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.

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Dimensional Consistency (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to ensure dimensional consistency when evaluating equations.

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Spreadsheets (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to use a spreadsheet program to perform engineering calculations. 

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Math Software (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to solve numerical and symbolic problems using computer tools (e.g. curve fitting, integration, solving equations etc.).

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Programming Structures (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to write program structures (e.g. loops, arrays, conditionals, functions) and understand when programming is most appropriate.

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Algorithms (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to convert problem solving strategies to procedural algorithms.

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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.