Guide To Electives July 2012

Guide to Chemical
Engineering Technical
Electives
Everything you need to know to choose your
technical electives
2010-2011
Academic
Year
Prepared
by the
Student Curriculum Committee (SCC)
2012-2013 Academic Year
GUIDE TO TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
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In this Catalogue...
Introduction
APS301Technology in Society and the Biosphere I
APS305Energy Policy
BME440Biomedical Engineering Technology and Investigation
BME455Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering II
CHE341Engineering Materials
10
CHE353Engineering Biology
11
CHE354Cell and Molecular Biology
12
CHE403Professional Practice
13
CHE412Advanced Reactor Design
14
CHE451Petroleum Processing
15
CHE460Environmental Pathways and Impact Assessment
16
CHE462Food Engineering
17
CHE466Bioprocess Engineering
18
CHE467Environmental Engineering
19
CHE469Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Conversion Devices
20
CHE470Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
21
CHE471Modelling in Chemical Engineering
22
CHE499Thesis
23
CHE507Data Based Modelling for Prediction and Control
24
CHE561Risk Based Safety Management
25
CHE562Chemical Properties of Polymers
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CHE564Pulp and Paper Processes
27
CHE565Aqueous Process Engineering
28
CHE568Nuclear Engineering
29
CHE575Mechanical Properties of Bio-Composites and Biomaterials 30

CHM415Atmospheric Chemistry
31
CIV250Hydraulics and Hydrology
32
CIV300Terrestrial Energy Systems
33
CIV342Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
34
CIV375Building Science
35
CIV440Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
36
CIV549Groundwater Flow and Contamination
37
CIV550Water Resources Engineering
38
FOR410Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technology
39
FOR424Design and Manufacturing of Biomaterials
40
MIE331Physiological Control Systems
41
MIE364Quality Control and Improvement
42
MIE515Alternative Energy Systems
43
MIE516Combustion and Fuels
44
MIE517Fuel Cell Systems
45
MSE330Introduction to Polymer Engineering
46
MSE440Biomaterial Processing and Properties
47
Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
48
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Welcome!
It is time to choose your technical electives! This process can be confusing, so this
time, we are here to provide you will a little more information. This catalogue will
help you make more informed decisions about electives.
As you browse this catalogue, keep in mind that only the course descriptions are
official. We have included the latest grading scheme for the course, but remember
that professors may make revisions to course outlines from year to year. The
professors may even change as well. Also, the survey results and comments
represent students perspectives and we assume no responsibility for the
accuracy or credibility of this material.
If you are still confused about choosing technical electives after reading this
booklet and you cannot find the answers you are looking for in the course
calendar, our Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Student Counsellor, Jane
Park, is available to help you out.
This booklet is brought to you by the

Student Curriculum Committee (SCC)
Student Curriculum
ChemEng.SCC@gmail.com
How to Use This Booklet

We have included information about every technical elective that has been
preapproved by the faculty.
Each course overview includes:
1. Official course descriptions as found in the Engineering Calendar.
2. Course grading scheme.
3. Student comments and advice.
4. Student Curriculum Committee course survey results.
We have also created an easy set of icons to help identify each courses minor
eligibility and enrollment restriction.
Bioengineering Minor
Environmental Engineering Minor
Sustainable Energy Minor
Courses restricted to 4th year students
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Technology in Society and the Biosphere I
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APS301 F
Humanities and Social Science Elective

This course teaches future engineers to look beyond their specialized domains of
expertise in order to understand how technology functions within human life, society and
the biosphere. By providing this context for design and decision-making, students will be
enabled to do more than achieve the desired results by also preventing or significantly
reducing undesired consequences. A more preventively-oriented mode of practicing
engineering will be developed in four areas of application: materials and production,
energy, work and cities. The emphasis within these topics will reflect the interests of the
class.
More Information Coming Soon!
Energy Policy
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APS305 S
Complimentary Studies Elective

Taught by: Professor Knox and Professor White
Introduction to public policy including the role and interaction of technology and
regulation, policy reinforcing/feedback cycles; procedures for legislation and policy setting
at the municipal, provincial and federal levels; dimensions of energy policy; energy
planning and forecasting including demand management and conservation incentives;
policy institution, analysis, implementation, evaluation and evolution; Critical analyses of
case studies of energy and associated environmental policies with respect to conservation
and demand management for various utilities and sectors; policy derivatives for varied
economic and social settings, developing countries and associated impacts.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Briefing Notes
Project
50%
20%
15%
15%
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Biomedical Engineering Technology and Investigation BME440 S

Prerequisite: CHE353
Taught by: Professor Killkenny
An introduction to the principles of fundamental technologies used in biomedical engineering
research including but not limited to tissue culture, protein assays or colourimetric enzymaticbased assays, spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, PCR, electrophoresis, DNA manipulation
and transfection. Since these technologies enable the investigation of a wide range of research
questions with important clinical implications, the main focus of the course is learning these
technologies while subsequent application within the lab will allow evidence-based investigation
into specific research questions. Scientific literature (both good and bad) pertaining to each
technology will be reviewed as examples of conducting investigations.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Lab
Major Design Project
35%
35%
30%
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Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering II
BME455 F
Prerequisite: CHE353 and CHE354

Taught by: Professor Radisic
Quantitative approach to understanding cellular behaviour. Using engineering tools
(especially derived from transport phenomena and chemical kinetics) to integrate and
enhance what is known about mammalian cell behaviour at the molecular level. The
course combines mathematical modeling with biology and includes numerical methods,
factorial design, statistics, empirical models, mechanistic models and mass transfer.
Specific topics include: receptor-ligand interactions, cell adhesion and migration, signal
transduction, cell growth and differentiation. Examples from gene therapy, and cellular
and tissue engineering are used.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Lab Experiments
Oral Presentations
Quizzes
35%
25%
20%
10%
10%
Student Comments
Students found the course to very interesting and worthwhile. They found the workload to
be very heavy and the content to be difficult.
Survey Results
Number of Respondents: 3
1 (lowest)
5 (highest)
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value of the textbook?

difficulty of the course?
Would you describe this course as mostly: Problem Solving
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Engineering Materials
CHE341 F
Required Course
Taught by: Prof. McGuigan, Prof. Newman
This course advances the understanding of the use of materials in engineering design,
with special emphasis on corrosion and the effect of chemical environment on long term
failure modes. Students will learn how to apply material property data to specify materials
for load bearing applications, thermal and other non-structural applications, and chemical
containment and transport. Topics will include strength of materials concepts, an
introduction to computerized materials databases, material failure modes and criteria,
principles of corrosion, and practical applications of corrosion prediction and mitigation.
Students are required to design a component of their choice and do a detailed materials
selection as a major design project.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Materials Design Project
Corrosion Design Project
40%
40%
10%
10%
Student Comments
Students found that most of the course content was not relevant to Chemical Engineering.
They also thought the projects were too time consuming. Students found the problem sets
to be very useful in understanding the material.
Survey Results
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Engineering Biology
CHE353 F
Exclusion: BME105
Taught by: Professors Yip and Sefton
Using a quantitative, problem solving approach, this course will introduce basic concepts
in cell biology and physiology. Various engineering modelling tools will be used to
investigate aspects of cell growth and metabolism, transport across cell membranes,
protein structure, homeostasis, nerve conduction and mechanical forces in biology.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Tutorials
60%
20%
20%
Student Comments
Students found the lecture content to be disorganized and that the use of analogies did
not augment their learning experience. The course material is easy if you have previously
taken a biology class (such as in high school), though quite manageable if you have not.
Professor Sefton provides complete notes while Professor Yip leaves information out of his
slide handouts.
Students observed a disconnect between the textbook and the lectures, but found the
tutorials to be very useful. Straightforward assignments contribute to the tutorial grade
and are good preparation for the midterm and exam.
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Cell and Molecular Biology
CHE354 S
Taught by: Professor Master
This course will cover the principles of molecular and cellular biology as they apply to
both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics will include: metabolic conversion of
carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids; nucleic acids; enzymology; structure and function
relationships within cells; and motility and growth. Genetic analysis,
immunohistochemistry, hybridomis, cloning, recombinant DNA and biotechnology will also
be covered. This course will appeal to students interested in environmental microbiology,
biomaterials and tissue engineering, and bioprocesses.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Tests (2)
Assignment
Lab
Quizzes
40%
30%
10%
10%
10%
Student Comments
Although the course is primarily memorization, students found this course to have a
reasonable workload and moderate difficulty. Professor Masters lectures are well
organized, well paced and clear. Students found the professor to be very approachable
and helpful. Small details from lecture often appear on tests. The assigned readings were
not found to be very useful, but tests may have questions about them.
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Professional Practice
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CHE403 S
Required Course
Taught by: Various guest lecturers; coordinated by Professors Edwards & Phillips
In this course, lectures and seminars will be given by practicing engineers who will cover
the legal and ethical responsibility an engineer owes to an employer, a client and the
public with particular emphasis on environmental issues.
Marking Scheme
Credit/No Credit based on attendance
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Advanced Reactor Design
CHE412 S
Taught by: Professors Saville and Norval

Heterogeneous reactors. Mass and heat transport effects including intraparticle transport
effects (Thiele modulus). Stability for various rate laws, transport regimes. Time dependent
issues - deactivation/regeneration strategies. Emerging processes.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Assignments
40%
40%
20%
Student Comments
Students found the concepts in the course to be very difficult conceptually. They found the
textbook to be an excellent resource for understand the material. The grades are
distributed evenly between each half of the course. Both the midterm and the exam allow
an aid sheet. MATLAB is helpful for completing some of the problem sets. Attempt the
problem sets early to allow time for discussion and help from classmates.
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Petroleum Processing
CHE451 F
Taught by: Professor Lafferty

This course is aimed at surveying the oil industry practices from the perspective of a block
flow diagram. Oil refineries today involve the large scale processing of fluids through primary separation techniques, secondary treating plus the introduction of catalyst for molecular reforming in order to meet the product demands of industry and the public. Crude oil
is being shipped in increasing quantities from many parts of the world and refiners must
be aware of the properties and specifications of both the crude and product slates to ensure that the crude is a viable source and that the product slate meets quality and quantity demands thus assuring a profitable operation. The course content will examine refinery
oil and gas operations from feed, through to products, touching on processing steps necessary to meet consumer demands. In both course readings and written assignments,
students will be asked to consider refinery operations from a broad perspective and not
through detailed analysis and problem solving.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Short Assignments
55%
25%
20%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. Students greatly enjoyed this course. They appreciated the review lectures before tests that highlighted the more important topics. Problem
sets and tests are writing intensive, longer responses received higher marks. Aid sheets
are allowed for both the midterm and exam, and students found that a thorough aid sheet
was very helpful. Professor Lafferty is very knowledgeable and very friendly.
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Environmental Pathways and Impact Assessment CHE460 S

Taught by: Professor Jia
Review of the nature, properties and elementary toxicology of metallic and organic
contaminants. Partitioning between environmental media (air, aerosols, water, particulate
matter, soils, sediments and biota) including bioaccumulation. Degradation processes,
multimedia transport and mass balance models. Regulatory approaches for assessing
possible effects on human health and ecosystems.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Team Project
Assignments
60%
25%
15%
Student Comments
Students enjoyed lectures and found them to be engaging and informative. Students also
like having multiple problem sets instead of a midterm exam. All important information is
provided during lectures, and problem sets are distributed during class. Students found the
assignments to be simple and straightforward. Professor Jia keeps his test structure
constant, so past exams are a valuable study tool.
Survey Results
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Food Engineering
CHE462 S
Taught by: Dr. Yun

The quantitative application of chemical engineering principles to the large-scale
production of food. Food processing at the molecular and unit operation levels. The
chemistry and kinetics of specific food processes. The application of chemical engineering
unit operations (distillation, extraction, drying) and food specific unit operations such as
extrusion, thermal processing refrigeration/freezing.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Seminar
40%
35%
25%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. Students enjoyed the professors enthusiasm and his
industry experience. They also enjoyed that a variety of guest speakers were brought in to
share their experiences. Students noted that almost all the material tested was found on
the slides, however the professor did include a few questions to reward students who
attended lecture.
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Bioprocess Engineering
CHE466 F
Taught by: Professor Edwards
An introduction to the biological and engineering principles relevant to the processing of
biological materials and to processing using biological agents, such as cells, enzymes or
antibodies. Topics to be covered include elementary microbiology, enzyme kinetics,
immobilization of biocatalysts, bioreactor design/analysis and bioseparation processes.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Problem Sets
Labs
50%
20%
20%
10%
Student Comments
Students preferred Professor Edwards lectures to those taught by the other lecturers.
Students found the textbook to be very helpful. The labs required little effort, but were not
particularly useful.
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Environmental Engineering
CHE467 F
Taught by: Professor Kirk

A course which treats environmental engineering from a broad based but quantitative perspective and covers the driving forces for engineering activities as well as engineering
principles. Models which are used for environmental impact, risk analysis, health impact,
pollutant dispersion, and energy system analysis are covered.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Group Project
Hand-in Problems
Debates
50%
20%
15%
15%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. Students found Professor Kirk to be an interesting
and engaging lecturer. Having good notes and being prepared for debates are important
to do well. Attendance in tutorial is mandatory. The material is not difficult, but students
wished for more examples and sample calculations in class.
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Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Conversion Devices CHE469 S

Exclusion: MIE517
Taught by: Professor Kirk
The objective of this course is to provide a foundation for understanding the field of
electrochemical conversion devices with particular emphasis on fuel cells. The topics will
proceed from the fundamental thermodynamic in-system electodics and ionic interaction
limitations to mass transfer and heat balance effects, to the externalities such as economics
and system integration challenges. Guest lecturers from the fuel cell industry will be invited to
provide an industrial perspective. Participants will complete a paper and in-class presentation.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Team Project
Problems
60%
20%
20%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. Students found the tutorials to be very helpful with
increasing their understanding of the material. They found the course material to be very
interesting, though very specific to a small industry. Weekly group assignments take the place
of a midterm in this course which helped students stay on top of the material. The group
research and design project at the end of term is straightforward but time consuming.
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CHE470 F/S
Taught by: Changes from year to year

A course covering selected topics in Chemical Engineering, not covered in other electives.
Different topics may be covered each year depending on the interest of the Staff and students. May not be offered every year. Limited enrolment: permission of the Department
required.
Marking Scheme
Varies
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Modelling in Chemical Engineering
CHE471 F
Taught by: Professor Farnood

This course outlines the methodology for the modelling of physical systems and its
applications. Topics will include a review of physical laws, selection of balance space,
compartmental versus distributed models, and applications of the conservation laws
including force, and energy balances for both discrete and continuous systems at the level
of algebraic and ordinary differential equations. The course covers a wide range of
applications including environmental issues, biochemical processes, biomedical systems,
material science, transport phenomena, and unit operations.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Project
60%
30%
10%
Student Comments
Students found the course work to be difficult as it draws on concepts learned throughout
chemical engineering. Prof. Farnood does an excellent job explaining concepts during
lectures. This course teaches modelling from first principles, it does not require data
analysis or MATLAB work. Students found the textbook to be unhelpful except for the
assigned problems. Tests focus on problem solving, with most marks awarded for correct
set up and simplifying assumptions.
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Thesis
CHE499 Y
The course consists of a research project conducted under the supervision of a senior
staff member. The project may have an experimental, theoretical or design emphasis.
Each thesis will contain a minimum 60% combined Engineering Science and Engineering
Design (with a minimum of 10% in each component). This course is open to students with
permission of the Department and research project supervisor.
Marking Scheme
Thesis Document and Research Effort
December Progress Report
January Poster Presentation
April Final Presentation
70%
10%
10%
10%
Student Comments
Thesis is a full-year independent research project. It is your responsibility to find a
supervisor. You should start approaching professors in January or February.
If youre not sure if you want to do a thesis, here are some things to consider:
Thesis is independent and unstructured. It requires a lot of self-discipline to dedicate
the one or two days each week so as not to fall behind. While many students end up
having to dedicate less time to thesis in the fall semester for plant design, they
definitely make it up in second semester by doubling or tripling their efforts.
Thesis is research experience. This is very different from the laboratory work that you
did in second or third year. It is a great way to determine if research is something that
interests you. Remember that not all research involves doing chemical experiments
(though many students projects do). You can also do computer-based research, such
as modelling. It is important to note that the department strongly recommends having
research experience if you plan to apply for a Master of Applied Science.
Thesis is a LOT of work. Do not take thesis if you are looking for easy credits. You will
put more work into thesis than you would for any two regular courses.
When deciding on a supervisor, there are many valuable resources for information. The
departments site has descriptions of the research interests of the professors, so you
know what they study Leaders of Tomorrow also runs research days in January where
they present their work. Every lab is different, and has different projects to offer students;
some projects focus on modelling, while some are very hands-on. Every professor has a
different research interest and different leadership style some have weekly meetings,
some are very hands-off. Ultimately, its up to you to find a professor and a project that is
the most interesting to you and youll get the most out of.
Data-based Modelling for Prediction and Control CHE507 S

Taught by: Professor Cluett
This course will teach students how to build mathematical models of dynamic systems
and how to use these models for prediction and control purposes. The course will deal
primarily with a system identification approach to modelling (using observations from the
system to build a model). Both continuous time and discrete time representations will be
treated along with deterministic and stochastic models. This course will make extensive
use of interactive learning by having students use computer based tools available in the
Matlab software package (e.g. the System Identification Toolbox and the Model Predictive
Control Toolbox).
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Risk Based Process Safety Management
CHE561 S
Taught by: Professor Alp

This course provides an introduction to Process Safety Management. The historical drivers
to improve safety performance are reviewed and the difference between safety
management and occupational health and safety is discussed. National and international
standards for PSM are reviewed. Risk analysis is introduced along with techniques for
process hazard analysis and quantification. Consequence and frequency modelling is
introduced. Risk based decision making is introduced, and the course concludes with a
discussion of the key management systems required for a successful PSM system.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Assignments
Quizzes
40%
30%
25%
5%
Student Comments
Students found the course to be very difficult. They found that too much material was
presented in class. Some students did acknowledge that the course material was useful
but most stated that they would not recommend this course.
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Chemical Properties of Polymers
CHE562 F
Exclusion: MSE330, CHM426

Taught by: Professors Bender and Winnik
Several methods of polymer synthesis and characterization are discussed. This includes a
discussion on the mechanism of step polymerization and chain polymerization by radical
or ionic techniques. Further detail is provided on emulsion vs. Solution vs. Bulk
polymerization methods and the associated kinetics of polymerization. Several polymer
characterization techniques are introduced, including gel permeation chromatography,
differential scanning calorimetry, thermal gravimetric analysis, among others.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Quizzes
50%
25%
25%
Student Comments
Students wished they had more example problems in tutorial.
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Pulp and Paper Processes
CHE564 S
Taught by: Various Professors (Professors Master, Norval, Farnood, and more);
coordinated by Professor Master
The processes of pulping, bleaching and papermaking are used to illustrate and integrate
chemical engineering principles. Chemical reactions, phase changes and heat, mass and
momentum transfer are discussed. Processes are examined on four scales: molecular,
diffusional, unit operations and mill. In the tutorial each student makes several brief
presentations on selected topics and entertains discussion.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Assignments
45%
30%
25%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. Students found that a lot of memorizing was required
to do well in this course. They did not like that the different lecturers often overlapped
their material. Students wished that tutorials occurred more often that just before the
midterm and exam to help them understand the calculation type problems.
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Aqueous Process Engineering
CHE565 F
Taught by: Professor Papangelakis

Application of aqueous chemical processing to mineral, environmental and industrial
engineering. The course involves an introduction to the theory of electrolyte solutions,
mineral-water interfaces, dissolution and crystallization processes, metal ion separations,
and electrochemical processes in aqueous reactive systems. Applications and practice of
(1) metal recovery from primary (i.e. ores) and secondary (i.e. recycled) sources by
hydrometallurgical means, (2) treatment of aqueous waste streams for environmental
protection, and (3) production of high-value-added inorganic materials.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Quizzes (2)
60%
20%
20%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. Students found the content repeated concepts from
past courses, making it easier to keep up with the material. The problem sets are very
helpful for preparing for the tests. Professor Papangelakis is very knowledgeable about
the subject and expects some critical thinking from his students.
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Nuclear Engineering
CHE568 S
Exclusion: MIE414
Taught by: Professor Jelinski
Fundamental and applied aspects of nuclear engineering. The structure of the nucleus;
nuclear stability and radioactive decay; the interaction of radiation with matter including
radiological health hazards; the interaction of neutrons including cross-sections, flux,
moderation, fission, neutron diffusion and criticality. Poison buildup and their effects on
criticality. Nuclear engineering of reactors, reactor accidents, and safety issues.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Problem Sets
40%
40%
20%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. Students found this course very useful for preparing
for a career in the nuclear power industry. Professor Jelinski is knowledgeable and
enthusiastic but the lectures lacked goals and did not build in a logical manner. The
information presented was very detailed and there were a lot of facts to memorize.
Students found the problem sets to be too time consuming and that they did not
necessarily increase their understanding of the material. A wealth of supplemental
material is posted on BlackBoard, but students found it tedious to skim through the
hundreds of pages for the pieces not covered in lecture but needed for problem sets and
tests.
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Mechanical Properties of Bio-Composites

and Biomaterials
CHE575 F
Taught by: Professor Yan

The course provides an overview on mechanical properties of biological materials,
biomaterials for biomedical applications, and bio-fibre reinforced composites based on
renewable resources with a focus on their viscoelastic and dynamic behaviour. General
principles related to elasticity, linear viscoelasticity, and composite reinforcement theory
will be introduced. Some testing and measurement techniques for these properties will be
also discussed.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Project
Assignments
45%
25%
20%
10%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. The course material is simple at first but builds
incrementally and becomes more difficult. Problem solving in this course relies heavily on
calculus skills. Students found lectures difficult to follow at times as the professor often
writes long derivations on the board while simultaneously delivering an oral explanation.
The tutorials are helpful for clarifying lecture material and correcting transcription errors in
long formulas.
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Atmospheric Chemistry
CHM415 S
Taught by: Professor Murphy

This course considers the chemistry occurring in the Earths atmosphere, with emphasis on
developing molecular-level understanding of the photochemistry, free-radical kinetics, and
heterogeneous chemistry that occurs. Topics include stratospheric ozone depletion, trace
gas oxidation, urban air pollution, acid rain, and the connections between aerosols and
climate.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Problem Sets
Midterm Exam
Project
35%
25%
20%
20%
Student Comments
Students enjoyed this course and the professor but found the material was dry. The
content is similar to CHE230. Students found the textbook helpful for clarifying any
difficult concepts. There is no formal tutorial, so questions should be asked during lecture.
The professor has mentioned changing the structure of this course in the future.
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CIV250 S
Exclusion: EDV250
The hydrologic processes of precipitation and snowmelt, evapotranspiration, ground water
movement, and surface and subsurface runoff are examined. Water resources
sustainability issues are discussed, including water usage and water shortages, climate
change impacts, land use impacts, and source water protection. Conceptual models of
runoff and basics of hydrologic modelling are developed, including runoff hydrographs, the
unit hydrograph method and the Rational method. Methods for statistical analysis of
hydrologic data, concepts of risk and design, and hydrological consequences of climate
change for design are introduced. Principles of open channel hydraulics are applied to
design of lined and unlined channels. Energy and momentum principles are studied with
application to channel transitions, critical flow, choked flow, hydraulic jumps, and
gradually varied flow. Methods for natural channel design and channel restoration are
examined.
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Terrestrial Energy Systems
CIV300 F/S
Exclusion: EDV300
Taught by: Professor Karney
Various earth systems for energy transformation, storage and transport are explored.
Geological, hydrological, biological, cosmological and oceanographic energy systems are
considered in the context of the Earth as a dynamic system, including the variation of solar
energy received by the planet and the redistribution of this energy through various
radiative, latent and sensible heat transfer mechanisms. It considers the energy
redistribution role of large scale atmospheric systems, of warm and cold ocean currents,
the role of the polar regions, and the functioning of various hydrological systems. The
contribution and influence of tectonic systems on the surface systems is briefly
introduced, as well the important role of energy storage processes in physical and
biological systems, including the accumulation of fossil fuel reserves.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Tutorial Tests
Assignments
50%
42%
8%
Student Comments
Students found the professor to be very interesting and enthusiastic. The problem sets
were very helpful for augmenting their learning experience. Concise answers with key
words and diagrams were found to be the best approach to short answer questions on
tests.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
CIV342 F
Exclusion: CIV540
Taught by: Professor Andrews
Principles involved in the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment
facilities are covered, including physical, chemical and biological unit operations,
advanced treatment and sludge processing.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Quizzes
Labs
60%
24%
16%
Student Comments
There is no textbook for this course. Students enjoyed this course and the professor. They
found the labs to be easy and the course content to be interesting and applicable to
process engineering. Posted lecture notes are missing some key pieces of information and
the lecture was helpful to understand the material.
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Building Science
CIV375 F
Exclusion: CIV575
The fundamentals of the science of heat transfer, moisture diffusion, and air movement
are presented. Using these fundamentals, the principles of more sustainable building
enclosure design, including the design of walls and roofs are examined. Selected case
studies together with laboratory investigations are used to illustrate how the required
indoor temperature and moisture conditions can be maintained using more durable and
more sustainable designs.
Student Comments
Students found this course to be an excellent application of their knowledge of heat and
mass transfer in real world scenarios. They thought the professor was excellent.
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Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
CIV440 S
Taught by: Professor Byer

The process and techniques for assessing and managing the impacts on and risks to
humans and the ecosystem associated with engineered facilities, processes and products.
Both biophysical and social impacts are addressed. Topics include: environmental
assessment processes; environmental legislation; techniques for assessing impacts;
engineering risk analysis; health risk assessment; risk management and communication;
social impact assessment; cumulative impacts; environmental management systems; the
process of considering alternative methods for preventing and controlling impacts; and
stakeholder involvement and public participation. Examples are drawn from various
engineering activities and facilities such as energy production, chemical production,
treatment plants, highways and landfills.
Student Comments
Students enjoyed this course and felt the concepts could be applied in industry. They
found the content to be easy as the course is entirely conceptual. The course content is
similar to CHE460, but without the quantitative analysis. All lecture notes are posted, but
the professor is known to take attendance. Practice questions are given out in class and
often reappear on tests and quizzes.
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Groundwater Flow and Contamination
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CIV549 S
Taught by: Professor Mondal

Mechanics of saturated and unsaturated fluid flow in porous media. Confined and
unconfined flow. Flow to wells. Analytical and numerical solutions of groundwater flow
equations. Non-reactive and reactive contaminant transport on groundwater systems.
Analytical and numerical solutions of contaminant transport equations. Flow and solute
transport in fractured porous media. Assessment of environmental impacts of waste
disposal operations. Remediation of contaminated groundwater.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Assignments
Project
50%
30%
10%
10%
Water Resources Engineering
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CIV550 F
Global and national water problems, law and legislation. Hydraulic structures. Reservoir
analysis. Urban drainage and runoff control: meteorologic data analysis, deterministic and
stochastic modelling techniques. Flood control: structural and nonstructural alternatives.
Power generation: hydro and thermal power generation. Low flow augmentation.
Economics and decision making.
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Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technology
FOR410 S
Taught by: Professor Krigstin

Technological advances and approaches in deriving biofuels and chemical feedstocks from forest
and other biomass. Fundamental chemical attributes of biomass, as they affect the fuel value and
potential for deriving liquid, solid and gaseous fuels and valuable chemicals for other applications
will be discussed.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Term Paper
Group Assignment
Problem Sets
Participation
30%
30%
25%
10%
5%
Student Comments
Students enjoyed this course and found it to be a very interesting introduction to
bioengineering.
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Design and Manufacturing of Biomaterials
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FOR424 S
This course focuses on the manufacturing processes, properties and uses of wood and
agricultural fibre based products including wood based composites, ligno-cellulosic/
thermoplastic composites and structural or engineered composites, and the practical use
of these products in design.
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Physiological Control Systems
MIE331 S
Taught by: Professor Nagai, Professor Yoo
The purpose of this course is to provide undergraduate engineering students with an introduction to
physiological concepts and selected physiological control systems present in the human body. Due
to the scope and complexity of this field, this course will not cover all physiological control systems
but rather a selected few such as the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and endocrine control
systems. This course will also provide an introduction to the structures and mechanisms responsible
for the proper functioning of these systems. This course will combine linear control theory,
physiology, and neuroscience with the objective of explaining how these complex systems operate in
a healthy human body. The first part of the course will provide an introduction into physiology and
give an overview of the main physiological systems. The second part of the course will focus on the
endocrine system and its subsystems, including glucose regulation, thyroid metabolic hormones,
and the menstrual cycle. The third part of the course will include discussion on the cardiovascular
system and related aspects such as cardiac output, venous return, control of blood flow by the
tissues, and nervous regulation of circulation. The fourth and final section of the course will focus on
the central nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, proprioception, kinaesthetic, and control of
voluntary motion.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Tests (3)
40%
60%
Student Comments
Students enjoyed this course, and found both lecturers to be knowledgeable and
engaging. There is a disconnect between the physiology and the control systems, despite
the professors best efforts. Much of the control systems in taught in tutorial.
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Quality Control and Improvement
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MIE364 S
Taught by: Professor Thompson

In manufacturing and service industries alike, quality is viewed as an important strategic
tool for increasing competitiveness. Continuous quality improvement is a key factor
leading to a companys success. With more emphasis on quality, the cost and the product
cycle time are reduced and the communication between producer and customer is
improved. The course focuses on the following topics: introduction to quality engineering,
TQM, quality standards, supplier-producer relations and quality certification, costs of
quality, statistical process control for long and short production runs, process capability
analysis and acceptance sampling.
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Alternative Energy Systems
MIE515 F
Taught by: Professor Wallace

This course covers the basic principles and design of selected alternative energy systems.
Systems discussed include solar thermal systems, solar photovoltaic, wind technology,
fuel cells, and energy storage. Limited enrolment.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Assignments
Simulation Project
40%
30%
20%
10%
Student Comments
This course is online. Students found that it could be easy to fall behind, but biweekly
problem sets helped keep them on track. The professors posted lectures were very good,
and the open book format of the tests meant that the many equations did not need to be
memorized.
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Combustion and Fuels
MIE516 F
Taught by: Professor Thompson

Introduction to combustion theory. Chemical equilibrium and the products of combustion.
Combustion kinetics and types of combustion. Pollutant formation. Design of combustion
systems for gaseous, liquid and solid fuels. The use of alternative fuels (hydrogen,
biofuels, etc.) and their effect on combustion systems.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Assignments
50%
30%
20%
Student Comments
Students greatly enjoyed this course. They found the content to be challenging but
interesting and an good application of chemical engineering principles. The lectures were
very important to understanding the course content. The lectures were easy to follow as
Professor Thompson uses both slides and chalkboard effectively.
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Fuel Cell Systems
MIE517 S
Taught by: Professor Kesler

Thermodynamics and electrochemistry of fuel cell operation and testing; understanding of
polarization curves and impedance spectroscopy; common fuel cell types, materials,
components, and auxiliary systems; high and low temperature fuel cells and their
applications in transportation and stationary power generation, including co-generation
and combined heat and power systems; engineering system requirements resulting from
basic fuel cell properties and characteristics.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Assignments
50%
30%
20%
Student Comments
Students felt that this course had a smaller workload than the CHE version.
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Introduction to Polymer Engineering
MSE330 F
Exclusion: CHE562
Taught by: Professor Baker
This broad overview course begins with an introduction to polymer synthesis, followed by
discussion of molecular structure, microstructure and material macrostructure of polymers leading to an understanding of polymer properties and performance. The important
processing operations which are used to convert raw polymers into finished products will
be discussed and some quantified. Brief consideration will be given to product design/
material selection issues and the environmental implicaitons of polymers. Several leading
edge examples from the electronics, transportation and medical industries are introduced
during the course.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Midterm Exam
Quizzes (4)
65%
23%
12%
Student Comments
Students found the lectures to be very important to understand the course content. The
problem sets were helpful in doing well on quizzes and tests.
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Biomaterial Processing and Properties
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MSE440 F
Taught by: Professor Ramsay

Currently used biomaterials for formation of surgical implants and dental restorations
include selected metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. The selection and
processing of these materials to satisfy biocompatibility and functional requirements for
applications in selected areas will be presented. Materials used for forming scaffolds for
tissue engineering, and strategies for repair, regeneration and augmentation of
degenerated or traumatized tissues will be reviewed with a focus on biocompatibility
issues and required functionality for the intended applications.
Marking Scheme
Final Exam
Tests (2)
Journal Presentation
Term Paper
Quizzes
Assigned Questions
45%
20%
15%
10%
5%
5%
Closing Remarks
We sincerely hope that this guide has helped you to select your technical
electives. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you have comments and
feedback, please feel free to contact us at ChemEng.SCC@gmail.com.
Acknowledgements
This work was put together by members of the Student Curriculum Committee:
Julia Caldwell
Bridget Mills
Lisa Phin
Praneet Bagga
Aleksandar Saric
Rosanna Kronfli
Arjang Tajbakhsh
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APS301Technology in Society and the Biosphere I

BME440Biomedical Engineering Technology and Investigation

BME455Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering II

CHE354Cell and Molecular Biology

CHE412Advanced Reactor Design

CHE460Environmental Pathways and Impact Assessment

CHE469Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Conversion Devices

CHE470Special Topics in Chemical Engineering

CHE471Modelling in Chemical Engineering

CHE507Data Based Modelling for Prediction and Control

CHE561Risk Based Safety Management

CHE562Chemical Properties of Polymers

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CHE564Pulp and Paper Processes

CHE565Aqueous Process Engineering

CHE575Mechanical Properties of Bio-Composites and Biomaterials 30

CIV250Hydraulics and Hydrology

CIV300Terrestrial Energy Systems

CIV342Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes

CIV440Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment

CIV549Groundwater Flow and Contamination

CIV550Water Resources Engineering

FOR410Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technology

FOR424Design and Manufacturing of Biomaterials

MIE331Physiological Control Systems

MIE364Quality Control and Improvement

MIE515Alternative Energy Systems

MIE516Combustion and Fuels

MIE517Fuel Cell Systems

MSE330Introduction to Polymer Engineering

MSE440Biomaterial Processing and Properties

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