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The biomolecular option is designed to give interested Chemical Engineering majors significant exposure to biological science and engineering. The curriculum combines chemical and biological sciences with engineering analysis and design to produce graduates capable of applying problem solving skills to a wide variety of industries ranging from traditional chemical manufacturing and consumer products to advanced materials, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. The Biomolecular option in the department is designed to prepare students for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, medicine, biochemical engineering and biomedical engineering.
This program allows students interested in bio-related aspects of chemical engineering to take a series of courses that give them solid exposure to relevant core areas. In addition, five of the technical electives in our department (ChBE 694F, 733, 765, 766, 769) focus on important topics such as bioinformatics, bioseparations, bioprocessing, and biomedical nanotechnology. Our program emphasizes topics most relevant to pharmaceutical processes, drug discovery/development, and the design and control of bioprocesses.
This course of study is also advantageous to students in all pre-health fields.
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Coursework Requirements
* Biology 113 (typically taken in first or second year; pre-requisite for upper level biology coursework - does NOT count towards 18 hours of electives)
* Math Elective (choose from all available math technical electives; 3-5 credit hours)
* Two of the following ChBE courses: 694 (Informatics), 733, 765, 766, 769; 6 credit hours)
* Molecular Genetics 500 (2 credit hours towards electives; 3 hours to Chem. 532 requirement)*
* Biochemistry 511 (2 credit hours towards electives; 3 hours towards Chem. 253 requirement)*
* Remaining hours (total hours must equal 18) must be completed by taking courses from the following list:
o Additional related ChBE Electives (694 (Informatics), 733, 765, 766, 769)
o Approved undergraduate research in a bio-related field**
o Chemistry 255 (3 hours) – Organic Chemistry Lab II
o Microbiology 509 (5 hours) - Basic and Practical Microbiology
o Microbiology 520 (6 hours) - General Microbiology I
o Microbiology 521(6 hours) - General Microbiology II
o Microbiology 661 (5 hours) - General Microbial Physiology
o Mol Gen 607 (3 hours) – Cell Biology
o Physiocb 601 (5 hours) - Organ System Physiology
o Pubh-Ehs 731 (4 hours) - Principles of Environmental Health
Students completing the biomolecular option also have the opportunity to complete a biology-related version of ChBE 764 in the spring quarter instead of completing the standard version of ChBE 764 typically offered in winter quarter. The course is not required to complete the biomolecular option, however is highly recommended.
* The substitutions allowed for Biochem 511 and Mol Gen 500 are permitted for all students, not just students pursuing the bio-option.
** Research must be technical in nature and related to a biological aspect of Chemical Engineering. Students must have complete a Research Approval Form and submit it to Mary to have research approved as part of an elective program. Students may register for ChBE 693 or ChBE H783 after faculty approval has been submitted to Mary Lamont. Click
here to access the bingo sheet with the recommended
curriculum outline for students intending to gain a
certificate in bio-molecular engineering.
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Job Markets
The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries currently hire significant numbers of chemical engineering graduates at all degree levels (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) and so these would continue to be important job markets for students from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. This is not a new trend – pharmaceutical companies have for many years hired large numbers of chemical engineers to deal with bioprocessing, fermentation, bioseparations, and general process engineering. For example, in 2001 Merck hired more chemical engineers than Exxon and Dow combined. This option will also prepare students for the developing biotechnology industry.
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