Postgraduate Courses
CENG
Chemical and Biological Engineering
a) Undergraduate courses marked with [BLD] or [SPO] may be offered in the mode of blended learning or self-paced online delivery respectively, subject to different offerings. Students should check the delivery mode of the class section before registration.
b) Undergraduate courses marked with [EXP] may adopt the approach of experiential learning subject to different offerings. Students should check the delivery mode of the class section before registration.
- CENG 5210Advanced Separation Processes[3 Credit(s)]Exclusion(s)CBME 5210 (prior to 2023-24)BackgroundCENG 3210DescriptionSeparation of gaseous and liquid mixtures by adsorption. Affinity chromatography. Membrane separation technology: reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration. Electrophoresis and other product recovery methods.
- CENG 5230Advanced Control and Data Science[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000MDescriptionThe course will cover digital and advanced control methods such as adaptive, model predictive, and learning controls and methods of process monitoring and optimization in the context of big data environment.
- CENG 5240Deep Learning for Chemical and Biological Engineering[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000NExclusion(s)BEHI 5501, MCEE 5501BackgroundBasic programming skills (in any language) with experience, and mathematical knowledge, especially on linear algebra and statisticsDescriptionThis course provides an introduction to the application of deep learning methods in chemical and biological engineering. The course will cover the fundamental concepts and techniques in deep learning, such as deep neural networks, backpropagation, convolutional and recurrent neural networks, and transformer models. The course will focus on applying these methods to solve problems in chemical and biological engineering, including molecule and reaction property prediction, drug discovery, process monitoring and control, etc.
- CENG 5300Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000ABackgroundCENG 2210, or any undergraduate-level physical chemistry or engineering thermodynamics courseDescriptionThe fundamental laws of thermodynamics, properties of pure substances and mixtures, phase and chemical equilibria, intermolecular forces. Brief introduction to statistical thermodynamics, colloid and interfacial phenomena, and molecular self-assembly.
- CENG 5520Polymer and Materials Characterization Techniques[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000HExclusion(s)MATE 5013, MCEE 5520DescriptionThe course will first review some basic concepts in polymer physics and polymer chemistry. The course focuses more in polymer and materials characterization and related fabrication toward applications of advanced and functional polymers. The characterization techniques include thermal analysis of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic thermal mechanical analysis (DTMA), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEC), optical microscopy, infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction, surface analysis, and mechanical properties and testing. MCPR's instrument demo will also be arranged.
- CENG 5550Polymer Physics and Advanced Applications[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000BExclusion(s)MATE 5016DescriptionThe course will provide students with a general understanding of the relationship of polymer structure and properties that may help them in selection and design of polymers for their research. Applications in engineering materials, membrane separations, and bioengineering will be discussed.
- CENG 5610Protein Engineering[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000GExclusion(s)CBME 5920DescriptionThis course introduces fundamentals of protein science as well as rational design and evolutionary approaches for engineering protein molecules. Protein fundamentals provide the basic knowledge of protein structure and function. Rational design-based protein engineering use several case studies to illustrate the role of modern computational tools in design of functional protein molecules such as catalysts, biosensors, biomaterials, etc. Protein directed evolution topics cover mechanisms of biomolecular evolution, fitness landscapes, examples of successful protein evolution, and metabolic engineering enabled by directed evolution.
- CENG 5660Introduction to Molecular Dynamics Simulations[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000RDescriptionThis course is designed to provide both solid understanding and practical experience in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, which are increasingly vital in many scientific and engineering fields today. Students will learn the foundational principles of MD simulations and acquire the skills needed to design, execute, visualize, and analyze MD simulations. The course will also feature hands-on MD projects that tackle real-world challenges in chemical and biomolecular engineering, such as water in oil, ion transport in battery applications, and protein folding in biological systems.
- CENG 5770Plastic Electronics and Their Applications[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000SDescriptionPlastic electronics, also known as organic electronics, is a rapidly growing field at the intersection of materials science, physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering. At the core of this discipline is the technology behind organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which powers the global display industry. Yet, organic electronics offers much more, with potential applications in efficient lighting, renewable energy through organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and flexible electronic circuits for medical devices and sensors. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles, characterization methods and applications of organic optoelectronic devices.
- CENG 5840Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering Applications[3 Credit(s)]Prerequisite(s)CENG 1500, CENG 3210, CENG 3230Exclusion(s)CBME 5840, CENG 4540, NANO 5350 (prior to 2024-25)DescriptionNanomaterials and nanotechnology have become a rapid growth area in the 21st century. This course provides an introduction to students who enter into this exciting area of research. The course will focus on major routes for the synthesis of nanostructured materials. Selected applications of nanomaterials in chemical engineering applications, such as separation and catalysis, will be studied.
- CENG 5930Electrochemical Energy Technologies[3 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000ECo-list withENEG 5500Exclusion(s)ENEG 5500, MATE 5014, MCEE 5830DescriptionElectrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies such as fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, electrolyzers, CO2 reduction, etc. help overcome the energy and environmental problems that have become prevalent in our society. This course will focus on the principles and critical materials for each technology. Cutting-edge research areas as well as electrochemistry fundamentals will be discussed in this course.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Distinguish the working principles of each electrochemical energy technology.
- 2.Assess the advantages and limitations of each technology.
- 3.Analyze the current research trend of each technology.
- 4.Design the critical materials including anode, cathode, eletrolytes, etc. for each technology.
- 5.Apply basic electrochemistry principles in energy conversion and storage.
- CENG 6000Special Topics[1-3 Credit(s)]DescriptionSelected topics in chemical and biological engineering of current interest in emerging areas and not covered by existing courses. May be repeated for credit if different topics are covered. May be graded by letter or P/F for different offerings.
- CENG 6800Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminar[0 Credit(s)]DescriptionSeminar topics presented by students and faculty. Students are expected to attend regularly and demonstrate proficiency in presentation in accordance with the program requirements. Graded P or F.
- CENG 6810Chemical and Biological Engineering Colloquia[0 Credit(s)]Previous Course Code(s)CENG 6000OCo-list withBIEN 6810DescriptionChemical and Biological Engineering Colloquia is a seminar course that brings prominent researchers in the field of chemical and biological engineering to share their research with CBE colleagues and students. The course aims to provide a platform for discussions and exchange of ideas on the latest advancements in the field of chemical and biological engineering. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the speakers and ask questions, fostering a deeper understanding of the research presented. The course will cover a broad range of topics, including chemical engineering, biotechnology, materials science, synthetic biology, and more. Students are expected to attend regularly. Grade P or F.
- CENG 6900Independent Study[1-3 Credit(s)]Exclusion(s)CENG 6800DescriptionSelected topics in chemical engineering studied under the supervision of a faculty member. Graded P or F.
- CENG 6990MPhil Thesis Research[0 Credit(s)]DescriptionMaster's thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.
- CENG 7990Doctoral Thesis Research[0 Credit(s)]DescriptionOriginal and independent doctoral thesis research. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.
