CHE 001 "Coffee and Cosmetics"
Course Instructor: Blake Lopez
This class starts with everything about coffee from the beginning of the agriculture phase to roasting and brewing the perfect cup of coffee, ending with group poster presentations on a chosen aspect of the coffee making process. Cosmetics are then taught, emphasizing both their beauty and health impacts and the engineering of these soft matter coatings applied to a biological substrate, also ending in a presentation. Engineering, environmental, and cultural aspects will be discussed about each topic.
CHE 195/295/395 "Experiential Student Projects"
Tackle real-world, open-ended challenges in chemical and biomolecular engineering on your own terms. This student-driven, faculty-mentored experience gives you the freedom to explore creative solution pathways and build tangible, hands-on outcomes. Select your project and apply.
CHE 370 "The Engineering of Beer, Wine and Distilling"
Course Instructor: Joseph Menicucci
CHE 371 "Our Sustainable Future"
Course Instructor: Steven McIntosh
Change in global climate marches on in 2026 as we face a ‘super’ El Nino. Beyond direct climatic impacts, our current and growing societal demands for energy, natural resources, food, housing and health set us on a globally unsustainable path. In this course, we examine how we got here and the critical and rational role that we all must play in redefining our societal trajectory. Discussions will be framed around core scientific and engineering principles with students challenged to explore how these interact with societies around the globe. The course leverages AI tools for research, organization, and to create engaging new content explaining the issues and proposed solutions. Counts towards concentration: Energy and Environment
CHE 372/472 "Polymers in Medicine"
