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FOOD AND BIOPROCESSING OPERATIONS

BSE 461
Course Description

Principles of mechanics, fluid dynamics, and heat and mass transfer as applied to food and bioprocessing operations. Specific focus on unit operations and equipment associated with the products key to Wisconsin industries including pulp and paper, dairy products, ethanol, forage, and grain.

Prerequisties

(BSE 249 or CBE 250 ), (CIVENGR 310 , CBE 320 , or ME 363 ), or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
2.58

-18.88% from Historical

Completion Rate
92.31%

-4.31% from Historical

A Rate
7.69%

-73.28% from Historical

Class Size
13

-14.65% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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