CBE 5761
Transcript Abbreviation:
Processes
Course Description:
Integration of fundamentals of chemistry, chemical engineering operations, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics and economics for optimum design and operation of chemical process plants.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
2.00
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Sr or Grad standing in CBE or Chem.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
No open to students with credit for 761.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Familiarize students with selected portions of the chemical process industry
Familiarize students with current issues, problems and trends in the chemical process industry, including energy supplies and environmental concerns
Familiarize students with economics of the chemical process industry
Develop technical writing skills
Visit several plants to observe processes
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to chemical process industries, sustainability | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Water treatment, waste water treatment plant trip | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| History of chemical engineering and achievements, world and US energy sources, | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Pulp and paper manufacture, paper plant trip, production of ammonia and ammonia products and nitric acid | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Production of sulfuric acid, introduction to petroleum refining | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Petroleum refining (cont.), petroleum products | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| PPG Plant trip, beer production, safety video | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Anheuser Busch plant trip, Petrochemicals | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Consumer products, explosions video | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biochemical processes, air pollution, consumer products | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 12% |
| Plant trip reports (3) | 24% |
| Term paper | 24% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| None |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Additional Notes or Comments
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