Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering Fundamentals

Chemical and biological reaction engineering lies at the heart of producing everything from clean energy and pharmaceuticals to sustainable materials. Understanding how chemical reactions behave and how to design the vessels that contain them is essential for modern engineering. This text-based course guides you from foundational molecular kinetics to the practical design of chemical and biological reactors. You will develop a strong intuitive and mathematical understanding of how reactions scale from a laboratory beaker to an industrial facility. Through clear, written explanations and structured practice problems, you will learn how to analyze, model, and optimize diverse reaction systems. What you will learn: Understand the fundamental principles of chemical kinetics, rate laws, and reaction mechanisms; Design and analyze ideal reactor configurations including batch, continuous stirred-tank (CSTR), and plug flow reactors (PFR); Analyze biological reaction kinetics, enzyme pathways, and bioreactor design parameters; Evaluate temperature and pressure effects on reaction rates and reactor stability; Apply modern mass transfer concepts to heterogeneous catalytic systems and multiphase reactions; Solve complex reactor design problems using systematic, step-by-step mathematical modeling. We begin with essential definitions, thermodynamic basics, and kinetic terminology before moving into reactor design equations, heat integration, and biological system modeling. This course is designed for engineering students, chemistry graduates, and technical professionals looking for a solid, beginner-friendly introduction to reaction engineering with no prior reactor design experience required. Start building your foundational engineering skills today.