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Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (CHE121)

Welcome to CHE121! This class is all about computing in chemical engineering. We will discuss the use of computer software to solve chemical engineering problems. The following are the tools we are going to use:
  • MATLAB
  • EXCEL
  • Derive
  • POLYMATH
  • CurveExpert
  • Mercury

The philosophy that we want to emphasize in this class is that as chemical engineers we have to be able to decide what tools to use to solve a problem. The judicious use of these software is very essential.

Class Schedule:
2nd Semester SY 2006-2007: 1:30-3:00 P.M. TTH Rm: MDL2

Grading System

The following are the guidelines on how a student will be graded for this course:
  1. The class is intended to be a mastery course.
  2. There will be a total of 15 modules for each student to work on. A minimum of ten (10) modules is required to be completed for a student to get a passing grade of 75.
  3. If a student desires to get a higher grade, he/she can opt to complete additional modules. For each additional module completed, his/her grade is increased by five (5). Hence, a completion of fifteen (15) modules means a grade of 100.
  4. There will be a quiz to be taken for each module. A module is completed once a student gets a score of 80-100 percent correct for each quiz allocated for the respective module.
  5. Modules can be printed out from this website. Students can study them on their own pace.
  6. The quiz for each module is scheduled every week. It should be taken during the class hours.
  7. A student who failed to get a score of 80% correct or better will be required to retake the quiz until such time that he/she gets the required score to master the module,i.e., a score of 80-100% correct. Before a retake, a student is required to submit a written assignment. Submission of the written assignment will earn him/her a ticket to retake the failed quiz.
  8. Students who fail to complete at least 10 modules at the end of the semester will be given a final grade equivalent of 5.0 (FAILED).

Allowable number of absences

A logbook will be provided for students to sign for their attendance. A total of nine(9) hours of absence is allowed. If a student is late, he/she will be marked half-absence. Since the current schedule is 1.5 hrs per meeting, an absence will mean 1.5 hrs of absence and tardiness means 0.75 hrs of absence.

Modules

The modules will be listed below for download. Availability of modules will be announced in class. To download the modules, put your mouse cursor on top of the download link, right-click and then choose "Save Target As" for those who are using Microsoft Internet Explorer or "Save Link As" for those using Mozilla Firefox or its equivalent.

Note: All modules are © copyright 2006 by Allan S. Hugo.

Module 1: Introduction to MATLAB is now available. Download link. (175 KB, MS Word Document)
Module 2: Solving Algebraic Equations in MATLAB is now available. Download link. (69 KB, MS Word Document)
Module 3: Symbolic Manipulations in MATLAB is now available. Download link. (73 KB, MS Word Document)

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