MATLAB for Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering

Translating chemical and biological reaction theory into working computational models can be challenging without a structured approach. This text-based course guides you from foundational programming concepts to solving complex reaction engineering problems step-by-step. You will learn how to translate physical principles, mass balances, and rate laws into clean, efficient MATLAB code. What you will learn: Understand the core mathematical models behind chemical kinetics and biological reactors; Configure and solve ordinary differential equations for batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred-tank reactors; Apply numerical methods to determine rate constants and reaction orders from experimental data; Simulate enzyme-catalyzed reactions and basic microbial growth kinetics; Implement modern programming practices in MATLAB including structured scripts, custom functions, and vectorization. The course begins with foundational definitions and key mathematical concepts before moving into practical reactor design and simulation exercises. This course is designed for engineering students and professionals new to numerical modeling, with no prior MATLAB programming experience required. Start building your computational engineering skills today.