Chemical Bio Engineering Fundamentals Applications

AY2023/2024 Semester 1

This course is designed to introduce key concepts of chemical and biomolecular engineering to year 1 REP students, and to provide students with a comprehensive yet concise overview of the topic. It is divided into 3 parts: biomolecular engineering, chemical engineering and their impact and biomedical applications. Biomolecular engineering is designed for individuals to build a solid foundational understanding of biology and develop a keen interest in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biomedical engineering. This course emphasises the application of AI techniques in leveraging the potential of biological systems for technological advancements. It provides students with a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices at the interface of AI, life sciences, and biotechnology. Chemical Engineering introduces the students to the roles of chemical engineering in our everyday life with an emphasis on its role in enabling sustainable energy solutions. The students will be introduced to the key concepts of chemical engineering, i.e. (1) material balance in chemical processes and (2) chemical reaction engineering. The students will also learn how advances in artificial intelligence and data science will enable chemical engineers to decarbonize the chemical industry. Application and impact of relevant biomolecular technologies will provide a comprehensive and concise overview of biological science with emphasis on its relationship with biomedical engineering. Another objective is to build on fundamentals of basic mathematics, physics and chemistry in order to explore applications of engineering in biology and medicine. More importantly, this part emphasizes conceptual appreciation of the molecular interactions which are the basis of "biochemical processes" in living systems.