CH EN 263
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
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 a spreadsheet program to perform engineering calculations.
Title
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.).
Title
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.
Title
Algorithms (BYU Course Objective)
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to convert problem solving strategies to procedural algorithms.
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.
