Data and Computing for Engineers#

Data and computing skills are essential to all subdomains of modern (chemical) engineering, yet many students only receive ad-hoc training in these topics. Instead, CBE 20258 (undergraudate) and CBE 60258 (graduate) provides a systematic and rigorous introduction to the fundamentals of i) computing in Python; ii) mathematical modeling; iii) numerical methods for equation solving, integration, and optimization; iv) probability and statistics; and v) data analytics.

What am I going to get out of this class?#

CBE 20258 (Sophomore)#

At the end of the semester, you should be able to…

  • Create mathematical models and apply computational methods to analyze systems using basic principles of chemical engineering (e.g., mass and energy balances, thermodynamic equilibrium, etc.)

  • Analyze data and quantify uncertainty using standard statistical techniques and mathematical models grounded in engineering fundamentals

  • Independently plan, implement, and debug short (100 to 300 lines) Python computer programs to analyze data, solve engineering mathematical models, and visualize results

CBE 40258 (Senior) / CBE 60258 (Graduate)#

At the end of the semester, you should be able to…

  • Numerically solve mathematical models relevant to chemical and biomolecular engineering research

  • Analyze data and quantify uncertainty using modern data science (a.k.a., applied statistics) methods

  • Think more critically demonstrated by independently planning, implementing, and debugging short Python computer programs

  • Prepare education modules and publication quality data visualization

Content#

Numerical Methods

Data Analysis