Research and thesis course under faculty supervision where students conduct studies using experimental, computational, or theoretical approaches and communicate results in a written thesis and defense.
Process Synthesis introduces inventing processes for large-scale, low-cost processing of materials like water, chemicals, petroleum products, food, drugs, and wastes.
Sean Palecek was a clear explainer who was accessible outside of class and willing to help students with difficult topics. Students described the homework as long and tedious, often taking up an entire day, but noted that the effort helped concepts stick. One student found the grading quite generous.
HONORS IN RESEARCH covers undergraduate honors research projects supervised by faculty members for students declared in the Chemical Engineering Honors in Research Program.
Special Problems in Chemical Engineering involves research or independent study where students conduct and report on independent chemical engineering research.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2013: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=3 letter grades).