CHEM 201-202Engineering Chemistry I & II
Michael R. MuellerRebecca B. DeVasher
Apr 17, 2007
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
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
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
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
Conclusion
Students are best served by a full two Students are best served by a full two quarter sequence in chemistry.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
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