Cell and Bioprocess Engineering Track
Advisor: Professor Nik Nair
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
In addition to the 12 core SHU requirements,1 students in this track must also take:
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHBE 160 | Biochemical Engineering |
| CHBE 166 | Upstream Bioprocess Engineering |
| CHBE 161 | Protein Purification |
| Choose one | |
| CHBE 159 | Synthetic Biology |
| CHBE 165 | Biomolecular Engineering and Design |
| Electives | |
| Elective 1 or Thesis3 | |
| Elective 2 or Thesis3 | |
Approved Electives2
Please consult the SIS Student Portal website for exact times and dates of all classes offered below.
| Course ID | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHBE 159 | Synthetic Biology |
| CHBE 163 | Recombinant DNA Techniques |
| CHBE 164 | Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine |
| CHBE 165 | Biomolecular Engineering and Design |
| CHBE 168 | Biotechnology Processing Projects Lab |
| CHBE 185 | Drug Product Formulation |
| EM 211 | Lean Six Sigma |
| EM 212 | Applied Data Science |
| EM 201 | Essentials of Technology Strategy4 |
| EM 206 | Introduction to Data Analytics4 |
| EM 208 | Program and Project Management4 |
| EM 209 | Essentials of Strategic Management4 |
| EM 251 | Data Visualization and Communication4 |
Note 1: 100+ level course from BME, CEE, CS, EE, or ME with SOE-Engineering attribute.
Note 2: 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. Alternate technical electives may be taken with advisor’s approval.
Note 3: Choose 2 Electives for coursework-only track OR CHBE 295 and 296 for thesis track.
Note 4: Two courses together will count as one elective.
Note 5: 5-year BS/MS candidates can double-count ≤ 2 courses (any) towards their BS and MS. Any additional required courses that count toward BS must be substituted with approved elective(s).
Note 6: A minimum of 30 SHU credits is required.