BENG 130Biotechnology Thermodynamics and Kinetics
An introduction to physical principles that govern biological matter and processes, with engineering examples. Thermodynamic principles, structural basis of life, molecular reactions and kinetics, and models to illustrate biological phenomena.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “CHEM 6B, MATH 20A, 20B, 20D, PHYS 2A, 2B, 2C; majors only or consent of department. (W)”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Winter (2 programs).
Required in (4)
- Bioengineering (B.S.)
- Bioengineering: BioSystems (B.S.)
- Bioengineering: Bioinformatics (B.S.)
- Bioengineering: Biotechnology (B.S.)
Courses that list BENG 130 as a prerequisite (1)
- BENG 186A Principles of Biomaterials Design