CHEM 201202 Engineering Chemistry I

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CHEM 201-202Engineering Chemistry I II

• Michael R. Mueller
• Rebecca B. DeVasher
• Apr 17, 2007

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History of CHEM 201-202

• 2002-2003 Course designed for sophomore ME
  students
• Full Year Chemistry in 2 Quarters
• Allow Students to Progress in Advanced Courses
  (i.e. Organic, Analytical, Electives)
• Course Inauguration Fall 2003
• Approximately 12 students from CHEM 202 have
  progressed into advanced chemistry courses

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CHEM 201-202 Topics

• Stoichiometry, mass balance
• Material Phases solids, liquids, gases, solution
  behavior
• Atomic/Molecular Structure/Functionality
• Kinetics
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Thermodynamics/Thermochemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Equilibrium, Acid-Base Chemistry

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Laboratory Skills

• Basic glassware, measuring, weighing learning to
  be precise
• Uncertainties in measurements, error propagation
• Experimental design
• Data Analysis
• Graphical Formatting/Analysis
• Mathematical Functional Fitting/Optimization
• Minimization

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Advanced Course Possibilities

• Organic Chemistry
• Materials Link Proposed Materials Discipline
• Lubricants/Surfactants
• Biology/Biochemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Links
• MEMS
• New Elective
• Combustion Chemistry Automotive Chemical
  Technology

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Conclusion

• Students are best served by a full two quarter
  sequence in chemistry.
• 1) Students obtain invaluable data analysis and
  mathematical modeling skills
• 2) Students are able to easily move on in
  chemistry to augment their degrees to meet their
  professional goals
• 3) Makes it easier to consider medical school
  options