At the end of this course the student should be able to:

1. Understand a flowsheet of a simple Chemical Industry. Develop the physical and mathematical model of a process

2. Use fundamental equations and write mass and energy balances in simple processes. Understand the concept of linearization.

3. Use differential and integral methods for the treatment of reaction rate data.

4. Use dimensional analysis in order to extract equations.

5. Write mass and energy balances of chemical compounds in simple physical processes and simple chemical reactors.

6. Design an ideal isothermal reactor for a specific process.

At the end of this course students should be able to:

1. Use microorganisms to produce products or treat pollutants.

2. Identify the basic categories and ability to grow microorganisms.

3. Formulate models for microbial growth, nutrients and pollutants depletion and products production.

4. Be involved in developing new biotechnological products.

5. Professional use of microorganisms and ethical behavior.

6. Have the ability to cooperate with multidisciplinary teams.

7. Have the ability to prepare and present projects.