Syllabus For Che194

Syllabus for CHE194

Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (Second Semester SY 2008-2009) INSTRUCTOR: Engr. Ralf Ruffel M. Abarca EMAIL: [email protected] [email protected] CLASS SCHEDULE: TF from 5:00 to 7:00 AM REFERENCES:  Brown, G.G. et.al., “Unit Operations,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1950  Foust, A.L., et.al., “Principles of Unit Operations,” 2nd ed., Wiley New York, 1960  McCabe, W.L. et.al.,”Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering,” 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993  Perry, R.H. and Green, D.W., “Perry’s Chemical Engineer’s Handbook,” 7th ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1997  Richardson J.F., et.al., “Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering Volume 2,” 5th ed., ButterwothHeinemann, 2002  Seader, J.D. and Henley, E.J., “Separation Process Principles,” 2nd ed., Wiley & Sons, 2005 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Related fields of chemical engineering, introduction of additional separation techniques, technological advances and their applications, breakthroughs in manufacturing processes of both biological and nonbiological goods. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to learn the following:  Principles and applications of nuclear chemistry  Different fuels, oil discovery and oil refinery  Modern materials and their current and future applications  Additional separation techniques and design of their corresponding equipments  Humidification, dehumidification and cooling tower design  Calculation and design of solid handling equipments  Modern technological advances and their applications 1

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Processes involved in manufacturing synthetic drugs biopharmaceuticals The importance of pharmacognosy The role of chemical engineering in manufacturing goods

MAJOR TOPICS  Nuclear Chemistry  Fuels and Petrochemical Industries  Ceramics, Thin Films and Liquid Crystals  Biomaterials and Polymers  Crystallization  Flotation and Sedimentation  Centrifugation and Cyclones  Fluidization

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Leaching Ion Exchange and Chromatography Humidification Conveyors Membrane Technology Fuel Cell Technology Microfluidics Nanotechnology Pharmaceutical Industry Biopharmaceuticals Pharmacognosy

ASSESMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING Achievement of course objectives will be assessed using long exams, presentations of assigned topics, quizzes (announced or unannounced), and homework assignments. Exams problems will be developed from both lecture and assigned reading materials. All exams will be administered in the regular classroom during regularly scheduled class meeting. GRADING POLICY: 1.00 95.53-100 1.25 91.09-95.52 1.50 86.65-91.08 1.75 82.21-86.64 2.00 2.25

77.77-82.20 73.33-77.76

2.50 2.75 3.00 Subject to Removal Exam Fail

68.89-73.32 64.45-68.88 60.00-64.44 40.00-59.99 0.00-39.99

The score will be developed using the following assessment instrument weights: Homework, Quizzes and Class Participation 20% Long Exams 40% Reports 40%

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INSTRUCTOR POLICIES: • Assignments are structured to give students opportunities to practice and perfect course learning objectives. Working on assignments in groups can be productive and is recommended so long as each member of the group participates as both a learner and teacher • Cellular phones and all other electronic communication devices and/or games are not allowed in the classroom; if carried into the classroom, all such devices must be turned off. • Conduct yourselves as befits professionals in every sense of the word. Be courteous to all, respectful of all, be actively engaged in the class, work hard, be on time, and above all, conduct yourself above reproach at all times. In other words, be a gentleman or lady. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are responsible for attending courses for which they are enrolled. They are also responsible for making up any work they may have missed by failing to attend class, even if the absence was approved by the university, necessitated by illness, or necessitated by a personal emergency. In this sense, then, there are no “excused” absences. The instructor is not responsible for providing materials or make up instruction. If a student knows they will be missing class, they should make arrangements to cover their absence ahead of time. Emergencies will be evaluated and addressed on a case by case basis. Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

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