CH EN 170

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Introduction to Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Introduction to fundamental principles of chemical engineering and development of problem-solving skills through in-class activities, laboratory experiments, and a hands-on design project.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

2

Fixed/Max

2

Fixed

1

Fixed

2

Recommended

Chem 105 or Chem 111

Note

The prerequisites may be taken concurrent with the course. Check with the department.

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Teamwork and Leadership (ABET Student Outcome 5)

Learning Outcome

Students will function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

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Experimentation and Analysis (ABET Student Outcome 6)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

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Success in Learning (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will identify the practices needed to succeed as a chemical engineering student and decide whether to continue in the program.

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Problem Definition (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will identify and explain the value of the types of problems that chemical engineers solve.

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Critical Thinking (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will exhibit critical and creative thinking skills for analysis and evaluation of problems and cause-effect relationships.

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Physical Phenomena (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will explain fundamental physical principles of chemical engineering observed through hands-on design projects, in-class activities, and laboratory experiments. The selected principles will pertain to material and energy balances, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, chemical reaction engineering, and separations.

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Technical Presentation (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to give effective, well-organized oral presentations to a technical audience.

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Written Reports (BYU Course Objective)

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to communicate effectively in written formats.