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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
(BSChE) Center of Development 2009-2015
Program Description
Program Educational Objectives
Within 5 years after obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, our graduates are expected to:
1. have successful careers in engineering and technology, as manifested in their leadership skills and communication aptitude
2. have advanced their knowledge and expertise through continuous participation in
professional development opportunities or graduate studies and have contributions
to the scientific community through scholarly work, inventions and innovations in
the field of Chemical Engineering 3. have a sense of social responsibility and professional commitment through active
involvement in professional and community-based organizations
Program Outcomes
At the end of the degree program, students are expected to be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and the sciences in solving Chemical
Engineering problems. 2. Design and conduct experiments , analyze and interpret results, and simulate
processes.
3. Design, improve, innovate, and to supervise systems or processes to meet desired economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability constraints.
4. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in diverse fields of
practice. 5. Analyze, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems. 6. Analyze the effects and impact of the chemical engineering profession on the
environment and the society, as well as the social and ethical responsibilities of the profession.
7. Specialize in at least one field of chemical engineering and apply learning to provide solutions to actual problems.
8. Communicate effectively chemical engineering activities with the engineering
community and society.
The B.S. Chemical Engineering program is designed specifically to equip students
with the skill and ability to apply their knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences in the design, improvement, innovation and supervision of processes to meet the needs of the society. The program equips the student with
the ability to identify and solve chemical engineering problems and skills to conduct research for the improvement of society.
The curriculum is designed specifically to meet these educational challenges and to
produce engineers who understand the effects and impact of his profession in the
environment, as well as the ethical responsibilities of the profession.
9. Engage in life-long learning to keep abreast of the developments in specific fields
of specialization. 10. Use the appropriate techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary
for the practice of chemical engineering. 11. Articulate and discuss contemporary issues.
12. Practice professional & ethical responsibility 13. Employ engineering and management principles to work in multidisciplinary
environments as a team member or leader, or project manager.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the General Admission Policies of the College of Engineering, the
admission requirements are:
For Incoming ChE:
1. GPA of at least 80% excluding NSTP and P.E.; and 2. No failure in Math 1 and Chemistry 1. For Transferees: 1. GPA of at least 80% 2. No failure in Math 1 and Chemistry 1; and 3. No more than 12 units of failure from their previous school.
Retention Policies
A student will be dismissed from the ChE program if he/she incurs failures in:
1. Math 1 and Chem 1; 2. CHE 11, CHE 15, CHE 17 and CHE 18 or 19 or more units of accumulated failure
during the first 3 years in the College of Engineering.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Chemical Engineering
First Year First Semester
Lec
Lab
Units
RS1B Human Person’s Relationship w/ God 3 0 3 ENG1B Study and Thinking Skills 3 0 3 FIL1A Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino 3 0 3 MATH2EN Plane and Spherical Trigonometry 3 2 3 MATH1EN College Algebra 3 2 3 CHM1EB General Chemistry 4 0 4 CHM1EL General Chemistry Lab 0 3 1 GE1 Engineering Drawing 1 0 3 1 GG1 Group Guidance 1 1.5 0 1.5 PE1 Gymnastics and Physical Fitness 2 0 2 NSTP1 National Service Training Program 1 3 0 3
Total 27.5
Second Semester Lec Lab Units RS2A Church & the Sacraments 3 0 3 PSYCH1 Psychology w/ Drug Abuse Education 3 0 3 FIL2A Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik 3 0 3 MATH3E Advanced Algebra 3 0 3 MATH4E Solid Mensuration 2 0 2 MA10 Analytic Geometry 3 0 3 CHM2C General Chemistry Calculations 2 0 2 CHM2CL General Chemistry Calculations (Wet Lab) 0 3 1
CHM2CLB General Chemistry Calculations (Dry Lab) 0 3 1 GG2 Group Guidance 2 1.5 0 1.5 PE2 Rhythmics and Team Sports 2 0 2
NSTP2 National Service Training Program 2 3 0 3
Total 27.5
Second Year
First Semester
Lec
Lab
Units
RS3A Christian Morality 3 0 3 ENG2B Writing in the Discipline 3 0 3 CHM4E Analytical Chemistry 3 0 3 CHM4EL Analytical Chemistry Lab 0 6 2 MA11E Differential Calculus 4 0 4 PHY1EB Physics 1 4 0 4 PHY1EL Physics Lab 1 0 3 1 CFP1 Computer Fundamentals and Programming 1 0 3 1 PE3 Individual and Dual Sports 2 0 2 PHIL1 Logic 3 0 3
Total 26
Second Semester Lec Lab Units RIZAL Life and Works of Rizal 3 0 3 RS4A Vocation and Mission 3 0 3 PHILO 2 Philosophy of Man 3 0 3 CHEM3E Organic Chemistry 4 0 4 CHEM3EL Organic Chemistry Lab 0 3 1 MA12E Integral Calculus 4 0 4 PHY2EB Physics 2E 4 0 4 PHY2EL Physics Lab 2 0 3 1 CFP2 Computer Fundamentals and Programming 2 0 3 1 PE4 Recreation Games and Water Safety 2 0 2
Total 26
Third Year
First Semester
Lec
Lab
Units
POLSCI1 Philippine Government and Constitution 3 0 3 SOCIO1 General Socio w/ Filipino
Family & Community Life 3 0 3 MATH13E Differential Equations 3 0 3 MATH15E Probability and Statistics 3 0 3 GE3 Statics of Rigid Bodies 3 0 3 CHE10 Industrial Chemistry 2 0 2 CHE10L Industrial Chemistry Laboratory 0 3 1 CHE11 Chemical Engineering Calculations 1 2 3 3 CHE13 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 1 3 0 3 CHE13L Physical Chemistry for Engineers (Lab) 1 0 3 1
Total 25
Second Semester ENG6T ESP & Technical Report Writing
Lec 3
Lab 0
Units 3
ECON1A Economics w/ TLR 3 0 3
MATH14C Advanced Engineering Math in ChE 3 0 3 GE2 Computer Aided Drafting 0 3 1 GE4 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 2 0 2 GE7A Safety Management 1 0 1 CHE12 Chemical Engineering Calculations 2 2 3 3 CHE14 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 2 3 0 3 CHE14L Physical Chemistry for Engineers (Lab) 2 0 3 1 CHE15 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1 3 0 3 CHE17 Principles of Transport Processes 3 0 3
Total 26
Fourth Year
First Semester
Lec
Lab
Units
HUM Art Appreciation 3 0 3 GE9A Basic Electrical and Electronics Eng’g 2 3 3 GE10 Engineering Economy 3 0 3 GE13 Fundamentals of Material Science and Eng’g. 3 0 3 CHE16 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 0 3 CHE18 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 0 3 CHE19 Momentum Transfer 3 0 3 CHER1 Chemical Engineering Review 1 0 3 1 GE6B Environment Engineering w/ GIS 3 0 3
Total 25
Second Semester Lec Lab Units CHE24 Methods of Research 1 3 0 3 GE5 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 3 0 3 GE11 Engineering Management 3 0 3 CHE20 Separation Processes 3 0 3 CHE21 Intro to Biotechnology 3 0 3 CHE22 Chemical Process Industries 3 0 3 CHE23 Chemical Reaction Engineering 4 0 4 CHE27L Chemical Engineering Lab 1 0 3 1 CHER2 Chemical Engineering Review 2 0 3 1
Total 24
Fifth Year
First Semester
Lec
Lab
Units
CHE38 Methods of Research 2 0 3 1 CHE26 Biochemical Engineering 3 0 3 CHE28L Chemical Engineering Lab 2 0 3 1 CHE29 Equipment Design 4 0 4 ChE33 Process Dynamics and Control 3 0 3 CHE34 Computer Applications in ChE 0 3 1
CHE37 Introduction to Particle Technology 2 0 2 GE14 Quantitative Methods in Management 3 0 3 ELEC1C ChE Elective 1 3 0 3 CHER3 Chemical Engineering Review 3 0 3 1
Total 22
Second Semester Lec Lab Units CHE25 Industry Immersion 2 CHE30 ChE Plant Design 4 0 4 CHE31 Industrial Waste Management and Control 3 0 3 CHE32 Laws & Ethics for Chemical Engineers 2 0 2 CHE35 Safety in the Process Industry 2 0 2 CHE36 Field Trips and Seminars 0 3 1 ELEC2C ChE Elective 2 3 0 3 ELEC3C ChE Elective 3 3 0 3 CHER4 Chemical Engineering Review 4 0 3 1
Total 21
SUMMARY OF REQUIRED COURSES Chemical Engineering
AY 2015-2016
General Education
Languages
No. of Unit Total
Courses Equivalent Units
Required
English 1-2, 6 3 9 Filipino 1 - 2 2 6 15
Social Sciences Philippine Government and Constitution 1 3 General Psychology 1 3 Economics w/ Taxation and Land Reform 1 3 Sociology 1 3 Philosophy 1 3 Rizal 1 3 Humanities 1 3 Logic
National Service Training Program 1 3 24
NSTP 1 - 2 2 6 6 Other Non-technical Courses
Religious Studies 1-4 4 12 Physical Education 1-4 4 8 Group Guidance 1-2 2 3 23
Technical Courses Mathematics
College Algebra 1 3 Advanced Algebra 1 3 Plane and Spherical Trigonometry 1 3 Analytic Geometry 1 3 Solid Mensuration 1 2 Differential Calculus 1 4 Integral Calculus 1 4 Differential Equation 1 3 Advanced Engineering Mathematics in ChE 1 3 Probability and Statistics 1 3 31
Natural/ Physical Sciences General Chemistry 1 2 5 Physics 1 - 2 4 10 15
General Engineering Sciences
Allied Cours
Engineering Drawing 1 1 Computer Aided Drafting 1 1 Computer Fundamentals and Programming 2 2 Statics of Rigid Bodies 1 3 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 1 2 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 1 3 Engineering Economy 1 3 Engineering Management 1 3 Environmental Engineering with GIS 1 3 Safety Management 1 1 22 s General Chemistry Calculations
2
4
Analytical Chemistry 2 5 Organic Chemistry 2 5 Industrial Chemistry 2 3 Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering 1 3 Introduction to Biotechnology 1 3 Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering 1 3 Quantitative Methods in Management 1 3 Safety in the Process Industry 1 2 31
Professional Courses Chemical Engineering Calculations 2 6 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 4 8 ChE Thermodynamics 2 6 Process Dynamics and Control 1 3 Chemical Process Industries 1 3 Chemical Reaction Engineering 1 4 Principles of Transport Processes 1 3 Momentum Transfer 1 3 Heat and Mass Transfer 1 3 Separation Processes 1 3 Introduction to Particle Technology 1 2 Chemical Engineering Laboratory 2 2 Biochemical Engineering 1 3 Computer Applications in ChE 1 1 Equipment Design 1 4 ChE Plant Design 1 4 Field Trips and Seminars 1 1 Industry Immersion 1 2 Laws & Ethics for Chemical Engineers 1 2 Industrial Waste Management and Control 1 3 Methods of Research 2 4 ChE Elective 1-3 3 9 Chemical Engineering Review 1-4 4 4
83
Total 250
MAJOR COURSE DESCRIPTION Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)
A. ALLIED COURSES
CHM2C 3 units GENERAL CHEMISTRY CALCULATIONS Synopsis:
Designed to help the students to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of basic chemical concepts often encountered in general chemistry
and their corresponding applications in engineering
and other fields. The course focuses primarily on
chemical calculations frequently performed by
chemical engineering students and provides the
backgrounder for some of the professional courses
of Chemical Engineering. Learning Outcome:
After each topic discussed students are given
a set of problems to be solved by pair. The pair then presents the solution of a problem in the set randomly chosen for them. The processing of the
problem sets is done in the 3-unit dry laboratory
counterpart of the course. Prerequisite: General Chemistry
CHM2CL 1 unit
GENERAL CHEMISTRY CALCULATIONS DRY
LABORATORY Synopsis:
Designed to enhance the analytical and computational skills of freshman chemical engineering students
through the processing of the varied problem sets
assigned to be accomplished. Learning Outcome:
Through the diverse problems tackled by the
students, their inner confidence in their analytical and computational skills are improved while at the
same time their being able to express themselves
well during the presentation of their solutions is
effectively developed.
CHEM3E (Lecture) 4 units
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LECTURE Synopsis:
It is a four (4) units course in elementary organic
chemistry designed for chemical engineering
CHEM3E (Lab) 1 unit ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Synopsis:
A laboratory course consisting of 3 hours of laboratory work per week covering the synthesis
and properties of organic compounds, semi-micro
and macro-techniques, and quantitative organic
analysis. Learning
Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be able
to perform an experiment to predict the product(s)
of the reaction of a given organic compounds in the
presence of organic reagents using as basis the
properties and features of the functional group(s) present in the given compound and allow the
students to discuss the practical applications of such products and their impact on the environment. Asides from developing the critical thinking and
communication skills of the students, this activity
will also allow them to be socially responsible to the
community and the environment. Corequisite: Organic Chemistry Lecture
CHEM4E (Lecture) 3 units
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LECTURE Synopsis:
Deals with the study of the theory and practice
of gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis, including an introduction to instrumental methods
of analysis. Learning
Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to
execute calculation techniques used in neutralization, precipitation, complex titration and redox titration
methods given reactants. This course also allows
the students to discuss the practical applications of
the products of the reactions and their impact on
the environment. Asides from developing the critical thinking and communication skills of the students, this activity will also allow them to be socially
responsible to the community and the environment. Prerequisite: General Chemistry Calculations
students. It consists of four (4) hours of lecture CHEM4E (Lab) 2 units
per week covering the nomenclature, source, uses, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
synthesis, properties, reactions, industrial applications Synopsis:
and reaction mechanisms of the different classes of It is a 1-unit laboratory courses that applies the
organic compounds and the natural products. principles and theories of gravimetric and volumetric
Learning Outcome: methods of analysis of chemical samples, with an
At the end of the course, the students will be able emphasis on laboratory techniques and accuracy of
to predict the product(s) of the reaction of a given measurements.
organic compounds in the presence of organic Learning
reagents using as basis the properties and features Outcome:
of the functional group(s) present in the given At the end o the course, the students will be required
compound and allow the students to discuss the to perform chemical analysis in the laboratory given
practical applications of such products and their samples and allow the students to discuss the
impact on the environment. Asides from developing practical applications of the products of the reactions
the critical thinking and communication skills of the and their impact on the environment. Asides from
students, this activity will also allow them to be developing the critical thinking and communication
socially responsible to the community and the skills of the students, this activity will also allow them
environment. to be socially responsible to the community and the
Prerequisite: General Chemistry Calculations environment.
Corequisite: Analytical Chemistry
CHE10 (Lecture) 2 units
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY LECTURE Synopsis:
Deals with the theoretical study of different chemical industries with emphasis on reaction
mechanisms that serve the basis of the industrial
chemical processes. Recommended industries for discussion are oils and fats, flavors and fragrances, sugar, fermentation, soap and detergents, hydrogen peroxide and inorganic peroxy
compounds, industrial acids and bases, polymers
petrochemicals, and paints, pigments and industrial coatings, also included is a discussion of catalysis
and its application in the chemical industry. Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students will be asked
to identify major manufacturing steps for each of the chemical products used in the process. They
will be also required to identify the impacts of these
chemicals on the community and the environment.
Asides from developing the critical thinking and
communication skills of the students, this activity
will also allow them to be socially responsible to the
community and the environment. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry
CHE10 (Lab) 1 unit INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Synopsis:
It is a 1-unit laboratory course that involves actual preparation of industrial products commonly
encountered in the chemical process industries such
as manufacture of vegetable oil, refined vegetable
oil, soap wine, refined sugar, paper etc. Learning Outcome:
The students will be required to conduct experiments dealing with common chemical process
with important consideration on safety, economy
and products quality. These activities will develop
the critical thinking, communication skills and social awareness of the students. Corequisite: Industrial Chemistry Lecture
CHE21 3 units INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY Synopsis:
It gives an overview of basic microbiology which
includes the types of cells and their physical and
chemical structure. Since enzymes are essential to biological life their role and the factors that affect their activity is discussed. Also included is
a discussion of how enzymes can be produced
for industrial application. The second part of this
subject is a discussion of the mechanism by which
cells grow and work in batch and continuous
processes and how environmental factors affect
CHE35 2 units SAFETY IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRY Synopsis:
Covers all aspects of safety in relation to the
industrial field including government regulations
and audit and inspection standards that will familiarize the student on various aspects of safety
in the industrial arena. Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course, the student is expected
to submit a case study that assesses the safety
state of an existing industry. Prerequisite: 5th Year Standing
B. PROFESSIONAL COURSES
MATH14C 3 units ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATH IN ChE Synopsis:
It is a continuation of Differential Equations and is
a combination of selected analytical and numerical methods of solutions to problems commonly
encountered in Chemical engineering. Laplace
Transforms and Fourier Series are discussed as
an analytical tool in solving ordinary and partial differential equations. Numerical methods are
applied in determining roots of nonlinear single and
systems of equations, integration, differentiation
and solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. To facilitate repetitive numerical
calculations, knowledge of computer programming
or the use of commercial software’s, is essential. The course aims to provide students with strong
understanding of the underlying mathematical
principles and provide opportunities for them
to develop their critical thinking capability and
enhance their skills to solve differential equations, which they will apply in some allied chemical
engineering courses. Learning Outcome:
The student is able to solve differential equations
using Laplace transforms, decompose a periodic
function as a Fourier series, recognize the
advantages and pitfalls of each of the numerical
methods and be able to apply with the aid of computer programming, the most appropriate
method to solve single equations or systems of linear and non-linear equations, with the aid of
computer software. Analyze physical systems
through the use of partial differential equations, and interpret the mathematical and physical consequences of the solutions obtained. Prerequisite: Differential Equations
CHE11 3 units
their metabolic activity. This subject is concluded CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS 1
by considering how cells can be altered so that Synopsis:
their metabolic capability may be enhanced. Deals on basic chemical principles and concepts
Learning Outcome: in material balances in chemical engineering
The students will be asked to report on gene unit processes and operation. It aims to give
alteration and its impact o n the community and the student a strong foundation for their major
environment. Asides from developing the critical chemical engineering subjects. This course will
thinking and communication skills of the students, also allow them to apply their knowledge on
this activity will also allow them to be socially material balances in real-life situations involving
responsible to the community and the environment. man’s consumption of raw materials like water,
Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry
trees and plants for conversion to useful products.
Learning Outcome: The students will appreciate the importance of
properties of matter (such as density, viscosity, melting point, and surfacetension). Thermodynamic
efficient processes so as not waste the natural properties (like heat of combustion) and of resources of Mother Nature; make them realize optical properties by applying the principles of the importance of proper waste management and colorimetry/turbidimetry, spectrophotometry, cleaner production. This will encourage them to refractometry and polarimetry. This course will apply their knowledge to promote sustainability of also deal with important colligative properties
environment, which will give them that distinction of solutions, namely boiling point elevation and of being La Sallian Christian engineers. Prerequisites: Analytical Chemistry and Advanced
freezing point depression. Learning Outcome:
Algebra The students are required to develop sound
judgment in interpreting and correlating CHE12 3 units CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS 2 Synopsis:
Deals on material and energy balances in industrial
experimental data based on principles learned
in Physical Chemistry. Moreover, the students
must also report on the practical aspects of the
experiments performed in relation to its impact on processes. This includes combustion of gaseous, the community and the environment. liquid and solid fuels, production of sulfuric acid, Corequisite: Physical Chemistry for Engineers 1 nitrogen compounds, lime and cement. It aims (Lecture) to give the student a strong foundation for their major chemical engineering subjects. CHE14 (Lecture) 3 units Learning Outcome: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS 2 The varied discussion on fuels will develop the (Lecture) critical thinking skills of students as they realize Synopsis: the effect of poor combustion to the environment Deals with the study of physical properties and and to the economy as well. Their realization on the chemical properties of matter covering chemical detrimental effect of poor combustion efficiency and ionic equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, on the different industrial processes will make the surface phenomena and catalysis and introduction students more socially concerned individuals and to quantum mechanics. It aims to provide students make them realize their moral responsibility in the with strong understanding of the underlying preservation of the environment. mathematical principles and provide opportunities Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering Calculations 1 for them to develop their critical thinking capability
and enhance their skills to solve numerical and
CHE13 (Lecture) 3 units situational problems which they will apply not only PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS 1 in their allied chemical engineering courses, but in
(Lecture)
Synopsis: some day-to-day activities as well.
Learning Outcome:
Deals with the study of physical properties and The student is ableto understand the of physical and structure of matter, theories and laws and of chemical behaviors of
chemical reaction and physical process. It aims to Ionic equilibria, to apply the governing principles to provide students with strong understanding of the solve numerical and situational problems and issues. underlying mathematical principles and provide As a terminal activity, special problems that involve opportunities for them to develop their critical concepts learned will be assigned and students thinking capability and enhance their skills to solve are required to present their solutions in a manner numerical and situational problems which they will befitting a well-prepared technical report. apply not only in their allied chemical engineering Prerequisite: Physical Chemistry for Engineers 1 courses, but in some day-to-day activities as well. Learning Outcome: CHE14L (Laboratory) 1 unit The student is able to understand the of physical and PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS 2 chemical behaviors of matter, analyze theoretically (Laboratory)
and predict the behavior the behavior of physical Synopsis:
and chemical systems apply the principles to solve This laboratory course accompanying Physical numerical and situational problems and issues. Chemistry 2 (lecture) is a continuation of Special problems that involve concepts learned will Physical Chemical 1 Laboratory which covers the
be assigned and students are required to present experiments on chemical equilibria, phase equilibria,
their solutions in a manner befitting a well-prepared surface phenomena, thermochemistry, kinetics, and technical report. electrochemistry. Prerequisites: Analytical Chemistry and Integral Learning Outcome: Calculus The students are required to apply the fundamental
principles of physical and chemical systems to
CHE13L (Laboratory) 1 unit chemical engineering operations through the
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS 1 experiments performed. Moreover, the students (Laboratory) must also report on the practical aspects of the Synopsis: experiments performed in relation to its impact on This laboratory course serves to complement the community and the environment. Physical Chemistry 1 Lecture. It covers the Corequisite: Physical Chemistry for Engineers 2 experiments concerning fundamental physical (Lecture)
CHE15 3 units
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS 1 Synopsis:
Deals with the applications of the 1st and 2nd laws
of thermodynamics to close and open systems,
volumetric properties of pure substances, the use
of phase diagrams and thermodynamic tables, applications of equations of state for ideal and non- ideal fluids. . The course aims to develop the full
potential of the student to integrate chemical engineering concepts in the solution of real industrial problems affecting the community and the
environment. The course also aims to develop the
students’ critical thinking and effective communication
skills through active participation in class discussion, which they can relate to social issues affecting the
community and the environment. Learning Outcome:
The students will present an industrial problem
relating to the laws of thermodynamics and they
will propose a doable solution for this problem. The
objective of this learning outcome is to develop the
students’ critical thinking and to make them aware
of their social responsibility. The students will orally
defend their proposal. Prerequisite: Physical Chemistry for Engineers 1
CHE16 3 units
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS 2 Synopsis:
Deals with the second law of thermodynamics, exergy analysis, thermodynamic analysis of power and
refrigeration cycles. It also discusses an introduction
to solution thermodynamics and chemical equilibria. Learning Outcome: The students are expected to present an energy
related problem existing in the industries in Negros
and they will propose a do able solution for this
problem. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness of the students and
enable them to communicate effectively the solution
through the oral presentation. Prerequisite:ChemicalEngineeringThermodynamics 1
CHE17 3 units PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPORT PROCESSES Synopsis:
This course shows the phenomenological development of the equations that describe
the transport phenomena (mass, energy and
momentum) and illustrates applications of these
equations through examples in chemical engineering. Both molecular and macroscopic transports are
covered highlighting unifying principles of transport processes and properties. Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students are required
to derive and apply design equations for simple
design of a unit operation existing in an industry
here in Negros. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness and the students and
enable them to communicate effectively the design
through oral presentation. Prerequisites: Differential Equations and ChE
Calculations 1
CHE18 3 units HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER Synopsis:
Discusses the application of heat transfer and mass
transfer to the design of equipment employing
heat exchange, mass exchange and simultaneous
heat and mass exchange. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to perform simultaneous
mass and energy balances for process involving
simultaneous heat and mass transfer existing in
an actual industry here in Negros. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness
of the students and enable them to communicate
effectively the design through oral presentation. Prerequisite: Principles of Transport Processes
CHE19 3 units MOMENTUM TRANSFER Synopsis:
Deals with the fundamental concepts of the two
branches of fluid mechanics (statics and dynamics)
which are important in unit operations. The
combined Mass, Energy and momentum balances
are applied in compressible or incompressible fluid
flow, branching of fluids in transport, steady or unsteady flow, including metering of fluids that
are important in the design of fluid flow piping
network. The course ends with design of different types of filtration equipment operated at constant pressure, constant rate or a combined constant
pressure preceded by constant rate. Design of continuous rotary vacuum filter is also discussed. Learning Outcome: The students are required to apply the equations
of continuity (mass), over-all energy, momentum, mechanical energy / Bernoulli in solving actual industrial problems on friction losses, pressure
drops, transportation / metering of fluids,
branching and unsteady flow of some industries
here in Negros. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness of the students
and enable them to communicate effectively the
design through oral presentation. Prerequisite: Principles of Transport Processes
CHE20 3 units SEPARATION PROCESSES Synopsis:
It is a 3-unit course that covers the application of the principles of material and energy balances to
equilibrium stage separation operations such as
Absorption, Distillation, Liquid-liquid Extraction,
Solid- liquid extraction, Adsorption and Membrane
Separation. Using as tools, mathematics, physical sciences, phase equilibria and other relevant engineering sciences to separation processes
problems, students are expected to develop a
fuller understanding of their role in the responsible
design of the above mentioned physical processes
that will not suffer sustainable development while
at the same time addressing the current needs of the industry to be at par if not better with the
globally acceptable standards. Learning Outcome:
Based on the students’ understanding of the
different Separation processes and the physical
principles behind the separation, students will be
grouped and assigned to research on a Separation
Process to report in class in terms of its current development and trends in the industry and
discuss in detail the innovation in the process
design. Moreover, students are expected to
articulate how the innovation in the design will affect the society in general. Prerequisites: Heat and Mass Transfer and ChE
Thermo 2
CHE22 3 units CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRIES Synopsis:
Deals with the unit processes and operations
involved in selected chemical industries. The
course discusses the processing of raw materials
into usable and profitable products. The course
aims to develop the full potential of the student
to integrate chemical engineering concepts in
the solution of real industrial problems affecting
the community and the environment. The course
also aims to develop the students’ critical thinking
and effective communication skills through active
participation in class discussion, which they can
relate to social issues affecting the community and
the environment. Learning Outcome:
The students will design a technical research
that shows the different unit processes and
operations required to produce a new and usable
product from locally available raw materials. The
objectives of this technical research output is to
allow the students to develop their full potential
in technical designing, translate the chemical engineering concepts in the design of the actual product and incorporate their skills and values
in the technical design of the new product which
must be useful to the society. Students must effectively communicate their technical research
design through oral defense. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry
CHE23 4 units CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING Synopsis:
This is a course which introduces to students
of Chemical Engineering the fundamentals
of chemical reaction engineering, chemical
kinetics, and reactor design together with their
mathematical description. The behavior, analyses
and design of batch, semi-batch and continuously
operated industrial processes employing the use
of batch reactors, flow reactors in the form of continuously-stirred tank reactors and tubular reactors and reactors facilitating heterogeneous
processes such as catalyzed reactions in packed-
bed, fluidized-bed and catalytic reactors are also
being covered so as to prepare students in the
process of applying the concepts presented to
real-industrial situations – an essential attribute
in the actual design and operation of chemical reactors. The course also includes a description of non-isothermal and unsteady-state operations of chemical systems.
Learning Outcome:
Based on the students’ understanding of the
different principles and design considerations
for reacting systems, as grouped, they will be
assigned to look for a particular Chemical Reaction
Engineering problem and to report in class their proposed solution to the problem, showcasing how
as future chemical engineers they can play their
central role in achieving sustainable development. Their work should present any of the following: how
to improve the chemical processes that convert raw materials into finished products, reduce fuel
consumption through better energy efficiency
and product yield, maximize the reuse of valuable
by-products, decrease the use of scarce natural resources and fossil fuels, or eliminate the release
of harmful pollutants into the environment. Prerequisites: ChETermodynamics 2 and
Advanced Engineering Math
CHE24 1 unit METHODS OF RESEARCH Synopsis:
Deals with the studies of research methodologies
and develops the skills on research writing, which
includes proposal, implementation, presentation
and publication. Learning Outcome:
It is expected at the end of the course for student to write and defend a research proposal in
Chemical Engineering. Research proposal must
include social responsibility to the community and
the environment. This activity will help develop
the critical thinking and communication skills of the students. Prerequisite: 4th Year Standing
CHE25 2 units INDUSTRY IMMERSION
Synopsis:
This course is 240-hours practicum in a relevant work environment. Learning Outcome:
The students are expected to give technical reports
relating theories learned in school to the actual technical and /or practical solutions to industrial problems. This will not only make the students
become socially aware of what is happening in
the industry but this can also develop their critical thinking in giving practical solutions to industrial problems. Prerequisite: 5th Year Standing
CHE26 3 units BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING Synopsis:
Deals with the processing of biological materials
and processing using biological agents such as
cells and enzymes. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to design a bioreactor used in industrial processes. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness
of the students and enable them to communicate
effectively the design through oral presentation. Prerequisites: Introduction to Biotechnology, and
Chemical Reaction Engineering
CHE27L 1 unit CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LAB 1 Synopsis:
A laboratory course to investigate various theories
encountered in momentum transfer, heat transfer and evaporation. This will also serve as a venue for
the discussion of topics not included in the lecture
involving solids handling and separation. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to analyze and
interpret experimental results and prepare reports
consistent with Chemical Engineering practice. This activity will develop the critical thinking and
social awareness of the students and enable them
to communicate effectively their reports through
oral presentation. Prerequisites: Momentum Transfer, and Heat and
Mass Transfer
CHE28L 1 unit CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LAB 2 Synopsis:
It is a continuation of Chemical Engineering
Laboratory 1. The course covers mainly laboratory
experiments on Mass Transfer Operations such as
diffusion, distillation, humidification, dying etc. and
experiments in reaction kinetics using a continuous
stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and a plug flow tubular reactor. Experiments in kinetics are included in
this subject since there is no separate laboratory
course for Reaction Kinetics. Experiments in
Process Control are also performed especially for those nor offering a separate laboratory subject in
Process Control. Learning Outcome:
The students are expected to collate CHE data
and present computations using software. This
activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness of the students and enable them to
communicate effectively their reports through oral presentation. Prerequisite: Chemical Engineering Lab 1
CHE 29 2 units EQUIPMENT DESIGN Synopsis:
Deals with the structural and manufacturing
considerations related to the design of process
equipment, particularly for the chemical industries. This course is expected to complement the Plant Design course in the preparation of the design
project. It includes equipment design in industrial
plants, with emphasis on short-cut methods; piping system, pumps, pressure vessels, mass and
heat transfer equipment, materials handling. Learning Outcome:
The students must apply the principles of equipment design in a plant design project. This
activity will make the students conscious of the
environment and the community as a whole. The oral defense will develop the student’s
communication skills. Prerequisite: 5th Year Standing
CHE30 3 units ChE PLANT DESIGN Synopsis:
It is a Capstone ChE course which utilizes the
basic technical principles of chemical engineering
(material balances, energy balances, transport
phenomena, thermodynamics, kinetics, separations and unit operations) with practical elements of economics, along with principles of safety and environmental issues in the optimum
design of an integrated chemical process plant. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to make a feasibility
study of a certain industry. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness
of the students and enable them to communicate
effectively their study through oral defense.
CHE31 3 units
INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
CONTROL Synopsis:
Covers the study of the different Environment Management Programs applied to industry. These includes: Environment Impact Assessment, Environmental Management System, Risk
Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis, Pollution
Prevention and waste treatment (wastewater, air
pollutants, solid and hazardous waste). Learning Outcome:
The students are required to present a paper on
waste management of a certain industry here
in Negros. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness of the students
and enable them to communicate effectively their
research through oral presentation. Prerequisite: Biochemical Engineering
CHE32 2 units
LAWS AND ETHICS FOR CHEMICAL
ENGINEERS Synopsis:
Deals with relevant national laws on professional practice of Chemical engineering in the Philippines, specifically, the RA 9297. It will cover contracts, project implementation, environment and safety,
investments and setting up of enterprises in the
Philippines. The course also discusses the ethical standards for chemical engineers. The course
will also help develop students to be chemical
engineers who are morally and legally conscious
in the practice of their profession. Learning Outcome:
The students are expected to be morally
upright, conscious of their rights and obligations
as Filipino citizens and that they have the
obligation to preserve our environmental sustainability. This course will also develop them
to become engineers who know the impact of their profession in the environment, as well as
the ethical responsibilities of the profession.
Prerequisite: 5th Year Standing
CHE33 3 units PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL Synopsis:
Deals with the fundamentals theories of chemical process modeling, simulation and control. The
course encompasses the identification and
modeling of dynamic systems and the application
of Laplace Transformation to mathematical modeling, control design and analysis for process
simulation and control. Learning Outcome:
The students are expected to analyze the overall plant dynamics and characteristics of a certain
industry. This activity will develop the critical thinking
and social awareness of the students and enable
them to communicate effectively their research
through oral presentation. Prerequisite: Advanced Engineering Math in ChE
CHE34 1 unit
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ChE Synopsis:
Deals with exposes the student to computational and simulation software relevant to chemical engineering. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to use application
software to solve chemical engineering problems. This activity will develop the critical thinking and
social awareness of the students and enable them
to communicate effectively their solutions through
oral presentation. Prequisite: 5th Year Standing
CHE36 1 unit FIELD TRIPS AND SEMINAR Synopsis:
Deals with a series of lectures and seminars
on selected topics that are highly relevant to
chemical engineering but are not discussed in
the other formal courses. Topics to be covered
must be recent advances in chemical engineering
and industrial plant visits are also conducted. The course aims to expose the students to the
actual unit operations and unit processes in the
industry and develop their sense of responsibility
in fulfilling assigned tasks particularly in organizing
seminars and plant visits. Learning Outcome:
The students will prepare written reports based
on the plant visits and organize seminars that are relevant to chemical engineering. The
written reports will develop their critical thinking
and communication skills. The seminars to be
organized must promote social responsibility to
the community and to the environment. Prerequisite: 5th Year Standing
CHE37 2 units INTRODUCTION TO PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY
Synopsis:
Intends to provide background material in particle
technology, focusing on characterization, behavior, production, separation, and modeling of particulate
systems and surveying engineering processes
that involve particulates and powders. Multiphase
transport phenomena and fluidization are also
discussed.
Learning Outcome:
The students will present a research on problems
of particle emissions of an industry and they
will propose a solution for this problem. This
activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness of the students and enable them to
communicate effectively their research through
oral presentation. Prerequisite: Momentum Transfer
CHE38 1 unit METHODS OF RESEARCH 2 Synopsis: This is a continuation of Methods of Research
1 which include the implementation of the
methodology, results of the study, summary of
the findings, conclusions, recommendations and
suggestions. Learning Outcome:
It is expected at the end of the course for the
student to defend the technical study before a
team of panel. Technical study must incorporate
social and environment impact to develop the
student’s social responsibility. This activity
will also help develop the critical thinking and
communication skills of the students.
CHER1 1 unit CHEMICAL ENGINEERING REVIEW 1
Synopsis:
This is a 1 unit dry lab course that includes the
review of all general engineering mathematics. Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students are required
to pass the comprehensive examination.
CHER2 1 unit CHEMICAL ENGINEERING REVIEW 2 Synopsis:
This is a 1 unit dry lab course that includes the
review of all general engineering sciences. Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students are required
to pass the comprehensive examination.
CHER3 1 unit
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING REVIEW 3 Synopsis:
This is a 1 unit dry lab course that includes the
review of all chemical engineering allied courses. Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, the students are required
to pass the comprehensive examination.
CHER4 1 unit CHEMICAL ENGINEERING REVIEW 4 Synopsis:
This is a 1 unit dry lab course that includes the
review of all chemical engineering professional courses. Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course, the students are required
to pass the comprehensive examination.
Technical Electives for ChE: *Choice of tracks allowed.
Elect 1C ChE Elect 1 3 units Prerequisite: 5th year standing
Elect 2C ChE Elect 2 3 units Prerequisite: 5th year standing
Elect 3C ChE Elect 3 3 units Prerequisite: 5th year standing
Environment
AIR POLLUTION 3 units Synopsis:
Covers of the chemistry of the earth’s atmosphere, its evolution and composition, the meteorology and
fate of the pollutants as they diffuse and travel in this
medium. The course includes the different types and
categories of air pollutants, their sources and effects
and the engineering measures to control them. The
course will also discuss the relevant laws and policies
governing air pollution in the country. Special topics
will cover green house gasses, photochemical smog
and volatile organic carbons. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to design a process that will minimize the air pollutants of a certain industry
here in Negros. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness of the students and
enable them to communicate effectively their
solutions through oral presentation. Prerequisite: Environmental Engineering with GIS
for ChE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 3 units Synopsis:
Deals with procedures and methodology of conducting environmental impact assessment of projects. Special attention is given to the
development of skills of the student for genuine
public participation and involvement. Learning Outcome:
The students will be required to make an initial environmental examination (IEE) of a certain small race industry here in Negros. This activity will
develop the critical thinking and social awareness
of the students and enable them to communicate
effectively their IEE through oral presentation. Prerequisite: Environmental Engineering with GIS
for ChE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 3 units Synopsis:
Covers the integrated management of municipal solid waste: waste generation, reduction, storage, collection, transportation, transfer station, recycling
and resource recovery, materials recovery facility
and management options and engineering principles
in the various disposal treatment methods. Design
of landfill, composting facility and incineration plant are included in the course. Regulations and policies
relevant to solid waste management, technical considerations in the development of engineering
design will be addressed.
Learning Outcome:
The students are required to plan and design
programs for an integrated municipal waste
management of a certain barangay here in
Bacolod. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness of the students
and enable them to communicate effectively their design plan through oral presentation. Prerequisite: Environmental Impact Assessment
Food and Drug Manufacture
FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES 3 units Synopsis:
Covers an overview of the different processes
involved in food manufacture covering the
handling and sourcing of raw materials, process
parameters, manning requirements, finished
products handling and limitations inherent to each
type of food product. It includes meat processing,
canned goods, baked products, diary products
and all types of beverages. It also includes plant visits to enhance learning. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to make a technical study on food production from a locally available
raw material using their knowledge in the proper handling of raw materials, goods-in-process
and finished products. This activity will develop
the critical thinking and social awareness of
the students and enable them to communicate
effectively their technical study plan through oral presentation.
SUGAR TECHNOLOGY 3 units Synopsis:
Deals with the sugar industry in the Philippines. It discusses everything related to the industry, from raw materials and their preparation,
continuous operations, cane processing, juice
purification, concentration of clarified juice in
multi-effect evaporator, steam economy, co- current and countercurrent flow of juice in the
evaporators, operation of vacuum pan, theory of sugar crystallization, strike-pans sugar crystallizer, crystal drying, screening and grading. It also
covers the sugar industry by products – bagasse,
mudpress, molasses; their disposal and utilization. Learning Outcome: The students are required to make a research
about technical problems that the sugar industry
in Negros is facing. The students will then propose
a solution on these problems. This activity will develop the critical thinking and social awareness
of the students and enable them to communicate
effectively their business plan through oral presentation.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF PACKAGING 3 units Synopsis:
Introduce students to the subject of packaging
by examining what packaging is used for and
what it does for the product and the user, both
within its broad social and economic context and
its more specific functional and aesthetic context.
Emphasis is placed on understanding product properties and the different and sometimes
conflicting requirements and expectations at each
stage of the life of the product, and thus deriving
packaging properties to meet these requirements
and expectations. Factors which affect the safety
and legality of packed products are considered, along with ways of ensuring compliance. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to design storage
trials to determine shelf life and product/ pack
compatibility of an existing product in the market. This activity will develop the critical thinking and
social awareness of the students and enable them
to communicate effectively their design through
oral presentation.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 units Synopsis:
A course is designed to guide students through
the business and legal fundamentals of starting
and running a business in the new economy. Learning Outcome:
The students are required to make a business plan
for small-scale business. This activity will develop
the critical thinking and social awareness of the
students and enable them communicate effectively
their business plan through oral presentation.