2020-2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (with addenda) 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin (with addenda) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


A Brief Guide to Course Descriptions

Each program described in this catalog contains detailed descriptions of the courses offered within the program.

The first line gives the official course number for which students must register and the official course title. The letters indicate the discipline of the course and the first number of the official course numbers indicates the level of the course. The levels are as follows:

  • 1XXX - Freshman Level
  • 2XXX - Sophomore Level
  • 3XXX - Junior Level
  • 4XXX - Senior Level
  • 5XXX to 9XXX - Graduate level

Typically the last number of the course number indicates the number of credits. The breakdown of periods of the course is also listed.

When selecting a course for registration, the section of the course may include the following notations:

  • “LEC” - lecture section
  • “RCT” or “RC” - recitation section
  • “LAB” or “LB” - lab section

Additionally, any other letter or digit listed in the section will further identify the section and being liked to another section of the class with the same letter and/or digit combination. Further information on sections is available from academic advisers during registration periods.

The paragraph description briefly indicates the contents and coverage of the course. A detailed course syllabus may be available by request from the office of the offering department.

“Prerequisites” are courses (or their equivalents) that must be completed before registering for the described course. “Co-requisites” are courses taken concurrently with the described course.

The notation “Also listed…” indicates that the course is also given under the number shown. This means that two or more departments or programs sponsor the described course and that students may register under either number, usually the one representing the student’s major program. Classes are jointly delivered.

 

Biomolecular Science

  
  • BMS-UY 4812 Topics in Biology

    2 Credits
    Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

  
  • BMS-UY 4813 Topics in Biology

    3 Credits
    Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

  
  • BMS-UY 4814 Topics in Biology

    4 Credits
    Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

  
  • BMS-UY 4824 Topics in Biology

    4 Credits
    Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

  
  • BMS-UY 4834 Topics in Biology

    4 Credits
    Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

  
  • BMS-UY 4844 Topics in Biology

    4 Credits
    Advanced or specialized topics in biology. As arranged.

  
  • BMS-UY 4914 Undergraduate Research in Biomolecular Science

    4 Credits
    The course investigates problems in biomolecular science under faculty supervision. Library research, experimental studies and a written BS Thesis are required.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status or adviser’s approval; CM-UY 4011 . Students must complete BioRaft safety training before registering for this course.
  
  • BMS-UY 4924 Undergraduate Research in Biomolecular Science

    4 Credits
    The course investigates problems in biomolecular science under faculty supervision. Library research, experimental studies and a written BS Thesis are required.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status or adviser’s approval; CM-UY 4011 . Students must complete BioRaft safety training before registering for this course.
  
  • BMS-UY 4934 Life Science Internship

    4 Credits
    The internship comprises supervised projects in hospital, community or industrial settings. Students are evaluated on the basis of written and oral reports presented to faculty and outside project Co-sponsors. Faculty conferences and visits are required. Internships are open to senior students with approval of the departmental adviser. Planned experiences significantly expose students to relationships between theoretical information and practical applications.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status or adviser’s approval.

GSAS BMSC

  
  • BMSC-GA 4404 Fundamental concepts of MRI

    3 Credits
    Magnetic resonance imaging is a fast-growing interdisciplinary field. In this course, students learn how the knowledge they gain from their education in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science can be utilized to further understand the biomedical sciences.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • BMSC-GA 4409 Advanced MRI

    3 Credits
    This course continues from Fundamentals of MRI, taught in the fall, and successful completion of the fall course is a prerequisite. The course introduces and utilizes mathematical concepts such as the Fourier transform, k-space, and the Bloch equations to describe the physical and mathematical principles governing data acquisition and image reconstruction. Topics covered include diffusion, perfusion, functional brain imaging, cardiac MRI, spectroscopic imaging, clinical MRI, rf engineering, contrast agents, and molecular imaging. This course includes weekly lectures, discussion sessions revolving around assigned research articles, and practical labs pertinent to material covered in the lectures.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • BMSC-GA 4427 Practical MRI I

    6 Credits
  
  • BMSC-GA 4428 Practical MRI II

    6 Credits
  
  • BMSC-GA 4469 Positron Emission Tomography

    3 Credits
    An introduction to the fundamentals of positron emission tomography (PET) focusing initially on physics and instrumentation, then addressing how PET data are collected and formed into an image, the synthesis and production of PET radionuclides, the design of imaging studies for PET tracer validation, the principles of PET tracer kinetic modeling, the clinical applications.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3

Biotechnology

  
  • BE-GY 6253 Biosensors

    3 Credits


    This course discusses various biosensors, which consist of bio-recognition systems, typically enzymes or binding proteins such as antibodies immobilized onto the surface of physico-chemical transducers. Immuno-sensors, which use antibodies as their biorecognition system, are also discussed. Other bio-recognition systems covered are nucleic acids, bacteria and whole tissues of higher organisms. Specific interactions between the target analyte and the complementary bio-recognition layer that undergoes a physicochemical change are ultimately detected and measured by the transducer. Various transducers, that can take many forms depending upon the parameters measured (electrochemical, optical, mass and thermal changes) are also covered.

    Prerequisite(s):   ,  , and  

     

  
  • BT-GY 871X Project in Biotechnology

    0.5-3 Credits
    Special project (experimental, theoretical, computational, or literature search). Students can carry out their projects at a research institution or in industry; suitable for internships.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval
    Note: This course is repeatable for credit, up to a maximum of 3 credits.

  
  • BT-GY 6013 Biotechnology and the Pharmaceutical Industry

    3 Credits
    The course offers an in-depth look at the modern process of drug development, from the early stage of target identification and generation of lead compounds to regulatory approval, and the role of biotechnology in this complex process. All the key aspects, including preclinical development, clinical trials and regulatory requirements, are covered with considerable contributions from pharmaceutical professionals. Real-life case studies are presented to illustrate critical points in the development process. Major classes of biotech drugs are briefly discussed. Many course lectures are delivered by scientists from the major U.S. pharmaceutical companies.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 6023 Biotechnology and Health Care

    3 Credits
    Biotechnology’s contribution to modern health care stretches far beyond developing new therapeutic entities. This course provides an overview of key cutting-edge technologies such as stem-cell research and therapeutic cloning and demonstrates how their applications change “the conventional” in terms of availability of new treatments, monitoring services and diagnostics. The course also examines the implications of Human Genome Project for health care and the role of genetics and epigenetic modifications of genes in health and disease. The role of biotechnology in managing a number of sociologically high-impact diseases in developed and developing countries is highlighted.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 6033 Biosensors and Biochips

    3 Credits
    Biosensors and biochips is one of the most exciting, complex and fast-growing areas of biotechnology today—the interface between biotechnology, nanotechnology and micro-electronics industries. The course covers both conventional biosensors based on whole cells, nucleic acids, antibodies and enzymes (e.g., enzymatic glucose monitoring) as well as new and emerging technologies related to designing, fabricating and applying multi-array biochips and micro-fluidic systems (lab-on-the-chip). The goal is to familiarize students with basic principles of biosensors design and applications. The course also covers practical applications of this technology in health care, medical diagnostics, defense and other areas.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 6043 Biocatalysis in Industry

    3 Credits
    The course focuses on the commercial use of biological catalysts across various industry segments, including pharmaceuticals, health care, fine chemicals and food. The course combines a broad overview of technologies with industrial insights into the economics of bio-processing. The course also covers emerging biomaterials trends. Case studies are presented to facilitate analysis, formulate trends and underline major challenges.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 6053 Introduction to Neuroscience for Biotechnologists

    3 Credits
    The understanding of brain function represents a unique challenge by virtue of the tremendous complexity of neural circuits and their role in controlling behavior. This course is designed to provide graduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the basic mechanisms of brain function. It covers the basic mechanisms of neuronal excitability, how neuronal function is connected to cellular structures, how neurons act as elements of networks and how malfunctions lead to mental and neurological disorders. The goal is to provide graduate students a foundation of knowledge which will guide them in their decision to enter and navigate the vast field of neurobiology.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor/Instructor Permission Required
  
  • BT-GY 6063 Molecular Immunology

    3 Credits
    The purpose of this course is to develop a general understanding of the established biochemical, molecular, cellular, and organ-level principles that govern the workings of the mammalian immune system, and to prepare the student for immunological research in the academic, government, or industrial laboratory. Topics covered include cells of the immune system and their development, pattern recognition receptors and innate immunity, molecular mechanisms of antigen processing and presentation, long distance communication and immune cells’ migration, homing, and trafficking. Applications in Biotechnology and autoimmune diseases and the use of immunotherapy in industry will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor/Instructor Permission Required
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • BT-GY 6073 Genetic Engineering

    3 Credits
    Genetic engineering underpins practically every aspect of modern biotechnology. This course aims at familiarizing students with the current methods of DNA manipulation and practical applications of recombinant DNA technology, including the use of vectors, construction of libraries, PCR, restriction digests, mapping, and cloning. The class includes lectures as well as a semester-long 3h/week lab.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor/Instructor Permission Required
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 3 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 6083 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology

    3 Credits
    The course aims to advance students’ knowledge in key areas of cell and molecular biology. Topics covered included cell-cell communications, organization of the cytoskeleton, mechanisms of cell signaling and signal transduction, chromatin organization and structure and genome regulation, maintenance and repair. The lab component of the class is designed to provide students with advanced bench-top skills used in modern cell and molecular biology experimentation.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor/Instructor Permission Required
  
  • BT-GY 6093 Biomedical Materials & Devices for Human Body Repair

    3 Credits
    The main objective of this multidisciplinary course is to provide students with a broad survey of currently used biomaterials and their use in medical devices for reconstructing or replacing injured, diseased, or aged human tissues and organs. Topics include a broad introduction to the materials used in medicine and their chemical, physical, and biological properties, basic mechanisms of wound healing and materials-tissue interactions.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor/Instructor Permission Required
  
  • BT-GY 7011 Special Topics in Biotechnology

    1.5 Credits
    Special Topics include courses covering particular subject/technology to help students to gain more knowledge in an area they may want to specialize in after graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 7013 Special Topics in Biotechnology

    3 Credits
    Special topics include courses, designed to aid students in gaining extra knowledge/ specialization in a subject area of their choice.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 7033 Business Concepts for the Biotechnology Entrepreneur

    3 Credits
    Commonly Biotech discoveries are made in the lab, but their conversion to commercially viable products and services requires considerable knowledge and skills that many science and engineering graduates do not possess. This course focuses on the prospective entrepreneur with interest in biotechnology/biomedical products with emphasis placed on starting and sustaining a successful life science enterprise.

    Prerequisite(s): Any two required BT-GY courses or Advisor’s Permission.
  
  • BT-GY 7043 Computer-Aided Protein and Drug Design

    3 Credits
    This course is aimed at familiarizing students with the fundamental principles of computational drug design, including both engineered protein drugs (biologics) and small molecules.  Basic concepts in bioinformatics, cheminformatics and molecular modeling (homology modeling, ab initio structure prediction, computational molecular docking) will be taught as a foundation for advanced, specific case studies in protein engineering and drug design applied to specific biomedical problems such as cancer and infectious diseases.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s or instructor’s permission
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • BT-GY 8713 Guided Studies in Biotechnology I

    3 Credits
    Special project (experimental, theoretical, computational, or literature search). Only one guided study course allowed per semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 8723 Project in Biotechnology

    3 Credits
    Special project (experimental, theoretical, computational, or literature search). Only one guided study course allowed per semester. Students can carry out their projects at a research institution or in industry; suitable for internships.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 9053 Enzyme Catalysis in Organic Synthesis

    3 Credits
    The course provides a working knowledge of how to use biotransformations as a tool in organic chemistry. Students learn about general enzymatic reaction types that carry out the cleavage and formation of C-O bonds, P-O bonds, C-N bonds, C-C bonds, reduction reactions, oxidation reactions and isomerizations. Students also are taught advanced principles that apply to catalytic-protein engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 9433 Protein Engineering

    3 Credits
    This course introduces modern protein engineering techniques available to researchers to understand protein structure and function and to create entirely new proteins for many purposes. This new field lies at the interface of chemistry, biology and engineering. The first section discusses protein composition and structure, and various genetic, biochemical and chemical techniques required to engineer proteins, followed by specific topics. Topics include designing highly structured proteins that are active at high temperatures and in non-aqueous solvents; that interact selectively with other proteins, small molecules and nucleic acids for therapeutic purposes; and that catalyze new reactions.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BT-GY 9443 Tissue Engineering

    3 Credits
    This courses covers basic biological processes that occur during blood contact with artificial surfaces; how to critically read and review literature about tissue engineering; how to anticipate bio-compatibility issues relevant to a variety of implant devices students may later encounter; and current approaches directed toward the engineering of cell-based replacements for various tissue types.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0

Biotechnology and Entreneurship

  
  • BTE-GY 950x Project in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship

    0.5-3 Credits
    This practical course offers students the opportunity to apply practically their knowledge and skills to analyzing technology, preparing their own business plans or working at an early stage biotech company. The student can sign up for up to three projects (one per semester).

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Note: This course is repeatable for credit, up to a maximum of 3 credits.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BTE-GY 6013 Biotechnology and the Pharmaceutical Industry

    3 Credits
    The course looks at the modern process of drug development in depth—from the early stage of target identification and generation of lead compounds to regulatory approval, and the role of biotechnology in this complex process. The course, featuring significant participation by industry professionals, covers all key aspects, including preclinical development, clinical trials and regulatory requirements. Real-life case studies illustrate critical points in the development process. Major classes of biotech drugs are briefly discussed. Many lectures are delivered by scientists from major U.S. pharmaceutical companies.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BTE-GY 6023 Biotechnology and Health Care

    3 Credits
    The contribution of biotechnology to modern health care stretches far beyond developing therapeutic entities. This course provides an overview of key cutting-edge technologies such as stem-cell research and therapeutic cloning and demonstrates how their applications change “the conventional” for the availability of new treatments, monitoring services and diagnostics. The course also examines the implications of Human Genome Projects for health care and the role of genetics and epigenetic modifications of genes in health and disease. The role of biotechnology in managing several sociologically high-impact diseases in developed and developing countries is highlighted.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BTE-GY 6033 Biosensors and Biochips

    3 Credits
    Biosensors and biochips are two of the most exciting, complex and fast-growing areas of biotechnology today—the interface between biotechnology, nanotechnology and microelectronics industries. The course covers conventional biosensors based on whole cells, nucleic acids, antibodies and enzymes (e.g. enzymatic glucose monitoring) as well as new and emerging technologies related to designing, fabricating and applying multi-array biochips and micro-fluidic systems (lab-on-the-chip). The goal is to familiarize students with basic principles of biosensors design and applications. The course also covers practical applications of this technology in health care, medical diagnostics, defense and other areas.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BTE-GY 6043 Biocatalysis in Industry

    3 Credits
    Biosensors and biochips is one of the most exciting, complex and fast-growing areas of biotechnology today—the interface between biotechnology, nanotechnology and microelectronics industries. The course covers conventional biosensors based on whole cells, nucleic acids, antibodies and enzymes (e.g. enzymatic glucose monitoring) as well as new and emerging technologies related to designing, fabricating and applying multiarray biochips and micro-fluidic systems (lab-on-the-chip). The goal is to familiarize students with basic principles of biosensors design and applications. The course also covers practical applications of this technology in health care, medical diagnostics, defense and other areas.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BTE-GY 9513 Project in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship

    3 Credits
    This practical course offers students the opportunity to apply practically their knowledge and skills to analyzing technology, preparing their own business plans or working at an early stage biotech company. The student can sign up for up to three projects (one per semester).

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • BTE-GY 9523 Project in Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship

    3 Credits
    This practical course offers students the opportunity to apply practically their knowledge and skills to analyzing technology, preparing their own business plans or working at an early stage biotech company. The student can sign up for up to three projects (one per semester).

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0

Career Management

  
  • CP-GY 9911 Internship for MS I

    1.5 Credits
    Internship is a supervised, creative experience that provides full-time graduate students with the opportunity to enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s approval.
  
  • CP-GY 9921 Internship for MS II

    1.5 Credits
    Internship is a supervised, creative experience that provides full-time graduate students with the opportunity to enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s approval and CP-GY 9911 
  
  • CP-GY 9941 Internship for PhD I

    1.5 Credits
    Internship is a supervised, creative experience that provides full-time graduate students with the opportunity to enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s approval
  
  • CP-GY 9951 Internship for PhD II

    1.5 Credits
    Internship is a supervised, creative experience that provides full-time graduate students with the opportunity to enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s approval and CP-GY 9941 
  
  • CP-GY 9961 Internship for PhD III

    1.5 Credits
    Internship is a supervised, creative experience that provides full-time graduate students with the opportunity to enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s approval and CP-GY 9951  
  
  • CP-GY 9971 Internship for PhD IV

    1.5 Credits
    Internship is a supervised, creative experience that provides full-time graduate students with the opportunity to enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s approval and CP-GY 9961  
  
  • CP-UY 2002G Experiential Learning Seminar

    2 Credits


    This course, which is required for all students undertaking an internship for credit at NYU’s study away sites, has two goals. First, it provides an opportunity for students to integrate their internship experience with relevant academic research and Argumentation. Second, the course helps students learn and enhance professional skills-including writing, communication, and presentation skills-needed for future work experiences and academic study.

    As the academic component of the internship experience, this course helps students reflect critically on their internships as a way to further their individual academic and professional goals. This includes evaluating various aspects of the internship site, such as its mission, approach,policies, and the local, regional and international contexts in which it operates. Students will be challenged to think analytically about their internships and host organizations and to connect their internship experiences to past and present academic work. Students will be graded on the academic work produced in this course.

    Corequisite(s): Internship placement in country at NYU Study Away location
    Note: Separate sections assigned to each NYU Study Away location

  
  • CP-UY 2011 Internship for BS I

    1.5 Credits
    Internship is a supervised, creative experience that provides full-time undergraduate students with the opportunity to enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s approval
  
  • CP-UY 2013 Undergraduate Internship I

    3 Credits
    The Undergraduate Internship Experience is a supervised, creative experiential learning opportunity that provides full-time undergraduate students with professional training and hands-on experience. Students gain firsthand work experience, learn how to operate within a professional setting, enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study and develop the skills and knowledge that will help them in pursuing employment after graduation. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor. A maximum of 6 credits of internship may be used for degree credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor Approval, Job Offer and Description on Company Letterhead. Affidavit of Employment and Time Sheets.
  
  • CP-UY 2021 Internship for BS II

    1.5 Credits
    Internship is a supervised, creative experience that provides full-time undergraduate students with the opportunity to enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Advisor’s approval and CP-UY 2011 
  
  • CP-UY 2023 Undergraduate Internship II

    3 Credits
    The Undergraduate Internship Experience is a supervised, creative experiential learning opportunity that provides full-time undergraduate students with professional training and hands-on experience. Students gain firsthand work experience, learn how to operate within a professional setting, enhance and augment classroom learning experiences in their field of study and develop the skills and knowledge that will help them in pursuing employment after graduation. The experience culminates in written reports, from the student, to the faculty supervisors as well as written reports from the supervisor. A maximum of 6 credits of internship may be used for degree credit.

    Prerequisite(s): CP-UY 2013 , Advisor Approval, Job Offer and Description on Company Letterhead. Affidavit of Employment and Time Sheets.
  
  • CP-UY 2340 Undergraduate Summer Research Program

    0 Credits
    The Undergraduate Summer Research Program course is a non-credit seminar course, required for any student participating in the Tandon Summer Research Program, that has the following goals:
    -to review the program’s deadlines, timeline, rules, processes, and calendar of events
    -to coordinate the various seminars, lectures, and other events associated with the program
    -to introduce strategies and tips for better academic and professional advancement
    -to provide better insight into research professions and the different paths for entry into this field
    -to foster a better program community that discusses questions, issues, and concerns surrounding STEM research.

    Prerequisite(s): Department permission

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

  
  • CBE-GY 902X Guided Studies in Chemical Engineering

    3 Credits
    These studies involve selections, analyses, solutions and presentations of engineering reports of problems in products, processes or equipment design, or other fields of chemical engineering practices under faculty supervision. Conferences are scheduled. Master’s-degree candidates are required to submit three unbound copies of their reports to advisers one week before the last day of classes.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
  
  • CBE-GY 997X MS Thesis in Chemical & Biological Engineering

    (9 credits total, 3 each) Credits
    Theses for the master’s degree in chemical engineering should give results of original investigation of problems in chemical engineering or the application of physical, chemical or other scientific principles to chemical engineering. Theses may involve experimental research, theoretical analyses or process designs, or combinations thereof. Master’s-degree candidates are required to submit four unbound copies to advisers before the seventh Wednesday before commencement.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
  
  • CBE-GY 998X Research in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

    3-9 Credits
    Dissertation research for PhD students who have not completed their qualifying examination. No more than a maximum of 9 credits can be taken or counted toward the PhD dissertation. Minimum registration is 3 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the CBE PhD degree program & consent of PhD academic and thesis advisors.
  
  • CBE-GY 999X PhD Dissertation in Chemical & Biological Engineering

    36 Credits total, each 3 Credits
    Theses for the PhD degree must give results of independent investigations of problems in chemical engineering and may involve experimental or theoretical work. Theses must show ability to do creative work and must show that original contributions, worthy of publication in recognized journals, are made to chemical engineering. Candidates are required to take oral examinations on thesis subjects and related topics. Doctoral-degree candidates must submit five unbound thesis copies to advisers before or on the seventh Wednesday before commencement.

    Prerequisite(s): Passing grade RE-GY 9990 Ph.D. Qualifying Exam , graduate standing, and dissertation advisor approval
  
  • CBE-GY 6153 Applied Mathematics in Engineering

    3 Credits
    This course covers mathematical formulation of chemical engineering problems in terms of ordinary and partial differential equations. Topics include solutions of boundary and initial value problems using Green’s functions and other techniques; characterization of second-order partial differential equations and properties of their solutions; asymptotic methods and numerical techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2122  and MA-UY 2132  or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-GY 6333 Transport Phenomena

    3 Credits
    The topics in this course include vector analysis review; diffusive fluxes; conservation equations for chemical species and thermal energy; boundary conditions; scaling and approximation techniques; solution methods for conduction and diffusion problems; transient unidirectional diffusion and conduction; momentum diffusion and viscous stress; conservation equation for momentum and the Navier-Stokes equations; unidirectional and lubrication flows; and low-Reynolds and high-Reynolds number flows.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3313  or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-GY 6733 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

    3 Credits
    This course is an organized exposition of fundamental concepts of classical thermodynamics and traditional tools that will help chemical engineers understand and analyze systems they are likely to encounter in practice and/or original research. This course is for students who seek a much deeper understanding of classical thermodynamics than a typical undergraduate course provides. Topics include phase, chemical, and reaction equilibria, ideal and non-ideal solutions, stability of thermodynamic systems and thermodynamics of surfaces.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3153  or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-GY 6813 Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design

    3 Credits
    The topics in this course include trends and issues in modern reactor design; kinetics of complex homogenous and heterogeneous reactions: determination of nonlinear kinetic parameters, effects of transport processes, and catalyst deactivation; analysis and design of reactors; laminar flow reactors; dispersion model; split boundary condition problems; effects of non-ideal flow on conversion; and fixed-bed, fluidized-bed and multiphase reactors.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3223  or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-GY 8373 Engineering Principles of Drug Delivery

    3 Credits
    The course covers fundamental concepts in drug delivery from an engineering perspective. Emphasis will be on materials, processing methods and characterization of drug delivery vehicles ranging from antibody drug conjugates, to nanoparticles, to hydrogels. The class will begin with an overview of drug delivery fundamentals - rationale, mechanisms, approaches - and dive into specifics - delivery vehicle material properties, processing techniques and characterization. Topics will include therapeutic modalities and mechanisms of action; engineering principles of controlled release and of drug transport; thermodynamic principles of self-assembly; physicochemical characterization of drug delivery vehicles; processing and purification methods; effects of macromolecular conformation on bio-interactions; and significance of biodistributions. Clinical and industrial examples will be presented where possible.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3313  and CBE-UY 3323  or advisor’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-GY 8813 Biochemical Engineering

    3 Credits
    This course covers biochemical and bioprocess engineering; enzyme kinetics; cellular control systems, genetic and protein engineering; metabolism, stoichiometry and metabolic engineering; cell growth kinetics; bioreactor design and operation; heat/mass transfer in biological system; and biological product purification and characterization.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3223  and CBE-UY 3233  or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-GY 9413 Selected Topics in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering II

    3 Credits
    Topics of special interest in chemical and biomolecular engineering are announced in advance in each semester offering.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-GY 9910 Colloquium in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

    0 Credits
    Recent developments in chemical and biomolecular sciences and engineering are presented by engineers and scientists from industry and academia.

    Note: Must be taken each semester.

  
  • CBE-GY 9920 Colloquium in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

    0 Credits
    Recent developments in chemical and biomolecular sciences and engineering are presented by engineers and scientists from industry and academia.

    Note: Must be taken each semester.

  
  • CBE-UY 401X Special Topics in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

    (variable) Credits
    Topics of special interest Topics of special interest in chemical and biomolecular engineering are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3313  or adviser’s approval.
  
  • CBE-UY 481X CBE Project

    0-4 Credits
    Students and faculty supervisors select independent chemical and biomolecular engineering projects. Not open to honors or senior thesis students. (X = 1, 2, 3 or 4 and designates the number of credits.) May be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits. 

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
  
  • CBE-UY 491X Bachelor’s Thesis in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

    (up to 4 credits) Credits
    In this course, students plan original problem investigations in chemical and biomolecular engineering guided by a faculty supervisor. A thorough literature search is required. Special apparatus is constructed as required for experimental work. (X = 1, 2, 3 or 4 and designates the number of credits.) May be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits. 

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
  
  • CBE-UY 495x Chemical Engineering Internship

    1-6 Credits
    An internship is a supervised, professional work experience at a company. Qualifying internships must be engineering in nature. Internships taken for credit must be approved by a student’s academic advisor, and can be completed year-round and over multiple semesters. Students are required to submit reports as agreed upon with their academic advisor and company supervisor.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
  
  • CBE-UY 1002 Introduction to Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

    2 Credits


    This course introduces the chemical and biomolecular engineering profession. The course covers the introductory concepts of chemical and biological processes; process flowcharts, process variables, data analysis and materials balances. The course also includes seminars given by departmental faculty on various traditional and emerging areas of the profession, and discusses careers prospects for chemical and biomolecular engineers.

    Prerequisite(s): CM-UY 1003  , CM-UY 1001 , EG-UY 1003 , and First-year standing.

     
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 2 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0

  
  • CBE-UY 2124 Analysis of Chemical and Biomolecular Processes

    4 Credits
    This course prepares students to formulate and solve material and energy balances on chemical and biomolecular process systems and lays the foundation for subsequent courses in thermodynamics, unit operations, kinetics and process dynamics, and control. The course introduces the fundamental engineering approach to problem solving: breaking down a process into its components, establishing the relations between known and unknown process variables, assembling the information needed to solve for the unknowns and, finally, obtaining the solution using relevant computational methods.

    Prerequisite(s): CM-UY 1003 CM-UY 1001 , and MA-UY 1024  (B- or higher).
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 2233 Chemical Engineering Computation

    3 Credits
    The course introduces applications of computer programming and numerical methods of interest to chemical engineers, based on examples taken from across the chemical engineering curriculum. The course covers basic programming logic and design, as well as applications to plotting, curve fitting, statistical analysis, solutions of algebraic and differential equations, and optimization problems.

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2034  
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • CBE-UY 3153 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Thermodynamics

    3 Credits
    This course covers thermodynamics of flow systems. Topics include properties of fluids with advanced equations of state; properties of non-ideal mixtures; activity-coefficient models for non-electrolyte and electrolyte solutions; phase-equilibrium calculations at low and elevated pressures by computer procedures; and chemical reaction equilibria.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 2124  and MA-UY 2034  
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 3173 Polymeric Materials

    3 Credits
    This course examines processing, structure, properties and applications of polymers as engineering materials, including renewable- resource based biopolymers. Topics include fundamentals of processing-morphology/ property correlations in materials, basic concepts of viscoelasticity, fracture behavior, and thermal and electrical properties of engineering polymeric materials.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3223  and CBE-UY 3313 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 3223 Kinetics and Reactor Design

    3 Credits
    This course provides the fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical and biomolecular reactions and the development of skills to analyze and design reactor systems. Topics include homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors of various types, catalyzed and non-catalyzed reactors, and the design of single and cascaded chemical and bio-reactors. Safety information pertinent to reactor design, including runaway reactions and several case studies, is also covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3153  and CBE-UY 3313 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 3233 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Separations

    3 Credits
    This course introduces processes for chemical and biomolecular separations. Topics include thermodynamics of separation processes, and the analysis and design of processes such as distillation, absorption, extraction and crystallization. Analytical and computer techniques are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3153  and CBE-UY 3313 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 3313 Transport I

    3 Credits


    The course builds understanding of mass and heat transfer, and introduces engineering aspects of transport. Topics in mass transfer include diffusion-limited reactions with applications in biomolecular systems, transport in porous media, and mass transfer across membranes with applications in chemical and biomolecular systems. Topics in heat transfer include the basic mechanisms of conduction and convection. Topics in engineering aspects of transport include flow in closed conduits, heat-transfer equipment, and examples of simultaneous heat and mass transfer.

     

    Prerequisite(s): MA-UY 2034  and CBE-UY 2124 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0

  
  • CBE-UY 3323 Transport II

    3 Credits
    This course establishes fundamental concepts in momentum transfer, fluid mechanics, fluid statics, and their applications in chemical and biomolecular systems. Topics include viscosity, laminar and turbulent fluid flow, macroscopic (integral) balances on finite control volumes of fluids (determination of inflow, outflow quantities), and microscopic (differential) balances on infinitesimal volumes of fluids (determination of fluid velocity profiles and pressure profiles). Students enrolled in this course will learn about Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids and the concepts of viscosity and stress tensor; understand molecular origins of momentum transport and its macroscopic mathematical description via vector, tensor algebra, and calculus; they will learn how to non dimensionalize and solve the Navier Stokes equations and be able to use geometric and dynamic similarity and dimensionless numbers to solve problems that are of interest to chemical engineers.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3313 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 3474 Introduction to Modern Optics

    4 Credits
    This course covers the physics of optics using both classical and semi-classical descriptions. The classical and quantum interactions of light with matter. Diffraction of waves and wave packets by obstacles. Fourier transform optics, holography, Fourier transform spectroscopy. Coherence and quantum aspects of light. Geometrical optics. Matrix optics. Crystal optics. Introduction to electro-optics and nonlinear optics.

    Prerequisite(s): PH-UY 2033 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  
  • CBE-UY 4113 Engineering Laboratory I

    3 Credits
    This course introduces the performance of experiments in unit operations, transport processes and unit processes. Students analyze and design experiments to meet stated objectives. Results are presented in written and oral form.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3233 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 1 | Weekly Lab Hours: 6 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 4143 Process Dynamics and Control

    3 Credits
    This course introduces dynamic modeling of chemical processes, their automated control, and associated hardware including controllers, actuators, and sensors. Dynamic models of chemical processes are developed, and the modeling and optimization of common control strategies including feed-back, feed-forward, and cascaded loops is described, as are processes characterized by multiple inputs and outputs. Process safety topics and strategies for management of process hazards are also covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3223 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 4163 Chemical and Biomolecular Process Design I

    3 Credits
    This is a capstone course and thus requires usage of all knowledge accrued so far in the chemical engineering curriculum. In this course, students will learn the elements involved in process ideation, scale-up, and large-scale implementation. Students will study usage of process diagrams (PFDs, P&IDs, BFDs, etc.), energy optimization, process safety, capital costs and equipment cost estimates. Coursework will include discussions of current socio-economic and political pressures as well as safety, environmental and ethical considerations involved in design; these aspects are expected to be integrated into student project work. Extensive usage of AspenPlus will be expected in the final design project. The course will employ several team-focused projects to advance these concepts and will culminate in a final design project that will continue in the spring semester.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3223 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 4213 Engineering Laboratory II

    3 Credits
    This course deals with continued experiments in unit operations, transport processes and process control. Students analyze and design experiments to meet stated objectives. Results are presented in writing and orally.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 4113  and CBE-UY 4143 .
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 1 | Weekly Lab Hours: 6 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CBE-UY 4223 Biochemical Engineering

    3 Credits
    This course covers applications of chemical engineering concepts in biochemical and biological systems. Topics include biochemical & bioprocess engineering; enzyme kinetics; cellular control systems; genetic and protein engineering; metabolism; stoichiometry and metabolic engineering; cell growth kinetics; bioreactor design & operation; heat and mass transfer in biological systems; and biological product purification & characterization.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 3223 , CBE-UY 3313 , or adviser’s permission.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • CBE-UY 4263 Chemical and Biomolecular Process Design II

    3 Credits
    This course is a continuation of CBE-UY 4163. Students will continue working in teams on the capstone design project selected towards the end of the fall semester. Students will be expected to regularly meet with the instructor to report on their progress. The design teams will also compile a thorough final engineering report and prepare various presentations. Teams will make extensive use of the AspenPlus suite in creating their processes. The course also  includes a series of seminars to be delivered by industry leaders in the areas of process safety, waste mitigation, environmental impact studies, human health considerations, regulatory and enforcement practices, and process engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): CBE-UY 4163  and CBE-UY 4143 
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0

Chemistry

  
  • CM-GY 998X Research in Materials Chemistry

    0-9 Credits
    Research course for PhD students prior to passing the qualifying exam.

    Note: Thesis research required

  
  • CM-GY 999X PhD Dissertation in Materials Chemistry

    36 Total Credits
    This course requires original experimental or theoretical research, guided by a chemistry faculty member), that may serve as basis for a PhD. The minimum research registration requirement is 36 credits. Registration is required each semester consecutively until students complete adequate research projects and acceptable theses and have passed required oral examinations.

    Prerequisite(s): Passing grade for RE-GY 9990 Ph.D. Qualifying Exam  
  
  • CM-GY 5021 Information Sources for the Chemical Sciences

    1.5 Credits
    This course is a hands-on introduction to methods and tools for searching and includes both electronic (CD-ROM and online) as well as print databases. Students may emphasize topics related to their research. Graduate students are required to take this course.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 5040 Chemical Laboratory Safety

    0 Credits
    This course discusses problems of health and safety in chemical laboratories, including how to work safely with dangerous chemicals. This course must be completed by graduate and undergraduate chemistry students before they begin laboratory research.

    Weekly Lecture Hours: 1 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 6013 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    3 Credits
    This course covers theories of bonding in inorganic compounds. It introduces group theory as applied to molecular orbital and ligand field theories. Also covered are spectra of inorganic compounds and non-aqueous solvent. The transition to metal chemistry is introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 6153 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

    3 Credits
    This course covers special topics in Inorganic Chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 7033 Quantum Chemistry

    3 Credits
    This course covers quantum structures of atoms and molecules. It covers fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics, applications to atomic and molecular structures and bonding, approximation methods and Interactions of light and matter.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate physical chemistry and physics or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 7043 Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetics

    3 Credits
    This course covers statistical mechanics for chemical systems. Also covered are ensembles, partition functions, thermodynamic functions, applications to various systems, including non-ideal gas, gas of diatomic molecules, polymer, surface phenomena, chemical equilibria, biophysics and reaction kinetics.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate physical chemistry and physics or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 7103 Biophysical Chemistry

    3 Credits
    This course covers structure and properties of important biological macromolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids and polysaccharides; membranes and macromolecular complexes; applications of x-ray diffraction; NMR; vibrational and CD spectroscopy to the analysis of structure.

    Prerequisite(s): CM-GY 7043  or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 7503 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry

    3 Credits
    This course covers special topics in Physical Chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 7723 Synthesis of Macromolecules

    3 Credits
    This course covers organic aspects, including chemistry of monomer and polymer formation; modern mechanistic analyses of reactions; stereochemistry of polymer structures; forces of stereo regulation; condensation, free radical (bulk, suspension, emulsion, solution), ionic, ring-opening and non-classical polymerization reactions.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate organic chemistry or adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 7813 Characterization of Macromolecules

    3 Credits
    This course covers characterization methods for linear-chain polymer and macromolecules in solution such as static and dynamic light scattering, osmometry, size exclusion chromatography and viscometry. Also covered are characterization methods for macromolecules in solid state such as crystallography and mechanical and thermal analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate physical chemistry or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 7853 Special Topics in Polymer Chemistry

    3 Credits
    This course covers special topics in polymer chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): Adviser’s approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
  
  • CM-GY 8023 Principles of Spectroscopy

    3 Credits
    This course covers rotational, vibrational and electronic states of atoms and molecules. Also covered are the interaction of radiation with atoms and molecules; molecular symmetry; rotational and vibrational spectroscopy; and electronic spectroscopy.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate physical chemistry or adviser approval.
    Weekly Lecture Hours: 3 | Weekly Lab Hours: 0 | Weekly Recitation Hours: 0
 

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