Advanced Engineering Mathematics

This course is designed to equip students with advanced mathematical tools that are fundamental to solving complex problems in engineering, physics, and the applied sciences. Recognizing the critical role of mathematical modeling and analysis in these fields, the course provides both theoretical insight and practical techniques to prepare students for real-world applications and advanced academic work. It begins with a review of foundational concepts before progressing to key topics such as matrix operations, complex number arithmetic, and Laplace transforms for solving linear differential equations. The course further explores power series solutions, Fourier series and transforms, and Sturm-Liouville theory, culminating in the study of partial differential equations, which are central to modeling physical phenomena such as heat conduction, wave propagation, and fluid dynamics. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory with application, fostering students' ability to select appropriate mathematical tools, perform rigorous analysis, and interpret results in context. By the end of the course, students will have developed a strong mathematical framework for addressing advanced engineering and scientific problems, enabling them to approach complex systems with analytical confidence and precision.

Physical Chemistry for Engineers 2

This course builds a strong foundation in physical chemistry, equipping students to explain and predict the behavior of real and ideal systems in chemical engineering and the physical sciences by connecting molecular-level interactions to macroscopic properties. Core topics include thermodynamic principles, phase behavior, multicomponent equilibria, chemical equilibria, colligative properties, solution behavior, and reaction kinetics, with applications to environmental, biochemical, and electrochemical systems. Students study the Maxwell and Gibbs–Helmholtz equations, phase diagrams, Raoult’s and Henry’s laws, Arrhenius theory, enzyme kinetics, steady-state and rapid equilibrium approximations, surface chemistry, adsorption isotherms, colloids, interfacial phenomena, and introductory quantum theory covering molecular energy levels, spectroscopy, and electronic structure. By the end of the course, students learn to analyze energy flow, phase transitions, and chemical reactivity, interpret macroscopic phenomena from molecular interactions, and evaluate thermodynamic and kinetic parameters, preparing them for advanced coursework and professional practice in chemical engineering, materials science, and related disciplines.

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

This course provides a rigorous foundation in classical thermodynamics, equipping students with analytical tools for advanced study in energy systems, heat transfer, process design, and environmental control. Students begin with the fundamentals of thermodynamic systems, properties, and processes, including equilibrium, reversibility, and volumetric properties of pure substances, supported by property diagrams, saturation tables, and PVT behavior. Ideal and real gas behavior is explored using equations of state, compressibility factors, generalized charts, and empirical correlations. The First Law is applied to closed and open systems for energy balances involving work, heat, internal energy, and enthalpy, while the Second Law introduces entropy, irreversibility, and Clausius inequality for assessing process direction, efficiency, and lost work. Exergy analysis quantifies available energy and identifies inefficiencies, and the Third Law defines absolute entropy and low-temperature effects. Thermodynamic cycles, including Carnot, Rankine, regenerative, combined, refrigeration, liquefaction, Brayton, Otto, and Diesel, are evaluated for performance, efficiency, and entropy generation under real and ideal conditions. By the end of the course, students will apply thermodynamic laws to model gases, interpret property data, predict system behavior, and recommend design improvements with consideration for performance, sustainability, and engineering constraints.

Chemical Reaction Engineering

This course provides a foundational understanding of chemical reaction engineering, a core discipline essential to the design, optimization, and innovation of chemical processes across diverse industrial sectors. The course is designed to equip undergraduate students with both the theoretical principles and practical tools needed to analyze chemical kinetics and apply them to the design and operation of chemical reactors. It begins with the interpretation of experimental data from batch reactors, enabling students to determine reaction rate expressions and kinetic parameters. From this basis, the course introduces the derivation and application of design equations for the three ideal reactor types: batch reactors, continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTRs), and plug flow reactors (PFRs). The course covers a range of reaction systems, including homogeneous reactions in gaseous and liquid phases, as well as heterogeneous catalytic reactions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the effects of temperature on reaction rates, reactor behavior, and overall system performance, including both isothermal and non-isothermal operations. Students engage in solving real-world problems that require integrating kinetics with reactor design to evaluate conversion, selectivity, and stability. By the end of the course, students will have developed the ability to analyze experimental data, formulate kinetic models, and apply design principles to ideal reactors under various operating conditions. They will also be capable of assessing the impact of key variables, such as temperature,, pressure, and residence time, on reactor performance. The course prepares students to contribute meaningfully to the development of efficient, scalable, and sustainable chemical processes in professional practice and advanced study.

Process Dynamics and Control

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to process dynamics and control, a critical area in chemical and process engineering that ensures safe, stable, and efficient operation of industrial systems. The rationale for this course stems from the increasing demand for engineers who can model dynamic behavior, analyze system responses, and design control strategies that optimize process performance. The focus of the course begins with a review of Laplace transforms and their application in solving ordinary differential equations, forming the mathematical foundation for dynamic analysis. Students are introduced to the principles of process dynamics, transfer functions, and the behavior of low- and high-order systems. The course then transitions into core process control topics including system identification, instrumentation, automation, and the theoretical basis for feedback control. Emphasis is placed on closed-loop control systems, stability analysis, controller tuning methods, and frequency response techniques such as Bode and Nyquist plots. Through a combination of theory, practical examples, and real-world case studies, students gain a deep understanding of how to analyze, model, and control dynamic systems. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to derive and interpret transfer functions, assess dynamic system behavior, design and tune feedback controllers, and evaluate system stability using classical control methods. These skills are essential for ensuring process reliability, optimizing performance, and preparing students for advanced coursework or careers in process engineering, automation, and control system design.

Chemical Engineering Design 1

This course is designed to provide engineering students with a rigorous, application-driven foundation in the design of process equipment and systems, a critical skill set in the chemical and process industries. The rationale for the course lies in the need to translate theoretical knowledge into practical engineering design, addressing real-world challenges in the specification, sizing, and integration of equipment in process plants. The focus begins with establishing a solid design basis and criteria, followed by comprehensive instruction on interpreting and developing process flow diagrams and selecting appropriate materials of construction. Students engage in the detailed design of pipelines, pumps, compressors, and various forms of separators and storage units, learning key principles of sizing and operational functionality. Heat transfer equipment, particularly heat exchangers, are covered extensively from both process and mechanical perspectives, with multi-session design modules emphasizing rigorous analysis. Further topics include the process and mechanical design of mass transfer columns, reactors, evaporators, dryers, and other separation units. The course culminates with multi-part instruction on process simulation, enabling students to integrate and model full-scale systems using software tools. By the end of the course, students will be capable of developing technically sound, economically feasible, and mechanically robust designs of key process equipment. They will also demonstrate proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, performing sizing calculations, applying relevant design codes, and simulating process systems, skills that are essential for professional practice and further specialization in process engineering and plant design

Chemical Engineering Design 2

The design of chemical process plants represents the capstone experience of chemical engineering education, requiring the integration of core knowledge from thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, separation processes, and process economics. This course addresses the critical need for students to synthesize their cumulative learning into a realistic and rigorous design experience that mirrors professional engineering practice. Focused on bridging the gap between academia and industry, the course prepares students to tackle complex, open-ended problems that demand not only technical proficiency, but also creativity, collaboration, and sound engineering judgment. Students apply engineering principles, design methodologies, process simulation tools, and sustainability metrics in the conceptualization, design, and evaluation of full-scale chemical plants. Working in teams, students undertake a comprehensive design project encompassing process synthesis, flow sheeting, equipment sizing, energy and material integration, economic evaluation, safety and risk assessment, environmental impact analysis, and ethical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on the practical use of modern process simulation software and on developing professional skills in technical communication, teamwork, and project management. Key topics include process modeling and simulation, plant layout and operability, economic feasibility analysis, hazard identification and mitigation strategies, and sustainability in chemical process design. By the end of the course, students will be capable of delivering a complete, professional-quality process design that is technically sound, economically viable, environmentally sustainable, and ethically responsible. They will also demonstrate competence in multidisciplinary integration, collaborative design practice, and informed decision-making, preparing them to contribute effectively to engineering teams in industry or pursue advanced design-focused studies.

Physical Chemistry for Engineers 1 (Laboratory)

This laboratory course offers students a hands-on, experiential approach to mastering fundamental concepts in physical chemistry through a series of carefully designed experiments. It reinforces theoretical knowledge by exploring the physical properties of matter and thermodynamic principles in a practical setting. Students gain direct experience with modern analytical and instrumental techniques, fostering essential laboratory skills applicable across a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines. Emphasis is placed on cultivating analytical thinking, precision in experimental execution, critical problem-solving, and the interpretation and communication of quantitative data. Students learn to assess experimental uncertainty, evaluate the consistency of results with theoretical models, and draw scientifically sound conclusions. By the end of the course, students will have developed a deeper conceptual and practical understanding of key physical chemistry principles. They will be able to apply experimental techniques to investigate real-world chemical systems and demonstrate competence in laboratory practices that are foundational for research, industry, and advanced study in the physical sciences.

Chemical Process Laboratory

This course serves as a vital link between theoretical knowledge and practical application, immersing students in the development and preparation of industrial products commonly manufactured in chemical process industries. With a strong focus on product development and innovation, the course emphasizes these as core competencies for the modern chemical engineer. Students are challenged to address real-world industrial problems by designing new products, optimizing existing processes, or developing novel engineering systems. This problem-driven approach cultivates both creativity and technical acumen, encouraging students to balance innovative thinking with practical feasibility in industrial settings. Through hands-on experiential learning, the course fosters active engagement in both individual and team-based projects. Students gain direct experience in simulating real-world chemical engineering environments, where collaboration, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork are essential for success. By the end of the course, students will have developed the ability to think critically, innovate effectively, and apply their knowledge to tangible challenges in the chemical process industries. This course prepares them to contribute meaningfully to technological advancements, sustainable development, and process innovation, while also nurturing a mindset grounded in collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Analytical Chemistry (Laboratory)

This course is designed to provide students with practical, application-oriented experience in analytical chemistry, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, precision, and critical data interpretation in chemical measurements. Recognizing the central role of analytical techniques in research, industry, and environmental monitoring, the course begins with instruction on laboratory safety and the fundamentals of collaborative scientific writing. Students develop essential competencies in data handling, error analysis, and the use of basic laboratory tools through structured activities on statistics, numeracy, and analytical techniques. A sequence of carefully selected experiments builds proficiency in classical and instrumental methods of analysis, including gravimetric analysis, acid-base titrations, spectrophotometry, and complexometric titrations. These experiments address real-world chemical problems, such as determining the chloride content in commercial beverages, analyzing carbonate mixtures, and assessing water hardness. By the end of the course, students will have gained hands-on experience in the preparation, execution, and documentation of analytical procedures. They will be able to interpret quantitative results with statistical rigor, communicate findings through well-structured group reports, and demonstrate practical knowledge applicable to professional laboratory environments and further studies in chemical analysis.

Engineering Mechanics

This course provides a foundational understanding of statics and strength of materials, two essential pillars of engineering mechanics that underpin the analysis and design of structures and mechanical systems. The course lies prepares the students to comprehend and predict the behavior of physical systems subjected to forces, ensuring the safety, functionality, and efficiency of engineering designs. The focus begins with the principles of statics, covering the equilibrium of rigid bodies subjected to coplanar and non-coplanar force systems. Emphasis is placed on practical engineering applications, including the structural analysis of trusses, frames, beams, and cables. The course then transitions to the strength of materials, examining how materials respond to various loading conditions through the concepts of stress, strain, axial loading, torsion, bending, and shear. Students explore how these mechanical responses influence material selection and structural integrity. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze static force systems and evaluate material behavior under load, laying a critical foundation for equipment and plant design. They will also be equipped to apply these concepts to real-world design problems, demonstrating competence in both analytical reasoning and structural assessment.

Organic Chemistry (Laboratory)

This course develops practical proficiency in organic chemistry by bridging foundational theory with structured laboratory practice, fostering technical skill, chemical intuition, and critical evaluation through the investigation of organic compounds and their behavior. Students acquire and refine core techniques such as distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, recrystallization, thin-layer and column chromatography, and conduct both guided and independent experiments involving syntheses, functional group interconversions, and targeted purification. Precision, reproducibility, safety, environmental responsibility, and waste minimization are emphasized throughout. Infrared spectroscopy is integrated for compound identification, structure elucidation, and verification of reaction outcomes, with efficiency assessed through yield, purity, and physical properties. Reflective analysis, troubleshooting, collaborative experimentation, and peer-reviewed reporting strengthen problem-solving and scientific communication. By the end of the course, students will independently perform organic laboratory procedures with technical accuracy, interpret and analyze experimental data, synthesize and characterize compounds using classical and spectroscopic methods, and present findings in precise written and oral formats, preparing them for advanced courses, research, and professional roles in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and materials science fields.

Chemistry Applications in Engineering (Lecture)

This course provides engineering students with a comprehensive and application-oriented foundation in general chemistry, essential for understanding the molecular principles that underpin modern technological and environmental systems. The course begins with a review of fundamental chemical concepts, including chemical bonding, stoichiometry, colligative properties, and acid-base chemistry, ensuring a strong baseline for advanced topics. It then focuses on the chemistry of energy production, covering thermodynamics, calorimetry, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry which areas critical to energy conversion, storage, and sustainability. The students explore the structure and behavior of crystalline solids, polymers, ceramics, and emerging nanomaterials, linking microscopic structures to macroscopic properties and applications in engineering and materials science. The course concludes with an in-depth examination of environmental chemistry, addressing the chemical composition and transformations occurring in water, air, and soil systems, and their relevance to pollution control and sustainable development. By the end of the course, students will have developed the ability to apply chemical principles to analyze real-world systems, make informed engineering decisions, and understand the role of chemistry in energy, materials, and environmental sustainability.

Chemistry Applications in Engineering (Laboratory)

This course equips engineering students with a solid foundation in the practical aspects of chemistry through hands-on laboratory work that connects chemical principles with engineering applications in energy, environment, and materials. Emphasis is placed on laboratory safety, disciplined scientific practices, and the preparation of professional reports to build accuracy, precision, and critical analysis. Students perform experiments such as calorimetry, water analysis, corrosion studies, and biodegradable plastic preparation, while also engaging in activities like formula writing, redox exercises, and nuclear chemistry applications. By the end of the course, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in laboratory safety, accurate data collection, and systematic analysis of experimental results, as well as the ability to communicate findings effectively through comprehensive reports. The course highlights chemistry’s role in addressing real-world engineering challenges, particularly in sustainability and resource management, and provides essential skills that serve as a foundation for advanced studies and professional engineering practice.

Calculus 2

This course is designed to deepen students' understanding of integral calculus, focusing on the development of advanced integration techniques and their practical applications. The course begins with the development of antidifferentiation skills, introducing fundamental integration formulas, techniques for transforming integrands, and the use of definite integrals. Students then explore substitution methods, including the u-technique, to evaluate integrals involving algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, as well as inverse trigonometric expressions and improper integrals. A major portion of the course is devoted to advanced integration techniques such as integration by parts, trigonometric identities, trigonometric substitution, partial fraction decomposition, and rationalizing substitution. These tools enable the evaluation of more complex integrals encountered in higher-level mathematics and applied fields. The latter part of the course emphasizes real-world applications of integration, including calculating areas of plane regions, volumes of solids of revolution, work done by variable forces, and hydrostatic pressure. By the end of the course, students are expected to master a broad range of integration methods and apply them confidently to solve theoretical and applied problems in science and engineering.

Physics for Engineers 1 (Lecture)

This course provides engineering students with a foundational understanding of classical mechanics, emphasizing the principles that govern the motion and interaction of physical systems. Beginning with vector analysis, the course explores kinematics and Newton’s laws of motion, forming the basis for analyzing systems in equilibrium and understanding the concept of moments. Students progress to studying the dynamics of particles under net forces, the mechanical work done by constant and varying forces, and fundamental conservation laws including energy, impulse, and momentum. The course emphasizes conceptual clarity, problem-solving techniques, and practical applications relevant to engineering. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop the ability to model physical situations mathematically, analyze mechanical systems, and apply fundamental physics principles to solve real-world engineering problems with rigor and accuracy.

Differential Equations

This course develops a comprehensive, application-oriented foundation in differential equations for engineering students, equipping them to analyze, model, and interpret time-dependent and spatially varying processes in physical, chemical, and biological systems. Students begin with first-order equations such as separable, homogeneous, exact, linear, Bernoulli, and non-exact forms, selecting methods based on structure and initial conditions while interpreting solutions in real-world contexts. The course advances to higher-order linear equations with constant coefficients, applying strategies like reduction of order, undetermined coefficients, and variation of parameters, and introduces the Laplace Transform for handling discontinuous inputs and solving initial value problems. Power series methods are used for equations with variable coefficients near ordinary or singular points. Emphasis is placed on verifying assumptions, assessing boundary and initial conditions, and ensuring physical plausibility. By the end of the course, students will model engineering systems with precision, apply appropriate analytical techniques, interpret and validate solutions, and be prepared for advanced topics such as partial differential equations, numerical methods, and engineering design or analysis involving transient or dynamic behavior.

Applied Statistics

This course is designed to provide engineering students with a robust foundation in statistical analysis, empowering them to extract meaningful insights from data and make informed, data-driven decisions in engineering practice. Recognizing the increasing role of data in engineering innovation, the course emphasizes both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of statistical tools. It covers a comprehensive spectrum of topics including descriptive statistics, data visualization, probability theory, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, regression analysis, and non-parametric methods. Building on these fundamentals, the course extends into advanced techniques such as experimental design, multivariate analysis, and time series forecasting, all contextualized within engineering problems and real-world scenarios. The focus is on developing practical skills in data collection, cleaning, modeling, and visualization, along with the ability to communicate and justify statistical findings effectively. By the end of the course, students will be able to summarize and interpret complex datasets, design and evaluate experiments, perform advanced statistical modeling, and synthesize multiple techniques into cohesive analytical approaches. They will demonstrate competence in using statistical software tools, interpreting quantitative results, and applying statistical reasoning to support engineering analysis and decision-making with confidence, clarity, and precision.