MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

WITH SPECIALIZATION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

general weighted average of 2.00 (85% or B) or better. Students with general weighted average below 2.00 but of excellent research track record may be considered for admission, subject to a satisfactory referral and other admission criteria. PROGRAM RATIONALE: The Graduate Program leading to the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering degree, with specialization in Biomedical Engineering, aims to engage the students in providing the link between Engineering and Medicine through coursework and interdisciplinary research. Specifically, students will be trained through: (1) theoretical instructions in basic engineering and chemical engineering concepts relevant to Medicine; (2) introduction to specialized topics in biomedical engineering, such as biomedical instrumentation, systems physiology, biosensors, biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomedical imaging; and (3) practical training in the form of thesis. Allied fields, such as Pharmacy, Food Engineering, Materials Science, and Environmental and Energy Engineering, will also be interlinked with the course work and thesis topics.

problems with emphasis on chemical and biomedical engineering problems.

ChEM2 - Biochemical Engineering

This covers the various applications of biochemical engineering principles for modern and innovative bioprocesses in industrial and biomedical systems.

CORE COURSES: (15 UNITS)

ChEC1 Advanced Transport Phenomena
Covers advanced topics in heat, mass and momentum transport in solid, fluid and multi-phase systems as applied to industrial and biomedical processes; flow analyses of Newtonian and nonNewtonian fluids with emphasis on the solution of equations of continuity, energy, and mass transfer, associated with the flow of these fluids.

GRADUATE SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT We are a Catholic institution dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the theoretical and applied fields through quality graduate education that is comprehensive and responsive to the needs of society. We are committed to the formation of scholars and high level professionals who are ethical, competent, compassionate and committed to the service of the Church, the Nation and the Global Community. GRADUATE SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT We envision a Graduate School that stands for excellence and innovation and that will be globally identified for the distinction of its programs and quality of its research. APPLICATION PROCEDURE A. Fill out the Application Form and collate all requirements. Application forms are available at the UST Graduate School Office (Ground floor, Thomas Aquinas Research Complex), UST Admissions Office & at the UST Graduate School website http://www.ust.edu.ph B. Submit the accomplished forms and requirements at the Graduate School Office as per instructions in the application form. The application for admission is until October 15 for second semester enrollees, April 5 for Summer enrollees, and May 25 for first semester enrollees. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Certified true copy of Transcript of Records; one (1) recent colored passport-size photo; document(s) certifying favorable Board Exam results; scholarship documents (if applicable); Two (2) Referral Forms: One (1) from the current/immediate superior (or College Dean, in the case of newly graduated applicants); and (1) from a former professor in a specialization/major subject in College. For Foreigners: Aside from the General Requirements, English Proficiency certification (TOEFL) and Foreign Student documentations, such as Student visa, are needed. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Bachelors Degree in: Chemical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Medical Physics, with a

ChEM3 - Genetic Engineering

This covers the elements of molecular structure of DNA. It gives an overview of the processes of DNA synthesis, and the subsequent processes required to make protein such as insulin; presents the developed and emerging methods of gene expression control with potential to treat diseases.

ChEC2 - Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

Applications of chemical engineering principles and biochemistry to the analyses of chemical and biochemical reaction kinetics involving homogenous and heterogeneous reactions, which are relevant to reactor and bioreactor design and the understanding of biological systems sustenance.

ChEM4 - Advanced Fluid Mechanics

This covers the analyses and applications of conservation equations, turbulent flow, inviscid fluid and low Reynolds number fluid dynamics, boundary layer theory; and non-Newtonian fluid mechanics (polymeric liquids and suspensions) and microfluids relevant to chemical process industries and biomedical systems. It also covers introduction to rheology.

ChEC3 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Detailed discussion of the thermodynamic properties of pure compounds and mixtures; computational works emphasize the application of thermodynamics in industrial and biological systems involving multicomponent phase and chemical reaction equilibria.

ChEM5 Chemical and Physical Basis of Bioimaging and Biosensing

This covers the basic principles and technologies for imaging and sensing the chemical, electrical, and structural properties of living tissues and biological macromolecules. Topics include magnetic resonance spectroscopy, MRI, positron emission tomography and flourescent probes among others.

CURRICULUM REQUIRED COURSES: (6 units)

GS 500 - St. Thomas on Critical Thinking
As the philosophical foundation of Research Methodology, it is a study of the principles of and skills in critical thinking according to St. Thomas Aquinas in the three areas of mental cognition: simple apprehension, judgment, and reasoning; and of common fallacies towards the acquisition of the art of argumentation.

ChEC4 - Physiological Systems

This covers the regulation and control in biological systems, with emphasis on human physiology and principles of feedback, physiology of membranes and membrane transport systems. The cellular and molecular principles of organ and tissue physiology are covered through major human physiological systems including renal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, and nervous systems.

ChEM6 - Sensors Technology

Basic principles of chemical sensors and biosensors: transducer elements and recognition compounds. It emphasizes the application of thin films, interface techniques, analytical sciences and signal processing as tools in life sciences, biochemistry, medicine and in various chemical process industries.

GS 501 - Research Methodology

The student is introduced to research concepts relevant to chemical and biomedical engineering, and allied fields. Discussions center on the vital parts of a thesis and their preparation. The expected output is a thesis proposal. (Review the UST-GS Thesis Writing Guide Booklet.)

ChEM7 - Engineering Principles of Drug Delivery

Application of chemical and engineering principles to drug formulation and delivery. Specific topics include traditional drug formulation, mechanisms and kinetics of pharmaceutical stability. Stimuli-sensitive systems, controlled-release devices, pro-drugs, targeted drug delivery, biomaterials, gene therapy, and governmental regulatory issues.

ChEC5 Biomedical Engineering

This covers the basic concepts of biomedical engineering and how they are related to human physiological systems and human activity. It gives an overview of how the link among biological science, medicine and engineering is used as basis of biomedical engineering.

ENGINEERING SCIENCES: (6 units)

ES1 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Analytical approaches in Mathematics to solve linear and non-linear, ordinary and partial differential equations. It also covers vector and tensor analyses, linear algebra, Laplace transform, series expansion, Fourier transform, and matrix methods.

MAJOR COURSES: (12 UNITS)

ChEM1 - Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Analysis
This covers the application of advanced mathematical techniques to chemical and biomedical engineering systems analyses, with emphasis on mathematical modeling, data analysis, and curve fitting relevant to these systems.

ChEM8 Advanced Food Engineering

The application of chemical principles in food systems, focused on optimal bioguided process design, innovations in gentle processing, and minimal processing to produce safe, nutritious and wholesome food.

ES2 - Advanced Numerical Analysis

This covers the use of numerical techniques and computer applications in solving complex engineering

ChEM9 - Nanotechnology
This covers the principles and applications of the emerging field of nanotechnology, with emphasis on the

application to chemical, medical, electronics and biological systems.

UST GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS AND FACULTY

LILIAN J. SISON, Ph.D.
Dean

SUMMARY OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Requirements Required Courses Engineering Sciences Core Courses Major Courses Cognate Courses Written Comprehensive Exam Thesis Writing I Thesis Writing II Thesis Writing III Units 6 6 15 12 3 -3 3 3

ChEM10 - Materials Science and Engineering

This covers structure, analysis and thermodynamics of solids, phase transformations, properties determination of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, biomaterials and electronics materials/nano-materials with emphasis on those important in the fabrication of biomedical gadgets, artificial organs and prosthetics, as well as innovative and green materials for packaging and textile.

JOS ANTONIO E. AUREADA, O.P., S.Th.D.

Regent

MARY CAROLINE N. CASTAO, Ph.D.

Faculty Secretary

ChEM11 - Environmental Engineering and Management

Movement and fate of organic contaminants in waters, transport of chemical constituents in surface and groundwater; impact on water quality; physicochemical processes; the behavior of hazardous waste contaminants; and the overall impact of the engineering and management system on human health.

CARLOS P. GARCIA, Ph.D.

Director for Graduate Research

ENGR. DELFIN R. JACOB, PIE MS

Director, Center for Continuing Professional Education & Development

ChEM12 - Energy Engineering and Management

The course is designed to cover renewable energy technologies and implementation, the synergistic elements of energy infrastructure, such as economics and conversion technologies, leading to a specialization in renewable energy and energy management.

TOTAL Units

48

GRECEBIO JONATHAN D. ALEJANDRO, Ph.D

Supervising Scientist, Science Laboratories

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ChEM13 - Process Control

Covers mathematical model of first-order liquid level and thermal processes, higher order processes involving those with dead time, with inverse response for interacting and non-interacting systems, continuous and batch process for Servo and regulator operation.

CORE FACULTY
Michael Francis Benjamin, M. Sc. (Chem. E.) Carlota B. Decena, Ph. D. (Math) Maria Natalia R. Dimaano, Ph. D. (Chem. E.) Larry S. King, M. D. Alberto A. Laurito, M.Sc. (Envi. E.) Evelyn R. Laurito, Ph. D. (Envi. Sci.) Philipina A. Marcelo, Ph.D. (Food Sci. & Tech) Lola Domnina B. Pestao, M. Sc. (Chem. E.) Edna C. Quinto, Ph. D. (Chem) Librado A. Santiago, Ph. D. (Med. Sci.)

ChEM14 Special Topics in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

This course involves readings and projects on current and emerging innovations in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and allied fields.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Master of Science in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
with specialization in BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

COGNATE COURSES: (3 UNITS)

Applied Statistics; Engineering Education; Chemistry; Biology; Medical Physics, Food Science; Entrepreneurship; Special Topics

ADJUNCT FACULTY
Benedicta B. Alava, Ph.D. (Chem) Eufemio G. Barcelon, Ph. D. (Food E.) Christina A. Binag, Ph. D. (Chem) Jojo F. Blanza, M. Eng. (Electronics E.) Paul Cordero, M. Sc. (Biochem) Angelo R. dela Cruz, M. Eng. (Electronics E.) Achilles E. Espaldon, M. Sc. (Chem. E.) Raymond L. Rosales, M. D. Fortunato B. Sevilla III, Ph.D. (Analytical Instru.) Andrew Benedict Tengkiat, M. Sc. (Chem. E.) Bernard John V. Tongol, Ph. D. (Chem. E.) Mafel C. Ysrael, Ph.D. (Chem)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Written Comprehensive Examinations (WCE) TW I - 3 units (Thesis Proposal) TW II - 3 units (Colloquium) TW III - 3 units (Thesis Defense)

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA, PHILIPPINES

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

TOTAL = 48 Units