CHE420 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY III

Course Code:5630420
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):2 (0.00 - 4.00)
ECTS Credit:4.0
Department:Chemical Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. YUSUF ULUDAĞ
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course utilizes a number of laboratoary experiments that

  • Illustrate application of chemical and physical principles to chemical processes
  • Describe mechanisms for mass transfer, simultaneous heat and mass transfer, process control and instrumental analysis

while emphasizing report writing and team work.


Course Content

Intensive laboratory experiments to illustrate the application of chemical and physical principles to chemical processes. Emphasis is given to mass transfer, simultaneous heat and mass transfer, process control and instrumental analysis. Report writing is emphasized.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Describe experimental goals, select experimental parameters and procedures;
  • Apply experimental procedure, collect and record the data and make decisions when necessary;
  • Follow the laboratory safety rules and recognize their importance;
  • Describe and process the raw data for analysis by incorporating the simplifications and assumptions;
  • Prepare diagrams, illustrations, and tables to present processed data;
  • Discuss the results to emphasize the relevance between the results and theoretical aspects, the impact of assumptions, errors and uncertainties;
  • Draw conclusions based on experimental aims and results;
  • Compose well organized lab reports;
  • Propose experimental parameters and procedures in a given topic to lead to designing their own experiments;
  • Actively involve in teams during planning and organization of preliminary work, conducting the experiment and writing the report;
  • Lead and organize the team;
  • Have an awareness of environmental and ethical issues.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An 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
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An 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
5An 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
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies