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CHE 201 Principles of Chem. Engg. I (3-2-3)

The basic principles and techniques used for calculations of material balances in chemical
engineering processes are introduced. Material balance for reactive and nonreactive processes
is discussed. Simple chemical engineering processes and complex systems including recycle
are covered. Study of behavior of ideal and real gases. Computer simulation will be used for
material balance problems.
Prerequisite: CHEM 102, PHYS 102

CHE 202 Principles of Chem. Engg. II (2-2-2)

The first law of thermodynamics is studied in detail. Material covered includes concepts of
energy, enthalpy, heat effects, conservation of energy, mechanical work, chemical energy
liberation and equations of state, behavior of gases and liquids and standard heats of reaction,
formation and combustion and heat effects of industrial reactions. Thermodynamics properties
of materials and methods of their estimation are presented. Study of combined mass and
energy balances and applications to problems through use of enthalpy concentration charts
and humidity charts. Computer simulation will be used for combined material and energy
balance problems.
Prerequisite: CHE 201, MATH 201, ICS 103 or ICS 102 or ICS 101

CHE 204 Transport Phenomena I (3-0-3)

The course introduces principles governing fluid flow for Newtonian and non-Newtonian
fluids in laminar and turbulent flows. Mass, energy, momentum balances, dimensional
analysis and simulation are used as tools to analyze flows: in pipes, in packed beds, around
particles and surfaces, fluidized beds and flow meters. The course also covers: hydrostatics,
exact solution of Navier-Stokes equations, constitutive equations for stresses, viscous effects
and boundary layer flows. Computer simulation will be used for piping and pumping
problems.
Corequisite: MATH 202
Prerequisite: CHE 201 or PETE 201, ICS 103 or ICS 102 or ICS 101

CHE 300 Transport Phenomena II (3-0-3)

Modes of heat transfer. Differential equations of energy transport. Steady and transient heat
conduction. Free and forced convection in laminar and turbulent flows. Momentum and heat
transfer analogies. Boiling and condensation. Radiation heat transfer. Application to the
design of process heat transfer equipment.
Prerequisite: CHE 202, CHE 204

CHE 303 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3-0-3)

This course presents the theory and applications of chemical engineering thermodynamics.
Topics covered include: review 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics, equations of state,
thermodynamics of flow processes, steam power plants, thermodynamic relations,
thermodynamics properties of pure fluids, vapor-liquid equilibria, phase diagrams, solution
thermodynamics, thermodynamics properties of fluid mixtures, and chemical-reaction
equilibria. Computer simulation to thermodynamic systems is applied in this course.
Prerequisite: CHE 202
CHE 304 Transport Phenomena III (3-0-3)
This course covers fundamentals of mass transfer, differential equations of mass transfer,
steady-state and unsteady-state molecular diffusion, convective mass transfer, interface mass
transfer, mass transfer theories, mass transfer equipment, absorption and humidification
operations.
Corequisite: CHE 300
Prerequisite: CHE 204

CHE 306 Stagewise Operations (3-0-3)

Review vapor-liquid equilibria. Flash distillation. Column binary distillation. McCabe-Thiele
and Ponchon-Savarit methods. Excat and short cut methods for multicomponent distillation.
Batch distillation. Staged and packed column design. Absorption and stripping. Immiscible
extraction. Computer simulation will be used to solve different type of distillation problems
throughout the course.
Prerequisite: CHE 303, CHE 304

CHE 309 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I (0-6-2)

This laboratory emphasizes concepts presented in the transport phenomena courses. A safety
session is given at the commencement of the course. Safe practices are strictly adhered to
throughout the course. Students carry out selected experiments in fluid mechanics, heat
transfer, thermodynamics and diffusional mass transfer. Data collected are analyzed and
compared to applicable theories.
Corequisite: CHE 304
Prerequisite: CHE 300, ENGL 214

CHE 399 Summer Training (0-0-0)

A period of 12 weeks of industrial employment in appropriate industries or firms. Students are
evaluated on their performance, and are required to submit a report and offer a seminar about
their experience before receiving a grade of Pass or Fail for the course.
Prerequisite: ENGL 214, CHE 304

CHE 401 Process Dynamics and Control (3-0-3)

The intent of this course is to present the fundamental principles in modeling and control of
chemical processes. The topics covered in this course include: modeling of chemical
processes, Laplace transfer and state-space models, approximation of complicated models,
dynamics and simulation of different systems, feedback controllers, PID tuning, design and
instrumentation of closed-loop control systems, control block diagrams, frequency response
analysis, Bode and Nyquist stability criteria.
Prerequisite: CHE 304, CISE 301

CHE 402 Kinetics and Reactor Design (3-0-3)

Introduction to kinetics of reactions. Techniques for experimentally determining rate laws for
simple and complex chemical reactions. Design and operation of isothermal batch and flow
reactors. Nonisothermal reactor design and operation. Introduction to catalysis and catalytic
reactors. Computer simulation of reaction systems will be implemented.
Prerequisite: CHE 303, CHE 304, CHEM 311, CISE 301
CHE 409 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II (0-6-2)
A laboratory to complement the theoretical derivations in stagewise operations, process
dynamics and control, and kinetics and reactor design. A safety session is given at the
commencement of the course. Safe practices are strictly adhered to throughout the course.
Two environmental engineering reaction experiments are included. Students carry out selected
experiments, analyze data collected referring to applicable theories and present their findings
in formal reports.
Corequisites: CHE 401, CHE 402
Prerequisite: CHE 306, CHE 309

CHE 425 Process Design and Economics (3-0-3)

Introducing the Process flow diagrams and plant layout, conceptual design and synthesis of
process flow diagrams, understanding the process conditions, technical analysis of chemical
processes and use of heuristics in design and analysis, and use of simulation in equipment
design and process synthesis. Engineering economic analysis of chemical processes with
particular emphasis on estimation of capital cost, estimation of cost of manufacturing, time
value of money, depreciation, cash flow, profitability and financial analysis, methods for
decision making among alternatives.
Corequisite: CHE 402
Prerequisite: CHE 306

CHE 462 Petrochemical Industries (3-0-3)

Process technologies used in petrochemical industries, such as thermal and catalytic cracking
will be introduced. Basic, intermediate and final petrochemicals are studied. These include
synthesis gas and derivatives, ethylene, propylene, butene, BTX, and their derivatives.
Competing technologies will be assessed from the chemical engineering point of view.
Prerequisite: CHE 306

CHE 473 Desalination (3-0-3)

Description of methods of water analysis and treatment. Study of properties of water and
aqueous solutions. Detailed discussion and analysis of design, maintenance, energy
requirements and economics of the major processes of desalination such as distillation,
reverse osmosis, and electrodialysis.
Prerequisite: CHE 304, CHE 303

PE 101 Health and Physical Education I (0-2-1)

Health: blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol. Safety: CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)
and techniques. Physical Education: rules, tactics and practice of specified sports. Topics related
to health education represent 20% of the course.
Prerequisite : Freshman Standing

PE 102 Health and Physical Education II (0-2-1)

Body Structure: skeletal system, muscular system. Sports injuries. Physical Education: rules,
tactics and practice of specified sports. Topics related to health education represent 20% of the
course.
Prerequisite : PE 101
ME 205 Materials Science (2-3-3)
Introduction to the properties of engineering materials: mechanical, electrical, and chemical.
Fundamentals of crystallography. Impurities and imperfections in solids. Atomic vibrations and
diffusion. Single phase metals and alloys; elastic and plastic deformation, recrystallization,
fracture, fatigue, and creep. Multiphase materials; phase diagrams with emphasis on iron-iron
carbide system. Heat treatment processes such as annealing, normalizing, and quenching.
Studies of widely used engineering materials; steels, plastics, ceramics, concrete, and wood.
Note: For non-ME students
Prerequisite: CHEM 102, MATH 102

MATH 101 Calculus I (4-0-4)

Limits and continuity of functions of a single variable. Differentiability. Techniques of
differentiation. Implicit differentiation. Local extrema, first and second derivative tests for
local extrema. Concavity and inflection points. Curve sketching. Applied extrema problems.
The Mean Value Theorem and applications.
Prerequisite: One year preparatory mathematics or its equivalent

MATH 102 Calculus II (4-0-4)

Definite and indefinite integrals of functions of a single variable. Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus. Techniques of integration. Hyperbolic functions. Applications of the definite
integral to area, volume, arc length and surface of revolution. Improper integrals. Sequences
and series: convergence tests, integral, comparison, ratio and root tests. Alternating series.
Absolute and conditional convergence. Power series. Taylor and Maclaurin series.
Prerequisite: MATH 101

MATH 201 Calculus III (3-0-3)

Polar coordinates, polar curves, area in polar coordinates. Vectors, lines, planes and surfaces.
Cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Functions of two and three variables, limits and
continuity. Partial derivatives, directional derivatives. Extrema of functions of two variables.
Double integrals, double integrals in polar coordinates. Triple integrals, triple integrals in
cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
Prerequisite: MATH 102

MATH 202 Elements of Differential Equations (3-0-3)

First order and first degree equations. The homogeneous differential equations with constant
coefficients. The methods of undetermined coefficients, reduction of order, and variation of
parameters. The Cauchy-Euler equation. Series solutions. Systems of linear differential
equations. Applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 201

PHYS 101 General Physics I (3-3-4)

First course of calculus-based, general physics sequence. Topics covered include: particle
kinematics and dynamics; conservation of energy and linear momentum; rotational
kinematics; rigid body dynamics; conservation of angular momentum; simple harmonic
motion; gravitation; the static and dynamics of fluids.
Corequisite: MATH 101
PHYS 102 General Physics II (3-3-4)
A continuation of PHYS 101. Topics covered include: wave motion and sound; temperature,
first and second law of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases; coulomb’s law; the electric
field; Gauss’ law; electric potential; capacitors and dielectrics; D.C. circuits; the magnetic
field; ampere’s and Faraday’s laws.
Prerequisite: PHYS 101
Corequisite: MATH 102

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (3-4-4)

Matter, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonding, stoichiometry of pure
substances, reaction in aqueous solutions, states of matter (gases, liquids, and solids),
mixtures (with emphasis on some physical aspects of solutions), thermochemistry.
Laboratory: Qualitative and quantitative aspects of general chemistry.

CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (3-4-4)

Chemical equilibria (gases, acids and bases, and solubility equilibria), chemical kinetics,
spontaneity of reactions, coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry, electrochemistry, chemistry
of selected representative elements, organic structure and reactions, chemistry of materials.
Laboratory: Qualitative and quantitative aspects of general chemistry
Prerequisite: CHEM 101

CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I (3-4-4)

Structure, stereochemistry and the properties of organic compounds, synthesis and reactions
of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, dienes, alicyclic, alcohols, ethers, mechanism of radical
substitution, radical, electrophilic addition and electrophilic aromatic substitution.
Laboratory: Laboratory techniques of organic chemicals and laboratory synthesis of
organic chemicals.
Prerequisite: CHEM 102

CHEM 323 Instrumental Chemical Analysis (2-4-3)

Instrumental analysis techniques such as molecular and atomic spectrophotometry: absorption
and emission spectroscopy, electroanalytical techniques of analysis with emphasis on
potentiometry and voltammetry, chromatography, and thermal analysis.
Laboratory: Experiments related to qualitative and quantitative analysis using various
instrumental techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 102

ENGL 101 Introduction to Academic Discourse (3-0-3)

Introduction to academic writing and reading: Writing process, draft writing, peer editing,
and error recognition and correction. Writing styles covered: definition, description,
exemplification, comparison, causal analysis, and argumentation. Organizational and
grammatical elements. Improvement of reading skills; comprehension, skimming, scanning,
meaning from context, lexis and acquisition of academic vocabulary.
Prerequisite: ENGL-EP
ENGL 102 Introduction to Report Writing (3-0-3)
Introduction to process of report writing: theme-based, and basic library research, finding,
note taking, paraphrasing, summarizing text and illustrations, and referencing, MLA or APA.
Critical thinking: independent research, group discussions and presentations. Mechanics of
writing: functional grammar, lexis, punctuation, and organization.
Prerequisite: ENGL101

ENGL 214 Academic & Professional Communication (3-0-3)

Production of subject-specific report: discursive or positional, researched from a variety of
academic or professional sources. Proposal relating to their research report. Referencing and
documentation. Professional communication: work-related skills through a variety of role play
and business activities e.g. interviewing, processing CVs/resumes, group presentations.
Prerequisite: ENGL102

GS 321 Principles of Human Behavior (3–0–3)

Understand and explain human behavior: psychological concepts, theories, and scientific
methods. Human activities: processing information and world perception, learning,
remembering. Behavioral energizers: motivation, emotions and changing (development).
Mental processes: critical thinking, and creatively. Individual differences: intelligence and
personality. Social interactions and influences. Mental health: stress, adaptation and coping,
and psychological disorders.
Prerequisite: ENGL 102

GS 355 Cultural Anthropology ( 3 – 0 – 3 )

The discipline of cultural anthropology including key theoretical and methodological
approaches to the study of culture. The nature of ethnographic analysis: how cultural
anthropologists understand, describe, explain, and highlight the particularities, similarities,
and differences of the human experience. Examine the comparative study of contemporary
human societies, cultures, and diversity, including local and regional cultures. How people
adapt to, make sense of, and transform their worlds. Examine and understand the cultural
dimensions of human life expressed through value of systems, language, and social practices
and their meanings.

ICS 103 Computer Programming in C (2-3-3)

Overview of computer hardware and software; Programming in C with emphasis on modular
and structured programming technique; Problem solving and algorithm development; Simple
engineering and scientific problems.
Note: Not to be taken by ICS/SWE students
Corequisite: MATH 101 or MATH 132

IAS 101 Practical Grammar (2–0–2)

Selection of aspects of Arabic grammar essential for written and spoken
communication in everyday life with emphasis on correct grammar usage.

IAS 111 Belief and its Effects (2–0–2)

The root of the true faith. Special characteristics of Islamic faith. The Islamic view of
the universe, mankind and life. Means of enrichment of life and beliefs.
IAS 201 Objective Writing (2–0–2)
Characteristics and types of formal writing: reports; scientific research; summaries;
forms; resumes; evaluations and minutes of meetings.
Prerequisites: IAS 101

IAS 212 Professional Ethics (2–0–2)

Importance of ethics in Islam and the integration of worship and aspects of professional
life. Suitability criteria for employment in Islam. Standards for professional behavior.
Employee interaction with others. Application of Islam to professional violations.
Saudi Laws and professional behavior.
Prerequisites: IAS 111

IAS 301 Language Communication Skills (2–0–2)

Promoting interactive skills and techniques for social, academic and professional life:
dialogue; presentations; persuasion and developing a positive approach.
Prerequisites: IAS 201

IAS 322 Human Rights in Islam (2–0–2)

The dignity of mankind and basic human rights. The Islamic viewpoint of human
rights, its distinguishing characteristics, and debates related to this issue.
Prerequisites: IAS 212