Chemical and Biological Engineering

CBEN110. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I. 4.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with BIOL110,
(I, II) Fundamentals of Biology with Laboratory I. This course will emphasize the fundamental concepts of biology and use illustrative examples and laboratory investigations that highlight the interface of biology with engineering. The focus will be on (1) the scientific method; (2) structural, molecular, and energetic basis of cellular activities; (3) mechanisms of storage and transfer of genetic information in biological organisms; (4) a laboratory 'toolbox' that will carry them forward in their laboratory-based courses. This core course in biology will be interdisciplinary in nature and will incorporate the major themes and mission of this school - earth, energy, and the environment. Lecture Hours: 3; Lab Hours: 3; Semester Hours: 4.

CBEN120. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II. 4.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with CBEN323,
This is the continuation of Fundamentals of Biology I. Emphasis in the second semester is placed on an examination of organisms as the products of evolution and the diversity of life forms. Special attention will be given to how form fits function in animals and plants and the potential for biomimetic applications. Prerequisite: CBEN110. Fundamentals of Biology I or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory; 4 semester hours.

CBEN198. SPECIAL TOPICS. 6.0 Semester Hrs.

Topical courses in chemical engineering of special interest. Prerequisite: none; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.

CBEN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Semester Hr.

Individual research or special problem projects. Topics, content, and credit hours to be agreed upon by student and supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: submission of ?Independent Study? form to CSM Registrar. 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.

CBEN200. COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) Fundamentals of mathematical methods and computer programming as applied to the solution of chemical engineering problems. Introduction to computational methods and algorithm development and implementation. Prerequisite: MATH112. Co-requisite: CBEN210. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN201. MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with CHEN201,
(II) Introduction to the formulation and solution of material and energy balances on chemical processes. Establishes the engineering approach to problem solving, the relations between known and unknown process variables, and appropriate computational methods. Prerequisites: CHGN122. Co-requisites: CBEN210, CBEN200, MATH213, MATH225. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN202. CHEMICAL PROCESS PRINCIPLES LABORATORY. 1.0 Semester Hr.

(II) Laboratory measurements dealing with the first and second laws of thermodynamics, calculation and analysis of experimental results, professional report writing. Introduction to computer-aided process simulation. Corequisites: CBEN210, CBEN201, MATH225, EDNS251. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour.

CBEN210. INTRO TO THERMODYNAMICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(I, II) Introduction to the fundamental principles of classical engineering thermodynamics. Application of mass and energy balances to closed and open systems including systems undergoing transient processes. Entropy generation and the second law of thermodynamics for closed and open systems. Introduction to phase equilibrium and chemical reaction equilibria. Ideal solution behavior. May not also receive credit for CHGN209, MEGN361, or GEGN330. Prerequisite: CHGN121, CHGN122, MATH111. Co-requisite: MATH112, PHGN100.

CBEN250. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND DESIGN. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Introduction to chemical process industries and how analysis and design concepts guide the development of new processes and products. Use of simple mathematical models to describe the performance of common process building blocks including pumps, heat exchangers, chemical reactors, and separators. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CBEN210. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN298. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1-6 Semester Hr.

Topical courses in chemical engineering of special interest. Prerequisite: none; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.

CBEN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Semester Hr.

Individual research or special problem projects. Topics, content, and credit hours to be agreed upon by student and supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: submission of ?Independent Study? form to CSM Registrar. 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.

CBEN304. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with CBEN404,
This course will cover the basics of human anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system and blood, the immune system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the endocrine system, the urinary system and the reproductive system. We will discuss the gross and microscopic anatomy and the physiology of these major systems. Where possible, we will integrate discussions of disease processes and introduce biomedical engineering concepts and problems. Check with department for semester(s) offered. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: General Biology I.

CBEN305. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB. 1.0 Semester Hr.

Equivalent with CBEN405,
In this course we explore the basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology using simulations of the physiology and a virtual human dissector program. These are supplemented as needed with animations, pictures and movies of cadaver dissection to provide the student with a practical experience discovering principles and structures associated with the anatomy and physiology. Co-requisite: CBEN404.

CBEN307. FLUID MECHANICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(I) This course covers theory and application of momentum transfer and fluid flow. Fundamentals of microscopic phenomena and application to macroscopic systems are addressed. Course work also includes computational fluid dynamics. Prerequisites: MATH225, grade of C- or better in CBEN201. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN308. HEAT TRANSFER. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) This course covers theory and applications of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. Fundamentals of microscopic phenomena and their application to macroscopic systems are addressed. Course work also includes application of relevant numerical methods to solve heat transfer problems. Prerequisites: MATH225, grade of C- or better in CBEN307. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN310. INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Introduction to the field of Biomedical Engineering including biomolecular, cellular, and physiological principles, and areas of specialty including biomolecular engineering, biomaterials, biomechanics, bioinstrumentation and bioimaging. Prerequisite: CBEN110, MATH112.

CBEN311. INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course is the general overview of brain anatomy, physiology, and function. It includes perception, motor, language, behavior, and executive function. This course will review what happens with injury and abnormalities of thought. It will discuss the overview of brain development throughout one's lifespan. Prerequisite: CBEN110, CHGN121, CHGN122, PHGN100, PHGN200.

CBEN312. UNIT OPERATIONS LABORATORY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(S) Unit Operations Laboratory. This course covers principles of mass, energy, and momentum transport as applied to laboratory-scale processing equipment. Written and oral communications skills, teamwork, and critical thinking are emphasized. 9 hours lab; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CBEN201, CBEN202 OR CBEN200, CBEN307, CBEN308 OR CBEN314, CBEN357, CBEN375.

CBEN313. UNIT OPERATIONS LABORATORY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(S) Unit Operations Laboratory. This course covers principles of mass, energy, and momentum transport as applied to laboratory-scale processing equipment. Written and oral communications skills, teamwork, and critical thinking are emphasized. 9 hours lab; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CBEN201, CBEN202 OR CBEN200, CBEN307, CBEN308 OR CBEN314, CBEN357, CBEN375.

CBEN314. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER. 4.0 Semester Hrs.

This course covers theory and applications of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation and mass transfer: diffusion and convection. Fundamentals of microscopic phenomena and their application to macroscopic systems are addressed. Course work also includes application of relevant numerical methods to solve heat and mass transfer problems. Prerequisite: MATH225, CBEN307 with a grade of C- or better. Co-requisite: CBEN200.

CBEN315. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) Introduction to the field of Electrochemical Engineering including basic electrochemical principles, electrode kinetics, ionic conduction, as applied to common devices such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, redox flow cells and batteries. Prerequisites: CBEN210. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN320. CELL BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with CBEN410,
An introduction to the morphological, biochemical, and biophysical properties of cells and their significance in the life processes. Prerequisite: General Biology I or equivalent.

CBEN321. INTRO TO GENETICS. 4.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) A study of the mechanisms by which biological information is encoded, stored, and transmitted, including Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, chromosome structure and rearrangement, cytogenetics, and population genetics. Prerequisite: General biology I or equivalent. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory; 4 semester hours.

CBEN322. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course relates the hard sciences of the brain and neuroscience to the psychology of human behavior. It covers such topics as decision making, learning, the brain's anatomy and physiology, psychopathology, addiction, the senses, sexuality, and brainwashing. It addresses the topics covered on the psychology section of the MCAT examination. Prerequisite: CBEN110, CHGN122, PHGN200.

CBEN323. GENERAL BIOLOGY II LABORATORY. 1.0 Semester Hr.

Equivalent with CBEN120,
(I, II) This Course provides students with laboratory exercises that complement lectures given in CBEN303, the second semester introductory course in Biology. Emphasis is placed on an examination of organisms as the products of evolution. The diversity of life forms will be explored. Special attention will be given to the vertebrate body (organs, tissues and systems) and how it functions. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: CBEN303 or equivalent. 3 hours laboratory; 1 semester hour.

CBEN324. INTRODUCTION TO BREWING SCIENCE. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) Introduction to the field of Brewing Science including an overview of ingredients and the brewing process, the biochemistry of brewing, commercial brewing, quality control, and the economics of the brewing industry. Students will malt grain, brew their own beer, and analyze with modern analytical equipment. Prerequisites: CBEN110; Student must be at least 21 years of age at beginning of semester. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.

CBEN325. MCAT REVIEW. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) The MCAT Review course is specifically for preparation of the Medical College Admissions Test [MCAT]. It will look at test taking skills, the information required to study for the MCAT, and will go over in detail the psychology information and the critical analysis and reading skills sections of the exam as well as doing practice exams. Prerequisites: CBEN110, PHGN200, CHGN222. Co-requisites: CBEN120. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. 1-3 Semester Hr.

Cooperative work/education experience involving employment of a chemical engineering nature in an internship spanning at least one academic semester. Prerequisite: none. 1 to 3 semester hours. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours.

CBEN350. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 1-3 Semester Hr.

Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite: Junior standing. 1 to 3 semester hours.

CBEN351. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 1-3 Semester Hr.

Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite: junior standing. 1 to 3 semester hours.

CBEN357. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(I) Introduction to non-ideal behavior in thermodynamic systems and their applications. Phase and reaction equilibria are emphasized. Relevant aspects of computer-aided process simulation are incorporated. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CBEN210 (or equivalent), MATH225, grade of C- or better in CBEN201.

CBEN358. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS LABORATORY. 1.0 Semester Hr.

This course includes hands-on laboratory measurements of physical data from experiments based on the principles of chemical engineering thermodynamics. Methods and concepts explored include calculation and analysis of physical properties, phase equilibria, and reaction equilibria and the application of these concepts in chemical engineering. Prerequisite: CBEN200, CBEN210 or CHGN209.

CBEN360. BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) The analysis and design of microbial reactions and biochemical unit operations, including processes used in conjunction with bioreactors, are investigated in this course. Industrial enzyme technologies are developed and explored. A strong focus is given to the basic processes for producing fermentation products and biofuels. Biochemical systems for organic oxidation and fermentation and inorganic oxidation and reduction are presented. Computer-aided process simulation is incorporated. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: CHGN428, CBEN201, CBEN358.

CBEN365. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(I) Builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving approached in an integrated teamwork environment, and initial technical content specific to the Chemical Engineering degree program to solve a range of chemical process engineering problems. Technical content necessary for process analysis and design activity is presented. This course emphasizes steady-state design in areas such as fuels, food sciences, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, wherein creative and critical thinking skills are necessary. Projects may involve computer-based optimization to obtain a solution. Prerequisites: EDNS151 or EDNS155, CBEN 200, CBEN201. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN368. INTRODUCTION TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 1.0 Semester Hr.

Introduction to Undergraduate Research. This course introduces research methods and provides a survey of the various fields in which CBE faculty conduct research. Topics such as how to conduct literature searches, critically reading and analyzing research articles, ethics, lab safety, and how to write papers are addressed. Prerequisite: None.

CBEN372. INTRODUCTION TO BIOENERGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

In this course the student will gain an understanding about using biological sources and processes for energy uses, both electricity and fuels. There is an emphasis on using chemical engineering principles and tools to aid in the analysis of these bioenergy systems. Specific technologies will be addressed that have historical use and future potential, such as biochemical conversion routes to biofuels (chemical vs. enzymatic hydrolysis followed by fermentation), gasification followed by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, application of anaerobic digestion, and others. Since products are to be used as energy carriers there will an emphasis on the energy efficiency of transformations and comparing the efficiencies of competing transformation pathways. Prerequisite: CBEN201, CBEN210.

CBEN375. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SEPARATIONS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) This course covers fundamentals of stage-wise and diffusional mass transport with applications to chemical engineering systems and processes. Relevant aspects of computer-aided process simulation and computational methods are incorporated. Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in CBEN357. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN398. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1-6 Semester Hr.

Topical courses in chemical engineering of special interest. Prerequisite: none; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.

CBEN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Semester Hr.

Individual research or special problem projects. Topics, content, and credit hours to be agreed upon by student and supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: submission of ?Independent Study? form to CSM Registrar. 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.

CBEN401. PROCESS OPTIMIZATION. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course introduces skills and knowledge required to develop conceptual designs of new processes and tools to analyze troubleshoot, and optimize existing processes. Prerequisite: CBEN201, CBEN308 or CBEN314, CBEN307, CBEN357, CBEN375, CBEN402.

CBEN402. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course covers simulation, synthesis, analysis, evaluation, as well as costing and economic evaluation of chemical processes. Computer-aided process simulation to plant and process design is applied. Prerequisite: CBEN307, CBEN308 or CBEN 314, CBEN357, CBEN375. Co-requisite: CBEN358, CBEN418.

CBEN403. PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) Mathematical modeling and analysis of transient systems. Applications of control theory to response of dynamic chemical engineering systems and processes. Co-requisites: CBEN314 or CBEN308, CBEN375. Prerequisites: CBEN201, CBEN307, MATH225. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN408. NATURAL GAS PROCESSING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Application of chemical engineering principles to the processing of natural gas. Emphasis on using thermodynamics and mass transfer operations to analyze existing plants. Relevant aspects of computer-aided process simulation. Prerequisite: CHGN221, CBEN308 or CBEN314, CBEN375.

CBEN409. PETROLEUM PROCESSES. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(I) Application of chemical engineering principles to petroleum refining. Thermodynamics and reaction engineering of complex hydro carbon systems. Relevant aspects of computer-aided process simulation for complex mixtures. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CHGN221, CBEN375.

CBEN411. NEUROSCIENCE, MEMORY, AND LEARNING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with CBEN511,
(II) This course relates the hard sciences of the brain and neuroscience to memory encoding and current learning theories. Prerequisites: CBEN110, CBEN120, CHGN221, CHGN222, PHGN100, PHGN200. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.

CBEN412. INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOKINETICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course introduces the concepts of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceuticals. It will discuss the delivery systems for pharmaceuticals and how they change with disease states. It will cover the modeling of drug delivery, absorption, excretion, and accumulation. The course will cover the different modeling systems for drug delivery and transport. Prerequisite: CBEN120, CHGN122 or CHGN125, MATH225.

CBEN413. QUANTITATIVE HUMAN BIOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course examines the bioelectric implications of the brain, heart, and muscles from a biomedical engineering view point. The course covers human brain, heart, and muscle anatomy as well as the devices currently in use to overcome abnormalities in function. Prerequisite: CBEN 110, CBEN 120.

CBEN414. CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY. 1.0 Semester Hr.

(I) This course considers all aspects of chemical process safety and loss prevention. Students are trained for the identification of potential hazards and hazardous conditions associated with the processes and equipment involved in the chemical process industries, and methods of predicting the possible severity of these hazards and presenting, controlling or mitigating them. Quantitative engineering analysis training delivered by each of the CHEN core courses is applied: applications of mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics of liquid, gas, and two-phase flows, heat transfer, the conservation of energy, mass transfer, diffusion and dispersion under highly variable conditions, reaction kinetics, process control, and statistical analysis. Prerequisite: CBEN375. Corequisite: CBEN418. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.

CBEN415. POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with CHGN430,MLGN530,
Chemistry and thermodynamics of polymers and polymer solutions. Reaction engineering of polymerization. Characterization techniques based on solution properties. Materials science of polymers in varying physical states. Processing operations for polymeric materials and use in separations. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CHGN222 Co-requisite: CBEN357.

CBEN416. POLYMER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Polymer fluid mechanics, polymer rheological response, and polymer shape forming. Definition and measure ment of material properties. Interrelationships between response functions and correlation of data and material response. Theoretical approaches for prediction of polymer properties. Processing operations for polymeric materials; melt and flow instabilities. Prerequisite: CBEN307, MATH225. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN418. KINETICS AND REACTION ENGINEERING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course emphasizes applications of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and material and energy balances to the engineering of reactive processes. Key topics include reactor design, acquisition and analysis of rate data, and heterogeneous catalysis. Computational methods as related to reactor and reaction modeling are incorporated. Prerequisite: CBEN308 or CBEN314, CBEN357, MATH225, CHGN221. Co-requisite: CHGN351.

CBEN420. MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Engineering applications of data analytics and numerical methods, including numerical integration/differentiation, systems of algebraic equations, linear algebra, and ordinary/partial differential equations. Practical implementation in modern programming languages and computational environments discussed. Emphasis on chemical engineering problems that cannot be solved by analytical methods. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: MATH225, CHGN209 or CBEN210, CBEN307, CBEN357.

CBEN422. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FLOW ASSURANCE. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) Chemical Engineering Flow Assurance will include the principles of the application of thermodynamics and mesocopic and microscopic tools that can be applied to the production of oil field fluids, including mitigation strategies for solids, including gas hydrates, waxes, and asphaltenes. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CBEN357.

CBEN426. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL POROUS MATERIALS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Nanomaterials synthesis, hierarchically ordered porous materials, functional applications, catalysis, separations, adsorption Prerequisite: CHGN122. Co-requisite: CHGN351.

CBEN430. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(I) This course covers theory and applications of momentum, energy, and mass transfer based on microscopic control volumes. Analytical and numerical solution methods are employed in this course. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CBEN307, CBEN308 or CBEN314, CBEN357, CBEN375, MATH225.

CBEN431. IMMUNOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course introduces the basic concepts of immunology and their applications in engineering and science. We will discuss the molecular, biochemical and cellular aspects of the immune system including structure and function of the innate and acquired immune systems. Building on this, we will discuss the immune response to infectious agents and the material science of introduced implants and materials such as heart valves, artificial joints, organ transplants and lenses. We will also discuss the role of the immune system in cancer, allergies, immune deficiencies, vaccination and other applications such as immunoassay and flow cytometry. Prerequisite: CBEN110.

CBEN432. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

The goal of this course is to develop and analyze models of biological transport and reaction processes. We will apply the principles of mass, momentum, and energy conservation to describe mechanisms of physiology and pathology. We will explore the applications of transport phenomena in the design of drug delivery systems, engineered tissues, and biomedical diagnostics with an emphasis on the barriers to molecular transport in cardiovascular disease and cancer. Prerequisite: CBEN307.

CBEN435. INTERDISCIPLINARY MICROELECTRONICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with MLGN535,PHGN435,PHGN535,
(II) Application of science and engineering principles to the design, fabrication, and testing of microelectronic devices. Emphasis on specific unit operations and the interrelation among processing steps. Prerequisites: Senior standing in PHGN, CBEN, MTGN, or EGGN. Due to lab, space the enrollment is limited to 20 students. 1.5 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; 3 semester hours.

CBEN440. MOLECULAR PERSPECTIVES IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Applications of statistical and quantum mechanics to understanding and prediction of equilibrium and transport properties and processes. Relations between microscopic properties of materials and systems to macroscopic behavior. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CBEN307, CBEN308 or CBEN314, CBEN357, CBEN375, CHGN351 and CHGN353, CHGN221 and CHGN222, MATH225.

CBEN450. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 1-3 Semester Hr.

Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite: senior standing. 1 to 3 semester hours.

CBEN451. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 1-3 Semester Hr.

Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite: senior standing. 1 to 3 semester hours.

CBEN454. APPLIED BIOINFORMATICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) In this course we will discuss the concepts and tools of bioinformatics. The molecular biology of genomics and proteomics will be presented and the techniques for collecting, storing, retrieving and processing such data will be discussed. Topics include analyzing DNA, RNA and protein sequences, gene recognition, gene expression, protein structure prediction, modeling evolution, utilizing BLAST and other online tools for the exploration of genome, proteome and other available databases. In parallel, there will be an introduction to the PERL programming language. Practical applications to biological research and disease will be presented and students given opportunities to use the tools discussed. Prerequisites: General Biology [BIOL110]. 3 hour lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN455. INTERNATIONAL GENETIC ENGINEERED MACHINE SEMINAR. 1.0 Semester Hr.

iGEM allows for a hands-on experience in the emerging frontier of synthetic biology and genetic engineering while promoting an entrepreneurial spirit as students engage in teams with all aspects of the engineering design process. CBEN455 is a 1-credit hour seminar course that supports the Mines iGEM students in this process through discussions of previous iGEM projects, initial brainstorming of project ideas, discussion of experimental design, training in lab safety and standard molecular biology protocols and team dynamics. The design process starts with stakeholder engagement, and student identification of a problem they wish to solve using synthetic biology. A team will go through the design build test cycle multiple times in preparation for a culminating public presentation at an international symposium. Projects cover frontiers of science and engineering, such as new biochemical production, new materials, environmental projects (e.g., promoting enzymatic degradation of PET plastics), analysis, and health innovations.

CBEN460. BIOCHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(I) The analysis and design of microbial reactions and biochemical unit operations, including processes used in conjunction with bioreactors, are investigated in this course. Industrial enzyme technologies are developed and explored. A strong focus is given to the basic processes for producing fermentation products and biofuels. Biochemical systems for organic oxidation and fermentation and inorganic oxidation and reduction are presented. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours Prerequisite: CBEN201, CBEN358, CHGN428.

CBEN461. BIOCHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING LABORATORY. 1.0 Semester Hr.

(I) This course emphasizes bio-based product preparation, laboratory measurement, and calculation and analysis of bioprocesses including fermentation and bio-solids separations and their application to biochemical engineering. Computer-aided process simulation is incorporated. Prerequisites: CBEN375, CHGN428, CHGN462. Co-requisite: CBEN460, 3 hours laboratory, 1 semester hour.

CBEN469. FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

Equivalent with MEGN469,MTGN469,
(I) Investigate fundamentals of fuel-cell operation and electrochemistry from a chemical-thermodynamics and materials-science perspective. Review types of fuel cells, fuel-processing requirements and approaches, and fuel-cell system integration. Examine current topics in fuel-cell science and technology. Fabricate and test operational fuel cells in the Colorado Fuel Cell Center. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: MEGN361 or CBEN357.

CBEN470. INTRODUCTION TO MICROFLUIDICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course introduces the basic principles and applications of microfluidic systems. Concepts related to microscale fluid mechanics, transport, physics, and biology are presented. To gain familiarity with small-scale systems, students are provided with the opportunity to design, fabricate, and test a simple microfluidic device. Prerequisites: CBEN307 or MEGN351. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN472. INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

(II) In this course the student will gain an understanding about energy technologies including how they work, how they are quantitatively evaluated, what they cost, and what is their benefit or impact on the natural environment. There will be discussions about proposed energy systems and how they might become a part of the existing infrastructure. However, to truly understand the impact of proposed energy systems, the student must also have a grasp on the infrastructure of existing energy systems. Prerequisites: CBEN357 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (or equivalent). 3 lecture hours, 3 credit hours.

CBEN480. NATURAL GAS HYDRATES. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

The purpose of this class is to learn about clathrate hydrates, using two of the instructor's books, (1) Clathrate Hydrates of Natural Gases, Third Edition (2008) co-authored by C.A.Koh, and (2) Hydrate Engineering, (2000). Using a basis of these books, and accompanying programs, we have abundant resources to act as professionals who are always learning. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

CBEN498. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1-6 Semester Hr.

Topical courses in chemical engineering of special interest. Prerequisite: none; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.

CBEN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Semester Hr.

Individual research or special problem projects. Topics, content, and credit hours to be agreed upon by student and supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: none, submission of ?Independent Study? form to CSM Registrar. 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.