Co-requisite for full-time students: CHE 791. Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in chemical engineering that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (CHE 701B course) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).