Modeling and responses of dynamic systems, feedback control. Structural, chemical , and physical properties of engineering materials with emphasis on ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. Examples of overload, fatigue, creep, corrosion, and electrical failures in metals, glasses, ceramics, composites, polymers, concrete and semiconductors. Case studies, microscope techniques, and prevention are emphasized. Basic principles underlying unit operations of chemical engineering applied to food industries.
Topics covered include heat transfer, fluid flow, extraction, and drying.
Not for major credit in chemical engineering. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Not for graduate credit in chemical engineering. Required of all graduate students, with a maximum of 1 credit per year allowed. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.