RE1015 BIO- & CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS & APPLICATIONS

This course is designed to introduce key concepts of bioengineering and chemical engineering to year 1 REP students, and to provide students with a comprehensive yet concise overview of the topic. It is divided into 3 parts: bioengineering, chemical engineering and their impact and applications. Bioengineering is designed for individuals to build a solid foundational understanding of biology and develop a keen interest in the integration of various disciplines within bioengineering, including biomolecular engineering. This course covers the broad scope of bioengineering, which encompasses not only biomolecular engineering but also other aspects such as biomedical engineering and the application of modern technologies. Students will gain a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices at the interface of life sciences, biotechnology, and engineering. Chemical Engineering introduces the students to the roles of chemical engineering in our everyday life with an emphasis on its role in enabling sustainable energy solutions. The students will be introduced to the key concepts of chemical engineering, i.e. (1) material balance in chemical processes and (2) chemical reaction engineering. The students will also learn how advances in artificial intelligence and data science will enable chemical engineers to decarbonize the chemical industry.