Master of Engineering - Chemical

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Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Objectives of the Chemical Engineering Master’s Program
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering Master’s Program will:

• Apply advanced chemical engineering concepts in a professional and ethical manner with awareness of safety, sustainability and the role of technology in society.
• Collaborate effectively with other professionals based on their knowledge of advanced chemical engineering concepts, broad interdisciplinary knowledge and application of modern information technology tools for efficient team work and successful leadership.
• Engage in lifelong learning through professional activities and continuing education.
• Participate in technology innovation through development of chemical processes and products, generation of intellectual property or establishing new enterprises.

Outcomes of the Chemical Engineering Master’s Program
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering Master’s Program will:

• Have advanced knowledge of chemical engineering concepts: chemical kinetics and reactor design, thermodynamics and transport phenomena for chemical processing systems.
• Be able to manage, develop and assess alternative chemical engineering systems by critically evaluating such considerations as feasibility, cost, safety, government regulatory issues and societal impacts.
• Be able to collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams and provide effective leadership.
• Be able to critically think, evaluate the work quality of oneself and others and to effectively communicate through professional correspondence, technical reports and presentations.
• Be able to adapt to changing technological and societal needs based on advanced knowledge in chemical engineering with interdisciplinary exposure and appreciation of the benefit and fulfillment of life-long learning.

The Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering requires 30 graduate credits in an approved plan of study. The study plan consists of 4 core courses and 6 elective courses, including special research project or substantial laboratory research if a Master’s thesis is pursued. The core courses are as follows:

• CHE 620 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

   This course supplements the clasical undergraduate   thermodynamics course by focusing on physical and thermodynamic properties, and   phase equilibria.  A variety of equations of state, and their applicability,   are introduced as are all of the important liquid activity coefficient   equations.  Customization of both vapor and liquid equations is introduced by   appropriate methods of applied mathematics.  Vapot-liquid, liquid-liquid,   vapor-liquid-liquid and solid-liquid equilibria are considered with rigor.   Industrial applications are employed.  A variety of methods for estimating   physical and thermodynamic properties are introduced.  Students are encouraged to use   commercial software in applications.  The course concludes with an   introduction to statistical thermodynamics.
  

• CHE 630 Theory of Transport Processes

  Generalized approach to differential and macroscopic balances: constitutive material equations; momentum and energy transport in laminar and turbulent flow; interphase and intraphase transport; dimensionless correlations

• CHE 650 Reactor Design

  Analysis of batch and continuous chemical reactions for homogeneous, heterogeneous, catalytic, and non-catalytic reactions; influence of temperature, pressure, reactor size and type, mass and heat transport on yield and product distribution; design criteria based on optimal operating conditions and reactor stability will be developed.

• MA 530 Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists II

  Review of first order and second order constant coefficient differential equations, nonhomogeneous equations; series solutions, Bessel and Legendre functions; boundary value problems, Fourier-Bessel series and separation of variables for partial differential equations; classification of partial differential equations; Laplace transform methods; calculus of variations; introduction to finite-difference methods.

In addition, Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering can also be pursued with a concentration in Polymer Engineering. Students in this concentration must take the following required courses:

• CHE 620 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

   This course supplements the clasical undergraduate   thermodynamics course by focusing on physical and thermodynamic properties, and   phase equilibria.  A variety of equations of state, and their applicability,   are introduced as are all of the important liquid activity coefficient   equations.  Customization of both vapor and liquid equations is introduced by   appropriate methods of applied mathematics.  Vapot-liquid, liquid-liquid,   vapor-liquid-liquid and solid-liquid equilibria are considered with rigor.   Industrial applications are employed.  A variety of methods for estimating   physical and thermodynamic properties are introduced.  Students are encouraged to use   commercial software in applications.  The course concludes with an   introduction to statistical thermodynamics.
  

• CHE 630 Theory of Transport Processes

  Generalized approach to differential and macroscopic balances: constitutive material equations; momentum and energy transport in laminar and turbulent flow; interphase and intraphase transport; dimensionless correlations

• CHE 670 Polymer Properties and Structure

  Stress-strain relationships, theory of linear viscoelasticity and relaxation spectra, temperature dependence of viscoelastic behavior, dielectric properties, dynamic mechanical and electrical testing, molecular theories of flexible chains, statistical mechanics and thermodynamics of rubber-like undiluted systems, morphology of high polymers.

• CHE 671 Polymer Rheology

  Molecular and continuum mechanical constitutive equations for viscoelastic fluids; analysis of viscometric experiments to evaluate the viscosity and normal stress functions: dependence of these functions on the macromolecular structure of polymer melts: solution of isothermal and nonisothermal flow problems with non-Newtonian fluids which are encountered in polymer processing; development of design equations for extruder dies and molds.

• CHE 672 Processing of Polymers for Biomedical Applications

  Descriptions of various polymer processing operations and processing requirements of biomedical products, principles of processing of polymers covering melting, pressurization, mixing, devolatilization, shaping using extrusion, spinning, blowing, coating, calendering and molding technologies, surface treatment and sterilization, applications in the areas of prostheses and artificial organs and packaging of various biomedical devices.

• MA 530 Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists II

  Review of first order and second order constant coefficient differential equations, nonhomogeneous equations; series solutions, Bessel and Legendre functions; boundary value problems, Fourier-Bessel series and separation of variables for partial differential equations; classification of partial differential equations; Laplace transform methods; calculus of variations; introduction to finite-difference methods.

Plus four elective courses, including substantial laboratory research if Master’s thesis is chosen.

Master of Engineering and Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

Objectives of the Master’s Program
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering Master’s Program will:

• Apply core Materials knowledge in design, control, and assessment of materials processing and products.
• Interact effectively with other professionals based on the interdisciplinary education in the Materials discipline to advance their careers.
• Engage in lifelong learning through professional activities and continuing education.
• Participate in technology innovation through novel processes and products, intellectual property, and enterprises.

Outcomes of the Master’s Program
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering Master’s Program will:

• Be able to demonstrate advanced understanding of the foundations of materials science and engineering including multi-scale structure, mass transport, thermodynamics, and mathematical basics in the processing-structure-properties-performance paradigm.
• Be able to take an interdisciplinary approach to predicting, designing, fabricating, and characterizing materials of desired functionality and performance characteristics at multi-length scales using fundamental scientific and engineering principles and with modern experimental and analytical tools.
• Be able to critically think and evaluate the quality of work of own and others for problem solving and for research and development in the broad materials field.
• Be able to communicate orally and in writing the technical, scientific, and societal importance of research results.
• Be able to adapt to changing technological and societal needs with interdisciplinary exposure and appreciation of the benefit and fulfillment of life-long learning.

The Master of Engineering or Master of Science requires 30 graduate credits in an approved plan of study. The study plan consists of four (4) core courses and six (6) elective courses, including special research project or substantial laboratory research if Master’s thesis is pursued. The core courses are as follows:

• MA 530 Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists II

  Review of first order and second order constant coefficient differential equations, nonhomogeneous equations; series solutions, Bessel and Legendre functions; boundary value problems, Fourier-Bessel series and separation of variables for partial differential equations; classification of partial differential equations; Laplace transform methods; calculus of variations; introduction to finite-difference methods.

• MT 521 Chemical and Materials Thermodynamics

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• MT 601 Structure and Diffraction

  Crystal structures, point defects, dislocations, slip systems, grain boundaries and microstructures. Scattering of X-rays and electrons; diffraction by single and polycrystalline materials and its application to material identification, crystal orientation, texture determination, strain measurement and crystal structure analysis.

• MT 602 Principles of Inorganic Materials Synthesis

  The goal of this course is to learn the basic concepts commonly utilized in the processing of advanced materials with specific compositions and microstructures. Solid state diffusion mechanisms are described with emphasis on the role of point defects, the mobility of diffusing atoms and their interactions. Macroscopic diffusion phenomena are analyzed by formulating partial differential equations and presenting their solutions. The relationships between processing and microstructure are developed on the basis of the rate of nucleation and growth processes that occur during condensation, solidification and precipitation. Diffusionless phase transformations observed in certain metallic and ceramic materials are discussed.

Master of Engineering or Master of Science program also participates in two interdisciplinary degree concentration offerings jointly with other engineering or science departments: Nanotechnology and Microelectronics and Photonics Science and Technology. Each concentration has its own set of required courses and electives where applicable, in addition to the above core courses.

For Nanotechnology concentration, students are required to take the following two courses:

• NANO 525 Techniques of Surface and Nanostructure Characterization

  Lectures, demonstrations and laboratory experiments, selected from among the following topics, depending on student interest: vacuum technology; thin-film preparation; scanning electron microscopy; infrared spectroscopy, ellipsometry: electron spectroscopies-Auger,
  photoelectron, LEED; ion spectroscopies SIMS, IBS, field emission; surface
  properties-area, roughness, and surface tension.
  

• NANO 600 Nanoscale Science and Technology

  This course deals with the fundamentals and applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Size-dependent phenomena, ways and means of designing and synthesizing nanostructures, and cutting-edging applications will be presented in an integrated and interdisciplinary manner.

With the balance of the electives in other relevant nanotechnology electives, including related special research project or substantial laboratory research if Master’s thesis is pursued.

For Microelectronics and Photonics Science & Technology concentration, students are required to take the following course:

• MT 507 Introduction to Microelectronics and Photonics

  An overview of microelectronics and photonics science and technology. It provides the student who wishes to specialize in their application, physics or fabrication with the necessary knowledge of how the different aspects are interrelated. It is taught in three modules: design and applications, taught by EE faculty; operation of electronic and photonic devices, taught by physics faculty; fabrication and reliability, taught by the materials faculty.

In addition, at least three courses with EE and PEP prefixes must be chosen from the following electives.

• CPE 690 Introduction to VLSI Design

  This course introduces students to the principles and design techniques of very large scale integrated circuits (VLSI). Topics include: MOS transistor characteristics, DC analysis, resistance, capacitance models, transient analysis, propagation delay, power dissipation, CMOS logic design, transistor sizing, layout methodologies, clocking schemes, case studies. Students will use VLSI CAD tools for layout and simulation. Selected class projects may be sent for fabrication.

• EE 626 Optical Communication Systems

  Components for and design of optical communication systems; propagation of optical signals in single mode and multimode optical fibers; optical sources and photodetectors; optical modulators and multiplexers; optical communication systems: coherent modulators, optical fiber amplifiers and repeaters; transcontinental and transoceanic optical telecommunication system design; optical fiber LANs.

• EE 685 Physical Design of Wireless Systems

  Provides depth in student's understanding of the physical   design of wireless communication systems.  The emphasis will be on the design   of the transmitter and receiver sections of a wireless system, but antenna   design will also be covered to provide an understanding of the techniques used   to achieve directional and steerable antennas when appropriate for   the given wireless system.  The wide range of carrier frequencies seen in   wireless systems leads to a variety of semiconductor and other technologies being   required at
   different carrier frequencies.  In addition, the bandwidth   of the signal leads to substantially different issues arising in the packaging   used for the transmitter and receiver ends.  For lower carrier   frequencies, advanced silicon IC technologies are preferred, given the maturity   of the technology and the considerable density of both analog and digital   circuitry that can be integrated on a single IC.  At higher frequencies, the   limits of contemporary silicon technologies are encountered, leading to use of   specialized semiconductor technologies such at GaAs and SiGe circuits.   In addition, the difficulty of realizing high accuracy analog/digital   conversions at multi-GHz frequencies leads to a preference, at this time, for   analog for analog circuitry at the higher frequencies.   On the other hand, analog/digital conversions are becoming   possible at   sufficiently high sampling rates that digital processing   is being strongly   pursued directly at the front end of a receiver, allowing   a variety of new   techniques to be considered for the overall receiver   design.  In cases where   front-end digital signal processing cannot be achieved,   such digital   processing is increasingly used at intermediate   frequencies (i.e., the IF   section).  In the case of data communications, digital   techniques are almost   certainly used at baseband, for example to separate the   data signal from the   received analog signal, to perform data decoding, etc.   The course will   include material related to contemporary digital signal   processor    technologies, supplementing the discussions in Course 2 by   considering in greater depth the physical design and performance   limitations of technologies   and architectures.

• MT 562 Solid State Electronics for Engineeing II

  This course introduces operating principles and develops models of modern semiconductor devices that are useful in the analysis and design of integrated circuits. Topics covered include: charge carrier transport in semiconductors; diffusion and drift, injection and lifetime of carriers; p-n junction devices; bipolar junction transistors; metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistors; metal-semiconductor field effect transistors and high electron mobility transistors; microwave devices; light emitting diodes, semiconductor lasers and photodetectors; integrated devices.

• MT 595 Reliability and Failure of Solid State Devices

  This course deals with the electrical, chemical, environmental and mechanical driving forces that compromise the integrity and lead to the failure of electronic materials and devices. Both chip and packaging level failures will be modeled physically and quantified statistically in terms of standard reliability mathematics. On the packaging level, thermal stresses, solder creep, fatigue and fracture, contact relaxation, corrosion and environmental degradation will be treated.

• MT 596 Microfabrication Techniques

  Deals with aspects of the technology of processing procedures involved in the fabrication of microelectronic devices and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Students will become familiar with various fabrication techniques used for discrete devices, as well as large-scale integrated thin film circuits. Students will also learn that MEMS are sensors and actuators that are designed using different areas of engineering disciplines, and they are constructed using a microlithographically-based manufacturing process in conjunction with both semiconductor and micro-machining microfabrication technologies.

• PEP 503 Introduction to Solid State Physics

  Description of simple physical models which account for electrical conductivity and thermal properties of solids. Basic crystal lattice structures, X-ray diffraction and dispersion curves for phonons and electrons in reciprocal space. Energy bands, Fermi surfaces, metals, insulators, semiconductors, superconductivity and ferromagnetism. Fall semester. Typical text: Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics.

• PEP 515 Photonics I

  This course will cover topics encompassing the fundamental subject matter for the design of optical systems. Topics will include optical system analysis, optical instrument analysis, applications of thin-film coatings and opto-mechanical system design in the first term. The second term will cover the subjects of photometry and radiometry, spectrographic and spectrophotometric systems, infrared radiation measurement and instrumentation, lasers in optical systems and photon-electron conversion. Typical texts: Military Handbook 141 (U.S. Govt. Printing Office); S.P.I.E Reprint Series (Selected Issues); W.J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering .

• PEP 516 Photonics II

  This course will cover topics encompassing the fundamental subject matter for the design of optical systems. Topics will include optical system analysis, optical instrument analysis, applications of thin-film coatings and opto-mechanical system design in the first term. The second term will cover the subjects of photometry and radiometry, spectrographic and spectrophotometric systems, infrared radiation measurement and instrumentation, lasers in optical systems and photon-electron conversion. Typical texts: Military Handbook 141 (U.S. Govt. Printing Office); S.P.I.E Reprint Series (Selected Issues); W.J. Smith, Modern Optical Engineering .

• PEP 561 Solid State Electronics for Engineering I

  This course introduces fundamentals of semiconductors and basic building blocks of semiconductor devices that are necessary for understanding semiconductor device operations. It is for first-year graduate students and upper-class undergraduate students in electrical engineering, applied physics, engineering physics, optical engineering and materials engineering, who have no previous exposure to solid state physics and semiconductor devices. Topics covered will include description of crystal structures and bonding; introduction to statistical description of electron gas; free-electron theory of metals; motion of electrons in periodic lattice-energy bands; Fermi levels; semiconductors and insulators; electrons and holes in semiconductors; impurity effects; generation and recombination; mobility and other electrical properties of semiconductors; thermal and optical properties; p-n junctions; metal-semiconductor contacts.