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Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois

ABE 222 Agric & Biological Engrg II

Introduction to biomaterials and bioprocess design. Structure and composition of biomaterials, mass balances, force-deformation of biomaterials, and non-Newtonian fluid flow. Principles of environmental control for biological structures, psychrometrics, mass and heat transfer through buildings, and ventilation requirements. Prerequisite: One of MATH 220, MATH 221, MATH 234.
4 Credit Hours.

Instructors:

Teaching Assistants:

  • Malia Appleford
  • Doug Barker
  • Haibei Jiang

Course Objectives:

1.  Use a psychrometric chart, measure and calculate psychrometric properties such as temperatures, relative humidity, enthalpy, sensible heat and latent heat.

2.  Determine steady-state heat transfer rates in three modes: conduction, convetion and radiation, through building shelters, and calculating the heating/cooling loads.

3.  Calculate ventilation requirements for control of temperature, humidity and airborne pollutants, and select heating/ventilation equipment.

4.  To recognize the need for and associate the appropriate uses of systems analysis and modeling tools.

5.  To apply systems analysis and modeling tools to problems considering engineered systems with biological components.

6.  To leverage the appropriate software tools in application analysis and modeling.

7.  To evaluate the results of simulation and recommend actions for system improvement.

8. To deliver quality scientific writing

Course Grading:

The course is taught in two haves by Profs. Rodriguez and Zhang.  Each half contributes 50% of the overall grade for the course.

Prof. Zhang's Policy is as follows:

25%  Homework (10pts each set.  One point deduction per day delay after due date.  No points when key answers are posted or previous homework is returned. 
25%  Laboratory and report (requirements are the same as homework)
15%  Exam I (Open books and notes)
30%  Exam II (Open books and notes)
5%    Class performances (attendance, discussion etc, total 5 points, one absence without a rightful reason deduct one point)

Prof. Rodriguez'  Policy is as follows:

Evaluation                         Points
Homework                            50 pts
Class Participation              200  pts
Laboratories                        150 pts
Exam I                              300  pts
Final Exam                         300  pts

Total:                              1000  pts

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