Introduction to algorithm design, programming structures, and data structures. Engineering calculation software including programming languages, spreadsheets, and simulation software. Application of computing methods to engineering problems and data analysis. Offered in Spring.
Fundamental concepts in chemical engineering reactions, basic reaction rate theory, steady-state approximation, transition-state theory, reaction mechanisms of chemical reactions, analysis of kinetic data. Offered in Spring.
Main topics of coverage include conversion and reactor sizing, isothermal and non-isothermal reactor operation/design for flow and batch systems, multiple reactions, introduction to heterogeneous reactor design, sustainability and stability, reactor runaway, reactive hazard and process safety. Offered in Fall.
Independent study for undergraduate students. The student is assigned a research problem in bioprocess engineering. The student must make a systematic survey of available literature on the assigned problem. Emphasis is on application of correct research techniques rather than on discovery of results of commercial importance. The information obtained in the literature survey, along with the data developed as a result of the investigation, is to be presented as a technical report. Students shall report their activities to their instructor on a weekly basis for the duration of the course. Offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Independent research topics in Bioprocess Engineering for graduate students. Offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.