• BENG 5620: Metabolic Engineering I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course presents fundamental knowledge of cellular metabolic pathways, basic principles of metabolic engineering, metabolic flux analysis, regulation of metabolic pathways, metabolic engineering applications, and biosynthesis of primary/secondary metabolites. Students conduct experiments, participate in hands-on gene cloning and work with genetic engineering techniques. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite: All prerequisites require a grade of C- or better: CHEM 3700 MATH 2250 Admission to the Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6620.
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• BENG 5630: Synthetic Biological Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Covers aspects of synthetic biological engineering, including overview of molecular biology and molecular cloning techniques, including PCR and analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. Introduces bioinformatics and practical use of these programs for biological design. Emphasizes principles of genetic engineering and use of standard biological parts and cellular engineering applications. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6630.
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• BENG 5640: Biofuels

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Biofuel potential as energy source, emphasis on biofuel impacts on the global environment and economy, and the role of biofuel towards sustainability. Evaluate factors driving biofuel policies and research. General discussion about fossil fuel, renewable energy forms, and availability of biomass feed stocks and their forms. Evaluate biofuel production from solid waste and wastewater systems. Prerequisite/Restriction: Senior or Graduate student status, or instructor permission; and admission to the Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6640
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• BENG 5660: Environmental Quality Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Familiarizes students with various methods used for analysis of chemical parameters in environmental samples (water, soil, and air). Provides students with skills enabling them to make proper selection/evaluation of analytical procedure and evaluate data generated. Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210 and Admission to the Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6660, CEE 5610, CEE 6610
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• BENG 5680: Soil-based Waste Management

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Engineering management of wastes present in the vadose zone, including extraction, containment, and biological, chemical, and physical destruction technologies for sustainable agriculture and environmental quality. Aspects include engineering characterization, problem definition, treatment, and monitoring. Analysis and design emphasized through problems, examinations, and report writing. Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Professional Engineering Program. Cross-listed as: BENG 6680 and CEE 5680/CEE 6680.
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• BENG 5700: Introduction to Microfabrication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers materials, wet chemical cleaning and etch, photolithography, metal deposition, doping, carrier density and conductivity, microfluidics, and micro-electronic-mechanical-systems. Prerequisite/Restriction: PHYS 2210 or PHYS 2310 PHYS 2215 PHYS 2220 or PHYS 2320 PHYS 2225 Admission to Professional Engineering Program Permission of instructor Cross-listed as: ECE 5700, MAE 5700, PHYS 5700
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• BENG 5710: Advanced Microfabrication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students are trained to use all necessary tools at the Nanoscale Device Laboratory to perform fabrication of micro/nanostructures for their research needs, including undergraduate and graduate research projects. Crosslisted as: PHYS 5710, ECE 5710 Prerequisites: BENG 5700, ECE 5700, MAE 5700, or PHYS 5700
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• BENG 5790: Protein Structure/Function and Purification

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Protein biosynthesis, modification, folding, structure, and stability, protein purification and protein analysis will be discussed. Students will develop an original research proposal through oral and written presentations. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading and writing assignments are required. Prerequisite/Restriction: Microbiology or Biochemistry or equivalent and admission to the Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6790, BIOL 5790/BIOL 6790, CHEM 5790/CHEM 6790
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• BENG 5810: Biochemical Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers fundamentals of bioreactor design and bioengineering to produce biological commodities. It emphasizes mathematical models of microbial and enzymatic processes in environmental and industrial biotechnology. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite/Restriction: All prerequisite courses require a grade of C- or better: BENG 3200 and BENG 3670/CEE 3670; or BENG 3670/CEE 3670, CEE 3610/PUBH 3610, and CEE 3640 Admission to the Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6810 and CEE 5810/CEE 6810.
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• BENG 5830: Management and Utilization of Biological Solids and Wastewater

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Focuses on production, management, and disposal of biosolids and wastewater generated in food processing and wastewater treatment. Emphasizes beneficial use of biosolids and wastewater for agricultural production, forest enhancement, and land reclamation. Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 3200, BENG 3670/CEE 3670, CEE 3610/PUBH 3610, CEE 3640; and Admission to the Professional Engineering Program Cross-listed as: BENG 6830 and CEE 5830/CEE 6830.
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