CBE 250 teaches process synthesis, focusing on the invention of large-scale, low-cost processing methods for various materials.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is extremely homework-heavy, with assignments described as long, tedious, and sometimes taking an entire day to complete. Reviewers note that homework is harder than exams, which are described as engaging and well-written.
CBE 310 teaches thermodynamic principles, energy balances, and reaction equilibria for chemical processes.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is a challenge that tests conceptual thermodynamics understanding. Homework is low-point but harshly graded, and success depends on completing assigned readings rather than relying solely on lectures or homework problems.
CBE 324 is a lab course focused on determining thermodynamic, transport, and transfer coefficients and studying related phenomena.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Katelyn Dahlke: Students report a high workload, particularly at the start, with strict formatting rules for plots and tables causing frustration.