Undergrad Handbook 2013-2014 Final v2

McGill University
Department of Chemical Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
for students entering the B.Eng. program

in Chemical Engineering in September 2013 or January 2014
Montreal, August 2013

McGill University
Department of Chemical Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

for students entering the B.Eng. program
in Chemical Engineering in September 2013 or January 2014
Much information concerning courses and regulations is contained in the current University
Calendar, which you are advised to consult for additional information or any changes that may
occur during your stay within the department.
Prof. Sasha Omanovic, Associate Chair - Undergraduate Program

Prof. Jean-Luc Meunier - Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Prof. Pierre-Luc Girard-Lauriault - Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. TEACHING PERSONNEL IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING .................................................................................4
II. DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS ............................................................................................. 5
a) Academic Advisors ......................................................................................................................................... 5
b) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC) ............................................................................................... 5
c) Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. (C.S.Ch.E) Student Chapter .................................................... 5
d) Financial Aid and Scholarships ....................................................................................................................... 5
e) Facilities in the Department ............................................................................................................................ 6
f) Handbook of Chemical Engineering ............................................................................................................... 6
III. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 6
a) French .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
b) Photocopying................................................................................................................................................... 7
c) Oral Presentations ........................................................................................................................................... 7
IV. COURSE ORGANIZATION ......................................................................................................... 7
a) Course Progress ............................................................................................................................................... 7
b) Course Loads and Length of Program ............................................................................................................. 7
c) Course Change Deadlines (2013-2014)........................................................................................................... 8
d) Course Grades ................................................................................................................................................. 8
e) Reassessment of a Grade ................................................................................................................................. 9
f) Standings ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
g) Readmission .................................................................................................................................................. 10
h) Summer Courses ........................................................................................................................................... 11
i) Definition of Advanced Credit and Exemption ............................................................................................. 11
j) Pre-requisites ................................................................................................................................................. 11
V. SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 12
A. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................... 12
a) Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 12
b) Classification of Courses........................................................................................................................ 12
c) Total and Distribution of Credit Requirements ...................................................................................... 12
CURRICULUM FOR THE B.ENG. DEGREE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ........................................... 13
REQUIRED COURSES ..................................................................................................................................... 13
COMPLEMENTARY COURSES ..................................................................................................................... 14
d) Departmental Technical Complementary courses .................................................................................. 14
e) Other Complementary Courses .............................................................................................................. 15
f) Minors ................................................................................................................................................... 16
g) Course Exemptions for CEGEP Graduates ............................................................................................ 16
B. TRANSFERS ................................................................................................................................................ 17
a) Transfer from Science Programs to the B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering Programs ............................. 17
b) Transfer of Credits for Courses Completed Outside this Department .................................................... 17
c) Summer Session Forms .......................................................................................................................... 17
C. RECORDING OF COURSE EXEMPTIONS OR ADVANCED CREDIT ........................................................... 17
D. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS .............................................................................................................................. 19
75-Credit Program for Students from Science Faculty Program ........................................................................ 23
APPENDIX A COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS ............... 25
APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL COMPLEMENTARY COURSES..................................................................... 26
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (116 CREDIT PROGRAMME - CEGEP Students) ......................................... 27
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (142 CREDIT PROGRAMME - non-CEGEP Students).................................. 28
Department of Chemical Engineering - Undergraduate Student Handbook 4
I. TEACHING PERSONNEL IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
M.H. Wong Bldg. Office Telephone
Prof. D. Berk, P.Eng. 4260 514-398-4271

Prof. S. Coulombe, ing. 3100 514-398-5213
Prof. P.-L. Girard-Lauriault 4150 514-398-4006
Prof. J. Gostick, P.Eng. 3140 514-398-4301
Prof. R.J. Hill 4280 514-398-6897
Prof. E.A.V. Jones 4230 514-398-4275
Prof. A. M. Kietzig 4140 514-398-3302
Prof. J. Kopyscinski 4310 514-398-4276
Prof. R.L. Leask, P.Eng. 4120 514-398-4270
Prof. M. Maric, P.Eng. 4270 514-398-4272
Prof. J.-L. Meunier, ing. 3070 514-398-8331
Prof. S. Omanovic, P.Eng. 4130 514-398-4273
Prof. A.D. Rey, FRCS 4100 514-398-4196
Prof. P. Servio 4110 514-398-1026
Prof. N. Tufenkji, ing. 4300 514-398-2999
Prof. V.Yargeau, ing. 4160 514-398-2273
II. DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS
a) Academic Advisors
Each student has an Academic Adviser to assist in the choice of courses, in the timely
progress and completion of all requirements for graduation, as well as to answer questions
which may arise while at McGill. It is, however, the student's responsibility, as part of a
pre-graduation procedure, to provide proof that all requirements for the degree are fulfilled.
The Academic Advisors for new students entering in 2013-2014 are Professors D.Berk,
R.Hill and N.Tufenkji.
b) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC)
The committee is composed of four students elected by their classes (Ul, U2, U3 and U4),
the president of the CSChE McGill Student Chapter, the VP Academic and three staff
members. The committee provides a forum for all matters involving undergraduate
student/staff interactions.
Elections are held in September (Ul) and in March (U2, U3 and U4). For the Academic
Year 2013-2014, the membership is:
U4 - Karim Bechir
U3 - Selina Liu
U2 - Phil Sioumaras
VP Academic - Daniel Burkat
CSChE St.Ch - Jonathan Benitez
Staff - Professors S. Omanovic (Chair), J.-L. Meunier and P.-L. Lauriault
c) Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. (C.S.Ch.E) Student Chapter
The President of the Student Chapter in 2013-2014 will be Jonathan Benitez.

Prof. Richard Leask, will be the Faculty Advisor for the Student Chapter. The role and
activities of the Student Chapter are described in the University Announcement.
d) Financial Aid and Scholarships
Bursaries and loans are applied for through the Student Aid Office, Brown Student Services
Bldg., Suite 3200, 3600 McTavish St. (http://www.mcgill.ca/studentaid/). The primary
criterion is financial need.
The scholarships awarded through the department and/or the Faculty of Engineering,
primarily for outstanding academic achievements, do not require an application by
students.
e) Facilities in the Department
There are three breakout rooms that are available to Chemical Engineering Undergraduate
students in the space across the hallway from Lab 1160. These rooms can accommodate
up to 8 people and two of the rooms have flat screen displays for presentations. These
rooms are meant for team work, design meetings, preparation of presentations or for work
on projects. They are not social rooms. Please see Ms. Jo-Ann Gadsby on floor 3A for
access. Undergraduate students can also use Room Wong 1130 for course and research
related meetings and presentations. The room has to be booked in advance through Ms. Jo-
Ann Gadsby.
The department owns a substantial amount of equipment in its undergraduate and research
laboratories. Specialized department services are provided by:
Undergraduate Laboratories - Wong 4200 - Mr. F. Caporuscio

Lab. Equipment & Supplies Stores - Wong 3270 - Ms. M. Gorman
Workshop - Wong 3260 - Ms. D. Morzajew
Electronics Shop - Wong 3250 - Mr. G. Lepkyj
Analytical Laboratory - Wong 4200 - Mr. R. Roy
- Wong 4200 - Mr. A. Golsztajn
Secretarial Office - Wong 3060 - Ms. E. Musgrave
f) Handbook of Chemical Engineering
An electronic copy of Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook is available on the Access

Engineerings web-site (http://accessengineeringlibrary.com/). The handbook is accessible
through the McGill Library web-site.
III. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
a) French
A knowledge of French, essential for engineers to work and communicate effectively in
Quebec, is a valuable additional qualification to maintain your ability to move freely in
Canada, and provides an important additional attribute for working and travelling
internationally. If you do not have a working knowledge of French, you will greatly reduce
your opportunities for summer or permanent jobs with companies with Quebec operations.
It is also necessary for an engineer to show competence in French to become a member of
the Order of Engineers of Quebec and thus to be licensed to practice as a professional
engineer. Moreover, we live in a dynamic French milieu whose social and cultural riches
cannot be enjoyed without a knowledge of French. It is, therefore, highly advantageous to
acquire or improve your ability in French during your years at McGill.
The needs of individual students in this area vary widely. Some need beginner's courses
while others require practice in speaking or technical vocabulary, etc. A number of ways
of improving skills in French are:
- Write Technical Paper in French. Allowance is made in marking of grammar and style
when French is not your first language.
- Take Free Elective courses at UQAM, Ecole Polytechnique or U. de Montreal under

the Montreal universities exchange of credits scheme. See Registrar's Office for the
necessary form.
- Take one or more French Department courses.
- Be a member of a laboratory group which communicates internally and externally
(wherever possible) in French.
- Arrange a French discussion or practice group.
- Use all opportunities available (e.g. shopping, television, internet, newspapers, radio)
to practice and improve your French.
b) Photocopying
Numerous copying machines are available in the Wong and McConnell Buildings and
Libraries.
c) Oral Presentations
Most classrooms are equipped with projectors for the use of computers in presentations.
Other projectors are also available to students from ICS (Audiovisual Equipment Loans -
http://kb.mcgill.ca/kb/?ArticleId=1744&source=article&c=12&cid=2#tab:homeTab:crum
b:7:artId:1744) (688 Sherbrooke St. W. Room 285).
IV. COURSE ORGANIZATION
a) Course Progress
At the first advising session, new students should note the Graduation Requirements form
(p.27-29) which can be used to plan and follow their progress at McGill. Students will
record on the form all additional admissions requirements, exemptions or advanced credits
(see Section V below) and course marks. This form will eventually be turned in to the
Adviser as part of a pre-graduation procedure.
Progress and remaining requirements to complete towards graduation can be seen on
Minerva/Student/Student Records Menu/Degree Evaluation.
b) Course Loads and Length of Program
The normal course load per semester is 15-18 credits. Students taking 11 credits or less per
semester are registered as part-time students. Students receiving certain bursaries and loans
may be required to maintain full time status. Check with your financing provider prior to
taking less than 12 credits in one semester. A student who wishes to register for more than
18 credits in a term may only do so with special permission of the Associate chair
(Undergraduate Program).
Students on probationary standing must take a reduced load of no more than 13 credits per
semester including repeated courses (see Section f further in the handbook). The exact
number of credits will be recommended by the Academic Adviser on the basis of the
difficulties experienced by the student. Care should be taken in the choice of courses for a
reduced load to try and meet pre-requisites for courses to be taken in following semesters
or years. For example, CHEE 204 (given in Winter) is a pre-requisite for both CHEE 314
(given in Fall) and CHEE 351 (given in Winter).
c) Course Change Deadlines (2013-2014)

Fall 2013 Semester Winter 2014 Semester
Last day for changing courses Sept. 17 (Tuesday) Jan. 21 (Tuesday)

(no financial penalty and no
entry on transcript)
Last day for withdrawal Sept. 24 (Tuesday) Jan. 28 (Tuesday)

(with a W)
Beyond this time, student names will appear on the examination lists, and in the event of
students not taking the examination, they will be given a "J" grade.
d) Course Grades
Course grades (see the University Calendar under General University Information and
Regulations) are defined as follows:
l) Grades of A, A-, B+, B, B- and C+ indicate the extent to which ability superior to that
required to qualify for the professional degree is demonstrated.
2) A grade of C (satisfactory) implies achievement at a level of performance consistent

with awarding a B.Eng. degree and thus with the practice of the engineering profession.
3) Grades of D and F indicate the extent of deficiency below the required level.
In the Faculty of Engineering, letter grades are assigned according to the grading scheme
adopted by the professor in charge of a particular course. This may not correspond to grades
indicated in the Numerical Scale of Grades column in Grading and Grade Point
Averages. A grade of D indicates marginal performance which is acceptable only for
Complementary Studies courses (i.e., Group A Impact of Technology on Society and
Group B Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Law), Basic Science
Complementary Courses (for Computer Engineering and Software Engineering students
from CEGEP), and Elective Courses (for Mechanical Engineering students from CEGEP
and for Architecture students). A grade of D is not acceptable for required (core) courses,
technical complementary courses, laboratory complementary courses, or courses in any
other category of the Engineering programs.
e) Reassessment of a Grade
You can request a formal reread of a final examination once you have discussed it with
your instructor. You must complete a Request for a Reread of a Final Exam form and
submit it to the Student Affairs Office, Engineering Student Centre. You may request
rereads for only one course per term, unless you obtain permission from the Student Affairs
Office, Engineering Student Centre. Grades may be either raised or lowered as the result
of a reread. A fee for each reread will be assessed directly to your McGill account if the
result remains the same or is lowered. If the grade is raised, there is no charge. Reread
application deadlines: Fall courses: March 31 / Winter courses: July 31 / Summer courses:
November 30. Non-Engineering courses: Rereads in courses not in the Faculty of
Engineering are subject to the deadlines, rules, and regulations of the relevant faculty.
f) Standings
Satisfactory Standing:
You are in Satisfactory Standing if you have a CGPA of 2.00 or greater.
You may continue with your studies under the following conditions:
If you obtained a grade of D or F in a core course, you must repeat the course
successfully (grade of C or better) or replace it with an alternative approved course
and successfully complete the course.
If you obtained a grade of F in any other course, you must either repeat the course
successfully before graduation or replace it with an alternative approved course and
successfully complete the course before graduation.
Probationary Standing:
You are in Probationary Standing if you have EITHER:
a CGPA that is less than 2.00 and equal to or greater than 1.20
OR
a TGPA that is equal to or greater than 2.50 and a CGPA that is less than 2.00.
You must reduce your credit load to a maximum of 13 credits per term and must obtain,
at the end of the term, either a CGPA of 2.00 or greater or a TGPA of 2.50 or greater.
If you have a TGPA of 2.50 or greater, but you have a CGPA that is less than 2.00, you
may continue with your studies but you will remain in Probationary Standing until you
obtain a CGPA of 2.0 or greater.
If you do not obtain either the TGPA or CGPA noted above, you will be placed in
Unsatisfactory Standing.
You must consult a faculty or departmental adviser before withdrawal deadlines
concerning your course selection
Unsatisfactory Standing:
You are in Unsatisfactory Standing if you have EITHER:
a CGPA that is less than 1.20
OR
a TGPA that is less than 2.50 and a CGPA that is less than 2.00.
If at any time, you were placed in Unsatisfactory Standing and were readmitted to the
Faculty of Engineering after one term away, and you are placed in Unsatisfactory
Standing again at the end of any subsequent term, you may not continue in your program.
You will be asked to withdraw from the Faculty of Engineering for a minimum of one
term or permanently, based on the conditions of your last letter of readmission.
If you are in Unsatisfactory Standing for the first time, the regulations below apply.
Students in Interim Unsatisfactory Standing after the Fall term:
You must reduce your credit load to a maximum of 13 credits per term and must obtain,
at the end of the term, either a CGPA of 2.00 or greater or a TGPA of 2.50 or greater.
If you have a TGPA of 2.50 or greater, but your CGPA is less than 2.00, you may
continue with your studies but will remain in Probationary Standing until you obtain a
CGPA of 2.00 or greater.
If you do not obtain either the TGPA or CGPA noted above, you will be placed in
Unsatisfactory Standing.
You must consult a faculty or departmental adviser before withdrawal deadlines
concerning your course selection.
Students in Unsatisfactory Standing after the Winter term:
You must withdraw from the Faculty of Engineering for a minimum of one term.
For more information about Academic Standing, see
www.mcgill.ca/engineering/student/sao/policies/academic
g) Readmission
To return to McGill after an absence from a Fall and/or Winter term of an academic year,
you must submit an application for readmission using Minerva's Faculty
Transfer/Readmission Menu (www.mcgill.ca/minerva). In your application, state the
reasons for your absence from the University and give a summary of your activities during
that period.
If you withdrew because of illness, you must provide the Faculty Student Affairs Office
with a medical note to support your application for readmission, stating that you are ready
to resume studies.
h) Summer Courses
Summer course offerings are published in the Summer Session Announcement available in
the early winter of the corresponding year. Normally very few engineering courses are
offered. CHEM 212 and 234 are usually offered. A considerable number of courses are
offered in management (Faculty of Management) and in French (Faculty of Arts and Centre
for Continuing Education). Note that prior approval must be obtained from the Academic
Adviser for any course that is to count for degree credit.
Courses CHEE 363, CHEE 494, CHEE 495, CHEE 496 are also available in the summer
if arrangements can be made with an academic staff member of the Chemical Engineering
Department.
i) Definition of Advanced Credit and Exemption
Students who have previously taken a required course in the program may be granted
advanced credit or exemption for that course. For exemption, the credits of the course must
be replaced by an equal or higher number of credits of another course having the same
accreditation category breakdown (e.g. Basic Science, Mathematics, Engineering Science,
Engineering Design, Complementary Studies). No replacement is needed for advanced
credits.
There is no equivalence between Science Math courses and Engineering Math courses for
students who do not hold a degree in Science.
Computer courses taken outside McGill, while a student is registered in Engineering, do

not count for credit.
j) Pre-requisites
Students must have the required pre-requisite in their academic history in order to register
in a course through Minerva.
V. SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
A. GENERAL
a) Introduction
This Handbook states the rules applicable to students entering the first year of the program
in September 2013 or January 2014.
b) Classification of Courses
The program includes several categories of courses:
l) Required Departmental courses

2) Technical Complementary (TC) courses
3) Required Non-departmental courses
4) Complementary Studies (CS)
Courses in categories 1), 2) and 3) are referred to as "core" courses.
c) Total and Distribution of Credit Requirements
See following pages.

CURRICULUM FOR THE B.ENG. DEGREE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
REQUIRED COURSES
Non-Departmental Courses Course Credit
CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 4

CHEM 234 Topics in Organic Chemistry 3
MATH 262 Intermediate Calculus 3
MATH 263 Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers 3
MATH 264 Advanced Calculus for Engineers 3
FACC 100 Introduction to the Engineering Profession 1
FACC 300 Engineering Economy 3
FACC 400 Engineering Professional Practice 1
COMP 208 Computers in Engineering 3 24
Chemical Engineering Courses
CHEE 200 Chemical Engineering Principles 1 3

CHEE 220 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3
CHEE 231 Data Analysis and Design of Experiments 3
CHEE 291 Instrumentation and Measurement 1 4
CHEE 310 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 3
CHEE 314 Fluid Mechanics 3
CHEE 315 Heat and Mass Transfer 3
CHEE 35l Separation Processes 3
CHEE 360 Technical Paper 1
CHEE 370 Elements of Biotechnology 3
CHEE 380 Materials Science 3
CHEE 390 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering 3
CHEE 400 Principles of Energy Conversion 3
CHEE 401 Energy Systems Engineering 3
CHEE 423 Chemical Reaction Engineering 3
CHEE 440 Process Modelling 3
CHEE 453 Process Design 4
CHEE 455 Process Control 3
CHEE 456 Design Project 1 2
CHEE 474 Biochemical Engineering 3
CHEE 484 Materials Engineering 3
CHEE 491 Instrumentation and Measurement 2 4 74
COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
Technical Complementary Courses (TC) Course Credit
Courses to be selected from those

approved by the Department (see list below) 9
Complementary Studies (CS)
9 credits from Group A and Group B of Faculty Announcement

See courses notes in Appendix A 9
TOTAL 116
d) Departmental Technical Complementary Courses.
For up-to-date curriculum, please consult the University Calendar
The purpose of this requirement is to provide students with an area of specialization within
the broad field of chemical engineering. Alternatively, students use the technical
complementaries to increase the breadth of their chemical engineering training.
At least two courses (5-7 credits) must be chosen from the list below. The remaining
course(s) (2-4 credits) may be taken from other suitable undergraduate courses in the
Faculty of Engineering, with departmental permission. Note that many of the technical
complementaries are offered only in alternate years. Students should, therefore, plan their
complementaries as far ahead as possible.
The following courses are offered as Technical Complementary (TC). Consult Minerva for
TCs that are offered in 2013/2014.
BIOT 505 (3) Selected Topics in Biotechnology*

CHEE 363 (2) Projects Chemical Engineering**
CHEE 494 (3) Research Project and Seminar 1**
CHEE 495 (4) Research Project and Seminar 2**
CHEE 496 (3) Environmental Research Project**
CHEE 510 (3) Advanced Separation Processes
CHEE 515 (3) Material Surfaces: A Biomimetic Approach+
MIME 515 (3) Material Surfaces: A Biomimetic Approach+
CHEE 521 (3) Nanomaterials and the Aquatic Environment+
CIVE 521 (3) Nanomaterials and the Aquatic Environment+
CHEE 541 (3) Electrochemical Engineering
CHEE 543 (3) Plasma Engineering
CHEE 561 (3) Introduction to Soft Tissue Biophysics
CHEE 562 (3) Engineering Principles in Physiological Systems
CHEE 563 (3) Biofluids and Cardiovascular Mechanics+
MECH 563 (3) Biofluids and Cardiovascular Mechanics+
CHEE 571 (3) Small Computer Applications: Chemical Engineering

CHEE 582 (3) Polymer Science & Engineering
CHEE 584 (3) Polymer Processing
CHEE 585 (3) Foundations of Soft Matter
CHEE 587 (3) Chemical Processing: Electronics Industry
CHEE 591 (3) Environmental Bioremediation
CHEE 592 (3) Industrial Air Pollution Control+
MECH 534 (3) Air Pollution Engineering+
CHEE 593 (3) Industrial Water Pollution Control+
CIVE 430 (3) Water Treatment and Pollution Control+
CIVE 451 (3) Geoenvironmental Engineering
CIVE 557 (3) Microbiology for Environmental Engineering
MIME 470 (3) Engineering Biomaterials
MIME 558 (3) Engineering Nanomaterials
* BIOT 505 can only be chosen by students taking the Minor in Biotechnology.
** Students may choose only one project course:

CHEE 363 or CHEE 464 or CHEE 494 or CHEE 495 or CHEE 496.
+ Students may choose only one course in each of the following sets:
- CHEE 515 or MIME 515
- CHEE 521 or CIVE 521
- CHEE 563 or MECH 563
- CHEE 592 or MECH 534
- CHEE 593 or CIVE 430
e) Other Complementary Courses
In selecting non-departmental complementary courses, students must verify with the

department concerned that they have the pre-requisites and that they will be accepted for
enrolment into the desired courses. Some departments place limits on enrolment and give
preference to their own students.
For course listings and regulations related to Complementary Studies (Impact of

Technology on Society courses and Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies
and Law courses), students should refer to the Complementary Studies section in the B.
Eng. Chemical Engineering program requirements of the Undergraduate Programs,
Courses and University Regulations.
f) Minors
Minors are coherent sequences of courses taken in addition to the courses required for the
B.Eng., B.S.E., or B.Sc.(Arch.) degree. Minors normally consist of 1824 credits, allowing
912 credits of overlap with the degree program. The real credit cost to the student is
typically 915 credits, representing one term beyond the B.Eng., B.S.E., or B.Sc.(Arch.)
degree program. All courses in a minor must be passed with a grade of C or better.
Minors are available to Chemical Engineering students in the following areas:
Arts, Biomedical engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction

Engineering and Management, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental
Studies, Management, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Technological
Entrepreneurship, and Software Engineering. For completed descriptions of these minors,
see the Faculty of Engineering undergraduate section of the Undergraduate Programs,
Courses and University Regulations.
As part of a pre-graduation procedure, students doing a Minor must provide proof that all
requirements are fulfilled.
Note that students must pre-register early for Management courses. Preregistration forms
are available from the Student Affairs Office (Room 22, Frank Dawson Adams Building).
Students intending to register for a Minor program must complete a form declaring their
intent and submit it to Student Affairs Office, Rm 22, Frank Dawson Adams Building. If
subsequently the plan is changed, it must be communicated in writing to the same office.
Failure to do so may result in delayed graduation.
g) Course Exemptions for CEGEP Graduates
If you have successfully completed a course at CEGEP that is equivalent to CHEM 212 or
CHEM 234, you may request exemption for either or both courses. However, you must
replace each course with another university-level course of an equal number of credits or
more McGill courses beginning with subject codes ATOC, BIOL, CHEM, EPSC,
ESYS, PHYS are acceptable substitutes.
B. TRANSFERS
For information on transfer credit for French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate

exams, Advanced Placement exams, Advanced Levels and Science Placement Exams, see
http://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/student/sao/newstudents/ and select your term of
admission.
a) Transfer from Science Programs to the B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering Programs
Students who have completed all or most of the requirements for the B.Sc. in Chemistry
and other chemistry-oriented disciplines (Major or Honours) may qualify for admission to
a reduced B.Eng. program. A typical program is listed in this Handbook.
b) Transfer of Credits for Courses Completed Outside this Department
Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits of program-related courses at McGill.
While registered in the B.Eng. program, core courses may not be taken outside the
department.
c) Summer Session Forms
Students who wish to take courses at other universities which they want counted towards
their B.Eng. requirements should obtain and submit the Authorization of Courses for
Exemptions and/or Advanced Credits form to the Engineering Student Center (Rm. 22,
Frank Dawson Adams Building). This serves as the written approval form for the Host
University upon authorization by the Academic Adviser. Once the transcript of the
completed course from the Host University is received by the Engineering Student Center
it is matched with the approval form and placed in the student's file.
C. RECORDING OF COURSE EXEMPTIONS OR ADVANCED CREDIT
It is the responsibility of students to request such course exemptions or advanced credit and
to ensure that they are properly recorded in the department and the Faculty.
For courses completed at other institutions, Students should request exemptions or

advanced credits using the appropriate form (Authorization of Courses for Exemptions
and/or Advanced Credits) available at the Engineering Student Centre (Rm. 22, Frank
Dawson Adams Building). This must be completed by the student, signed by their
departmental adviser, and submitted to the Engineering Student Centre for approval by the
Associate Director.
A request can only be considered granted and recorded when it appears on the transcript
or course verification form.
(Please refer to http://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/student/sao/newstudents/

for details and the process on obtaining transfer credit.)
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR STUDENTS
All pre-engineering courses must be completed preferably in the first year of studies
or soon thereafter. They must not be deferred to the third or fourth years of studies.
Students are responsible to ensure that they meet the course requirements for the
B.Eng. They must complete the appropriate check list (p. 27 to 29) and demonstrate
to their Adviser that they meet the degree requirements in each category of courses
e.g. core, technical, minor program, free complementaries etc.
Students must meet their Academic Adviser and verify their final year course
selection prior to the commencement of their U-3 year. Timetable conflicts may
cause difficulties in some cases if course selection is not planned well in advance.
D. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS
CEGEP Entry (September Admission)

Semester 1 (Fall) 17 Prerequisites/Co requisites
CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 4 P CHEM 110 or equivalent / C CHEM 120 or equivalent
CHEE 231 Data Analysis and Design of Experiments 3 C CHEE 291
MATH 262 Intermediate Calculus 3 P MATH 141, MATH 133
Semester 2 (Winter) 16 Prerequisites/Co requisites
CHEE 204 Chemical Engineering Principles 2 3 P CHEE 200
CHEE 220 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 P CHEE 200
CHEM 234 Topics in Organic Chemistry 3 P CHEM 212 or equivalent
COMP 208 Computers in Engineering 3 P MATH 140, MATH 141
MATH 263 Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers 3 C MATH 262
CHEE 314 Fluid Mechanics 3 P CHEE 204 / C MATH 264
CHEE 390 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineeri 3 P CHEE 204, COMP 208, MATH 263 / C MATH 264
MATH 264 Advanced Calculus for Engineers 3 P MATH 262 / C MATH 263
CHEE 310 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 3 P CHEE 220 or MIME 212
CHEE 315 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 P CHEE 314
CHEE 351 Separation Processes 3 P CHEE 204, CHEE 220 / C CHEE 315
CHEE 484 Materials Engineering 3 P CHEE 380 / C CHEE 315
CHEE xxx Technical Complementary 3
CS Complementary Studies Group B (HSSML) 1 3
CHEE 400 Principles of Energy Conversion 3 P CHEE 315, CHEE 390, CHEE 484
CHEE 423 Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 P CHEE 310, CHEE 315
CHEE 453 Process Design 4 P CHEE 315, CHEE 351
CHEE 474 Biochemical Engineering 3 P CHEE 370
CHEE 401 Energy Systems Engineering 3 P CHEE 400
CHEE 440 Process Modelling 3 P CHEE 423, MATH 264
CHEE 455 Process Control 3 P CHEE 315, CHEE 351, CHEE 423 / C CHEE 491
CHEE 456 Design Project 1 2 C CHEE 453
CHEE 491 Instrumentation and Measurement 2 4 P CHEE 231, CHEE 291, CHEE 315, CHEE 423 / C CHEE 455
FACC 400 Engineering Professional Practice 1 P FACC 100, 60 program credits
CHEE 457 Design Project 2 5 P CHEE 456
CS Complementary Studies Group A (Impact) 3
Total credits: 116
CEGEP Entry (January Admission)

MATH 262 Intermediate Calculus 3 P MATH 141, MATH 133
Total credits: 116
non CEGEP Entry (September Admission)

CHEM 110 General Chemistry 4
MATH 133 Vectors,Matric.&Geo 3
MATH 140 Calculus 1* 3
PHYS 131 Mechanics and Waves 4 C MATH 139 or higher level calculus course
FACC 100 Intro Eng. Profession 1
***-*** Compl. Studies 3
CHEM 120 General Chemistry 2 4
MATH 141 Calculus 2* 4 P MATH 139 or MATH 140 or MATH 150
PHYS 142 Electromag. Optics 4 P PHYS 131
MATH 262 Intermediate Calculus* 3 P MATH 141, MATH 133
CHEE 390 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering 3 P CHEE 204, COMP 208, MATH 263 / C MATH 264
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Total credits: 142
* Students having successfully completed a calculus course in High School may take Calculus A
(MATH 150) and Calculus B (MATH 151). Students passing MATH 150 & 151 will receive
exemption with credit for MATH 262 (Intermediate Calculus). In the event that the student has
some prior calculus, but is not sufficiently confident to proceed with MATH 150/151, the
appropriate sequence is MATH 140/141.
75-Credit Program for Students from Science Faculty Program

1) Chemistry Programs: Students who have completed at least the U2 level McGill B.Sc. program
in Chemistry, or the equivalent, will normally have completed most of the equivalences noted
below. Students who at the time of transfer have completed only part of the math equivalence
may choose to take the missing courses in the Faculty of Science or to take the equivalent
courses in the Faculty of Engineering. The typical 75-credit program outlined in the following
page considers that the student has passed MATH 315 and the equivalent courses for MATH
262/264; that the student has 9 credits in allowable complementary studies courses and has
courses with laboratory component equivalent to CHEE 291.
2) Biochemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics Programs: Students from these programs in
Faculty of Science also qualify for a credit allowance, the exact number of credits depending
on which of the courses on the left below have been taken.
NOTE: Science transfer students can replace up to 6 credits of Technical Complementaries
with 6 credits of previously taken 400-level (or equivalent) science courses approved by the
Adviser.
Faculty of Science Degree Requirements (Chemical) Requirements

1. Chemistry Cr 1. Chemistry Cr
CHEM 212 Intr.OrgChem. 4 CHEM 212 Intr.Organic Chem. 4
CHEM 222 Organic Chem. II 4 CHEM 234 Topics in Org. Chem. 3
CHEM 204 and CHEM 214 6 CHEE 310 Phys.Chem.For Eng. 3
or (CHEM 223 and CHEM 253)
and (CHEM 243 and CHEM 263) 6
2. Mathematics ** 2. Mathematics
MATH 222 Calculus III 3 MATH 262 Inter. Calculus 3
MATH 315 or MATH 325 3 MATH 263 Ord.Diff.Eqs.Eng. 3
MATH 314 or MATH 248 3 MATH 264 Adv.Calculus Eng. 3
3. Computer Science 3. Computer Science

COMP 250 Intro. Comp. Sci. 3 COMP 208 Comp. in Eng. 3
4. Courses in Complementary Studies *9 4. CS Complementaries 9
5. Courses with Identifiable Lab. 5. Chemical Engineering

Component not Counted CHEE 291 Instrum. Meas. 1 4
6. 400-Level Science Courses 6. Technical Complementaries 6
Total Credit Allowance 41
* Courses in Complementary Studies must be clearly identified.

** Note that the Mathematics equivalents will only be considered as a package: credit for
individual courses will not be granted
For students of high academic standing who qualify for an equivalence of 41 credits as detailed
above, the following 75-credit program applies, provided there are no timetable conflicts.


Total credits: 75
Programs of those who have studied Chemistry at other universities must be examined in detail to
determine how many credits, up to the maximum of 45, may be allowed in their case.
Although the above program, in some instances, does not respect the course pre-requisites, they
are upheld where possible. Students admitted with advanced standing should, with their Adviser,
plan a program in the awareness of the possible difficulties of taking courses out of the pre-
requisite sequence. The Adviser must approve this action.
APPENDIX A
COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS
2013-2014
Six credits (9 credits for students from Quebec CEGEPs) of Complementary Studies are required
in addition to the core courses of the chemical engineering program; of these, 3 credits must be
chosen from Group A "Impact of Technology on Society Courses" below, and the remaining 3 (6
for students from CEGEPs) credits must be taken from Group B.
NOTE: Non-CEGEP students need to take additional 3 credits of pre-engineering courses from
A, B or C below.
Group A - Impact of Technology on Society Courses
ANTH 212 (3) Anthropology of Development

BTEC 502 (3) Biotechnology Ethics and Society
CIVE 469 (3) Infrastructure and Society
ECON 225 (3) Economics of the Environments
ECON 347 (3) Economics of Climate Change
ENVR 201 (3) Society and Environment
GEOG 200 (3) Geographical Perspectives: World Environmental Problems
GEOG 203 (3) Environmental Systems
GEOG 205 (3) Global Change: Past, Present and Future
GEOG 302 (3) Environmental Management 1
MECH 526 (3) Manufacturing and the Environment
MGPO 440* (3) Strategies for Sustainability
MIME 308 (3) Social Impact of Technology
PHIL 343 (3) Biomedical Ethics
RELG 270 (3) Religious Ethics and the Environment
SOCI 235 (3) Technology and Society
SOCI 312 (3) Sociology of Work and Industry
URBP 201 (3) Planning the 21st Century City
* Note: Management courses have limited enrolment and registration dates. See
Important Dates at http://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates.
Group B - Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies and Law

1.Humanities and Social Studies
2.Administrative Studies, Law and Social Sciences
3.Language
If you are not proficient in a certain language, 3 credits will be given for one 6-credit course
in that language. However, 3 credits may be given for any language course that has a
sufficient cultural component. You must have this course approved by a faculty adviser. See
the Faculty of Engineering undergraduate section of the Undergraduate Programs, Courses
and University Regulations for details of acceptable courses in Group B.
The above list is subject to revision; please see the Faculty of Engineering undergraduate
section of the Undergraduate Programs, Courses and University Regulations for updates.
A course may be cancelled if numbers

APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL COMPLEMENTARY COURSES warrant
Winter Summer
Course # Title Fall 2013 2014 2014
CHEE 363 Projects in Chem. Eng. x x x
CHEE 494 Research Proj. & Seminar 1 x x x
CHEE 495 Research Proj. & Seminar 2 x x x
CHEE 496 Environmental Research Project x x x
CHEE 510 Advanced Separation Processes x
CHEE 515 Material Surfaces: A Biomimetic Interface Phenomena
CHEE 521 Nanomat. and the Aquatic Environment (or CVIE 521) x
CHEE541 Electrochemical Eng.
CHEE 543 Plasma Eng. x
CHEE 561 Intro. Soft Tissue Biophys.
CHEE 562 Eng. Principles in Physiolog. Sys
CHEE 563 Biofluids and Cardiovascular Mech. (or MECH 563) x
CHEE 571 Small Computer Applications
CHEE 582 Polymer Sci. and Eng. x
CHEE 584 Polymer Processing
CHEE 585 Foundations of Soft Matter x
CHEE 587 Chem. Proc.:Electronics Industry x
CHEE 591 Environmental Bioremediation x
CHEE 592 Industrial Air Pollution Control (or MECH 534)
CHEE 593 Industrial Water Pollution (or CIVE 430)
CIVE 451 Geoenvironmental Engineering x
CIVE 557 Microbiology for Environmental Engineering
MIME 470 Engineering Biomaterials x
MIME 558 Engineering Nanomaterials
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(116 CREDIT PROGRAMME - CEGEP Students)
Name: ID:
Admission requirements (if any):
Advanced credits / examptions:
Course Cr Mark Notes

CHEE 351 Separation Processes 3

CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 4

COMP 208 Computers in Engineering 3

Minor in:
Free compllementaries (if any):
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(142 CREDIT PROGRAMME - non-CEGEP Students)
Name: ID:
Admission requirements (if any):
Advanced credits / examptions:

CHEM 110General Chemistry 4
CHEM 120General Chemistry 2 4
MATH 133 Vectors,Matric.&Geo 3
PHYS 131 Mechanics and Waves 4
PHYS 142 Electromag. Optics 4

CHEE 351 Separation Processes 3

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CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 4
COMP 208 Computers in Engineering 3

Minor in:
Free compllementaries (if any):

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McGill University

Department of Chemical Engineering

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

for students entering the B.Eng. program

Montreal, August 2013

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

Prof. Sasha Omanovic, Associate Chair - Undergraduate Program

I. TEACHING PERSONNEL IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

M.H. Wong Bldg. Office Telephone

Prof. D. Berk, P.Eng. 4260 514-398-4271

II. DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS

b) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC)

c) Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering. (C.S.Ch.E) Student Chapter

The President of the Student Chapter in 2013-2014 will be Jonathan Benitez.

d) Financial Aid and Scholarships

e) Facilities in the Department

Undergraduate Laboratories - Wong 4200 - Mr. F. Caporuscio

f) Handbook of Chemical Engineering

An electronic copy of Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook is available on the Access

III. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

- Take Free Elective courses at UQAM, Ecole Polytechnique or U. de Montreal under

IV. COURSE ORGANIZATION

b) Course Loads and Length of Program

c) Course Change Deadlines (2013-2014)

Last day for changing courses Sept. 17 (Tuesday) Jan. 21 (Tuesday)

Last day for withdrawal Sept. 24 (Tuesday) Jan. 28 (Tuesday)

2) A grade of C (satisfactory) implies achievement at a level of performance consistent

i) Definition of Advanced Credit and Exemption

Computer courses taken outside McGill, while a student is registered in Engineering, do

V. SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The program includes several categories of courses:

l) Required Departmental courses

Courses in categories 1), 2) and 3) are referred to as "core" courses.

c) Total and Distribution of Credit Requirements

See following pages.

CURRICULUM FOR THE B.ENG. DEGREE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Non-Departmental Courses Course Credit

CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 4

Chemical Engineering Courses

CHEE 200 Chemical Engineering Principles 1 3

Technical Complementary Courses (TC) Course Credit

Courses to be selected from those

Complementary Studies (CS)

9 credits from Group A and Group B of Faculty Announcement

d) Departmental Technical Complementary Courses.

For up-to-date curriculum, please consult the University Calendar

BIOT 505 (3) Selected Topics in Biotechnology*

CHEE 571 (3) Small Computer Applications: Chemical Engineering

** Students may choose only one project course:

e) Other Complementary Courses

In selecting non-departmental complementary courses, students must verify with the

For course listings and regulations related to Complementary Studies (Impact of

Minors are available to Chemical Engineering students in the following areas:

Arts, Biomedical engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction

g) Course Exemptions for CEGEP Graduates

For information on transfer credit for French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate

a) Transfer from Science Programs to the B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering Programs

b) Transfer of Credits for Courses Completed Outside this Department

Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits of program-related courses at McGill.