MATLAB Programming for Chemical Engineering Calculations

Chemical engineering relies heavily on mathematical modeling, yet translating complex physical equations into working code can feel overwhelming. This course bridges the gap, guiding you from basic programming concepts to solving real-world chemical engineering problems. You will learn to translate transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics into clear, executable MATLAB code. By completing this text-only course, you will transition from a programming novice to a confident developer capable of simulating chemical systems and analyzing complex engineering datasets. You will gain a practical toolkit for numerical methods that you can immediately apply to academic or industrial projects. What you'll learn: - Understand fundamental MATLAB syntax, data structures, and matrix operations tailored for engineering problems - Solve systems of linear and non-linear algebraic equations representing chemical process balances - Model chemical kinetics and reactor designs using ordinary differential equation (ODE) solvers - Analyze thermodynamic data using modern curve fitting, regression, and data visualization techniques - Simulate heat and mass transfer phenomena using numerical integration and finite difference approximations - Apply structured programming best practices, including code modularity, comments, and debugging workflows This course begins with foundational MATLAB terminology, data types, and basic scripting before advancing to system modeling, numerical methods, and process simulation. Each concept is reinforced with clear, written explanations and step-by-step code walkthroughs. This course is designed for undergraduate students, researchers, and practicing chemical engineers who are new to programming or want to apply MATLAB specifically to chemical process calculations. No prior programming experience is required. Start reading today to master the computational tools essential for modern chemical engineering.