2004-2006 Catalog Data:

ABEN 444/644. Transport Processes in Biological and Environmental Systems. 3 cr. Energy and mass transport principles applied to biological and environmental systems.

Texts:

Datta, A.K. 2002. Biological and Bioenvironmental Heat and Mass Transfer. New York: Marcel Dekker. ISBN 0-8247-0775-3.

A software tutorial packet and/or any other large handout sets will be made available from the NDSU ABEN Department if necessary. A small charge will be made to cover copying costs.

Materials:

An E-mail account, data storage devices, a calculator, and a three-ring notebook.

Coordinator:

Dr. Dean D. Steele, Associate Professor

Prerequisites:

1. Math 266, Introduction to Differential Equations.
2. CE 309, Fluid Mechanics or MEAM 352, Fluid Dynamics.

Objectives: After completign this course, students should be able to:

1.	Understand energy and mass transport principles as they apply to biological and environmental systems. [ABET B l(ii), l(iii)]
2.	Define transport problems; develop the governing equations; describe the appropriate material properties, initial conditions, and boundary conditions; and develop analytical and/or numerical solutions. [ABET B a, e]
3.	Define and solve transport phenomena problems for objects and systems such as: plants, animals, and their surroundings; food, feed, and other biological products; chemicals and contaminants; porous media; and soil, air, and water. [ABET B e, l(ii), l(iii)]

ABEN Department Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes for ABET:

Educational Objective 1:

Provide students with technical knowledge, design, and problem solving skills that are foundational to their engineering careers by ensuring that graduates have ability to: a. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. e. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

Educational Objective 3:

Provide students with specialized (discipline-specific) knowledge, educational depth, and breadth to meet the challenges of changing careers and opportunities in agricultural and closely related biological industries by ensuring that graduates have competencies in one or more of the following areas: l(ii) Apply engineering skills to biomaterials systems. l(iii) Apply engineering skills to environmental systems.

Topics: (Refer to the tentative schedule for more details.)

1. Modes and equations of energy and mass transport.
2. Transport properties of biological and environmental materials and systems.
3. Problem formulations and analytical solutions.
4. Numerical solutions to energy and mass transfer problems.
5. Engineering design considerations.

Computer Usage:

Students will use computers for some homework assignments.

Laboratory Projects:

Computer clusters and laboratories may be used occasionally.

Time & Days:

9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Place:

ABEN 201.

Instructor:

Dr. Dean D. Steele, Associate Professor.
Office: 113 ABEN Building.
Phone: 231-7268.
Dean.Steele@ndsu.edu
http://www.ageng.ndsu.nodak.edu/personnel/steele.htm

Office hours:

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays or by appointment.

Class #s: ABEN 444: 35343; ABEN 644: 35394

Grading:

Undergraduate students will have the following four categories of work in the course: homework assignments, quizzes, a midterm examination, and a comprehensive final examination. The relative weighting of these work categories is shown in the table below. Each student's final grade in the course will be determined by a grade percentage ranging from 0 to 100%. The grade percentage will be computed as follows: 1) divide the total points earned in each work category by the total points possible for that work category, 2) multiply the numbers from step (1) by the weights for each respective work category, and 3) add the results. The grade percentage will be converted to a letter grade using the following straight grading scale: 90 # A # 100%, 80 # B < 90%, 70 # C < 80%, 60 # D < 70%, and 0% # F < 60%. The scale may be lower, but will not be higher.

Table 1. Grade components for ABEN 444/644
	Weighted Percentage of Total Grade
Work Category	Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
Homework	30%	20%
Quizzes (short tests)	20%	10%
Midterm Exam (full period)	20%	20%
Final Exam (comprehensive)	30%	30%
Term Paper & Oral Presentation	0%	20%
Total	100%	100%

Homework due dates will be given with the assignments. Late homework will be accepted with a 10% penalty per NDSU class day. Homework must be submitted before 5 p.m. to be credited to the day it is received.

Missed exams and quizzes will receive zero points unless missed for an acceptable reason, such as a medical or family emergency or co-curricular activities. If possible, let the instructor know in advance of any absences which will affect your attendance at exams and quizzes. Extracurricular activities, vacations, hunting and fishing trips, work, etc. are not acceptable reasons for missing the scheduled dates and times for exams and quizzes. If you miss class, handouts will be provided upon your return if requested; you are responsible for obtaining notes from a classmate.

Graduate students will be required to write a term paper and make an oral presentation to the class, in addition to the regular requirements of the course. The paper and presentation will cover a transport phenomenon and its solution. Each such paper will be subject to approval from the instructor to ensure appropriate scope and content. The paper and presentation will count for 20% of the grade for graduate students. The weight percentages for each work category are listed in the table above and the grade computation will follow the same procedure as that for undergraduate students.

Miscellaneous:

Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need accommodations in this course are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor as soon as possible.

All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU University Senate Policy, Section 355: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct, available at http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/335.htm.

January 10, 2005.