COURSE CURRICULUM

The Chemical and Biological Engineering program offers concentrations that allow students to specialize in key areas while gaining deeper knowledge and hands-on experience. These concentrations are designed to help students develop expertise, explore career paths, and prepare for roles in advanced engineering fields through practical learning and research opportunities.The Advanced Materials concentration focuses on understanding how the structure of materials at the molecular level influences their properties and performance. Students learn how to modify existing materials or create new ones with specific characteristics to address challenges in efficiency, healthcare, and sustainability. This includes studying areas such as nanotechnology, biomaterials, polymer science, and materials for extreme environments or additive manufacturing.The Molecular Medicine concentration centers on identifying the molecular and genetic causes of diseases and developing targeted therapies to treat them. Students explore cellular and molecular processes using a combination of biology, chemistry, physics, and bioinformatics. This approach shifts the focus from treating symptoms to understanding and correcting disease at its root, preparing students for careers in biomedical research and healthcare innovation.The Biomanufacturing concentration combines biology and engineering to produce valuable products at scale using living organisms. Students learn how to design and optimize processes for industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food production, and biofuels. This area emphasizes solving complex engineering challenges related to large-scale biological production.The Sustainable Engineering concentration focuses on developing solutions that support long-term environmental and societal well-being. Students explore topics such as environmental systems, sustainable chemistry, life cycle assessment, and air and water quality. This concentration prepares graduates to create systems and technologies that balance human needs with environmental protection, contributing to a more sustainable future.