This course provides opportunities for students to apply engineering science knowledge gained from most of their previous and current core courses, and to exercise and develop engineering judgment, in the operation and analysis of real chemical engineering processes. The structure of the course requires students to approach their lab project work like practicing engineers, hence contributing to the development of communication skills, professionalism and an appreciation for the need of life-long learning to become and remain effective engineers.
Laboratory Projects II
Personnel
Instructor
| Ying Zhang | Dupuis 210 | ying.zhang@queensu.ca | 613-533-6000x79114 |
TAs
| Sumaiya Karim | sk133@queensu.ca | ||
| Yuan Pang | yp16@queensu.ca | ||
| Shengjing Huang | sh268@queensu.ca | ||
| Mouna Harb | hqp@queensu.ca |
Chemical Technologist
| Josh Zacks | Dupuis B9 | jmbz@queensu.ca | |
| Kelly Sedore | Dupuis B24 | kelly.sedore@queensu.ca |
Course Description
The main objectives are to develop skill in using process and analytical equipment, to examine the strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of current theory, to improve the student's ability to obtain and interpret data, to demonstrate the value of planning experiments, to develop engineering judgement, and to provide experience in oral and written reporting. (0/0/0/48/0)
PREREQUISITES: CHEE 222 and CHEE 223
Objectives and Outcomes
Specific course learning outcomes include:
| CLO | DESCRIPTION | INDICATORS |
| CLO1 | Demonstrate proficiency in operation and control of process and analytical equipment. | ET-Create ET-Apply ET-Limitations |
| CLO2 | Demonstrate engineering judgment and an awareness of the nature and magnitude of physical and chemical effects and factors, as well as errors and uncertainties. | PA Formulate PA-Evaluate |
| CLO3 | Collect and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses and limitations of current chemical engineering theory. | IN-Conduct IN-Analyze IN-Synthesis |
| CLO4 | Write concise, coherent and grammatically correct lab reports that reflect critical analysis and synthesis. Deliver clear and organized formal oral presentations. | CO-Written CO-Oral |
| CLO5 | Demonstrate effective independent learning, initiative, originality and creativity in completion of pre-lab preparation and other tasks. | LL-Information |
| CLO6 | Work effectively as group member and demonstrate good leadership skills when team leader, adopting a professional approach during all project phases. | TW-Contribution TW-Feedback PR-Interpersonal |
| CLO7 | Document and follow appropriate safety protocols. | IN-Safety |
This course develops the following program indicators at the 3rd year level:
Problem Analysis (PA):
- PA-Formulate Develop appropriate frameworks for solving complex engineering problems.
- PA-Evaluate Analyze solutions to complex engineering problems to draw conclusions.
Investigation (IN):
- IN-Conduct Conduct investigations to test hypotheses related to complex problems
- IN-Analyze Analyze and interpret data using appropriate techniques and tools
- IN-Synthesis Synthesize information from investigations, considering sources of uncertainty and limitations to reach substantiated conclusions.
- IN-Safety Adhere to appropriate workplace safety protocols in all work environments.
Engineering Tools (ET):
- ET-Create Develop, adapt and/or extend appropriate software, equipment, models, and simulations for a range of engineering activities.
- ET-Apply Apply and manage appropriate techniques, apparatus, databases, models, tools, and/or processes to accomplish a task.
- ET-Limitations Evaluate limitations and errors of instrumentation/measurement techniques/models/ simulations to assess appropriateness of the results.
Individual and team work (TW):
- TW-Contribution Take initiative to plan, organize and complete tasks, as an individual and team member, in order to meet goals
- TW-Feedback Share ideas and information by eliciting, giving and applying positive and effective feedback.
Communications (CO):
- CO-Written Produce clear, concise, precise and well-organized written communication with language appropriate for the audience.
- CO-Oral Deliver formal and informal oral presentations with suitable language, content, style, timing and flow, while adapting format, content and tone to audience and purpose.
Professionalism (PR):
- PR-Interpersonal Demonstrate professional conduct and integrity.
Life-long learning (LL):
- LL-Information Identify, organize, and critically evaluate information from an appropriate range of sources, to meet learning needs.
Relevance to the Program
Course Structure and Activities
There are no regularly scheduled lectures for this course. There are mandatory course orientation and safety lectures during the 1st week of term. After the orientation lectures, teams consisting of 3 or 4 students are assigned by the course instructor. These teams remain together for the term and perform 4 of the available engineering lab experiments.
Teams are expected to function independently during all phases of their projects, but are permitted to consult with their Project Supervisor (TA) if they have difficulties related to technical aspects of their project, or with one of the Chemical Engineering Technologists if they have apparatus-related issues.
The Course Instructor is available to consult with on matters related to evaluation disputes, team dynamics, deadline extensions and penalties, clarification of course polices, etc.
The term is divided evenly into 4 project periods/rounds. A team leader is designated by the group for each project (everyone must serve as team leader at least once). Lab Teams will follow a well-defined laboratory schedule for each laboratory project.
All laboratory projects involve completion of the following main tasks:
- Laboratory preparation and an informal oral presentation of project objectives to the Laboratory Supervisor
- Laboratory/experimental work
- Formal technical report preparation & submission
- Technical memorandum & Final Oral Presentation (Oral presentations for Project Rounds 2 & 3 only)
- All Students individually submit a peer evaluation.
Resources
The main information resource for CHEE 315 is the course onQ (D2L) website. Information related to deliverable expectations, evaluation rubrics, safety, schedules, project information, etc. can all be found in content modules on the course onQ website.
Additional course information, for individuals not currently registered in the course, may be accessed on the Instructor's course website.