meets 2 hours per week.
Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 1053. UNIVERSITY CORE
COURSE
CHEM1074 Fundamentals of Chemistry (FA, SU)
Fundamental principles of chemistry for students majoring in
Home Economics or Nursing. Lecture 4 hours, recitation 1
hour per week. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 1071L.
Corequisite: CHEM 1070D. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1071L Fundamentals of Chemistry
Laboratory (FA, SU) Laboratory exercises in principles
and practices of Fundamental Chemistry. Meets 2 hours per
week. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 1074. UNIVERSITY CORE
COURSE
CHEM1070D Fundamentals of Chemistry Drill
(FA, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 1074.
CHEM1103 University Chemistry I (FA, SU) Survey
of basic chemical principles designed as an introductory
course for science, engineering or agriculture majors. Lecture
3 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 1100D. Prerequisite:
satisfactory performance on the mathematics proficiency
examination or MATH 1203. CHEM 1101L is recommended
and is a co- or prerequisite for students who do not have
credit for high school chemistry. UNIVERSITY CORE
COURSE
CHEM1101L University of Chemistry I
Laboratory (FA, SU) Laboratory exercises illustrating
qualitative concepts and laboratory techniques in chemistry.
Meets 3 hours per week for 1 hour credit. Pre- or Corequisite:
CHEM 1103. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1100D University Chemistry I Drill (FA, SU)
Corequisite: CHEM 1103.
CHEM1123 University Chemistry II (FA, SP, SU)
Presents the topics of periodicity, bonding, stoichiometry,
thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium in detail.
Lecture 3 hours per week. Upon successful completion of
1123 with a grade of “C” of better, credit for 1103 will also be
given for students who passed the 1103 proficiency exam.
Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 1121L and MATH 1203 (or satisfactory
performance on the mathematics proficiency examination).
Corequisite: CHEM 1120D. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103
(or satisfactory performance on the chemistry proficiency
examination). UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1123H Honors University Chemistry II (FA,
SP) Presents the topics of periodicity, bonding, stoichiometry,
thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium in
detail. Lecture 4 hours per week. Upon successful completion
of 1123H, credit for 1103 will also be given for students who
passed the 1103 proficiency exam. Pre- or Corequisite:
CHEM 1121M (or MATH 1203 or satisfactory performance on
the mathematics proficiency examination). Corequisite:
CHEM 1120D. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103 (or satisfactory performance
on the chemistry proficiency examination). UNI-
VERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1121L University Chemistry II Laboratory
(FA, SP, SU) Quantitative laboratory with data interpretation
and exercises covering the topics of stoichiometry, thermodynamics,
kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and descriptive
inorganic chemistry. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Upon successful
completion of 1121 with a grade of “C” or better, credit
for 1101 will also be given for students who passed the
1103 proficiency exam. Corequisite: CHEM 1123. UNIVERSI-
TY CORE COURSE
CHEM1121M Honors University Chemistry II
Laboratory (FA, SP) Quantitative laboratory with data
interpretation and exercises covering the topics of stoichiometry,
thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and
descriptive inorganic chemistry. Designed for students in the
honors programs. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite:
CHEM 1123H. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1120D University Chemistry II Drill (FA, SP,
SU) Corequisite: CHEM 1123.
CHEM1213 Chemistry for Majors I (FA) The first
half of a two-semester course designed especially for students
planning to major in chemistry or biochemistry.
Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 1213 and
CHEM 1103. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 1211L. Corequisite:
CHEM 1210D. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1211L Chemistry for Majors I Laboratory
(FA) Laboratory 3 hours per week. Students may not
receive credit for both CHEM 1211L and CHEM 1101L.
Corequisite: CHEM 1213. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1210D Chemistry for Majors I Drill (FA)
Corequisite: CHEM 1213.
CHEM1223 Chemistry for Majors II (SP) The second
half of a two-semester course designed especially for
students planning to major in chemistry or biochemistry.
Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 1223 and
CHEM 1123. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 1221L. Corequisite:
CHEM 1220D. Prerequisite: CHEM 1213 and CHEM 1211L
(or CHEM 1103 and CHEM 1101L). UNIVERSITY CORE
COURSE
CHEM1221L Chemistry for Majors II Laboratory
(SP) Laboratory 3 hours per week. Students may not
receive credit for both CHEM 1221L and CHEM 1121L.
Corequisite: CHEM 1223. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1220D Chemistry for Majors II Drill (SP)
CHEM2262 Analytical Chemistry Lecture (FA, SP)
Principles of chemical separations and analysis by classical
and instrumental methods. The role of chemical equilibrium in
physical and biological systems. Primarily for students in agriculture,
biological, and physical sciences. Lecture 2 hours per
week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L (or CHEM
1074 and CHEM 1071L) and MATH 1203.
CHEM2272 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (FA,
SP) Primarily for students in agricultural, biological, and
physical sciences. Provides experience in the techniques of
classical and instrumental methods of chemical separation
and analysis. Laboratory 8 hours per week. Pre- or
Corequisite: CHEM 2262. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and
CHEM 1121L (or CHEM 1074 and CHEM 1071L) and MATH
1203.
CHEM2613 Organic Physiological Chemistry (SP,
SU) Survey of organic chemistry necessary for understanding
of biological systems, with some related physiological
chemistry. Lecture 3 hours per week. Pre- or Corequisite:
CHEM 2611L. Corequisite: CHEM 2610D. Prerequisite:
CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L (or CHEM 1074 and CHEM
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