ENGR 1703 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
- Division: Natural Science and Math
- Department: Computer Science & Engineering
- Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
- Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1050 or equivalent AND CHEM 1210 OR AP CHEM score of at least 4.
- Corequisites: ENGR 1704
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Semester Approved: Fall 2024
- Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
- End Semester: Summer 2030
- Optimum Class Size: 8
- Maximum Class Size: 12
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of chemical engineering. The course focuses on the development of problem-solving skills through in-class activities, laboratory experiments, and a hands-on design project. This course is designed for engineering majors and fulfills the pre-engineering requirements for the Associates of Pre-Engineering as well as requirements to apply for the Professional Program for Chemical Engineering Majors.
Justification
This is a standard freshman chemical engineering course that is required for chemical engineering majors. This course is an introduction to the chemical engineering profession and survey of the topics covered in the whole curriculum. This course is most similar to CHEN 1703 offered at the University of Utah and Ch En 170 offered by Brigham Young University.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain a familiarity with the chemical engineering field, career options, and potential job functions.
- Students will gain familiarity with and be able to solve problems related to a broad survey of chemical engineering topics including: materials balances, mechanical energy balances, heat transfer, and reaction kinetics.
- Students will be able to put chemical engineering and chemical engineering problems into a real-world context involving economic, safety, and environmental concerns.
- Students will learn teamwork and engineering design principles through an in-depth team project involving open-ended design to solve an engineering problem.
Course Content
Topics include units, mass and energy balances, fluid dynamics, mass transfer, kinetics and reactor design, heat transfer, process control and economics. Provides an introduction to the solution of problems using spreadsheets, MATLAB, Python, and/or Visual Basic Applications.
Key Performance Indicators: Midterm Exams 10 to 35%Homework 10 to 35%Final Project 10 to 35%Final Exam 10 to 40%Quizzes and/or Participation 0 to 35%Representative Text and/or Supplies: CalculatorPedagogy Statement: This course will be delivered through a selection of the following methods: lecture, video recorded lecture, homework group collaboration and online office hours. This course will be taught in a classroom setting where students are expected to come prepared for the class having read the course materials in advance. Classroom lectures will build upon the explanations of the principles from the textbook, allow for open discussion of the topics as well as discussions on applications of those principles in every- day scenarios.
Classroom problem solving in small and large groups will further reinforce student knowledge of the principles. Small group problem solving allows all students to interact and collaborate with problem solving, and allow for more classroom input on ideas and knowledge to further expand the students understanding of the principles with the input of the instructor and their peers.
Students are provided opportunities for success as well as making mistakes and failing in a safe environment, where they can try again and apply what they have learned in the process. Students are reminded that our safe classroom environment provides them opportunities to falter and grow in the process, and is not a reflection of fixed, natural abilities, or lack thereof.
Instructional Mediums: Lecture