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CHE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety

(3 units) CO12
Principles of chemical engineering process design. Economics, safety, social and ethical considerations; organization of process design; process synthesis; computer optimization techniques applied to design. (CHE 450 and MSE 450 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; CHE 361 ; CHE 374 ; Junior or Senior standing. Corequisite(s): CHE 485 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. Students will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
6. Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
8. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
10. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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