CH EN 263
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Computational Tools for Chemical Engineers
Chemical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Use of spreadsheets, advanced equation-solving packages, and structured languages to solve engineering problems. Introduction to chemical process principles.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or concurrent enrollment.
Note
College Lecture attendance required.
Title
Unit Conversions (BYU Course Objective)
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to perform unit conversions.
Title
Dimensional Consistency (BYU Course Objective)
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to ensure dimensional consistency when evaluating equations.
Title
Spreadsheets (BYU Course Objective)
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use spreadsheets and structured programming (e.g., loops, arrays, conditionals, functions) to solve foundational mathematical problems (e.g., curve fitting, integration, solving equations, etc.).
Title
Complex Numerical Problems (BYU Course Objective)
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to combine spreadsheet and/or programming elements to solve complex numerical engineering problems.
Title
Estimation and Reasonableness (BYU Course Objective)
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to make order of magnitude estimates, assess reasonableness of solutions, and select appropriate levels of solution sophistication.
