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 311 covers the thermodynamics of mixtures, focusing on phase equilibria and complex reaction systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is described as difficult, with derivation-heavy lectures and tricky homework problems requiring Excel or Matlab. Exams are considered fair, and reviewers note that ample practice problems are provided to aid preparation.
CBE 326 analyzes chemical engineering operations involving fluid flow and heat transfer, including design of related equipment.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Homework and exams are reported as straightforward, though one review notes the need to access multiple textbooks and keep up with prewritten lectures.
CBE 440 covers the structure and properties of metallic and nonmetallic materials, focusing on the interrelations between chemical bonding, structure, and material behavior.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews describe the workload as low, with one instructor assigning less homework than the department standard and the course rated as easy.