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BIOCHEM/CHEM 872

Selected Topics in Macromolecular and Biophysical Chemistry

1–3 credits

This graduate course covers various selected topics in contemporary macromolecular and biophysical chemistry.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course difficulty is rated as moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5.

Alessandro Senes

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

BME 399

Independent Study

1–3 credits

BME 399 offers directed study projects arranged with an instructor.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The workload involved completing one project per week, supplemented by self-directed study using a textbook and practice problems from BME 463.

Peter Adamczyk Amit Nimunkar+68 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

CBE 150

Introduction to Chemical Engineering

1 credits

Introduction to chemical engineering covering careers, industries, and professional skills.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Reviewers describe the workload as disproportionately high relative to the single credit hour.

Katelyn Dahlke

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

CBE 250

Process Synthesis

3 credits

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.

Sean Palecek

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

CBE 310

Chemical Process Thermodynamics

3 credits

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.

Matt Gebbie

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

CBE 311

Thermodynamics of Mixtures

3 credits

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.

Reid Van Lehn

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

CBE 450

Process Design

3 credits

CBE 450 teaches the analysis and design of chemical processing systems and equipment.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Ross Swaney: Students report that project information is scattered across multiple PDFs and lectures may not align with tests, requiring significant self-directed learning and trial and error.