386-387-388: Chemical Engineering Research:
This course is designed for candidates for the Ch. E. degree and affords an
introduction to research methods. Fundamental problems are selected, whenever
possible, from the field of greatest interest to the student. The method of attack
is in general to reduce the selected problem to laboratory scale leading to the
collection of basic data susceptible of definite interpretation, rather than to attempt
special investigations on semi-plant equipment which usually lead to merely
empirical data. The use of the chemical literature as an aid in conducting investigations
accompanies the laboratory work, as well as practice in the mathematical
and graphical treatment of the data obtained.
The preparation and submission of a satisfactory thesis marks the completion
of this course, and is a partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ch. E.
degree. Two copies of the thesis, typewritten on paper of prescribed quality and
size, and substantially bound, must be deposited in the office of the Dean of the
Department of Engineering not later than May 15 of the year in which it is expected
that the degree will be conferred. The back of the cover must bear the
title of the thesis and the writer's name, and the title page must bear the words:
A thesis presented to the Engineering Faculty of the University of Virginia in
candidacy for the degree of Chemical Engineer. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
Associate Professor Hitchcock.
Advanced Courses: A number of advanced courses in Chemistry, not
listed above, are described in the catalogue of the College. When time permits,
students in Chemical Engineering, who are properly prepared, may take
such of these courses as are approved by the Faculty of Engineering.
The Chemical Journal Club will meet once a week (hour to be arranged)
for the critical review and discussion of various topics of interest in current
chemical literature and of such chemical researches as are in progress in the
University. All members of the teaching staff and advanced students in
chemistry are expected to participate in these meetings and to take part
in the discussions.
