Chemistry For Engineers
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE1042 | Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri | 1 | 20 | Full year China |
- Code
- CHEE1042
- School
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full year China
Summary
Units, quantities and conversions; the development of quantum theory; gases and the gas laws; intermolecular forces; an introduction to the kinetic theory of gases; molecular orbital theory, in particular applied to diatomic molecules; an introduction to rotational, vibrational, electronic and NMR spectroscopies; an introduction to thermodynamics (internal energy, enthalpy, entropy and free energy, and their temperature dependence); thermodynamics and equilibria; an introduction to electrochemistry; an introduction to reaction kinetics.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 24 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 24 weeks
- One 3-hour laboratory each week for 8 weeks
Assessment
- 40% Practical: Practical and Engineering Week Activities
- 60% Exam (3-hour): Final examination: 3 hour, end of the Spring Semester
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To give the student a basic grounding in the key areas of physical chemistry, which underpin all areas of Chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on being able to apply the knowledge, and will include problem-solving skills. An appreciation of expected magnitudes of quantities and the importance of the correct employment of units and significant figures will be emphasised.Learning Outcomes
A1.2.1 Have a knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary for the analysis of and to support applications of key chemical engineering principles and processes.
As evidenced through correct completion of relevant examination questions
A1.2.3 Have a knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, namely the relevant aspects of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and materials science, to enable the understanding of chemical engineering principles.
Apply stoichiometry to the creation of reactions with an understanding of conditional effects using exemplar based discovery.
A1.2.4 Have knowledge of and understanding of the engineering use of materials, such as in the selection of materials of construction, corrosion protection, and design of novel products.
As evidenced through correct completion of relevant examination questions.
A1.2.5 Have a basic understanding of relevant principles from engineering disciplines commonly associated with chemical engineering
Track the use of energy and the application of different criteria to maximise reaction conditions.
A2.2.4 understand the principles of equilibrium and chemical thermodynamics, and application to phase behaviour, to systems with chemical reaction and to processes with heat and work transfer;
Application of fundamental physico-chemical laws controlling vapour-liquid equilibria in pure components and mixtures.
A3.2.9 have a knowledge and understanding of laboratory practice, and ability to operate bench (or larger) scale chemical engineering equipment;
Bench-top experiments that allow development of precision and accuracy through discovery based learning.
A5.2.3 Recognise the importance of working inclusively and effectively with others from a diverse range of backgrounds and have acquired a range of experience in achieving this;
Through laboratory experiments and the coursework associated.
Conveners
- Dr Kam Loon Fow