CHEM Engineering Chemistry I & II Michael R. Mueller Rebecca B. DeVasher Apr 17, 2007

History of CHEM 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 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 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