HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
Introduction to heat and mass transfer fundamentals, including transport mechanisms of conduction, convection, radiation, diffusion and evaporation. Development of governing equations and boundary conditions with application to living systems, controlled environments, water systems, and food processing. Introduction to, and application of, finite-difference and finitevolume methods, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ( M E 361 or CBE 310 ) and ( M E 363 , CBE 320 , or CIV ENGR 310 ) Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge about fundamental heat and mass transfer modes Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify governing equations, boundary conditions, and initial conditions Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze the interrelationships among conduction, convection, radiation, and mass diffusion Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate knowledge about the significance of theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to solve heat and mass transfer problems Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply heat and mass transfer concepts and principles to real-world agricultural, environmental, and biosystems problems Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge about fundamental heat and mass transfer modes Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify governing equations, boundary conditions, and initial conditions Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze the interrelationships among conduction, convection, radiation, and mass diffusion Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate knowledge about the significance of theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to solve heat and mass transfer problems Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply heat and mass transfer concepts and principles to real-world agricultural, environmental, and biosystems problems Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027