MATLAB for Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering

Solving complex reaction engineering problems requires more than just pencil and paper; it demands robust computational tools. This text-based course guides you through the process of translating chemical and biological reaction kinetics into clean, efficient MATLAB scripts. You will learn to model reactor behavior, simulate dynamic systems, and solve the differential equations that govern real-world chemical systems. By working through structured written explanations and practical code examples, you will transition from writing basic scripts to building functional models of batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred-tank reactors. This foundational knowledge will empower you to analyze reaction rates and optimize reactor performance with confidence. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of chemical kinetics and biological reaction modeling. - Write clean, structured MATLAB scripts to solve systems of ordinary differential equations. - Model concentration profiles over time in batch and continuous reactors. - Apply numerical methods to solve non-isothermal reactor energy balances. - Simulate enzyme-catalyzed reactions using Michaelis-Menten kinetic models. - Debug and optimize your MATLAB code for faster convergence and better accuracy. The course begins with foundational concepts in reaction engineering and an introduction to the MATLAB environment, ensuring you grasp the core syntax before moving on to reactor design equations and biological pathway simulations. You will progress naturally from simple rate laws to multi-reaction system modeling. This course is designed for undergraduate students, researchers, and transitioning engineers who are new to numerical modeling and want to apply MATLAB to chemical and biological engineering problems. No prior programming experience is required. Start modeling your chemical and biological systems with precision today.