SOLUTIONS
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. To the Instructor ............................................................................................ v
2. Example Course Syllabus ............................................................................. vi
3. Course Objectives ......................................................................................... viii
4. Exam and Recitation Section Schedules ....................................................... ix
5. Suggestions for Taking Exams ..................................................................... x
6. What You Should Know About This Course ............................................... xi
7. Standards for Chemical Engineering Homework ......................................... xii
8. Typical Assignments for One Semester ........................................................ xiv
9. Typical Examinations for a One Semester Course ........................................ xvii
iv
, To the Instructor
This Solutions Manual accompanies the book Basic Principles and Calculations in
Chemical Engineering, Eighth Edition, published by Prentice Hall. In addition to the
detailed, worked-out solutions for all the problems that follow each chapter in the
textbook and answers to the thought problems, you will find in what follows a number of
useful components of a syllabus for students, information that usually are handed out
during the first day of class:
1. Class grading policies, homework and reading assignments, and examination
information.
2. Class objectives.
3. Schedule of topics covered.
4. Suggestions for taking examinations.
5. Format standards for submitting homework.
Suggested Content for the Introductory Course in Chemical Engineering
The introductory course in chemical engineering is usually taught over an interval of one
or two semesters, or one or three quarters. The textbook contains more material than can
be successfully presented in one quarter and probably in one semester (depending on the
background and previous coursework of students). Although an instructor would like to
assume that a student has learned all of the material covered in earlier courses in
chemistry and physics, it takes just one time in teaching the introductory course to
abandon that expectation. The textbook is organized into four parts comprised of 11
chapters plus 6 additional chapters on the accompanying CD that treat material usually
not included in a one semester course. The following list suggests the chapters to include
in courses of various duration:
One quarter 1–6, 8, 9–10
One semester 1–11
Two quarters 1–7 followed by 8 and 11
Two semesters 1–11 followed by 12–17
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, Example Course Syllabus
Information for ChE 317
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Instructor: D.M. Himmelblau Office: CPE 5.410
Office hours: M-F 10-11 a.m.
1. GENERAL
a. The prerequisites for ChE 317 are Ch 302 and Math 808. If you have not completed
these two courses, you will have to drop ChE 317 and should do so at once.
b. Class conduct is informal. Feel free to raise your hand at any time to ask a question or
for an explanation.
2. EXAMINATIONS
a. Five two-hour examinations plus a final exam will be held at specified announced
dates as shown on the assignment sheets. The last examination will be scheduled
during the final exam period (refer to the course schedule for details). The lowest
exam of the first 5 (excluding the final exam) will be omitted in calculating your final
grade. You must take the final. If you will miss an exam, notify me prior to the exam,
not afterwards, to arrange for a makeup exam.
3. GRADING
a. The grading is based on scores on the examinations, each of which is weighted
equally (90%), plus class discussion and homework (10%). The grades are assigned
on an absolute basis, not a curve:
A > 82
B 71-82
C 61-70
D 51-60
F < 51
hence there is no penalty for working together and helping each other.
b. You will have a grader assigned to this course whose name is ___________, office
number is Room ______, and office hours are __________.
c. The recitation session assistant is ___________________, office number is Room
_____, and office hours are __________.
d. If you disagree with the grader’s method of grading and with the total points he has
given you on a particular problem, discuss it with the grader first, but if you cannot
reach a decision, I will be the referee. Bring exam grade questions to me.
e. Prepare a grade sheet on which you can keep account of your homework and exam
grades so that you will be able to compute your status at any time you wish.
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. To the Instructor ............................................................................................ v
2. Example Course Syllabus ............................................................................. vi
3. Course Objectives ......................................................................................... viii
4. Exam and Recitation Section Schedules ....................................................... ix
5. Suggestions for Taking Exams ..................................................................... x
6. What You Should Know About This Course ............................................... xi
7. Standards for Chemical Engineering Homework ......................................... xii
8. Typical Assignments for One Semester ........................................................ xiv
9. Typical Examinations for a One Semester Course ........................................ xvii
iv
, To the Instructor
This Solutions Manual accompanies the book Basic Principles and Calculations in
Chemical Engineering, Eighth Edition, published by Prentice Hall. In addition to the
detailed, worked-out solutions for all the problems that follow each chapter in the
textbook and answers to the thought problems, you will find in what follows a number of
useful components of a syllabus for students, information that usually are handed out
during the first day of class:
1. Class grading policies, homework and reading assignments, and examination
information.
2. Class objectives.
3. Schedule of topics covered.
4. Suggestions for taking examinations.
5. Format standards for submitting homework.
Suggested Content for the Introductory Course in Chemical Engineering
The introductory course in chemical engineering is usually taught over an interval of one
or two semesters, or one or three quarters. The textbook contains more material than can
be successfully presented in one quarter and probably in one semester (depending on the
background and previous coursework of students). Although an instructor would like to
assume that a student has learned all of the material covered in earlier courses in
chemistry and physics, it takes just one time in teaching the introductory course to
abandon that expectation. The textbook is organized into four parts comprised of 11
chapters plus 6 additional chapters on the accompanying CD that treat material usually
not included in a one semester course. The following list suggests the chapters to include
in courses of various duration:
One quarter 1–6, 8, 9–10
One semester 1–11
Two quarters 1–7 followed by 8 and 11
Two semesters 1–11 followed by 12–17
v
, Example Course Syllabus
Information for ChE 317
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Instructor: D.M. Himmelblau Office: CPE 5.410
Office hours: M-F 10-11 a.m.
1. GENERAL
a. The prerequisites for ChE 317 are Ch 302 and Math 808. If you have not completed
these two courses, you will have to drop ChE 317 and should do so at once.
b. Class conduct is informal. Feel free to raise your hand at any time to ask a question or
for an explanation.
2. EXAMINATIONS
a. Five two-hour examinations plus a final exam will be held at specified announced
dates as shown on the assignment sheets. The last examination will be scheduled
during the final exam period (refer to the course schedule for details). The lowest
exam of the first 5 (excluding the final exam) will be omitted in calculating your final
grade. You must take the final. If you will miss an exam, notify me prior to the exam,
not afterwards, to arrange for a makeup exam.
3. GRADING
a. The grading is based on scores on the examinations, each of which is weighted
equally (90%), plus class discussion and homework (10%). The grades are assigned
on an absolute basis, not a curve:
A > 82
B 71-82
C 61-70
D 51-60
F < 51
hence there is no penalty for working together and helping each other.
b. You will have a grader assigned to this course whose name is ___________, office
number is Room ______, and office hours are __________.
c. The recitation session assistant is ___________________, office number is Room
_____, and office hours are __________.
d. If you disagree with the grader’s method of grading and with the total points he has
given you on a particular problem, discuss it with the grader first, but if you cannot
reach a decision, I will be the referee. Bring exam grade questions to me.
e. Prepare a grade sheet on which you can keep account of your homework and exam
grades so that you will be able to compute your status at any time you wish.
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