Departmental Advisors
Undergraduate Advisor
Emily Pollard and Sidney Cushing
Associate Chair, Professor
Anthony Butterfield
Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.

CH EN 280 - 001 Fund Of Process Engg

CH EN 280 - 001 Fund Of Process Engg

  • Class Number: 5671
  • Instructor: CARVALHO FERNANDES, DEISY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $505.00
  • Seats Available: 3

CH EN 525 - 001 Process Design II

CH EN 525 - 001 Process Design II

  • Class Number: 6536
  • Instructor: WAGNER, DAVID
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $505.00
  • Seats Available: 3

CH EN 1703 - 001 Intro in Chemical Eng

CH EN 1703 - 001 Intro in Chemical Eng

  • Class Number: 18041
  • Instructor: HOLMES, HEATHER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 22

CH EN 1705 - 001 Chem Eng Design & Innov


Section 2-4 belong to this lecture. This course requires registration for a lab and/or discussion section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent lab and/or discussion section.

CH EN 1705 - 001 Chem Eng Design & Innov

  • Class Number:
  • Instructor: BUTTERFIELD, TONY
  • Instructor: FIRTH, STACY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: -1

Section 2-4 belong to this lecture. This course requires registration for a lab and/or discussion section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent lab and/or discussion section.

CH EN 1705 - 002 Chem Eng Design & Innov

CH EN 1705 - 002 Chem Eng Design & Innov

  • Class Number: 6592
  • Instructor: BUTTERFIELD, TONY
  • Component: Laboratory
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 4

CH EN 1705 - 003 Chem Eng Design & Innov

CH EN 1705 - 003 Chem Eng Design & Innov

  • Class Number: 7394
  • Instructor: FIRTH, STACY
  • Component: Laboratory
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 1

CH EN 1705 - 004 Chem Eng Design & Innov

CH EN 1705 - 004 Chem Eng Design & Innov

  • Class Number: 20389
  • Instructor: BUTTERFIELD, TONY
  • Component: Laboratory
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 6

CH EN 2550 - 001 Stats for ChemEs

CH EN 2550 - 001 Stats for ChemEs

  • Class Number: 18040
  • Instructor: SAAD, TONY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 22

CH EN 2800 - 001 Fund Of Process Engg

CH EN 2800 - 001 Fund Of Process Engg

  • Class Number: 2900
  • Instructor: CARVALHO FERNANDES, DEISY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $78.82
  • Seats Available: 48

CH EN 2955 - 001 Career & Pro. Develop.

CH EN 2955 - 001 Career & Pro. Develop.

  • Class Number: 2904
  • Instructor: EDDINGS, ERIC
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 30

CH EN 3253 - 001 Chemical Process Safety

CH EN 3253 - 001 Chemical Process Safety

  • Class Number: 14707
  • Instructor: DEO, MILIND
  • Instructor: WAGNER, DAVID
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 26

CH EN 3353 - 001 Fluid Mechanics

CH EN 3353 - 001 Fluid Mechanics

  • Class Number: 18042
  • Instructor: EDDINGS, ERIC
  • Instructor: FAROUGHI, Salah
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 70

CH EN 3453 - 001 Heat Transfer


The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

CH EN 3453 - 001 Heat Transfer

  • Class Number: 11745
  • Instructor: CLAVIJO, CRISTIAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

CH EN 3553 - 001 Chemical Reaction Engg

CH EN 3553 - 001 Chemical Reaction Engg

  • Class Number: 2902
  • Instructor: NIGRA, Michael
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 56

CH EN 3603 - 001 Mass Trans./Separ.

CH EN 3603 - 001 Mass Trans./Separ.

  • Class Number: 2903
  • Instructor: GAO, TAO
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 39

CH EN 3702 - 001 Projects Laboratory II


Course meets in the Meldrum Process Technology Lab-MEB 2550

CH EN 3702 - 001 Projects Laboratory II


Course meets in the Meldrum Process Technology Lab-MEB 2550

CH EN 3702 - 002 Projects Laboratory II


Course meets in the Meldrum Process Technology Lab-MEB 2550

CH EN 3702 - 002 Projects Laboratory II


Course meets in the Meldrum Process Technology Lab-MEB 2550

CH EN 4707 - 001 Capstone Project II

CH EN 4707 - 001 Capstone Project II

CH EN 4707 - 002 Capstone Project II

CH EN 4707 - 002 Capstone Project II

  • Class Number: 15128
  • Instructor: BUTTERFIELD, TONY
  • Component: Laboratory
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $90.00
  • Seats Available: 85

CH EN 4870 - 001 Indust Energy Analysis


This one-credit practicum meet online once a week.

CH EN 4870 - 001 Indust Energy Analysis

  • Class Number: 10044
  • Instructor: BILLINGS, BLAKE
  • Instructor: POWELL, KODY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: Remote Real-Time
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 100

This one-credit practicum meet online once a week.

CH EN 4977 - 001 Cooperative Educ

CH EN 4977 - 001 Cooperative Educ

  • Class Number: 2906
  • Instructor: BATES SPARNICHT, LESLIE
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 29

CH EN 4978 - 001 Cooperative Educ

CH EN 4978 - 001 Cooperative Educ

  • Class Number: 5688
  • Instructor: BATES SPARNICHT, LESLIE
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

CH EN 4980 - 005 Undergraduate Research

CH EN 4980 - 005 Undergraduate Research

  • Class Number: 13828
  • Instructor: MOHANTY, SWOMITRA
  • Component: Special Projects
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

CH EN 5103 - 002 Biochemical Eng

CH EN 5103 - 002 Biochemical Eng

  • Class Number: 16660
  • Instructor: MOHANTY, SWOMITRA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 59

CH EN 5203 - 001 Linear Control Systems


The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

CH EN 5203 - 001 Linear Control Systems

  • Class Number: 2908
  • Instructor: ABBOTT, JAKE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $96.82
  • Seats Available: 1

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

CH EN 5205 - 001 Smart Systems

CH EN 5205 - 001 Smart Systems

  • Class Number: 14709
  • Instructor: POWELL, KODY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 30

CH EN 5208 - 001 Mach Learning for ChemE


The lectures for 5208 will be available on YouTube and the instructor will set up online meeting times after consulting with the students who register. Days/times/locations to be arranged by instructor

CH EN 5208 - 001 Mach Learning for ChemE

  • Class Number: 15984
  • Instructor: Hedengren, John D
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 16

The lectures for 5208 will be available on YouTube and the instructor will set up online meeting times after consulting with the students who register. Days/times/locations to be arranged by instructor

CH EN 5253 - 001 Process Design II

CH EN 5253 - 001 Process Design II

  • Class Number: 2910
  • Instructor: WAGNER, DAVID
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 43

CH EN 5840 - 001 Nanoscience

CH EN 5840 - 001 Nanoscience

  • Class Number: 14967
  • Instructor: WANG, Emily
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

CH EN 5960 - 006 Special Topics


Bioprocessing - Advanced bioprocessing techniques with an emphasis on production of biologics from mammalian cell systems. Topics include cell culture, upstream processing, downstream processing/filtration, and product characterization. Students will work in teams to complete lab projects on state-of-the-art biomanufacturing equipment to complement classroom lectures.

CH EN 5960 - 006 Special Topics

  • Class Number: 18043
  • Instructor: SKLIAR, MIKHAIL
  • Instructor: ZANGLE, Tom A
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

Bioprocessing - Advanced bioprocessing techniques with an emphasis on production of biologics from mammalian cell systems. Topics include cell culture, upstream processing, downstream processing/filtration, and product characterization. Students will work in teams to complete lab projects on state-of-the-art biomanufacturing equipment to complement classroom lectures.

CH EN 5960 - 007 Special Topics


Intro to Sustainable Engineering - This course is designed to instill a deep understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability as contributed by the engineering community. Students who take this course will be prepared to be leaders in creating a more sustainable future through their engineering endeavors. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate sustainability seamlessly into their engineering education and then professional practice, contributing to a more resilient and environmentally conscious engineering community. Course objectives will be accomplished through lecture, discussion, hands-on development of a sustainable solution, and examination of a sustainability problem from a global perspective.

CH EN 5960 - 007 Special Topics

  • Class Number: 18044
  • Instructor: FIRTH, STACY
  • Instructor: WAGNER, DAVID
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 16

Intro to Sustainable Engineering - This course is designed to instill a deep understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability as contributed by the engineering community. Students who take this course will be prepared to be leaders in creating a more sustainable future through their engineering endeavors. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate sustainability seamlessly into their engineering education and then professional practice, contributing to a more resilient and environmentally conscious engineering community. Course objectives will be accomplished through lecture, discussion, hands-on development of a sustainable solution, and examination of a sustainability problem from a global perspective.

CH EN 5960 - 008 Special Topics


Product Design (recommended for 4th and 5th year Chemical Engineering students) This course teaches chemical engineers how to turn ideas into potentially profitable products and services. Students will discover how to develop innovative product concepts that respond to or anticipate market needs and sustainability objectives. Additionally, students will develop skills for identifying and selecting suitable chemicals and materials for your product’s development through real-life case studies and mini-projects. Finally, students will learn to how to incorporate safety measures and comply with regulatory requirements throughout the design process.

CH EN 5960 - 008 Special Topics

  • Class Number: 20317
  • Instructor: PORTER, MARC D
  • Instructor: SKLIAR, MIKHAIL
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 24

Product Design (recommended for 4th and 5th year Chemical Engineering students) This course teaches chemical engineers how to turn ideas into potentially profitable products and services. Students will discover how to develop innovative product concepts that respond to or anticipate market needs and sustainability objectives. Additionally, students will develop skills for identifying and selecting suitable chemicals and materials for your product’s development through real-life case studies and mini-projects. Finally, students will learn to how to incorporate safety measures and comply with regulatory requirements throughout the design process.

CH EN 6203 - 001 Linear Control Systems


The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

CH EN 6203 - 001 Linear Control Systems

  • Class Number: 2909
  • Instructor: ABBOTT, JAKE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $96.82
  • Seats Available: 1

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

CH EN 6205 - 001 Smart Systems

CH EN 6205 - 001 Smart Systems

  • Class Number: 14708
  • Instructor: POWELL, KODY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 39

CH EN 6208 - 001 Mach Learn Dynamic Opti


The lectures for 5208 will be available on YouTube and the instructor will set up online meeting times after consulting with the students who register. Days/times/locations to be arranged by instructor

CH EN 6208 - 001 Mach Learn Dynamic Opti

  • Class Number: 12604
  • Instructor: Hedengren, John D
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 11

The lectures for 5208 will be available on YouTube and the instructor will set up online meeting times after consulting with the students who register. Days/times/locations to be arranged by instructor

CH EN 6603 - 002 Multicomp Mass Transfer

CH EN 6603 - 002 Multicomp Mass Transfer

  • Class Number: 13776
  • Instructor: SUTHERLAND, JAMES
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

CH EN 6840 - 001 Nanoscience

CH EN 6840 - 001 Nanoscience

  • Class Number: 20097
  • Instructor: WANG, Emily
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

CH EN 6853 - 001 Thermodynamics

CH EN 6853 - 001 Thermodynamics

  • Class Number: 19337
  • Instructor: HOEPFNER, MICHAEL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

CH EN 6877 - 001 Cooperative Education

CH EN 6877 - 001 Cooperative Education

  • Class Number: 10079
  • Instructor: KELLY, KERRY E
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

CH EN 6960 - 002 Special Topics


Bioprocessing - Advanced bioprocessing techniques with an emphasis on production of biologics from mammalian cell systems. Topics include cell culture, upstream processing, downstream processing/filtration, and product characterization. Students will work in teams to complete lab projects on state-of-the-art biomanufacturing equipment to complement classroom lectures.

CH EN 6960 - 002 Special Topics

  • Class Number: 18038
  • Instructor: SKLIAR, MIKHAIL
  • Instructor: ZANGLE, Tom A
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

Bioprocessing - Advanced bioprocessing techniques with an emphasis on production of biologics from mammalian cell systems. Topics include cell culture, upstream processing, downstream processing/filtration, and product characterization. Students will work in teams to complete lab projects on state-of-the-art biomanufacturing equipment to complement classroom lectures.

CH EN 6960 - 003 Special Topics


Intro to Sustainable Engineering - This course is designed to instill a deep understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability as contributed by the engineering community. Students who take this course will be prepared to be leaders in creating a more sustainable future through their engineering endeavors. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate sustainability seamlessly into their engineering education and then professional practice, contributing to a more resilient and environmentally conscious engineering community. Course objectives will be accomplished through lecture, discussion, hands-on development of a sustainable solution, and examination of a sustainability problem from a global perspective.

CH EN 6960 - 003 Special Topics

  • Class Number: 18039
  • Instructor: FIRTH, STACY
  • Instructor: WAGNER, DAVID
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 7

Intro to Sustainable Engineering - This course is designed to instill a deep understanding of the principles and practice of sustainability as contributed by the engineering community. Students who take this course will be prepared to be leaders in creating a more sustainable future through their engineering endeavors. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate sustainability seamlessly into their engineering education and then professional practice, contributing to a more resilient and environmentally conscious engineering community. Course objectives will be accomplished through lecture, discussion, hands-on development of a sustainable solution, and examination of a sustainability problem from a global perspective.

CH EN 6973 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

CH EN 6973 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

  • Class Number: 2913
  • Instructor: WHITTY, KEVIN
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

CH EN 6983 - 001 Faculty Consultation

CH EN 6983 - 001 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 2925
  • Instructor: DEO, MILIND
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

CH EN 7755 - 001 Intro to Research


Meets in MEB 3291

CH EN 7755 - 001 Intro to Research

  • Class Number: 2929
  • Instructor: SKLIAR, MIKHAIL
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

Meets in MEB 3291

CH EN 7857 - 001 Graduate Seminar

CH EN 7857 - 001 Graduate Seminar

  • Class Number: 14706
  • Instructor: MCLENNAN, JOHN D
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.5
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 36

CH EN 7973 - 001 Thesis Research-PhD

CH EN 7973 - 001 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 2926
  • Instructor: WHITTY, KEVIN
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

CH EN 7973 - 009 Thesis Research-PhD

CH EN 7973 - 009 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 7213
  • Instructor: WANG, Emily
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

CH EN 7973 - 035 Thesis Research-PhD

CH EN 7973 - 035 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 15723
  • Instructor: CARVALHO FERNANDES, DEISY
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

CH EN 7973 - 036 Thesis Research-PhD

CH EN 7973 - 036 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 15724
  • Instructor: SANT, HIMANSHU
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

CH EN 7973 - 037 Thesis Research-PhD

CH EN 7973 - 037 Thesis Research-PhD

  • Class Number: 20490
  • Instructor: SIMPSON, Michael
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

CH EN 7983 - 001 Faculty Consultation

CH EN 7983 - 001 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 2941
  • Instructor: DEO, MILIND
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

CH EN 7990 - 001 Cont Reg-Phd

CH EN 7990 - 001 Cont Reg-Phd

  • Class Number: 2942
  • Instructor: EDDINGS, ERIC
  • Component: Continuing Registration
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5