Course Descriptions
BIOE 6010 Non-Point Source Pollution Control
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Course content initially deals with variants of the empirical USLE approach to soil erosion estimation and control on land surfaces through application of the RUSLE model. Theoretical and quasi-process concepts quantifying soil detachment, transport and deposition in interrill and rill runoff under rainfall and snowmelt leads to consideration of the dependent modelling of the form and movement of land applied nutrients and pesticides. Models used include COSSEM, ANSWERSPS, CREAMS and SWAT. Emphasis is placed on model application to assess measures to protect surface water, groundwater and aquatic life resources.
PREREQUISITES: At least one credit in engineering hydrology and microcomputer experience.
BIOE 6210 Advanced Biochemical Engineering
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course deals with advances in microbial fermentation and enzymatic reactions in biological reactors. Topics covered include: microbial and enzyme kinetics, system parameters, reactor design and scale-up, media and air sterilization, measurements and control, and recovery of fermentation products.
BIOE 6230 Biological Treatments of Wastes
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The physical, chemical and biological properties of various wastes as related to the design of biological treatment processes are discussed. Fundamental microbiology and factors affecting the growth and survival of microorganisms in biological systems are studied. Engineering fundamentals of various biological processes are presented. Treatment systems such as aerobic and anaerobic lagoons, oxidation ponds, oxidizing ditches and composting are introduced.
BIOE 6700 Directed Studies I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is available to graduate students enrolled in a MASc or MEng degree program in Biological Engineering wishing to gain knowledge in a specific area or areas related to, but distinct from their research topic, and in which no graduate level course is offered. The student will be involved in tutorials, laboratory and individual studies. The study will be presented in a report which uses thesis style format. Only one directed studies course can be used for credit for each degree.
BIOE 7700 Directed Studies II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is available to graduate students enrolled in a PhD program in Biological Engineering wishing to gain knowledge in a specific area or areas related to, but distinct from their research topic, and in which no graduate level course is offered. The student will be involved in tutorials, laboratory and individual studies. The study will be presented in a report which uses thesis style format. Only one directed studies course can be used for credit for each degree.
BIOE 8900X/Y MEng Project
CREDIT HOURS: 6
This course gives students the opportunity to complete an in-depth project in an area of biological engineering under the supervision of a faculty member. The study may consist of an engineering project, a laboratory research project, an advanced design project, analysis of research data, or an in-depth review of an approved aspect of the scientific literature. Students enrolled in the project must submit a report of their work to their supervisor and give an oral presentation to the department.
FORMAT: Other (explain in comments)
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor
BIOE 9000 MASc Thesis
CREDIT HOURS: 0
BIOE 9530 PhD Thesis
CREDIT HOURS: 0
PEAS 6000 Research Methodology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course serves as a basic introduction to research. Structurally, the course material follows each step of the research process, from literature review to experimental design and analysis, with significant emphasis on statistics.
PEAS 6010 Instrumental Methods
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This class will provide a broad overview of common instrumentation used in chromatography and spectroscopy. Basic theory of operation and practical applications will be discussed, as well as common sample pre-treatment techniques. The laboratory sessions will provide students with hands-on experience in the operation of instrumentation, compilation of data and calculation of results.
NOTES: Initially offered in Fall 2017.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: 3 hours of lecture per week (2 x 1.5 hour classes). 10 labs running over the course of the term.
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 0
PEAS 6020 Biomass Valorization
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will provide a broad overview of biomass valorization, which involves the transformation of biomass to useful products by extraction or conversion processes. The focus will be mainly on food waste and recovery strategies for obtaining several compounds to maximize the value of the processing by-products and improve the sustainability of food production. Examples of high added-value biomolecules from typical food industries will be discussed, as well as processing technologies and techniques that can be used for recovering target compounds, and commercial considerations.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 0
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 0
PEAS 6040 Life Cycle Assessment
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Current approaches of solving environmental issues are often focused on the individual problem, which may result in transferring the environmental impact from one sector to the other. System thinking enables understanding the complexity of environmental issues and helps with informed decision to address these issues from a system perspective. This course aims to introduce the concept of life cycle assessment (LCA) and system thinking. The scope of the course extends to develop critical thinking for the assessment of the environmental impact of products and processes. Qualitative and quantitative analysis required to conduct life cycle assessment, major phases in LCA and analysis of multiple output processes and multifunctional product systems will be covered. Four major phases involved in LCA including “Goal and Scope”, “Inventory Compilation”, “Impact Assessment” and “Interpretation” will be examined through assignments, term project and various in-class activities.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: 2 x 1.5 hour lectures per week
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
COREQUISITES: None
RESTRICTIONS: Bachelor of Engineering. The course is also available to undergraduate engineering students in their final year with permission form the instructor.
EXCLUSIONS:
CHEE 4900 (co-located)
PEAS 6250 Advanced Transport Phenomena
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course deals with advanced mathematical and physical topics in transport phenomena. Both the macroscopic and microscopic conservation laws of mass, heat and momentum transport are built and solved for analytically. Diffusion and convection physics are presented, for multi-dimensional, transient and coupled phenomena. Multiphase processes are also introduced.
FORMAT:
CROSS-LISTING: MECH6250.03
PEAS 6710 Graduate Seminar I
CREDIT HOURS: 0
The intention of the research seminar is to provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the research activities within the department, engage in discussion on methodology and results, and receive constructive feedback on their work from a broad audience of students and faculty. MASc and MSc students must deliver a minimum of one oral presentation during their program. MEng students who are pursuing a research project are also required to deliver one oral presentation during their program. Attendance is mandatory for all graduate students. Students will be evaluated on their presentation skills, visual supports, and ability to address questions.
FORMAT: Seminar
FORMAT COMMENTS: Seminar
PEAS 6803 Computer Aided Process Engineering and Management
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course explores engineering software relevant to the process engineering and management fields, with the course focus each year catered towards staple and emerging technology standards and application of these software tools in engineering practice, process design and management systems.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: Instructor approval - Capacity limitations require priority to be given to MEng
students within PEAS.
PEAS 7710 Graduate Seminar II
CREDIT HOURS: 0
The intention of the research seminar is to provide an opportunity for participants to learn about the research activities within the department, engage in discussion on methodology and results, and receive constructive feedback on their work from a broad audience of students and faculty. PhD students must deliver a minimum of two oral presentations during their program. Attendance is mandatory for all graduate students. Students will be evaluated on their presentation skills, visual supports, and ability to address questions.
FORMAT: Seminar
FORMAT COMMENTS: Seminar
PEAS 9413 Comprehensive Examination
CREDIT HOURS: 0
CROSS-LISTING:
PHDP 8000