ChEn-1070 Fall 2019 UMass Lowell; Profs. Manohar and de Almeida 04Sep2019

ChEn-1070 Introduction to Chemical Engineering - Course Syllabus¶

Instructors: Dr. Sanjeev Manohar and Dr. Valmor F. de Almeida¶

Office: Southwick Hall 328J.
Email: sanjeev_manohar@uml.edu.
Web: https://www.uml.edu/Engineering/Chemical/faculty/manohar-sanjeev.aspx

Lectures (common): Ball Hall 305, Thu 8:00 – 8:50 am.
Labs (by section):

• Lydon 204, sections 801 & 802, Tue 9:00 – 10:50 am.
• Lydon 204, section 803, Tue 11:00 – 12:50 pm.

Days meetings total Mon/Tue: 26.
Week meetings total: 14.
Website: On-line course repository and UMass Lowell Blackboard System.
Office hours and location: TBA (in class and posted on office door) at Southwick Hall 328J.
Other means of contact: email.
Computational support: UML Linux Group Spring meeting Fri 4:00 – 5:00 pm UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, 110 Canal, 3rd floor, room 318, Lowell. Free parking or students can take the ICC campus bus and walk to IHub.

Teaching assistant:

• Lab - Lohith Vamsi Mohan Reddy Annadevula (lohithvamsimohanreddy_annadevula@student.uml.edu).
• Class - Lekha Papammagari(lekha_papammagari@student.uml.edu).
  

Catalog description:
The course provides an introduction to the field of chemical engineering and introduces, (i) fundamental topics in the field, and (ii) skills and tools employed by chemical engineers in developing and solving problems. Computer programming, statistical methods, and linear algebra are tools introduced in concert with technical communication using spreadsheets, and other technical reporting forms. Students will also be asked to pick their commercially available consumer product, or technology, and gather information on it throughout the semester; and write a well-formatted technical report at the end of the semester.

Prerequisites: none.
Co-requisites: none.
Course designation: required.
Suggested self-study: CHEN-3170 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering.

References:

1. No required texbook; course material will be provided.
2. Writing Style and Standards in Undergraduate Reports, J. Donnell, S. Jeter, C. MacDougall, and J. Snedeker, College Publishing, 2016, 3$^\text{rd}$ edition, xxx pp.

Software needed for course and homework: Jupyter notebook access options for this course

1. Browser based cloud service: Azure. Login with your student UMass Lowell student credential and start a Jupyter Notebook. This is a free Microsoft cloud service!
2. Use Binder at the course repository (see instructions at the site).
3. Anaconda free download (use the Python 3 version) and use (Mac OS X or Windows). After install, use Anaconda-Navigator to start a Jupyter Notebook.

Suplement materials: On-line course repository and UMass Lowell Blackboard System.

Course topics:

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• Ee
• Ff

Grading notes: for grading purposes the requirements for this course include:

• Lecture assignments (individual)
• Lab assignments (individual)
• Technical report (take home)
• Attendance
• No exams

Homework that is assigned is due at the beginning of class. Assignments submitted late (“up to 1 day”) will be assessed a penalty of 50% and assignments submitted later than one day will be assessed as zero. Homework will often require significant effort to complete and will often represent material and information that are relevant for successfully completing quizzes. Homework is ultimately the secret to learning any subject – you have to practice in order to truly integrate knowledge and become proficient in new ideas and solving problems. Thus, even though homework is not always numerically the most significant aspect of the overall course grade (as course percentage) it is perhaps the most important individual component which determines the ultimate outcome.

Schedule:

Classroom Conduct: Students are expected to exhibit professional and respectful behavior that is conducive to a mutually beneficial learning environment in the classroom. Examples of inappropriate behavior include: text messaging, listening to music, cell phone use (other than the campus alert system), late arrivals, early departures, use of laptops for other than class purposes, disrespectful comments or behavior, intentional disruptions, failure to follow faculty directives, etc. Students in violation of these standards may be asked to leave class and/or be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.

Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. A first offense will result in a failing grade for the assignment/exam in question and a formal filing with the Office of Provost according to the Academic Integrity Policy. A second offense could lead to a failing grade in the course, suspension or expulsion, as detailed in the policy, defined here.

Instructional Resources: The Centers for Learning and Academic Support Services provide many tutoring resources; more details are available here Technology Resources: For a listing of available computing and software resources available to students, visit here.

Accommodations: In accordance with University policy and the ADA, accommodations are provided for students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability, please contact the Office of Disability Services as soon as possible. Their office is in UC 220 (978-934-4574, Disability@uml.edu). Documentation of disability is confidential. Requests for accommodation for religious reasons should be directed to Equal Opportunity and Outreach at 978-934-3565, Wannalancit Mills, Suite 301.

Counseling Services: As part of the Wellness Center, Counseling Services at UMass Lowell provide mental health counseling, consultation and referrals to help students achieve personal and academic success. They also assist students in better understanding and coping with their feelings, relationships, and choices surrounding their academic success. Visit Veterans’ Services: UMass Lowell is committed to helping our military students take full advantage of all the educational benefits available through the federal and state governments. For complete information on the services and resources available please visit our website. University Cancellation Information: If campus is closed (most likely for weather), visit the website for announcements relevant to the class.