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Johns Hopkins University | EN.540.305

Modeling and Statistical Analysis of Data for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineers

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(3.57)

This course seeks to build the student’s strength in Chemical Engineering computing and data analysis. To this end, in the first part of the course, we will become familiar with the Matlab/Octave computing environment and solve problems in Chemical Engineering that involve concepts from Process Analysis, Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena, and Kinetics. In the subsequent part, we will build on the skills learnt earlier and tackle problems in Data Analysis and Hypothesis testing.

Fall 2012

(3.17)

Fall 2013

(3.46)

Fall 2014

(4.09)

Fall 2012

Professor: Dilipkumar Asthagiri

(3.17)

Students noted that the course was intel ectual y chal enging and that they liked the hands-on approach to learning programming and modeling. Some students found the lectures confusing and thought the course was disorganized. Suggestions for improvement included a better course structure and more in-class MATLAB lessons. Some also suggested having several smaller assignments throughout the semester instead of just one big project. Students taking this course should know some MATLAB programming beforehand. 58

Fall 2013

Professor: Rebecca Schulman

(3.46)

Students praised this course for being an interesting combination of programming and statistics. Students found the course’s instructor tended to speak quickly which made lectures boring, but also hard to follow. Students suggested that the instructor to slow down the pace of instruction and find ways to make the class more interactive. Prospective students should know that the course was interesting and gave students a good understanding of how to use MATLAB.

Fall 2014

Professor: Zachary Gagnon

(4.09)

64Students most appreciated the engaging manner and clear explanations of the instructor for this course. They also liked the video lectures that were provided in addition to live lectures. Students thought the biggest drawback of the class was the homework assignments which they thought were chal enging and sometimes confusing. They felt the course could be best improved with more timely feedback on homework. They also thought that additional review or problem sets before exams would be helpful. Students felt it was most important for potential participants to know that reviewing and having a solid grasp of material from Transport I would be important for success in this course.