The objective of the course is to introduce fundamental biochemical engineering concepts primarily to chemical engineers. The course does not assume any biological background or any prior course in biology or microbiology, although it certainly does not to hurt to have some. To accommodate those who do not have the biological background, the course will first survey the basics ideas from microbiology, biochemistry, and the central dogma of biology. Subsequently, the emphasis will be application of the following core chemical engineering concepts to biological problems.