STEM
Chemical Engineering
This introductory Chemical Engineering course offers the student an opportunity to explore an important branch of science while learning about the applications and career opportunities in the area of Chemical Engineering. Basics concepts of Chemistry are presented, such as The Periodic Table, atoms, molecules, and compounds, as well as more advanced topics, such as stoichiometry, material balances, and enthalpy.
About the course
Course Overview
This introductory Chemical Engineering course offers the student an opportunity to explore an important branch of science while learning about the applications and career opportunities in the area of Chemical Engineering. Basics concepts of Chemistry are presented, such as The Periodic Table, atoms, molecules, and compounds, as well as more advanced topics, such as stoichiometry, material balances, and enthalpy.
Textbook: Chemical Engineering - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2020
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Explain the difference between engineering and science
- Describe the difference between ionic and covalent bonding.
- Explain how to analyze multicomponent solutions and mixtures.
- Compare and contrast energy balances for open and closed systems.
- Define stoichiometry and explain its application in chemical engineering.
- Describe the importance of solid-gas interactions.
Course contents
What You'll Study
Module 1: Chemistry Basics
Module 2: Bonding, Solutions, and Concentration
Module 3: Chemical Analysis
Module 4: Chemical Systems
Module 5: Stoichiometry
Module 6: Recycling with Chemistry
Module 7: Properties of Gases
Module 8: Solid-Gas Interactions
Module 9: Energy Balances
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