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.
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.
Analysis of mass transfer operations, separation processes, and equipment design.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Ross Swaney: Homework is consistently described as very difficult and challenging, with one reviewer noting insufficient preparation time before due dates.
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.
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.
CBE 562 covers specialized topics in chemical engineering for majors.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Homeworks require 8-10 hours each, which reviewers consider excessive for a survey course. Exams are described as hard and niche, with no practice problems or study guides provided to help prepare.
CBE 660 teaches the application of intermediate mathematical methods, including differential equations and tensor analysis, to solve and interpret chemical engineering problems.
CBE 702 is a Graduate Cooperative Education Program offering work experience that combines classroom theory with practical operational knowledge for MS students.
CBE 710 applies thermodynamic principles to equations of state, non-ideal solutions, and complex equilibria.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Reid Van Lehn: The course content is described as challenging, requiring students to actively engage with provided lecture notes and attend office hours to succeed.
CBE/ME 567 covers radiant energy transfer, solar exchanger energy balances, and the theory, economics, and practice of solar energy applications.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Sanford Klein: Homeworks are described as extremely long, tedious, and time-consuming due to debugging EES software, while exams are fast-paced with insufficient time.
General Chemistry I covers stoichiometry, states of matter, thermochemistry, atomic structure, and bonding.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course demands substantial homework and pre-class preparation, with exams described as tough and content-heavy, requiring consistent study habits to succeed.
CHEM 104 covers chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and introduces organic chemistry and lab skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Bertram’s exams are characterized as fair and relatively easy, whereas Trate’s tests are reported as difficult and requiring significant study. Reviewers note that Trate’s regular assignments, such as homework and discussions, can make the material easier to grasp.
Accelerated general chemistry covering atomic structure, equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry with lab techniques.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report a heavy workload requiring about 10 hours weekly, including frequent exams and extensive textbook reading. The course is fast-paced and difficult, with exams noted as particularly hard and requiring significant study time.