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60 courses with the subject ENGR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ENGR 101:Introduction to Engineering

This course is an introduction to engineering through hands on use of design, build and test modules in mechanical, industrial and architectural fields. The course helps the students to relate basic sciences to engineering applications. The course makes an introduction to programming logic, engineering design, materials, workshop skills, engineering ethics and technical presentation. Visits to engineering industries and professional society meetings will be arranged.

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ENGR
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course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 102:Engineering Drawing

This course introduces students to engineering drawing, descriptive geometry, design and problem solving. Engineering drawing is a graphic language that can convey, with exactness and detail, ideas from the design engineer to the fabricator. Thus, the emphasis of the course is on communicating design ideas through engineering drawings.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 104:Introduction to Computing

An introductory course which provides a coherent and comprehensive treatment of fundamental concepts of computer science. It describes how computing systems work and how they are applied to solve real-world problems. The main emphasis is on the design of algorithims and procedural abstraction. High-level, language-programming projects.

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ENGR
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course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 210:Intro to Materials Science

A study of the relationship between structures and properties for common engineering materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Mechanical behavior temperature effects, heat treatment, corrosion, electrical, and other properties are covered.

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ENGR
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course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 215:Engineering Statics

Engineering statics describes the mechanical behavior of materials and systems in equilibrium using Newton?s laws of motion. In this course, students will learn the principles of force equilibrium, how to construct free-body diagrams, understanding distributed forces, friction and introductory structural response.

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ENGR
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course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 218:Engineering Dynamics

Engineering dynamics describes the motions of particles and rigid bodies and the forces that accompany or cause those motions. Basic methods include Newton?s laws, the work and energy principle, and the impulse and momentum principle.

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ENGR
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course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 219:Fabrication Lab

This lab based course teaches students the basics of fabrication of materials. Students will learn about safety, measurements, and various fabrication methods including cutting, drilling, the use of taps and dyes, shaping, and assembly.

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ENGR
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course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 220:Applied Programming

This course builds programming skills through the application of programming concepts and approaches to case studies from math, physics, and engineering. Students will build proficiency in python programming including utilization of visualization and scientific and engineering packages through group-based projects that allow them to apply select concepts. The case studies will draw on examples from statistics, statics and mechanics of materials, and conclude with an introduction into machine learning. The course will also delve into the ethical and professional responsibilities and constraints of generative AI through reading discussions of case studies.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 221:Stats & Mechanics of Materials

This lecture based course first covers aspects of engineering statics including force equilibrium, free body diagrams, distributed forces, and friction. The second portion of the course addresses mechanics of materials, such as stress, strain, and their relations in different loading conditions, combined stresses, indeterminate members, and member design.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 2XX:Engineering Placeholder
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ENGR
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course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 301:Mechanics of Materials

Internal forces; stress, strain and their relations; stresses and deformations in axially loaded members; stresses and deformations in torsionally loaded members; stresses and deformations in flexural members; combined stresses; column analysis; statically indeterminate members; introduction to member design.

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ENGR
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course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 302:Design for Manufacturability

This course focuses on the design process; interaction of materials, processes and design; economic considerations; design considerations for machining, casting, forging, extrusion, forming, powder metallurgy; designing with plastics; design for assembly; projects and case studies.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 303:Engineering Economics

This course is designed to provide the engineering student with the decision-making skills necessary to evaluate the monetary consequences of the products, processes and projects that engineers design. Decisions must balance economics, performance, aesthetics and resources. As the capital outlays may be significant and affect the productive potential of a firm over the long term, it is important to understand the time value of money. The course emphasizes calculations of present values, future worth, internal rates of return and replacement analysis. In addition to the specific financial concepts covered, the student will construct computer spreadsheets to do sensitivity analysis and generate graphs to enhance presentation skills.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 304:Operations Research I

This course addresses the philosophy and techniques of operations research. Emphasis is placed on elementary model building and concepts of optimization; structure of problem solving; linear programming, transportation and assignment algorithms; game theory; network analysis, branch and bound theory.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 305:Engineering Statistics

This course addresses the fundamentals of probability and distribution theory with application to various branches of engineering; basic probability theory, discrete random variables, continuous random variables, independent random variables, covariance and correlation and linear combinations of random variables. Statistical decision theory including significance testing and estimation, confidence intervals, design and perform tests of hypotheses on population means, standard deviations and proportions.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 307:Engineering Statistics II

This course is a continuation of EN505 Engineering Statistics, and it is required for the BSISE and the BSE with minor in ISE. Application of statistical techniques to industrial problems; relationships between experimental measurements using regression and correlation theory and analysis of variance models; design of experiments with one and more than one levels; emphasis on inherent variability of production processes; control chart techniques and the use of exponential and Weibull models in reliability analysis; statistical process control.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 308:Integrated Engr Product Dev. I

ENGR 308 Integrated Engineering Product Development I The IEPD two-course sequence combines the perspectives of design, engineering and marketing in the product development process in a hands-on, collaborative environment. Throughout the course students will be working in groups to design, develop, prototype and analyze economic and marketing aspects of engineered products. Students will be prepared to use modern engineering tools including rapid prototyping, CNC machine tools, CAD based product lifecycle analysis and management, costing and market data analysis.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 311:Fluid Mechanics

The fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, control-volume analysis, the Navier-Stokes equations, similitude, viscous, inviscous and turbulent flows and boundary layers.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 314:Numerical Meths for Engineers

Numerical methods are used to solve mathematical problems that are often impossible to solve analytically. Numerical methods enable formulating engineering problems so that they can be solved by arithmetic operations. Problems with large systems of equations, nonlinearities and complicated geometries that are encountered in engineering can be solved by the use of numerical methods and programming using computers. The emphasis of this course is the use of personal computers to solve mathematical problems.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 322:Fund. of Elect. Engineering I

This course explores the analysis of circuits; transient and steady state phenomena; and general analysis techniques; and the fundamentals of direct and alternating circuits, transformers rotating machinery, electrical and electronic control, and electrical energy.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 371:Special Topics

An upper-level course designed to take advantage of resident/adjunct/visiting faculty members' expertise or a special focus wanted by the School for one or two terms. These courses might provide an in-depth treatment of recent advances in subjects of current interest in a given field whose subject matter is not necessarily needed to be offered long term. A specific "topic" may be delivered a maximum of two term.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 399:Engineering Design Seminar

The purpose of the Engineering Design Seminar is to support student success as Engineering students prepare to move into their senior design experience. As a pre-requisite for the Engineering senior design experience, the course is built around didactic and experiential educational components, pre-project research assignments, and independent research. Included in the course are elements that teach and reinforce the project proposal process, refine technical report writing skills, and promote lifelong learning and continuing professional development.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 405:Engineering Simulations

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computer-based numerical technique for simulating and analyzing engineering products and systems. In this course, students will mainly explore the use of FEA to obtain stress/strain characteristics of typical machine elements. Following a brief recap of matrix algebra, developing stiffness matrices, constraints, shape functions, material properties, and others will be discussed. FEA results will be compared with predictions by classical stress equations. Students will also be introduced to thermal and fluid flow analysis using FEA. In addition to FEA, the course will have hands-on experiments with strain gauges and photoelastic analysis of stress levels in a few machine elements.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 498:Senior Design Project I

This course exposes the students to a series of real-world industry problems that require applications of Industrial Engineering principles. A preliminary analysis of various selected problems will be performed collectively. The students will then form a team and select their senior design project. The course also covers (through invited speakers) topics related to the engineering profession such as ethics, intellectual property, project management and social responsibility. Students will present a written and oral proposal of their senior design project preparation.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 499:Senior Design Project II

Students in this course will apply engineering principles to solve a real-world problem. Student works as member of a team assigned to a problem in a manufacturing, processing, service or government organization. The capstone senior design project will consist of a project that builds on engineering, business, ethics and social issues. This course requires a professional written and oral report and will serve as the program's major writing intensive course. [Writing Intensive]

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 600:Bioanalytical Reg/Qual Princip

This master level course will introduce the students to the concepts and requirements for global pharmaceutical quality and regulatory compliance associated with approval of a new biologic and biosimilar. The FDA’a concepts of Quality by Design (QBD), Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) (product and process) will be through case studies and examples to provide the foundation for ensuring that product quality, safety and efficacy are built into process during design and not introduced as an afterthought. This introductory course provides the basic principles of QBD, PAT and CQAs using case studies and definition and terms relevant to understanding how a modern biopharmaceutical products are developed and marketed in a highly regulated environment.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 601:Intro Upstream Unit Operations

This advanced level course is focused on the application of principles of cell culture operations in fed-batch and perfusion bioreactors from bench scale to production scale. Students will be introduced to design, scale up and scale down approaches through case studies, hands-on laboratory studies, seminars, individual and group projects and formal class lectures. Examples will include cell culture operations used to produce biopharmaceutical medicine including peptides, proteins and monoclonal antibodies for variety of diseases including cancers, diabetes, rheumatoid arthrosis, scoliosis, to name but a few. Prerequisites: (Course XXX-XX for science track and Course XXX-XX for engineering track students)

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 602:Intro Downstream Unit Ops

This master level course introduces students to the first principles and application of preparative chromatography for downstream purification as well as other key unit operations including tangential flow filtration (TFF) for product formulation and concentration. Students will be introduced to design, scale up and scale down approaches through case studies, hands-on laboratory studies, seminars, individual and group projects and formal class lectures. Examples will include industrial operations used to produce biopharmaceutical medicine including peptides, proteins and monoclonal antibodies for variety of diseases including cancers, diabetes, rheumatoid arthrosis, scoliosis, to name but a few.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 603:Appl Math & Stat Mtds in Bio

This master level course is designed to give participants the basic knowledge and confidence in the practical design and realistic analysis of data within the contexts of bioprocess research and development and Biomanufacturing. Students will gain basic experience in displaying, summarizing, analyzing and interpreting bioprocessing data using standard mathematical and statistical methods. At the end of this course students will understand the statistical concepts of bias, variability, and sampling distributions, be able to select the appropriate statistical method for a given data set, evaluate the quality of data collected from observational and experimental studies, design simple studies, use statistical computer software to explore and analyze data, understand statistical language as used in bioprocess development and biomanufacturing, and lastly, interpret statistical results and communicate them to other scientists and engineers.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 604:Biopharm Process Ops

This masters level hands-on course provides practical firsthand experience with many of the techniques and principles taught in the complimentary lecture courses in upstream and downstream operations. The experiments are designed to teach students a broad understanding of key unit operations and the challenges of working in a Good Manufacturing Practice-like (GMP-like) environment. The focus of the course will include technical aspects, documentation, batch record keeping and reporting of data. Major operations will include downstream bio-separation techniques, including chromatography, tangential flow and depth filtration, as well as upstream operations including seeding and bioreactor utilization. As a result, students will gain a thorough understanding of unit operations performed in a GMP setting.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 605:QbD, Proc Sel & Optimization

This master level course introduces students to the concepts of quality-by-design (QbD) and its application specifically to biopharma and biomanufacturing through contextual examples, case studies, seminars, lecture and team work projects. As the attributes of biopharmaceutical and biologic products are poorly understood early in process design and development, often times these products are defined by their manufacturing processes which are often not fully characterized in first generation manufacturing. QbD is a systematic scientific, risk-based, holistic and proactive approach to biopharmaceutical development. This approach to biopharmaceutical development adopts a deliberate design effort from product conception through commercialization with a full understanding of how product critical quality attributes (CQAs) and process parameters impact safety, efficacy, and performance.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 606:Proc Charac & Validation

This master level course introduces students to the concepts of tech transfer, process characterization and risk-based validation specifically in the contexts of manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and biologics. The course will be delivered through examples, case studies seminars and class lectures and team work projects. Process Characterization and process validation are major components within FDA’s regulatory expectation for product approval. This course is intended to introduce the students to regulatory guidelines, recommended techniques and expectations through good practice and well established tools developed over the past two decades by regulatory and bio manufacturers.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 607:Bus & Entr in Life Sciences

This master level course is designed to train students in entrepreneurial leadership in biopharmaceutical– based industries. The course consists of two elements. The first element focuses on the practical application of preparing a business plan for new ventures. This component centers on bioprocessing of new products and their potential translation into real-world outcomes through a viable business. The second element is designed to introduce the students to the key aspects of implementing the objectives of a business plan once appropriate funding has been obtained. Legacy and next generation biologics including stem cells, gene therapy, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are proving exceptionally efficacious. As a result, the market is growing and new companies are being created at incredibly fast rates. In this course, students will be given basic understanding of the challenges and opportunities in developing a new company for the creation of biopharmaceutical grade products based on these emerging discoveries.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 608:Capstone Design Project

The Capstone course may be taken as a team design project or alternatively, and where appropriate as an independent bioprocess research and development (BR&D) project. In both cases the course is thesis-based and the focus will be projects in biopharmaceutical processing and Biomanufacturing operations. Students taking the design project will work under supervision in small teams to design, for example, a complete biomanufacturing plant capable of producing commercial quantities of an API or DP. Each team will work on a separate and specific project leading to a process design. Typical examples include manufacturing of insulin, human growth hormone, tissue plasminogen activator, monoclonal antibodies for caners, and autoimmune diseases. Students will evaluate potential commercial opportunities and manufacturing options, selecting the expression system, designing the upstream operations, from vial to production bioreactor, harvesting and downstream purification sequence of operations. A detailed literature survey will be included to understand the best industry practices. Team discussion and consultation with subject matter experts within JIB and with external companies will then be followed leading to specification of the purity profile for the product. This is then followed by preparation of detailed engineering flow sheet that includes each unit operation. Selection and sizing of each equipment for each unit operation will then be carried to meet a specified annual demand for the product. Finally an economic evaluation of the process will be carried out to evaluate the cost of good and potential pricing of the product. The final design will be evaluated and interpreted using available simulation and modelling techniques. A group report and individual report will be presented by each student in the team. A student or small group of students taking the BR&D option will work with one or more faculty members on a project which may include a specific unit operation or an integration of operations. Typical projects include, but are not limited to, continuous bioprocessing, cell line development and optimization, media optimization, scale-down model development, CFD modeling of bioprocess operations. Where possible and to add value, preference will be given to projects are industry sponsored. Students are required to report their results regularly (weekly or biweekly) to their supervisors. Students on both tracks (Design and BR&D) are required to submit and defend their final report, create and present a poster based on the results of their work and give a public (open) power-point presentation. If and when required, for example in the case of an industry sponsored projects, students will be required to obtain the necessary approval form their sponsoring companies for open presentations.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 609:Bioprocess Engineering for Sci

This master level course introduces students to the basic underlying transport processes of momentum, mass and heat transfer pertinent to biopharmaceutical process development. The course will demonstrate the power of mathematical techniques, modeling and statistical methods to resolve practical issues in a biomanufacturing setting. The course is experiential and includes project work, seminars, workshops and formal class room presentations and discussions to illustrate concepts.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 610:Basic Life Sci for Engineers

This master level course introduces students with first degrees in engineering and related disciplines to underlying principles and applications of key concepts in microbiology, biochemistry, and biology to highlight the importance of cells, genes and proteins as the basis of disease and as therapeutics. The course will cover basic recombinant DNA technology as used in the production of therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies. The course will cover basic properties of amino acids, peptides, proteins and monoclonal antibodies, structure-function of proteins and DNA, and cellular reactions involved in cell growth and metabolism, translation, transcription, and replication. Topics will cover different expression systems, basic design of vectors, cell transfection and protein expression and associated analytical methods and techniques. The course is experiential and includes project work, seminars, workshops and formal class room presentations and discussions and group work to illustrate concepts.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 611:Princ BioPharm Proc Engineerin

This master level course introduces students to the basic methods and techniques used in industry for the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals and biologics. The intent is to introduce the students to the challenges as well as opportunities in bioprocess development of a new biologic with the focus specifically in this course on developing a process flow diagram for a molecule in early phase development and using quality-by-design and risk-based management to optimize it for late phase clinical and launch. Students will work in small groups under JIB faculty/staff supervision to define, a process and create flow diagram and plan a series of studies for execution, report and present their plan in written and oral (presentational) format. By delivering the course outcomes, students will learn how bioprocess development of biologics fits into biomanufacturing and the challenges of taking discoveries from research to market. Specific examples including peptides, proteins and monoclonal antibodies for diseases including cancers, diabetes, rheumatoid arthrosis’s, Alzheimer’s’, heart-related diseases and many more. Students will be introduced to real world examples using process history and development of commercial biologics to provide the basis for a “phase appropriate” approach to process development in biomanufacturing and why in the case of biologics, the process is the product.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 612:Emerging Therapeutics

This course focuses on the on-going development and history of advanced bio-therapeutics ranging from recombinant antigen-based vaccines to genetic-based vaccines, and from protein replacement biotherapeutics to next generation immuno-therapeutics based on cell and gene therapy. Through specific examples, and case studies this course follows recent and on-going product and process developments in emerging therapeutics to help understand technical and economic challenges associated with the launch of new products. The course will also consider new collaborative opportunities to mitigate these challenges, while increasing the chances of success, including new partnerships (academic-industry-government agencies) aimed at spreading cost, reducing risk, and increasing efficiency.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 613:Vector & Cell Line Design

This course focuses on providing the foundational education for students who wish to focus their careers in cell line engineering and development, cloning operations, and construct / vector design. Individuals attending this course gain fundamental knowledge of the latest, most advanced cloning strategies vital to cell line development for protein and vaccine production, including verification and sequence analysis of the gene and protein of interest, codon optimization, vector construction, and clone / host cell selection and engineering.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 614:Vaccine Formulation

Several vaccine formulation technologies are available, including liquid, lyophilized, oil-in-water emulsion, water-in-oil emulsion, liposomal and nanoparticle, all of which may include adjuvants. If selected and formulated correctly adjuvants can dramatically enhance the effectiveness of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), causing a reduction in dose required to elicit an immune response. Adjuvants are often used for their dose-sparring potential, but the development of adjuvants and their use in vaccine formulation remains more of an art than a science. This course focuses on the development of formulation strategies for therapeutic and preventive vaccines and is crucial to the understanding of advanced vaccine manufacturing and development.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 615:Biologics & Biosimilars

In order to design and produce biologics and biosimilars, in-depth knowledge of the regulatory requirements and underlying biological principles related to molecule identity and production are required. This course addresses these issues through an exploration of key concepts in microbiology, biochemistry and biology, with an emphasis on their importance to the verification of the identity of a therapeutic molecule and the various regulations required to do so. To highlight the importance of the production process, recombinant DNA technology with an emphasis on the basic design of vectors, cell transfection, protein expression and associated analytical methods and techniques will also be addressed. The course is experiential and includes project work, hands-on activities, formal class room presentations and group work to illustrate concepts.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 616:CMC & Pharm Good ManuPractices

The underlying principles and application of Chemistry, Manufacturing, Control (CMC) and Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are key aspects in the production of biologics and biosimilars. Their utilization enables the identification of key molecule-based issues early in the development process and provides sufficient information to assure the identity, quality, purity, strength, and stability of the drug product to meet regulatory requirements and specifications. This course provides participants with the knowledge and expertise required to utilize CMC and GMP to design GMP analytical packages to demonstrate a consistent and reliable manufacturing process. These concepts will also be applied to formulation development followed by clinical trial supply manufacturing that is both fully GMP compliant and monitors all areas of risk to ensure product quality.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 617:Quality Systems for Reg Compl

A comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles and applications of key concepts in pharmaceutical quality systems is paramount to the production of safe and efficacious therapeutics. This course is designed to train students on the utilization of Quality Management System (QMS) in a GMP environment and the maintenance of pharmaceutical quality. The course will focus on the internationally harmonized guidance ICH Q 10, with an emphasis on quality tools and techniques used in a GMP pharmaceutical environment to ensure the quality of the pharmaceutical product with a focus on patient safety.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 618:Tech & Regulatory Aspects

A fundamental biopharmaceutical QC requirement for both GMP inspection of laboratories and product registration, is the analytical test method validation. This course is designed to provide students with an indepth understanding of the technical and regulatory aspects of the analytical methods utilized to characterize drug-related samples to ensure that the results are trustworthy, as the analytical methods may be utilized as the basis for decisions related to patient safety.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 619:Biopharm & Biologics

This course is part of the Innovation MBA (iMBA) concentration in Biopharmaceutical Commercialization and is intended for students that are new to the biopharmaceutical and biologics industries. Through a series of case studies and reallife experiences, the course introduces the various regulatory guidelines (FDA and EMA) which are followed by the pharmaceutical industry for the approval of biopharmaceuticals and biosimilars. The course also highlights the important regulatory and draft FDA guidelines for next generation therapeutic modalities, such as CAR-T cell, gene therapy and novel vaccines. The regulatory guidelines for implementing QbD in biopharmaceutical processes will be introduced.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 620:Biopharm Commercialization

Commercialization represents the biopharma function that is most visibly tied to overall company health. This function is responsible for bringing drugs to market and overseeing their financial performance. They must work closely with development teams to manage portfolio and pipeline, while also translating successful clinical trials into viable products that are embraced by prescribers and consumers. Interaction with manufacturing is critical as well, as supply chain and demand must be aligned across these functions. Ultimately, if commercialization teams are high-functioning, this translates into strong company performance and investor confidence.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 621:Intro Biopharm &Biologics Prod

This master level course is part of the Innovation MBA (iMBA) concentration in Biopharmaceutical Commercialization. It is intended for non-scientists and those who are new to the biopharmaceutical and biologics industries. Through a series of case studies and real-life experiences, the course introduces the history of biopharmaceutical development; beginning with first generation treatments, including insulin, human growth hormones and tissue plasminogen activator, to next generation therapeutic modalities, such as CAR-T cell, gene therapy and novel vaccines. Upon completion of this course, participants will be prepared to engage in high level discussions and decisions across all major functional areas related to the commercialization of products in the biopharmaceutical industry. This course will provide participants with a basic scientific background and the ability to participate and contribute to business-related operations that are critical to expanding areas within biopharma, including proteins and monoclonal antibodies, modern vaccines and cell/gene therapies.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 622:Bio-Therapeutic Formulation

The formulation of therapeutics is an integral step in the manufacturing process which ensures the stability and safe delivery of the drug product. Participants in this course will be introduced to the challenges and opportunities in formulation practice with a focus on the development of liquid formulation for proteins and monoclonal antibodies for subcutaneous and intravenous delivery. The course also includes an in-depth exploration of industry standard best practices using quality-by-design and risk-based management approaches to identify and optimize liquid formulations for early to late-phase clinical studies and product launch.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 624:Lean Manufacturing

This course is designed to give students an overview of a “Lean Enterprise Systems” as an approach companies use to achieve world-class performance and customer satisfaction. This course will show how Continuous Improvement principles improve an organization’s ability to provide added customer value to products and services. The focus of the course will be on introducing these key concepts, methods, and tools by demonstrating how they are applied in decision-making situations.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 701:Thesis I

This course is the first part of a two semester capstone experience, in which students form choose a topic of interest, form a thesis committee, read the relevant literature, write a literature review of the topic, and then perform research pertaining to the topic, analyze the results, and then write a thesis and present and defend it to the thesis committee.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 702:Thesis II

This course is the second part of a two semester capstone experience, in which students form choose a topic of interest, form a thesis committee, read the relevant literature, write a literature review of the topic, and then perform research pertaining to the topic, analyze the results, and then write a thesis and present and defend it to the thesis committee.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 800:Doctoral Research I

This doctoral level course is the first in a series of three courses which provide students the forum to survey the landscape of their dissertation topic with an emphasis on a deep understanding of fundamental principles and latest research in the field. Students will use this foundation to develop an experimental plan with their committee and complete an in-depth literature review for their dissertation. By the completion of this initial Doctoral Research Course / Semester, candidates will present an in-depth background overview of their research topic in oral and written form. The presentation and report should address the history / background of the topic, as well as comprehensive analysis of the literature relevant to the dissertation topic.

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ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 801:Doctoral Research II

This doctoral level course is the second in a series of three courses which provide students the forum to survey the landscape of their dissertation topic with an emphasis on a deep understanding of fundamental principles and latest research in the field. Students will use this foundation to develop an experimental plan with their committee and complete an in-depth literature review for their dissertation. By the completion of this second Doctoral Research Course / Semester, candidates will outline the objectives of their research and develop a detailed project proposal and present it to their research committee for review and approval. The proposal should clearly relate to the objectives and include a tentative experimental plan, timeline and needs analysis.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 802:Doctoral Research III

This doctoral level course is the third in a series of three courses which provide students the forum to survey the landscape of their dissertation topic with an emphasis on a deep understanding of fundamental principles and latest research in the field. Students will use this foundation to develop an experimental plan with their committee and complete an in-depth literature review for their dissertation. By the completion of this third Doctoral Research Course / Semester, candidates will finalize their experimental plan /project proposal incorporating the feedback and analysis provided by their research committee. If time allows and the proposal is fully approved; the candidate will be eligible to begin experimentation. The course will also afford the candidate the opportunity to prepare a publishable manuscript for the dissemination of the results of their literature review, as well as opportunities to identify appropriate venues for the presentation of the research. The course will culminate with the first-year candidacy exam.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 803:Doctoral Research IV

This doctoral level course is the first in a series of three which provide students the forum to begin their hands-on experimentation as related to their dissertation topic. As by this point, all students have developed a deep understanding of fundamental principles / latest research within their area of interest, and have gained approval for their experimental plan, it is paramount to the success of the candidate that they be provided a forum to earn credit for their work while also tracking progress and milestones.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 804:Doctoral Research V

This doctoral level course is the second in a series of three and provides students the forum to continue their hands-on experimentation as related to their dissertation topic. As by this point, all students have developed a deep understanding of fundamental principles / latest research within their area of interest, it is fundamental to the students’ success that they be provided a forum to earn credit for their work while also tracking progress and milestones throughout their second year of study.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 805:Doctoral Research VI

This doctoral level course is the third in a series of three which provide students the forum to continue / complete their hands-on experimentation as related to their dissertation topic. As by this point, all students have developed a deep understanding of fundamental principles / latest research within their area of interest, it is fundamental to the students’ success that they be provided a forum to earn credit for their work while also tracking progress and milestones throughout their second year of study.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 806:Doctoral Research VII

This doctoral level course is the first in a series of three and provides students a forum to complete their hands-on experimentation as related to their dissertation topic and or start to craft this critical document for dissemination. As by this point, all students should be at or near completion of the hands-on portion of their programmatic journey, it is paramount to the success of the candidate that they be provided a forum to earn credit for their work while also tracking progress towards the completion of the dissertation and oral defense.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 807:BPE Doctoral Research VIII

This doctoral-level course is second in a series of three and provides students a forum to continue the preparation of their dissertation for dissemination, as well as the opportunity to compile and publish experimental results in support of the dissertation. As by this point, the experimental portion of the programmatic journey should be complete, it is paramount to the success of the candidate that they be provided a forum to earn credit for their work while also tracking progress towards the completion of the dissertation and oral defense. By the end of this course, the dissertation should be nearing completion to allow for an appropriate review period, application for examination and scheduling of the dissertation defense.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu
ENGR 808:BPE Doctoral Research IX

This doctoral-level course is the final in a series of three and is designed to support students in the completion, defense, and dissemination of their dissertation. With the experimental work concluded and the dissertation nearing completion, this course provides a structured environment to finalize revisions, incorporate feedback from committee members, and prepare for the oral defense. Students will also focus on refining their dissertation for publication and broader dissemination within the scientific and engineering communities. By the end of this course, candidates should have successfully defended their dissertation and be prepared to submit the final version in accordance with institutional requirements.

Subject
ENGR
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.jefferson.edu

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