• BENG 6500: Systems Biology Modeling

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Living organisms are composed of multiple cellular components that work in an integrated fashion to support life processes. This course introduces students to network concepts and mathematical approaches used to model a cell as an integrated system. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite/Restriction: All prerequisites require a grade of C- or better. MATH 2250 or MATH 2270 or equivalent CEE 2450 or CS 1400 or equivalent Admission to the Professional Engineering Program or graduate standing Cross-listed as: BENG 5500
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• BENG 6510: Graduate Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Introduce graduate students to the current biological engineering research and applications in academia and industry. Cross Listed as: BENG 7510
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• BENG 6600: Downstream Processes in Biological Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the purification of proteins and other soluble/insoluble products from biochemical and/or chemical process streams. It emphasizes physical-chemical separation processes based on density, size, solubility, molecular interactions, etc. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite: BENG 3670 or CEE 3670 with a grade of C- or better Cross-listed as: BENG 5600.
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• BENG 6610: Food and Bioprocess Engineering

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This covers covers the standardization and compounding of biomaterials and food products, as well as preservation processing using heat, refrigeration, concentration, and dehydration. It also covers basic unit operations in the bioprocessing industry. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 3200 with a grade of C- or better Cross-listed as: BENG 5610 and NDFS 6610/NDFS 5610.
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• BENG 6620: 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. Prerequisites: All prerequisites require a grade of C- or better: CHEM 3700 MATH 2250 Cross-listed as: BENG 5620.
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• BENG 6630: 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. Cross-listed as: BENG 5630.
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• BENG 6640: 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 permission of instructor Cross-listed as: BENG 5640
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• BENG 6660: 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 Cross-listed as: BENG 5660, CEE 5610, CEE 6610
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• BENG 6680: 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 5680 and CEE 6680/CEE 5680.
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• BENG 6790: Protein Structure/Function and Purfication

  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 Cross-listed as: BENG 5790, BIOL 5790/BIOL 6790, CHEM 5790/CHEM 6790
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