Literature search, planning, equipment design for an individual research project leading to a written proposal and oral presentation. Topic to be chosen from a selection of environmental topics offered by the department. [0-2-0] Prerequisite: All of CHBE_V 362, CHBE_V 364.

How chemical and biological waste impact the environment. Physico-chemical, thermal, and biological methods for minimizing, isolating and sustainably treating solid waste and wastewater, including conversion to bioproducts/ industrial products, energy and clean water. Recommended prerequisite: All of CHBE_V 241, CHBE_V 244, CHBE_V 370. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third-year or higher standing in BASc. or BSc.

Supply and use of conventional and alternative fuels and energy. Design and operation of unit operations for processing of fossil fuels, biomass, and other energy sources. Environmental considerations of energy use. that address climate change and sustainability (water usage, environmental footprint, resource use, etc.). Credit will be granted for only one of CHBE 483, CHBE 583. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing or higher in BASc or BSc.

Stoichiometry, thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode reactions; conductivity and mass transport in electrolytes; material, energy and voltage balances; design of electrosynthesis, electrorecovery of metals, and energy generation of batteries and fuel cells. Credit will be granted for only one of CHBE 477, CHBE 577. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: All of CHBE 220, CHBE 241, CHBE 346 for students enrolled in CHBE or fourth-year standing in BASc.

Fundamentals of cutting-edge bioanalysis technologies with an emphasis on applications in health and the environment. Concepts and calculations involving: separations, mass transfer, reaction kinetics, mixing, electrochemistry, and others. Analysis tools employed include: limits of detection, sensitivity, specificity, and other measures. Credit will be granted for only one of CHBE 472 or CHBE 572. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Fourth year standing in BASc or BSc.