Undergraduate Education: Research/Biotechnology

The course outline emphasizes the biotechnology aspect of Chemical and Biological Engineering and leads to a minor in Biotechnology. The outline also emphasizes undergraduate research as preparation for graduate school.

Freshman Year:

Course Course Name Brief Description
Fall
EN 1 Introduction to Computers in Engineering Introduction to how computers can be used for engineering problem solving, to analyze data, and to simulate engineering systems and devices.
Math 11 Calculus 1 Differential and integral calculus needed for advanced mathematics in upper level engineering courses.
Chem 1 Chemical Foundations General introduction to chemistry with topics including atomic and molecular structure, intermolecular forces, and chemical reactions.
EN Engineering - Introductory elective  
Eng1 English 1 (Expository Writing) Principles of effective written communication.

Spring
EN2 Engineering Graphics Introduction to the key elements of engineering graphics. Concepts used in engineering process design.
Math 12 Calculus II A continuation of Calculus I with new concepts and applications of prior concepts.
Chem 2 Chemical Principles Topics covered include physical and chemical equilibria, solutions, and thermodynamics. Fundamental concepts in chemical processing and engineering.
Physics 11 General Physics I Physics dealing with mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, and light. Helps complement the chemical aspects of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
EN Engineering - Introductory elective
  Humanities/ Social Sciences elective

Sophomore Year:

Course Course Name Brief Description
Fall
Math 13 Calculus III More applications and concepts built upon Calculus I and II.
ES 10 Structure and Strength of Materials Atomic and molecular structures of metals, ceramics, and polymers. Introduction to material processing and engineering.
CHBE 10 Thermodynamics and Process Calculations I Conservation of mass and energy within the context of industrial chemical and biological processes (used, for example, in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries).
Chem 31 and 33 Physical Chemistry with laboratory Fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics and their application to the energetics and rates of chemical reactions.
Bio 13 Cells and Organisms General biological principles related to current advances in cell and molecular biology, genetics, immunology, plant and biomedical sciences.

Spring
CHBE11 Thermodynamics and Process Calculations II A continuation of CHBE10 with emphasis on multiphase, multicomponent, and reactive systems.
Math 38 Differential Equations A math course that introduces key concepts used during engineering modeling and process control.
Bio 152 Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism An in-depth examination of the structure and function of biomolecules: chemical and physical properties of proteins/enzymes, carbohydrates, and lipids.
  Humanities/ Social Sciences elective  
Bio 106 Microbiology General understanding of bacterial and viral structure, growth, ecology, pathogenic mechanisms, and life cycles. These agents are often the key components of engineering bio-processes.

Junior Year:

Course Course Name Brief Description
Fall
CHBE 20 Equilibrium Staged Separations Design and analysis of separation processes primarily used to separate chemical species (i.e., during pharmaceutical or biotech product development).
CHBE 21 Fluid Mechanics Study of the fluid properties transport chemical species between chemical and biological processes (i.e., reactor, mixing, or purification units).
CHBE 39 Applied Mathematics and Software for Chemical Engineers This course reviews/covers analytical techniques employed in many chemical and biological engineering settings; all are applied in the last two years of the undergraduate curriculum.
Chem 51 & 53 Organic Chemistry with laboratory Structure, bonding, stereochemistry, and reactions of carbon compounds. Builds the principles needed for reaction engineering.
ES 3 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Definition of circuit elements. Develops global engineering education.
  Humanities/ Social Sciences elective  

Spring
CHBE 22 Heat and Mass Transfer A more focused study of mass and energy conservation. The movement or transfer of heat and mass is a key component of any process based engineering discipline.
CHBE 102 Chemical Reactor Design Treatment of chemical reaction equilibrium and kinetic fundamentals and application of them to the design of reactors.
  Advanced Chemistry elective  
CHBE 163 Recombinant DNA Techniques Course will familiarize students with methods used to produce recombinant products such as industrial or pharmaceutical proteins.
  Humanities/ Social Science elective  

Senior Year:

Course Course Name Brief Description
Fall
CHBE 23 Rate Controlled Separations In contrast to Equilibrium Staged Separations, these separation processes require a rate analysis for the design of purification systems.
CHBE 24A Chemical Engineering Projects Laboratory I Laboratory projects in the area of applied chemical and biological engineering processing. Hands-on experience with practical problems of industrial concern.
CHBE 109 Process Dynamics and Control Mathematical modeling and control of chemical and biological processes with ordinary differential equations. Laboratory exposure to instrumentation.
CHBE 166 Principles of Cell and Microbe Cultivation In-depth examination of microbial and mammalian cell cultivation and concomitant production of commercially important products.
  Humanities/ Social Science elective  
CHBE 95 Research Research supervised by a faculty member from the CHBE department.

Spring
CHBE 24B Chemical Engineering Projects Laboratory II A continuation of CHBE 24A
CHBE 60 Chemical Process Design The principles of design and economic evaluation of chemical processes are illustrated through the preliminary design of a commercial project.
CHBE 161 Protein Purification Methods of purifying proteins at a large scale for therapeutic or industrial uses
  Advanced Chemistry elective  
  Free elective  
CHBE 96 Research Research supervised by a faculty member from the CHBE department.

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