Syllabus for CHE194

Special Topics in Chemical Engineering

(Second Semester SY 2008-2009)

INSTRUCTOR: Engr. Ralf Ruffel M. Abarca

EMAIL: ralfabarca@yahoo.com
ralfabarca@gmail.com

CLASS SCHEDULE: TF from 5:00 to 7:00 AM

REFERENCES:
 Brown, G.G. et.al., “Unit Operations,” John Wiley & Sons,
Inc, 1950
 Foust, A.L., et.al., “Principles of Unit Operations,” 2nd ed.,
Wiley New York, 1960
 McCabe, W.L. et.al.,”Unit Operations of Chemical
Engineering,” 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993
 Perry, R.H. and Green, D.W., “Perry’s Chemical Engineer’s
Handbook,” 7th ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1997
 Richardson J.F., et.al., “Coulson and Richardson’s
Chemical Engineering Volume 2,” 5th ed., Butterwoth-
Heinemann, 2002
 Seader, J.D. and Henley, E.J., “Separation Process
Principles,” 2nd ed., Wiley & Sons, 2005

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Related fields of chemical engineering, introduction of additional
separation techniques, technological advances and their applications,
breakthroughs in manufacturing processes of both biological and non-
biological goods.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to learn
the following:
 Principles and applications of nuclear chemistry
 Different fuels, oil discovery and oil refinery
 Modern materials and their current and future applications
 Additional separation techniques and design of their
corresponding equipments
 Humidification, dehumidification and cooling tower design
 Calculation and design of solid handling equipments
 Modern technological advances and their applications

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  Processes involved in manufacturing synthetic drugs and
biopharmaceuticals
 The importance of pharmacognosy
 The role of chemical engineering in manufacturing goods

MAJOR TOPICS
 Nuclear Chemistry  Leaching
 Fuels and Petrochemical  Ion Exchange and
Industries Chromatography
 Ceramics, Thin Films and  Humidification
Liquid Crystals  Conveyors
 Biomaterials and Polymers  Membrane Technology
 Crystallization  Fuel Cell Technology
 Flotation and  Microfluidics
Sedimentation  Nanotechnology
 Centrifugation and  Pharmaceutical Industry
Cyclones  Biopharmaceuticals
 Fluidization  Pharmacognosy

ASSESMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING

Achievement of course objectives will be assessed using long exams,
presentations of assigned topics, quizzes (announced or
unannounced), and homework assignments. Exams problems will be
developed from both lecture and assigned reading materials. All exams
will be administered in the regular classroom during regularly
scheduled class meeting.

GRADING POLICY:
1.00 95.53-100 2.50 68.89-73.32
1.25 91.09-95.52 2.75 64.45-68.88
1.50 86.65-91.08 3.00 60.00-64.44
1.75 82.21-86.64 Subject to Removal 40.00-59.99
Exam
2.00 77.77-82.20 Fail 0.00-39.99
2.25 73.33-77.76

The score will be developed using the following assessment instrument

weights:
Homework, Quizzes and Class Participation 20%
Long Exams 40%
Reports 40%

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INSTRUCTOR POLICIES:
• Assignments are structured to give students opportunities to practice
and perfect course learning objectives. Working on assignments in
groups can be productive and is recommended so long as each
member of the group participates as both a learner and teacher
• Cellular phones and all other electronic communication devices
and/or games are not allowed in the classroom; if carried into the
classroom, all such devices must be turned off.
• Conduct yourselves as befits professionals in every sense of the
word. Be courteous to all, respectful of all, be actively engaged in the
class, work hard, be on time, and above all, conduct yourself above
reproach at all times. In other words, be a gentleman or lady.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are responsible for attending courses for which they are
enrolled. They are also responsible for making up any work they may
have missed by failing to attend class, even if the absence was
approved by the university, necessitated by illness, or necessitated by
a personal emergency. In this sense, then, there are no “excused”
absences. The instructor is not responsible for providing materials or
make up instruction. If a student knows they will be missing class, they
should make arrangements to cover their absence ahead of time.
Emergencies will be evaluated and addressed on a case by case basis.

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading and

attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as
deemed appropriate by the instructor.