CBE 3732
Transcript Abbreviation:
Unit Operations 3
Course Description:
The fundamental laboratory course in chemical engineering: laboratory investigation of the operating characteristics of chemical engineering equipment.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3731, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
After completing the course, students will be able to:
Design and conduct laboratory experiments
Compare experimentally measured results with literature data and quantify the sources of error that contribute to differences between measured data and literature data
Prepare high quality written technical reports and oral presentations to summarize a project in a professional and informative manner
Work effectively as a member of a team, both as a team member and as a team leader
Work safely in a laboratory by carrying out Safe Operating Procedures, using Personal Protective Equipment properly and consistently, and by properly handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| laboratory and workplace safety | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| technical writing, teamwork skills | .0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| experimental design | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| process design | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| hands-on experience with industrial chemical process equipment | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lab
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Post-Lab Assignment | 20% |
| Reports | 30% |
| Presentation | 5% |
| Group leader/ member evaluations | 3.3% |
| TA evaluation | 6.7% |
| Ethics case study | 4% |
| In-class exams | 28% |
| Safety training quiz | 3% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
1.1 Investigate and integrate knowledge of the subject, context and audience with knowledge
2.1 Use credible and relevant sources of information, evaluate assumptions, and consider alternative viewpoints or hypotheses to express ideas and develop arguments
2.1 Use credible and relevant sources of information, evaluate assumptions, and consider alternative viewpoints or hypotheses to express ideas and develop arguments
1.1A Explain basic concepts of statistics and probability
1.2B Apply key methods and tools in qualitative data analysis
1.3B Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer research questions
1.3B Interpret the results of qualitative data analysis to answer research questions
1.2 Recognize how technologies emerge and change
1.3 Evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology
1.3 Evaluate the social and ethical implications of technology
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
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