CHE 373 - Transport Phenomena I

(3 units)

Transport Phenomena I provides an introduction to transport phenomena, with an emphasis on momentum transport (fluid mechanics) and an introduction to thermal conduction. Topics include: hydrostatics, laminar and turbulent flow, packed and fluidized beds, flow measurement devices, pumps, friction factors and drag coefficients, introduction to boundary layers and to Navier Stokes equations, Newtonian and nonnewtonian fluids, dimensional analysis, flow visualization, Fourier’s law.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHE 234 and ENGR 241. Corequisite(s): MATH 285

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

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