BS in Chemical Engineering Course Description
ENGL 101 Composition
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): Appropriate score on the Writing Placement Test or passing grade in ENGL
100
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The course provides learners with intensive practice in drafting, revising, and editing
expository essays for a variety of audiences. Learners use logical, rhetorical, and linguistic
structures of expository prose and further develop their ability to think creatively and to apply
critical thinking skills. Learners use a variety of rhetorical strategies for planning, writing, and
revising academic essays within a context of academic honesty. Writers engage in research
by evaluating sources, prepare research papers by integrating print and electronic resources
appropriately, and avoid plagiarism when writing from sources by using MLA documentation.
COMM 100 (GECM 100) Public Speaking
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 100/101
Co-requisite:
This course is designed to provide an overview of principles to develop effective presentations
for public and professional settings while integrating appropriate technologies. Course
content and assignments emphasize audience analysis, effective and coherent composition
development, research strategies and skills, and presentation delivery methods to strengthen
confidence and credibility.
PHIL 100 Critical Thinking and Reasoning (3:3:0)
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This introduction to basic principles of reasoning and critical thinking enhances the learner’s
abilities to evaluate various forms of reasoning in everyday life and in academic disciplines.
The course explores such topics as inductive and deductive reasoning, the nature and function
of definitions, fallacy types, statistic use and misuse, and the rudiments of logic.
CSCI 112 Introduction to Computer Programming (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s):
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This course introduces the use of computer programming as a problem-solving tool. Topics in
procedural programming include expressions, control structures, simple data types,
input/output, graphical interfaces, testing, debugging and programming environments.
CSCI 113 Introduction to Computer Programming Lab (0:2:1)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite: CSCI 112
This course introduces the use of computer programming as a problem-solving tool in
laboratory environment. Topics in procedural programming include expressions, control
structures, simple data types, input/output, graphical interfaces, testing, debugging, and
programming environments.
MATH 113 Calculus I
(4:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 105, or appropriate score on Math Placement test
Co-requisite:
The concept of derivative (instantaneous rate of change) is an essential factor in solving real
world problems. One of the objectives of this course is to understand the conceptual
foundation of derivative, and learn different techniques of computing the derivative, as well
as learning how to apply it to solve real-world problems. Another objective is to understand
the concept of integration and learn basic integration technique.
MEST 100 Introduction to Islam in World Culture (3:3:0)
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The course provides an introduction to the basic sources and historical contexts for the origins
of Islam; some of the basic spiritual principles expressed in those sources; the contexts and
practices that exemplify the spiritual principles; contributions Islam has made to civilization
and to the political, social and cultural identity of the UAE. It will illustrate the concept of
Islamic studies through a global, interdisciplinary and comparative approach and examine
contemporary global and local issues that impact and are impacted by Islamic culture.
UNIV 100 University Freshman Transition (1:1:0)
Pre-requisite(s):
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Students in this course transition to university life by focusing on academic adjustment, by
developing decision-making skills, and by learning about services and opportunities for
involvement. Although all classes have a core body of knowledge, each class specializes in a
particular aspect of university life.
ENGL 302 (ENGL 302) Advanced Composition (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of 45 credits
Co-requisite:
Intensive practice in writing and analyzing expository forms such as essay, article,
proposal, and technical or scientific reports with emphasis on research related to student’s
major field.
ECON 103 (GEEC 103)
Principles of Microeconomics (3:3:0)
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This course introduces learners to microeconomics in the context of current problems. It
explores how market mechanism allocates scare resources among competing uses. It uses
supply, demand, production, and distribution theory to analyze problems.
CHEM 211 General Chemistry
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite:
Basic facts and principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, gas laws,
kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, thermo chemistry and properties
and uses of the more important elements and their compounds. Students majoring in
science, engineering, or mathematics should choose this course.
ARTT 100 Introduction to Visual Arts
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 101 (ENGL 100/101)
Co-requisite:
The course provides an introduction to the art and architecture of various geographical
regions around the world in order to provide the ability for appreciation, interpretation and
historical understanding. It focuses on a select number of major developments in a range of
media and cultures, emphasizing the way that works of art function both as aesthetic and
material objects and as cultural artifacts and forces.
ENGL 201 Literature across Cultures
(3:3:0)
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Students explore world literature as a form of cultural expression and develop their sensitivity
to cultural diversity through a critical study of the literatures of the world, through a study
selections from a variety of texts which may include short fiction, novels, graphic novels,
plays, essays, poems and films, as a socio-cultural response by writers to the world in which
they live. They will deepen their knowledge of the complexities of human life and nature, and
develop respect for people and cultures, love for nature, desire for peace and commitment
to justice and will also become familiar with those literary terms and conventions necessary
to discuss and write about literary works.
ARAB 110 Introduction to Arabic Literature (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 101 (ENGL 100/101)
Co-requisite:
Arabic literature has developed many traditions though originating from a common source.
The course is an introduction to representative texts from contemporary Arab writers, and
their connections with the traditions of the past. The method is comparative, with a study of
literary, political social and religious aspects, as well as the application of a theoretical
framework of analysis.
COMM 102 Reading Image and Film (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 101
Co-requisite:
This course allows leaners to study aesthetic effects and strategies of persuasion in
contemporary visual images. Learning engagement include images in electronic media, film,
photographs, cartoons, advertisements, and public performances and events.
COMM 104 Photography and Communication (3:3:0)
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Perceptions of the world are recorded visually in different ways. The course is an introduction
to the techniques of digital photography and trains learners in the visual competence of
reading, analyzing, composing and communicating effective visual messages.
HIST 281 (GEHS 210) Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization I (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite:
Survey of Middle Eastern history from rise of Islam to present, emphasizing processes that led
to emergence of economic, cultural, social, and political institutions that characterize region
today. HIST 210 surveys the period from rise of Islam in 570 to medieval period (ca. 1258).
HIST 282 (GEHS 211) Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization II
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite:
Second half of the survey of Middle Eastern history. HIST 282 surveys the period from about
1258 to the present.
PHIL 101 Ethics in Today’s World (3:3:0)
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The course provides learners with an understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical
thought, and a background to the traditions and movements in the development of ethical
theory and methods of reasoning. Contemporary ethical, moral, and social issues that are of
global concern, such as justice, decisions about right and wrong, responses to technological
changes, responsibility for the environment, human rights and responsibility for other human
beings, and other major business, legal, and medical issues are among the topics exposed by
learners. Students apply ethical principles and perspectives to analyze, compare and critically
evaluate relevant personal, social and professional problems and engage in ethical reasoning
and decision making processes.
PHIL 102 World Philosophies
(3:3:0)
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The course surveys the major philosophers from the most important world philosophical
traditions: European, Indian, Chinese, etc. Some of the topics addressed include the internal
world of personal identity, the nature of knowledge, the concept of happiness, the nature of
reality and the external world, the relation of language to the world, meaning, and truth.
ENGR 107 (SCEN 107) Introduction to Engineering (2:2:0)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite: Math Placement Test score qualifying student for MATH 113
Introduces engineering profession fundamentals and problem-solving. Topics include
description of engineering disciplines, functions of the engineer, professionalism, ethics and
registration, problem solving and representation of technical information, estimation and
approximations, and analysis and design.
PHYS 110 (SCPH 110) University Physics I
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite: MATH 114
(3:3:0)
First course in a three-semester, calculus-based, introductory physics sequence, designed
primarily for science and engineering majors, focusing on mechanics.
PHYS 111 (SCPH 111) University Physics I Lab
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisites: PHYS110 and MATH 114
Experiments in mechanics.
(1:0:3)
MATH 114 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4:4:0)
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 113
Co-requisites:
Methods of integration, conic sections, parametric equations, infinite series, and power
series.
MATH 203 Matrix Algebra
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 114
Co-requisites:
Systems of linear equations, linear independence, linear transformations, inverse of a
matrix, determinants, vector spaces, eigen values, eigen vectors, and orthogonalization.
MATH 214 Elementary Differential Equations (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 213
Co-requisites:
First-order ODEs, higher-order ODEs, Lap lace transforms, linear systems, nonlinear systems,
numerical approximations, and modeling.
PHYS 220 (SCPH 220) University Physics II
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 110;
Co-requisite: PHYS 221
Second course in sequence focusing on waves, electricity and magnetism.
PHYS 221 (SCPH 221) University Physics II Lab (1:0:3)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisites: PHYS 220.
Experiments in waves, electricity, and magnetism.
STAT 346 (SCST 346) Probability for Engineers (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 114 and permission of instructor.
Co-requisites:
Probability applied to electrical and computer engineering, operations research, information
technology, and economics. Basic concepts of probability, conditional probability, random
variables and moments, specific probability distributions, multivariate distributions, moment
generating functions limit theorems, and sampling distributions.
IENG 321 Engineering Economy:
(3:0:3)
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 113
Co-requisites:
Principles of engineering economy, feasibility studies, equivalence and compound interest
formula, single and multiple alternative, management concepts and theories of management,
project scheduling techniques using Gantt and precedence methods.
CHEM 212 General Chemistry I Lab
(1:0:2)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite: CHEM 211
Laboratory techniques to accompany General Chemistry I.
CHEM 213 General Chemistry II
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 211;
Co-requisite: CHEM 214
Thermochemistry. Reactions in aqueous solutions. Gaseous equilibrium. Acids and bases. onic
equilibria. Qualitative analysis. Electrochemistry. Rates of reactions.
CHEM 214 General Chemistry II Lab
(1:0:3)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite: CHEM 213
Selected experiments designed to reinforce concepts covered in CHEM 213.
BIOL 112 University Biology I
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 101
Co-requisite:
This course is intended for science majors and pre-professionals in life sciences and provides
an introduction to cell chemistry and plant biology.
IENG 231 Engineering Materials
(1:0:3)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 211
Co-requisite:
Bonding forces and energies, classification of engineering materials, crystals graph,
imperfection and strengthening mechanisms diffusion, metallographic, thermal equilibrium
diagram & relative cost of materials.
IENG 232 Engineering Materials Lab (1:0:3)
Pre-requisite(s): CIEN 212
Co-req.: IENG 231
This laboratory course provides an introduction to modern materials science and engineering,
which has as its central theme how the properties of a material, its microstructure, and its
processing history are inherently interrelated. The course shall focus on studying selected
examples of microstructure-processing properties relationships. In addition, experimental
techniques for determining certain mechanical properties like hardness and creep.
CHEM 215 (CHEM 313) Organic Chemistry I
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 111 (CHEM 213)
Co-requisite: CHEM 216 (CHEM 314)
(3:3:0)
This course provides a foundation in Organic Chemistry and includes the theoretical and
synthetic aspects of the chemistry of carbon compounds.
CHEM 316 Physical Chemistry Lab (1:0:3)
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite: CHEM 315
The main objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary training on the use
of modern techniques and instrumentation in thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics
and surface chemistry.
MENG 211 Thermodynamics I
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 211
Co-requisite:
Thermodynamics concepts and definitions, states, properties, systems, control volume,
processes, cycles, units, tables of properties, work and heat, first law, internal energy and
enthalpy, conservation of mass, steady–state and uniform state processes, second law, heat
engines and refrigerators, reversible processes, entropy, clausius inequality, principle of the
increase of entropy, efficiencies, irreversibility and availability.
CHEN 201 Principles of Chemical Engineering (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 211
Co-requisite:
This course introduces the students to chemical engineering profession and basic calculations
in mass and energy balance; phase equilibrium; and process flow sheeting. It includes
applications on reactive and non-reactive chemical processes. Computer programs are used
to implement these topics.
MENG 341 Fluid Mechanics
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): PHYS 110 & MENG 211
Co-requisite:
Flow classification, fluid properties, fluid in statics, pressure measurements, buoyancy, fluids
in motion, continuity equation, pressure gradient in fluid flow, Bernolli’s, momentum and
energy equations, dimensional analysis and similitude, and flow in conduits
MENG 361 Heat Transfer
(3:0:3)
Pre-requisite(s): MENG 212 & MATH 214
Co-requisite:
Introduction to heat transfer mechanisms, heat conduction equation, steady heat conduction
including the thermal resistance networks, transient heat conduction, lumped systems,
fundamental of convection and thermal boundary layers, external and internal forced
convection, natural convection, boiling and condensation, thermal radiation, and heat
exchangers.
CHEN 302 Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (1:0:2)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 201 & MENG 341
Co-requisite:
This course will focus on computer applications in chemical engineering including available
software packages. Students will be introduced to the applications of software packages such
as such as E-Z solve, Polymath, MATLAB, COMSOL, MATHCAD, Hysys, Aspen Plus for solving
systems of algebraic and differential equations related to chemical engineering processes.
CHEN 312 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 315, CHEM 316, MENG 211
Co-requisite:
Review of the basic laws in thermodynamics. Theory and applications of solution
thermodynamics, vapor-liquid and liquid-liquid equilibrium for ideal and non-ideal systems,
and chemical reaction equilibrium.
CHEN 371 Mass Transfer
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): MENG 341
Co-requisite:
This course covers molecular and convective steady- and unsteady-state mass transfer,
interfacial mass transfer, and Continuous and stage-wise contact operations, with
applications in absorption, stripping, and humidification.
CHEN 351 Chemical Reaction Engineering (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 201 & CHEM 315
Co-requisite:
This course covers kinetics of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, design of
isothermal reactors such as Batch, CSTR and PFR. Other topics include data collection and
handling, catalytic reactions, non-isothermal reactor design, multiple reactions, and
residence time distribution
CHEN 472 Separation Processes
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 371
Co-requisite:
This course starts with a review of phase equilibria, and then covers binary and
multicomponent distillation, leaching, and liquid-liquid extraction, with applications in design
of a multi-column distillation process.
CHEN 321 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I (2:0:4)
Pre-requisite(s): MENG 341 & MENG 361
Co-requisite:
In this laboratory course, students conduct selected experiments to illustrate and use material
covered in transport phenomena courses: fluid, heat and mass transfer. Students are
evaluated on submitted reports covering experimental design, theory tested, and analyses of
experimental data.
CHEN 422 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II (2:0:4)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 371 & CHEN 351
Co-requisite: CHEN 472
In this course the students conduct selected experiments to apply material presented in
kinetics and reactor design, and separation processes. Students are evaluated based on their
participation and submitted reports.
CHEN 481 Process & Plant Design (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): IENG 231 & ENGR 208
Co-requisite: CHEN 472
This course exposes the student to design strategies and interrelationships between process
and design variables. There is an emphasis on cost analysis, environment, and rational use of
energy and raw materials. Design of processes related to the petroleum and petrochemical.
CHEN 482 Chemical Process Dynamics & Control (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 302 & CHEN 351
Co-requisite:
This course aims at introducing process dynamics and principles of control for chemical
processes. Topics covered include block diagrams, Laplace transforms, transient response of
feed-back systems, stability analysis, gain and phase margins.
CHEN 404 Safety and Environmental Impact (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): 4th year level
Co-requisite:
Sources of hazard in chemical and petroleum industry, management of safety and loss
prevention, safety programs and safety rules, typical and sources of pollutant in chemical and
petroleum operations, environmental protection, rules and regulation.
CHEN 491 Senior Design Project I
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 481
Co-requisite:
Each student will be required to complete a design project before graduation. The project is
to emphasize fundamentals of chemical engineering and allow an element of original work by
each student. Work includes data collection, analysis, calculation, design and presentation of
the work in a detailed technical report. Students must present and defend their project in oral
presentation. Current practices in the chemical engineering field are discussed through guest
lectures.
CHEN 492 Senior Design Project II
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 491
Co-requisite:
Continuation of phase (1).
CHEN 462 Petroleum Refining Engineering (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 215 & CHEN 201
Co-requisite:
This course aims at introducing different techniques for petroleum refining. Topics include
refinery feed stocks and products, field processes, crude distillation, coking and thermal
processes, catalytic reforming and cracking, hydro-processing, and solvent treating processes.
Solve petroleum-refining problems including material balances and process economics.
Conduct lab experiments to characterize crude oils and final petroleum products. Students
will do a case study of a typical refinery.
CHEN 463 Natural Gas Processing (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 371
Co-requisite:
This is an elective and a senior level course on process engineering. The course deals with
natural gas properties including real gas mixtures behavior. Natural gas water systems,
natural gas condensate systems, hydrate formation and inhibition. Separation processes.
Field treatment of natural gas, absorption, and adsorption processes. Natural gas
dehydration, sweetening and sulfur recovery. Design and sizing of the main equipment.
MENG 464 Renewable Energy
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): MENG 361
Co-requisite:
Basic principles and technical details of various renewable energy technologies (solar,
biomass, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal and wave energy) for the sustainable future.
Process design, energy analysis, engineering economics and environmental assessment of
renewable energy systems.
CHEN 473 Water Desalination
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEN 371
Co-requisite:
This course covers water resources, chemistry of saline water, modeling and analysis of single
effect desalination combined with mechanical vapor compression and thermal vapor
compression, modeling of multiple effect desalination (MED), modeling of single and
multistage desalination processes, reverse osmosis. Also, cogeneration, scale formation, pre
and post treatment operations will be discussed.
CHEN 474 Industrial & Wastewater Treatment (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): 4th Year level
Co-requisite:
This course covers characteristics of industrial wastewater; physical, chemical and biological
unit operations/processes in industrial wastewater treatment; non-conventional (advanced)
wastewater treatment technologies; case study of industrial wastewater treatment
processes.
CHEN 403 Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 112
Co-requisite:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the fundamental principles of biochemical
engineering and present a wide spectrum of potential technological applications.
CHEN 432 Polymer Engineering
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 215 & MENG 341
Co-requisite:
The importance of polymers in our life. Defining of polymers. Types of polymers according to
their reaction to temperature. Chemistry of synthesis and structure. Stereoisomerism in vinyl
and diene polymers. Requirements for crystallinty in polymers. Average molecular weights.
General rules of polymer solubility. The Glass transition. Relation between mechanical and
physical properties of polymers and its structure. Introduction to polymer synthesis:
Condensation polymerization, Addition polymerization, Bulk polymerization, Solution
polymerization, Suspension polymerization, and Emulsion polymerization. Rheology of
polymer. Polymer processing: Extrusion, Injection molding, Blow molding, Calendaring, Sheet
forming and Fiber spinning.
CHEN 433 Corrosion
(3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): IENG 231
Co-requisite:
This course introduces electrochemical principles and their application to corrosion: Topics
covered include different corrosion mechanisms, corrosion inhibition and different methods
for electrochemical metal protection.
CHEN 493 Special Topics in Petroleum Engineering (3:3:0)
Pre-requisite(s): Department Consent
Co-requisite:
A specific topic in Petroleum Engineering that is not covered in other program courses is
presented in a course format.