Independent study course where students conduct research work in Biological Systems Engineering under direct faculty guidance, arranging their own work and credits with the supervisor.
Engineering Properties of Food and Biological Materials studies physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of food and biological materials, emphasizing their role in designing and operating food and bioprocess engineering systems.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.25 GPA, 37.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2024: 2.94 GPA, 44.4% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.00 GPA, 31.2% A/AB (n=16 letter grades).
Covers concepts, processes, and future directions of biorefining to produce energy, chemicals, and materials from biomass, emphasizing chemical, biological, and engineering aspects.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.45 GPA, 63.6% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.35 GPA, 38.5% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.21 GPA, 41.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).