Cell and Bioprocess Engineering Track
The Cell and Bioprocess Engineering track, administered by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, looks at bioprocess design and optimization with emphasis on molecular and cellular processes. Our major educational objective for students is the attainment of core knowledge in both upstream and downstream engineering aspects of modern biotechnology. The core subject areas integrate applied biology, chemical reaction engineering and systems analysis. Topics include enzyme and pathway engineering; fermentation and bioreactors; and cellular systems modeling and analysis.
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Track Requirements (Non-thesis)
In addition to the 12 core SHU requirements, students in this track must also take:
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHBE 160 (3 SHUs) | Biochemical Engineering |
| CHBE 161 (3 SHUs) | Biochemical Separations / Protein Purification |
| CHBE 166 (3 SHUs) | Cell and Microbe Cultivation |
| 2 elective courses | See list of approved electives |
Choose one:
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHBE 159 (3 SHUs) | Synthetic Biology |
| CHBE 165 (3 SHUs) | Biomolecular Engineering and Design |
| CHBE 167 (3 SHUs) | Metabolic and Cell Engineering |
Track Requirements (Thesis)
In addition to the 12 core SHU requirements, students in this track must also take:
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHBE 160 (3 SHUs) | Biochemical Engineering |
| CHBE 161 (3 SHUs) | Biochemical Separations / Protein Purification |
| CHBE 166 (3 SHUs) | Cell and Microbe Cultivation |
| BIO 295/BIO 296 (6 SHUs) | Thesis |
Choose one:
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHBE 159 (3 SHUs) | Synthetic Biology |
| CHBE 167 (3 SHUs) | Metabolic & Cell Engineering |
Elective Credits in Cell and Bioprocess Engineering
CHBE options for the Biology and Mathematics core requirements can be used as electives, if they have not been used to satisfy these core requirements.
As always, please consult the SIS Student Portal website for exact times and dates of all classes offered below.
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHBE 159 (3 SHUs) | Synthetic Biology |
| CHBE 163 (3 SHUs) | Recombinant DNA Techniques |
| CHBE 164 (3 SHUs) | Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine |
| CHBE 165 (3 SHUs) | Biomolecular Engineering and Design |
| CHBE 167 (3 SHUs) | Metabolic and Cell Engineering |
| CHBE 168 (3 SHUs) | Biotechnology Projects Lab |
| CHBE 185 (3 SHUs) | Drug Product Formulation |
| CHBE 194 (3 SHUs) | Data Science in Biotechnology |
| EM 211 (3 SHUs) | Lean Six Sigma |
| *EM 231 (2 SHUs) | Project Management Strategies & Methodologies |
| EM 252 (3 SHUs) | Business Communications (A + B) |
| EM 261 (3 SHUs) | Leadership for Technical Professionals |
| *EM 262 (2 SHUs) | Negotiation & Conflict Resolution for Engineers & Technologists |
*These two courses will together count as one elective.