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Graduate Degree Programs

Fuel Science (F SC)

F SC 401 Introduction to Fuel Technology (3) An introduction to the scientific and engineering principles of fuel technology. For non-fuel science majors; fuel science majors will not receive credit.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: CHEM 112, PHYS 211  

F SC 431 The Chemistry of Fuels (3) Nature and properties of fossil and other fuels, including aerospace, in relation to use; preparation of fuels; by-products; fuel analysis.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: CHEM 210;EGEE 302 or equivalent  

F SC 432 (CH E 432) Petroleum Processing (3) A study of physical and chemical processes to convert crude oil into desired products with an outlook from present to future.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite: CHEM 210  

F SC 494 Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Summer 2000
 

F SC 494H Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Fall 2007
 

F SC 496 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1999
 

F SC 497 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 1999
 

F SC 503 Analytical Methods in Fuel Science (3) Analytical and characterization methods used in fuel science and applied to fuel processing, combustion, and conversion are emphasized.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite: EGEE 430, F SC 431 or equivalent  

F SC 504 Problems in Fuels Engineering (3) A problem-based, active learning course on the utilization of fossil fuels and renewable energy.
Effective: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: EGEE 430 andF SC 431  

F SC 506 Carbon Reactions (3) Current approaches to heterogeneous reactions in combustion and gasification of carbonaceous solids, including those derived from coal and petroleum sources.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite: CHEM 452  

F SC 590 (MNG 590, P N G 590, EME 590) Colloquium (1-3) Continuing seminars which consist of individual lectures by faculty, students or outside speakers on energy and mineral engineering issues.
Effective: Spring 2009
 

F SC 596 Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1999
 

F SC 597 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or term.
Effective: Spring 1999
 

F SC 600 Thesis Research (1-15) No description.
Effective: Spring 1999
 

F SC 601 Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Spring 1999
 

F SC 610 Thesis Research Off Campus (1-15) No description.
Effective: Spring 1999
 

F SC 611 Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Spring 1999
 

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