MATLAB for Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering

Solving complex chemical and biological reaction engineering problems requires robust computational tools. If you need to model reaction kinetics, simulate reactor behavior, or analyze transport phenomena, mastering numerical computation is essential. This course provides a clear, text-based path to utilizing MATLAB for solving the core mathematical equations found in chemical engineering. You will transition from basic syntax to writing functional scripts that model real-world chemical systems. By reading structured explanations and studying clean code examples, you will learn how to set up and solve ordinary differential equations, perform parameter estimation, and simulate steady-state and transient reactor models. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamentals of MATLAB syntax, matrix operations, and script structure. - Model chemical reaction kinetics and biological growth rates using numerical methods. - Set up and solve systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) for batch and continuous reactors. - Apply parameter estimation techniques to fit experimental kinetic data. - Implement modern coding practices, including structured functions and clean debugging workflows. - Configure numerical solvers to analyze mass and energy balances in transport phenomena. This course begins with foundational programming concepts and core chemical engineering thermodynamics, ensuring you understand the underlying mathematics before moving to computational execution. You will progress through guided coding walkthroughs, analyzing scripts designed for reactor design and kinetic modeling. This course is designed for undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers who are new to MATLAB or need a focused refresher on applying it to chemical and biological reaction engineering. No prior programming experience is required. Start modeling your chemical systems with confidence today.