May 19, 2024  
2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Index of Courses


 

Chemistry

The notations F, Sp, Su, and even or odd indicate which semester(s) of even or odd numbered calendar years the course is normally offered. Courses not designated “even” or “odd” are offered each year. Some courses may be taken with the consent of the instructor. 

  
  • CHM 4230L - Physical Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)


    Theoretical and practical study of experimental techniques used by organic chemists to investigate problems in reaction mechanisms, catalysis, solution chemistry and substituent effects.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 316 or CHM 3150 ; and CHM 319L or CHM 3150L .
    Corequisite(s): CHM 4230 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4240 - Organic Analysis (2)


    Advanced treatment of modern methods for the structural determination of organic compounds. Emphasis will be on spectroscopic methods, but classical functional group analysis will also be explored. Spectroscopic methods include IR, 1 H NMR, 13 C NMR, advanced NMR experiments (e.g., DEPT, HETCOR, COSY, HMBC, NOESY), and mass spectrometry.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 316 or CHM 3150 ; and C- or better in CHM 319L or CHM 3150L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4240L - Organic Analysis Laboratory (2)


    Purification and structure determination of organic compounds using modern techniques and spectroscopic methods as well as classical functional group analysis. Projects include natural product isolation and separation and identification of mixtures of unknowns.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 316 or CHM 3150 ; and C- or better in CHM 319L or CHM 3150L .
    Corequisite(s): CHM 4240 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4410 - Internship in Chemistry (1-2)


    On-the-job training and work experience in the chemistry field under the guidance of a faculty internship coordinator and on-site job supervisor. The internship is arranged by the student and may not be a continuation of an ongoing job or volunteer experience. A minimum of 4 hours per week (60 hours/semester) per unit credit. Grade will be based on a written evaluation from the job supervisor and an evaluation of the student presentation and/or written report by the internship coordinator. Student must be enrolled in CHM 4410 during the term in which work at the internship site is done. Hours worked in one term may not carry over into another. A maximum of 4 units of CHM 4410 may be allowed as elective units for each option in chemistry (ACS approved, biochemistry or general). May be taken unlimited times.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 60 units, Overall GPA 2.0 or higher and Signed application.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited
  
  • CHM 4480 - Modern Mass Spectrometry and FT-NMR (3)


    Introduction of the theoretical and practical applications of one- and two-dimensional NMR and mass spectrometry, including instrumentation and spectral interpretation. Gain basic understanding of a variety of NMR pulse sequences and have a fundamental and technical understanding of ionization sources, mass analyzers, and their limitations.

    Prerequisite(s):  C- or better in CHM 342 or CHM 3420 ; C- or better in CHM 316 or CHM 3150  and C- or better in CHM 319L or CHM 3150L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4490 - Environmental Analysis (2)


    Sample collection and preparation techniques for different environmental media, such as water, air, and soil. Instrumental analysis of various environmental samples.

    Prerequisite(s):  C- or better in CHM 2210  and CHM 2210L .
    Corequisite(s): CHM 4490L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4490L - Environmental Analysis Laboratory (1)


    Instrumental analysis of various environmental samples collected from different environmental media, such as water, air, and soil.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 2210  and CHM 2210L .
    Corequisite(s): CHM 4490 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4500 - Bioanalytical Chemistry (3)


    Analytical techniques used in the study of problems in biotechnology and clinical medicine. Uniqueness of problems inherent to the analysis of biological samples, contemporary methodologies and techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 327 or CHM 3270 ; C- or better in CHM 327L or CHM 3270L ; C- or better in CHM 221 or CHM 2210L ; and C- or better in CHM 221L or CHM 2210L .
    Corequisite(s): CHM 4500L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4500L - Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory (1)


    Application of state-of-the-art separation and assay techniques to problems in biotechnology and clinical medicine.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 327 or CHM 3270 ; C- or better in CHM 327L or CHM 3270L ; C- or better in CHM 221 or CHM 2210 ; and C- or better in CHM 221L or CHM 2210L  .
    Corequisite(s): CHM 4500 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4510 - Enzymology (3)


    Detailed examination of the structure, function, kinetics, inhibition, and regulation of enzymes.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 328 or CHM 3280 ; and C- or better in CHM 328L or CHM 3280L .
    Corequisite(s): CHM 4510L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4510L - Enzymology Laboratory (1)


    Experimental aspects of advanced enzyme kinetics and inhibition.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 328 or CHM 3280 ; and C- or better in CHM 328L or CHM 3280L .
    Corequisite(s): CHM 4510 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4520 - Advanced Biomolecular Structure (3)


    Examines the relationships between the structure and function of the major biomolecules.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 328 or CHM 3280 ; and C- or better in CHM 328L or CHM 3280L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4530 - Informational Biomolecules and Recombinant DNA (3)


    Mechanisms of information transfer in biochemistry including the molecular details of DNA replication, DNA recombination, DNA repair, RNA transcription, protein synthesis, and recombinant techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 328 or CHM 3280 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4540 - Advanced Metabolism (3)


    Detailed examination of advanced metabolic pathways, mechanisms, and regulation.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 328 or CHM 3280 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4590 - Green Chemistry (3)


    Principles and important concepts of green chemistry. Exploration of how organic chemistry, product development, plant safety, market development, environmental impacts, and financial incentives holistically affect the development of green processes and cleaner technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 316 or CHM 3150 ; and C- or better in CHM 319L or CHM 3150L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4600 - Air Pollution Problems (2)


    Concepts of air pollution: major air pollutants; sources; future problems.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 221 or CHM 2210 ; C- or better in CHM 221L or CHM 2210L ; and CHM 305, CHM 313, CHM 3040  and CHM 3050 , or CHM 3110  and CHM 3120 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4610 - Senior Project I (2)


    The 1st semester of a yearlong course that focuses on mentor-guided and hands-on independent research or projects.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 2910A  and Instructor Consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4620 - Senior Project II (2)


    The 2nd semester of a yearlong course that focuses on mentor-guided and hands-on independent research or projects.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 4610  and Instructor consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4630 - Research Student Seminar (1)


    Capstone course that focuses on preparation and presentation of the thesis/project work from CHM 4610 & 4620.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 4610  and Instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHM 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHM 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHM 5000 - Special Study for Graduate Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at graduate level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • CHM 5220 - Quantum Chemistry (3)


    Advanced treatment of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory of chemical problems including variation, perturbation, and computational methods.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5230 - Chemical Spectroscopy and Characterization (3)


    Application of electronic, vibrational (IR/Raman), rotational, and nuclear spectroscopies, scattering methods and atomic force microscopy to characterization of matter

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5310 - Chemical Kinetics (3)


    Kinetics and mechanisms of chemical reactions including transition state theory, collision theory, photochemical excitation and dissociation, solvation effects, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor consent.
    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5390 - Synthetic Organic Chemistry (3)


    Study of main group and transition group organic reactions with focus on reagents, mechanisms, stereochemistry and retro-synthetic analysis as applied to multi-step synthesis.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5400 - Physical Organic Chemistry (3)


    Theoretical and practical study of experimental techniques used by organic chemists to investigate problems in reaction mechanisms, catalysis, solution chemistry and substituent effects.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5430 - Current Advances in Organic Chemistry (3)


    Recent advances in topics in a select area of organic chemistry are examined: for example, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, heterocycles, natural products, organometallic, bioorganic, industrial and photochemistry. May be taken up to five times, only with different topics, for a total credit of 15 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
  
  • CHM 5500 - Advanced Chemical Communication (1)


    Fundamental and advanced techniques used for accessing, interpreting, and communicating chemical information. May be taken up to two times for a total credit of 2 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 2
  
  • CHM 5510L - Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (2)


    Applications of advanced instrumental analysis to explore problems associated with analytical, organic, inorganic, physical and biochemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5520 - Advanced Chemical Equilibria and Kinetics (3)


    Advanced chemical equilibria including acid-base concepts, pH, and application to physical and physical organic chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5540 - Biophysical Methods (3)


    An introduction to biophysical methods aimed at understanding structure and function of biomolecules. Optical and resonance spectroscopies in biological contexts (UV/Vis, IR, fluorescence, FRET, Raman, CD, NMR, EPR); diffraction methods (X-ray, neutron, electron); scattering methods (DLS, SAXS); analytical ultracentrifugation; biocalorimetry.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5610 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (3)


    Examination of advanced and selected topics in biochemistry with topics ranging from protein conjugation, post-translation modification of proteins, nucleic acid metabolism, the omics (e.g. , proteomics, genomics, glycomics, and lipidomics), bioinorganic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, advanced membrane dynamics, photosynthesis, anaerobic metabolic pathways, biosynthesis, signaling, and neurotransmitter biochemistry. May be taken up to five times, only with different topics, for a total credit of 15 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
  
  • CHM 5670 - Selected Studies in Biomolecular Structure and Function (3)


    Examination of the relationships between the structure and functional properties of biological molecules through examination of current biochemical literature.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5710 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)


    Advanced modern concepts of inorganic chemistry, which will build on concepts introduced in CHM 4010, including bonding, reactivity and spectroscopy in physical inorganic and organometallic chemistry, with a focus on applying theory to current research.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5720 - Current Advances in Inorganic Chemistry (3)


    Modern concepts of inorganic chemistry, which may include organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, computational chemistry, spectroscopy, solid-state chemistry, or f-element chemistry, with a focus on current chemical literature. May be taken up to five times, only with different topics, for a total credit of 15 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
  
  • CHM 5810 - Instrumental Analysis (3)


    Theory and application of instrumental analysis in contemporary areas such as pharmaceutical chemistry, environmental chemistry, food chemistry and clinical chemistry from the perspective of an analytical chemist.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5820 - Water Sampling and Analysis (3)


    Chemical principles that govern the reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, including sampling techniques and analytical methods.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHM 5990 - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHM 5990A - Special Topics for Graduate Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHM 5990L - Special Topics for Graduate Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHM 6910 - Directed Research (1-3)


    Individual research in a specialized area, under the direction of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • CHM 6920 - Independent Research (1-3)


    Individual study/investigation and research in a specialized area proposed by the student with the approval, and under the supervision, of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • CHM 6940 - Master’s Thesis Research (1-2)


    Research in area of specialization conducted as part of the preparation for writing a thesis under the direction of a faculty member. Total credit limited to 4 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded including RP
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
  
  • CHM 6960 - Master’s Thesis (1-2)


    Compilation, evaluation, interpretation and report of research for thesis. Completion of approved, bound thesis. May be taken up to two times for a total credit of 2 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded including RP
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 2
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 2 units.
  
  • CHM 6990 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)


    Enrollment in this course allows candidates that have enrolled in the maximum number of thesis or project units to maintain resident status in order to receive university services.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited

Chemical Engineering

  
  • CHE 1311 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering (1)


    Introduction to the professions of chemical and materials engineering. Use of computer tools, Excel and MATLAB, to solve engineering problems. Process variables and basic techniques of material balance.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 105, MAT 112, MAT 1050 , MAT 1052 , MAT 1140 , or MAT 114.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 1321 - Chemical and Materials Engineering Analysis (1)


    Data analysis and experimental design using statistical concepts and techniques applied to chemical and materials engineering systems. Analysis of plant and laboratory data. Multiple regression. Correlations and significance of correlations. Analysis of variance. Introduction to statistical process control.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 1311 /CHE 1411L  or C- or better in CHE 131/141L.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 1411L - Introduction to Chemical Engineering Laboratory (1)


    Professions of Chemical and Materials (CME) engineering. Use of computer tools, excel and Matlab, to solve engineering problems. Process variables and basic techniques of material balance.

    Prerequisite(s):  MAT 105 or MAT 1050 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 1421L - Chemical and Materials Engineering Analysis Laboratory (1)


    Data analysis and experimental design using statistical concepts and techniques applied to chemical and materials engineering systems. Analysis of plant and laboratory data. Multiple regression. Correlations and significance of correlations. Analysis of variance. Introduction to statistical process control.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 132 or CHE 1311 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • CHE 2011 - Material and Energy Balances I (2)


    Material balances for physical and chemical processes. Use of process flow diagrams for plant mass balance calculations. Solving multi-component mass balance, simple and multiple mixing or separation problems, and chemical reaction problems including recycle and equilibrium. Energy balances for non-reactive processes.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHM 121 and CHM 122; or CHM 1210 ; and C- or better in MAT 115 or MAT 1150 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 2021 - Material and Energy Balances II (2)


    Analysis of single and multiple phase systems for chemical and materials engineering systems. Energy balances for both nonreactive and reactive systems. Material and energy balance analysis of transient processes. Material balance analysis of common types of reactors.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 215 or MAT 2140 ; and C- or better in CHE 201 or CHE 2011 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 2301 - Process and Automation (2)


    Description of control systems, analysis and design objectives, the design process. Modeling in the frequency and time domain. Characteristics of control systems time response. Fundamental operating principles of circuit elements such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors; model the signals produced by these sensors; and analyze the circuits and systems used to amplify and process of analog and digital signals. Concepts will be reinforced with the use of laboratory exercises and computer simulation which include projects the using of software such as MATLAB, Simulink, or LabVIEW for analysis and design of control systems.

    Prerequisite(s):

    C- or better in PHY 133 or PHY 1520 , and MAT 214 or MAT 2140 .
    Corequisite(s): CHE 2301L  
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once

  
  • CHE 2301L - Process and Automation Laboratory (1)


    Description of control systems, analysis and design objectives, the design process. Modeling in the frequency and time domain. Characteristics of control systems time response. Fundamental operating principles of circuit elements such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors; model the signals produced by these sensors; and analyze the circuits and systems used to amplify and process of analog and digital signals. Concepts will be reinforced with the use of laboratory exercises and computer simulation which include projects the using of software such as MATLAB, Simulink, or LabVIEW for analysis and design of control systems.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in PHY 133 or PHY 1520 , and MAT 214 or MAT 2140 ; and CHE 201 or CHE 2011  or IME 113L or IME 1130L .
    Corequisite(s): CHE 2301  
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 2851 - Applied Mathematics in Chemical and Materials Engineering (2)


    A study in the application of basic linear algebra, derivative, and integral concepts to solve chemical and materials engineering problems. Use of first-order ordinary differential equations to solve transient materials and energy balances. Use of MATLAB to solve set of non-linear algebraic equations and set of ordinary differential equations.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 201 or CHE 2011 , and MAT 215, MAT 216, or MAT 2140 .
    Corequisite(s): MAT 2240 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHE 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHE 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHE 3021 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I (3)


    Energy and its transformations; conversion of heat to work; first and second law analyses; property relationships; equations of state; equilibrium at minimum Gibbs free energy, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, vapor-liquid phase equilibria for pure fluids and mixtures of ideal solutions; thermodynamics of mixtures; partial molar properties and excess Gibbs free energy.

    Prerequisite(s): MTE 2070  or MTE 207; MAT 2240 , MAT 224, or MAT 216; PHY 1520  or PHY 133; and C- or better in CHE 2021  or CHE 202.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 3031 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II (2)


    Solution thermodynamics. Vapor-liquid phase equilibria of ideal and non-ideal solutions. Definition and applications of fugacity, activity, and activity coefficient. Equation of state calculation of mixture properties. Activity coefficient models: van Laar, Wilson, and NRTL models. Gibbs free energy changes of mixing and phase changes. Distillation and multi-component flash process calculations.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 or CHE 3021 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 3040 - Kinetics & Reactor Design (3)


    Chemical reaction equilibria. Equilibrium constant and the standard Gibbs free energy of reaction. Product distributions in single and multiple reactions. Mole balances. Levenspiel plots. Homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction kinetics for both chemical and materials engineering systems. Analysis of kinetic data. Reactor design, including batch, continuous-stirred tank flow, packed-bed, and plug flow reactors. Isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 or CHE 3021 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 3111 - Transport Phenomena I (4)


    Introduction to fluid mechanics and heat transfer with application to the unit operations of chemical engineering. Topics include dimensional analysis, fluid properties, kinematics and dynamics of fluid flow, friction, boundary conditions, piping calculations, energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation, and heat exchanger design.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 202 or CHE 2021 ; ME 214 or CHE 2851 ; PHY 133 or PHY 1520 ; and MTE 207 or MTE 2070 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 3121 - Transport Phenomena II (3)


    Mass transport with applications to the unit operations of chemical engineering and environmental problems, including topics in distillation, absorption, stripping, flue gas desulfurization, and water chemical, physicochemical, and biological treatment.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 311 or CHE 3111 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 3141 - Organic Chemistry for Chemical Engineers (3)


    Chemical reactions of organic compounds in relation to the chemical and materials industries.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 123 or CHM 1220 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 3221L - Transport Laboratory I (1)


    Applying experimental design and the basic concepts in transport phenomena and thermodynamics in experimental study of systems that may involve pressure drop in pipes, flow measurement, viscosity measurement, heat of combustion measurement, energy and entropy balance, pump operating characteristics and measurement of transport properties of both chemical and materials engineering systems

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 202 or CHE 2021 ; and CHE 132 or CHE 1321 .
    Corequisite(s): CHE 3111 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 3331L - Transport Laboratory II (1)


    Applying experimental design and the basic concepts in transport phenomena in experimental study of both chemical and materials engineering systems that may involve diffusivity measurement, batch distillation, heat exchanger, membrane separation, droplet evaporation, heat transfer in extended surfaces and others.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 311 or CHE 3111 , and CHE 322L or CHE 3221L .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at advanced level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • CHE 4251 - Unit Operations and Pollution Abatement (2)


    Treatment of mass, momentum and heat transport viewed with the traditional unit operations emphasis. Multi-component and multiphase systems are considered, with some problems involving design. Topics include distillation, cooling tower, absorption and heat exchanger design.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 312 or CHE 3121 ; CHE 304 or CHE 3040 ; and CHM 201, CHM 2010 , CHM 314, or CHM 3140 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4260 - Process Controls (2)


    Introduction to theory, design, and application of automatic control systems to chemical and physical processes. Topics include transfer function, control valve sizing, PID controller tuning, multivariable process control, and MATLAB Simulink. 2 hours lectures/problem-solving.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 311 or CHE 3111 , and CHE 304 or CHE 3040 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lectures/problem-solving.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4321 - Chemical Safety and Hazardous Materials Management (3)


    Improve the understanding of natural processes and the fundamentals that govern the concentrations of contaminants in water, air, and other media. Topics in air pollution, water pollution, and solid waste.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 116, MAT 224, or MAT 2240 ; CHM 201, CHM 314, or CHM 3140 ; CHE 302 or CHE 3021 ; and CHE 311 or CHE 3111 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4361L - Unit Operation and Process Control Laboratory (1)


    Treatment of mass, momentum and heat transport viewed with the traditional unit operations emphasis. Multi-component and multiphase systems are considered, with some problems involving design. Distillation, absorption and heat exchanger design. Experimental study of the dynamics and control of chemical engineering processes using single-loop, PID controllers. Simulation of real control systems. Hardware requirements for real control systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 231 or CHE 2301 ; and CHE 333L or CHE 3331L .
    Corequisite(s): CHE 425 or CHE 4251 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4450 - Chemical Process Synthesis and Design I (3)


    Design of major equipment common to most chemical industries. Emphasis on how equipment fits together and interacts in an integrated process. Design of steam and refrigeration cycles. Treatment of process design methodology. Process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams. Energy integration in plant design. Optimization strategies in process design. Introduction to ammonia synthesis and oil refining. Use of process simulators.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 304 or CHE 3040 ; and CHE 312 or CHE 3121 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4450L - Chemical Process Synthesis and Design I Laboratory (1)


    Design of major equipment common to most chemical industries. Emphasis on how equipment fits together and interacts in an integrated process. Design of steam and refrigeration cycles. Treatment of process design methodology. Process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams. Energy integration in plant design. Optimization strategies in process design. Introduction to ammonia synthesis and oil refining. Use of process simulators.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 304 or CHE 3040 ; and CHE 312 or CHE 3121 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4451 - Chemical Process Synthesis and Design II (3)


    Team project to perform process design and economic analysis of a complete plant with attention to environmental constraints including state and federal laws. Discussions on contemporary issues. Emphasis on team effort, effective communication, plant design procedure, plant management and control. Use of process simulators.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 441 or CHE 4450 , and CHE 451L or CHE 4450L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4451L - Chemical Process Synthesis and Design II Laboratory (1)


    Team project to perform process design and economic analysis of a complete plant with attention to environmental constraints including state and federal laws. Discussions on contemporary issues. Emphasis on team effort, effective communication, plant design procedure, plant management and control. Use of process simulators.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 441 or CHE 4450 , and CHE 451L or CHE 4450L .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4631 - Undergraduate Research Project (1)


    Final state of major project work. Emphasis on effective communication and critical thinking of research project results.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 482 or EGR 4810 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4801A - Professional Development and Case Studies in Chemical and Materials Engineering Activity (1)


    Case studies on the fundamental concepts of mathematics, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, kinetics and reactor design, unit operations, process controls, materials, and corrosion. Topics for discussion included oral and written communications skills, environmental, legal, energy, and ethics issues.

    Prerequisite(s): CHE 303 or CHE 3031 ; CHE 304 or CHE 3040 ; and CHE 313 or CHE 3121 .
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHE 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHE 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHE 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.

Chinese

  
  • CHN 1111 - Elementary Chinese I (3)


    Introduction of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at a basic level for non-native speakers of Chinese. Essentials of Pinyin pronunciation, character writing and grammar within a cultural context. Special emphasis on communication and cultural awareness

    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): For non-native speakers of Chinese.
  
  • CHN 1112 - Elementary Chinese II (3)


    Further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese. More practice on Pinyin pronunciation, character writing and fundamental grammar within a cultural context. Special emphasis on communication and cultural awareness.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent, FL 171, FL 172, CHN 1111 , or equivalent.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): For beginners with basic knowledge of Chinese.
  
  • CHN 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • CHN 2111 - Intermediate Chinese I (3)


    Expansion of the first year of Mandarin Chinese. Continuation of the development of the four language skills of aurally understanding, speaking, reading and writing within a cultural context. Increasing sophistication of grammatical constructions and more advanced vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent, FL 173, CHN 1112 , or equivalent.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHN 2112 - Intermediate Chinese II (3)


    Continuation of Intermediate Chinese I. Further development of the four language skills within a cultural context. Practice of spoken and written Mandarin Chinese in communicative activities. Introduction of more advanced grammatical structures needed to perform various functional tasks.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent, FL 271, CHN 2111 , or equivalent.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHN 2113 - Intermediate Chinese III (3)


    Continuation of Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II. Further expansion and integration of the four language skills within a cultural context. Development of idioms and more advanced grammar. Emphasis on language proficiency and social skills in various communicative tasks.

    Prerequisite(s):  Instructor consent, FL 271, CHN 2112 , or equivalent.
    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHN 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHN 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHN 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHN 3410 - Chinese Civilization and Culture (3)


    Cross Listed as: ENG 4740
    Comprehensive interdisciplinary study of Chinese civilizational heritage and cultural traditions from comparative perspectives with a focused reading of primary texts (in Chinese original and/or English translation) and scholarly works in philosophy, literature, art and other subjects related to Chinese civilization and culture.

    Prerequisite(s): CHN 2113 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CHN 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at advanced level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • CHN 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHN 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  
  • CHN 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)


    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.

Computer Information Systems

  
  • CIS 1010 - Introduction to Personal Computing (3)


    Introduction to fundamental computer concepts and personal computing software through classroom and self-directed learning supported by interactive online learning environment. Topics include: Windows environment, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and computer concepts.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CIS 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • CIS 2201 - User Experience (3)


    Design, develop, critique and test user interfaces. Use wire-framing techniques and online web hosting services to build Web interfaces. Test efficiency and effectiveness of Web designs. Learn multimedia tools and design principles for building effective electronic media.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 101, CIS 1010 , or PCPT.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • CIS 2650 - Contemporary Operating Systems (3)


    Introduction to contemporary computer operating system fundamentals. File Management, Virtual Memory, User Interface, and Device Management for Windows, OS-X, Linux, and UNIX operating systems. Virtualization of operating systems and processes. Lectures/problem-solving.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 1010 , CIS 101 or PCPT; and MAT 1250  or MAT 125, MAT 114 and MAT 115, or MAT 1140 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): Lectures/problem-solving.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
 

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