Advanced Fluid Mechanics (ECH 253A)

Examine kinematics and basic principles of fluid flow with an emphasis on principles of constitutive equations and Navier-Stokes equations for Newtonian fluids. Further investigate the survey of rectilinear creeping flow, lubrication flow and boundary layer theory.

Prerequisites: Fluid Mechanics for Biochemical and Chemical Engineers (ECH 141) and Advanced Engineering Mathematics (ECH 259) or the equivalents.*

Advanced Mass and Heat Transfer (ECH 253C)

Explore kinematics and basic conservation principles for multi-component systems, including constitutive equations for momentum, heat and mass transfer, and applications to binary and ternary systems. Understand the details of diffusion with reaction, and the effects of concentration.

Prerequisites: Mass Transfer for Biochemical and Chemical Engineers (ECH 143) and Advanced Engineering Mathematics (ECH 259) or the equivalents (may be taken concurrently).*

Advanced Engineering Mathematics (ECH 259)

This class focuses on the applications of methods of applied mathematics to the analytical and numerical solution of linear and nonlinear ordinary and partial differential equations arising in the study of transport phenomena.

Prerequisites: Vector Analysis (MAT 21D), Linear Algebra (MAT 22A) and Differential Equations (MAT 22B) or the equivalents.*

Chemical Kinetics & Reaction Engineering (ECH 256)

Analyze the performance of chemical reactors and design of chemical reactors based on the principles of chemical kinetics and transport phenomena. Examine noncatalytic/catalytic reactions in single fluid phases with emphasis on reactions in multiphase mixtures, especially gas-solid reactors.

Prerequisite: Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering (ECH 146) or the equivalent.*

Elective Courses (select 3-4 units)

Any graduate-level course in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, which includes topics such as biochemical engineering, thermodynamics, heat transfer, polymer materials, materials in engineering design, materials processing and failure analysis.

*The UC Davis Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science will review prior coursework to determine acceptable course alternatives for the prerequisite courses for international participants.