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Biological Engineering (B E)

B E 469W Optimization of Biological Production and Processing Systems (3) Engineering and biological principles combined with economics and mathematical techniques to evaluate and optimize biological production and processing systems.

B E 469W Optimization of Biological Production and Processing Systems (3)

This course investigates techniques to optimize the design of systems related to biological systems production and processing. Optimization techniques learned include linear programming, calculus methods, and incremental search techniques. The course includes the development of a design project, which is then optimized through the use of these techniques. Engineering ethics is integrated into the course content. At the end of this course, each student should be able to: 1) distinguish the difference between workable and optimal solutions; 2) identify measures of optimality; 3) use various techniques for finding optimal solutions; 4) demonstrate improved writing skills; 5) assess and make recommendations on a situation from an ethical perspective; 6) develop and optimize a semester design model. Students are evaluated on homework assignments, exams, and semester project.


General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: None
Effective: Fall 2008
Prerequisite: B E 302 and one B E 460 level course

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.