Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering Fundamentals

Understanding how chemical and biological systems react and transform is the cornerstone of modern process engineering. This course guides you from foundational molecular kinetics to the practical design of complex reactor systems. You will learn how to analyze reaction rates, predict yields, and optimize processes for both traditional chemical plants and modern biomanufacturing facilities. Through step-by-step written explanations and practical exercises, you will build the analytical skills needed to solve real-world engineering problems. What you'll learn: Understand fundamental reaction kinetics and rate laws for chemical and biological systems. Design and size continuous, batch, and plug-flow reactors. Analyze complex multi-reaction networks to maximize product yield and selectivity. Model enzyme-catalyzed reactions and basic microbial growth kinetics. Apply energy balances to non-isothermal reactor operations. Practice solving reactor design equations with modern numerical estimation concepts. This course starts with essential terminology and governing physical laws before moving into reactor design equations and biological applications. It is designed for beginners in chemical engineering, biotechnology students, or professionals looking to refresh their process engineering foundations. No advanced software or prior reactor design experience is required to begin.