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