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Introduction to the fundamentals and principles of chemical engineering, with applications to chemical and biochemical processes, via an analysis of processing units including distillation, crystallization, and combustion. Specific topics include conservation equations for mass and energy, process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, chemical reaction fundamentals, and applications of the First Law of Thermodynamics. (0/0/0/42/0)

Prerequisites: APSC 131, APSC 132, APSC 172, or permission of the department.

The objective of this course is to develop proficiency at performing mass and energy balance calculations for single-unit and multiple-unit processes, for processes involving recycle, bypass or purge streams, and for systems involving reactions. 

Specific course learning outcomes include:

This course assesses the following attributes at the 2nd year level:

Knowledge base, Engineering Science (KB-ES): Process (a) Formulates and solves steady-state and dynamic mass and energy balances for a chemical process.
Problem analysis (PA): Formulate Develop appropriate frameworks for solving complex engineering problems. Solve Implement solutions for complex engineering problems.

Communications (CO): Graphics Create figures, maps, tables, and drawings to engineering report standards.