CH EN 170
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
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.
Title
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.
Title
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.
Title
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.
Title
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.
