Fall 2026

Biochemical Engineering

Covers properties of biological molecules, enzyme engineering, metabolic engineering, microbial growth, bioreactor design, and bioseparations.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 John Yin

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Historical reviews of Quentin Dudley: Reviewers note that lectures cover lots of material, sometimes making it unclear what is required, though Dudley is available to help with homework and exam problems.

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Prerequisites

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Junior standing and (ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY 101 and 102,ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY/​BOTANY 151,ZOOLOGY 153, or BIOCORE 383), graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

BME/CBE 560

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Professors

Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.58 GPA, 78.4% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.32 GPA, 67.6% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.45 GPA, 76.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Quentin Dudley: Quentin Dudley teaches with slide-heavy lectures that can be disengaging, though he is available for one-on-one communication and constructive feedback. Reviewers note the course improves with his experience, and he is willing to meet outside class to review problems and exams.

BRIAN PFLEGER is recorded teaching in Fall 2008, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JOHN YIN is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2014, Spring 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2022, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

QUENTIN DUDLEY is recorded teaching in Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction15 / 300
LEC 001Classroom Instruction14 / 300

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews for Professor Dudley describe a small class with slide-heavy lectures that can be disengaging, though he offers helpful one-on-one support and constructive feedback.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.54 GPA, 70.8% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.47 GPA, 69.0% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.45 GPA, 76.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Quentin Dudley: Reviewers note that lectures cover lots of material, sometimes making it unclear what is required, though Dudley is available to help with homework and exam problems.

Historical reviews of Quentin Dudley: Students found the one-on-one communication and willingness to meet outside class helpful, though one reviewer suggested the course experience may improve as the professor gains more teaching experience.

Topics

  • Properties of biological molecules.
  • Enzyme kinetics and engineering.
  • Metabolic engineering.
  • Microbial growth kinetics.
  • Bioreactor design.
  • Bioseparations.

Skills

  • Understanding properties of biological molecules.
  • Enzyme kinetics and reactor design.
  • Metabolic engineering.
  • Microbial growth kinetics.
  • Bioreactor design.
  • Bioseparations.

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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Selected offering source records
BME/CBE 560 · Fall 2026

Biochemical Engineering

Recorded 2026-09-07
BME/CBE 560 · Fall 2026

Biochemical Engineering

Recorded 2026-09-07
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