Course Descriptions

The undergraduate program in chemical engineering undertakes to prepare individuals for careers in the chemical process industries. These include all industries in which chemical and energy changes are an important part of the manufacturing process, such as the petroleum, rubber, plastics, synthetic fiber, pulp and paper, fermentation, soap and detergents, glass, ceramic, photographic and organic and inorganic chemical industries.

CHE 545 - Introduction to Biochemical Engineering

Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
Term Available: -
Prerequisites: BIO 110 - Cell Structure and Function, and CHEM 330 - Biochemistry I, and CHE 404 - Kinetics & Reactor Design or ES 201 - Conservation & Accounting Principles or consent of instructor
Corequisites: None

Survey course introducing biochemical terminology and processes. Enzyme kinetics, cellular genetics, biochemical transport phenomena, and design and operation of biochemical reactors. Emphasis on applying engineering principles to biochemical situations.

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