Covers properties of biological molecules, enzyme engineering, metabolic engineering, microbial growth, bioreactor design, and bioseparations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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.
CBE 250 teaches process synthesis, focusing on the invention of large-scale, low-cost processing methods for various materials.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is extremely homework-heavy, with assignments described as long, tedious, and sometimes taking an entire day to complete. Reviewers note that homework is harder than exams, which are described as engaging and well-written.
CBE 310 teaches thermodynamic principles, energy balances, and reaction equilibria for chemical processes.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is a challenge that tests conceptual thermodynamics understanding. Homework is low-point but harshly graded, and success depends on completing assigned readings rather than relying solely on lectures or homework problems.
CBE 562 covers specialized topics in chemical engineering for majors.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Homeworks require 8-10 hours each, which reviewers consider excessive for a survey course. Exams are described as hard and niche, with no practice problems or study guides provided to help prepare.