Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

College of Engineering
UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT
A dynamic center for the development of competent and competitive human resource as foundation for growth and advancement of the City of Valenzuela

UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

To provide the citizens of Valenzuela an efficient and effective institution of higher learning that will make them skillful, productive, competent, civic-minded and God-
loving toward a peaceful, healthy and progressive city

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

(for deliberation)

COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT

A premiere institution of higher learning in the field of engineering and technology.

COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT

To produce globally competitive and committed engineers and information technology professionals for the development of the city and the country.

COLLEGE OBJECTIVES
(refer to College Manual)

CORE VALUES
The College is committed to
 Academic Excellence
 Integrity and Professional Leadership
 Scholarly Research
 Commitment to Service
 Life Long Learning

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

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 COURSE SYLLABUS

CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS with Lab

1st- sem. S.Y. 2018 to 2019

Course Title CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS with Lab

Course Code ES 1

3 units lecture
Credit Unit
1 unit laboratory

3 hours lecture
Contact hours per week
3 hours laboratory

Course Pre-requisite 1st year standing

Basic concepts of matter and its classification; mass relationships in chemical reactions; properties of gases, liquids, and solids; concepts of
thermochemistry; quantum theory and electronic behavior; periodic relationship of elements in the periodic table; intermolecular forces;
Course Description atomic structure; fundamental concepts of crystal structures; the chemistry of engineering materials; metals and polymers; the chemistry of
the environment; chemistry of the atmosphere; chemistry of water; soil chemistry; energy sources; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; fuels;
and chemical safety

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PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

The Program Educational Objectives of the Electrical Engineering Program of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela are statements that describe the career and professional
accomplishments of the BSEE graduates to achieve after three to five years from graduation.

1. Graduates will highly establish themselves in their specialized field of electrical engineering and be able to provide technical solutions to complex engineering problems.
2. Graduates will continuously adapt to the developing needs of the profession by pursuing career improvement through studies and trainings.
3. Graduates will involve themselves to the community to promote social and ethical responsibility, awareness and development.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIPS TO THE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM OUTCOMES OBJECTIVES
1 2 3
a) Apply skills and knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex electrical engineering problems;   

b) Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;   

c) Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;   
d) Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams that establish goals, plan tasks, and meet deadlines; (based on PQF Level 6
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descriptor)
e) Identify, formulate and solve complex problems in electrical engineering   
f) Understand professional and ethical responsibility;   
g) Communicate effectively with a rage of audiences   
h) Understand the impact of electrical engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context;   
i) Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;   
j) Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of electrical engineering; (PQF Level 6 descriptor)   
k) Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical engineering practice; and   
i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in a team to manage
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projects in multidisciplinary environments.;

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 PROGRAM OUTCOME
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
a b c d e f g h i j k i
at the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the application of chemistry in relation to the generation of
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energy.
2. Explain the chemical principles and concepts of structures and bonding
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of common materials
3. Discuss the chemical processes that take place in the environment        
4. Identify key chemistry concepts related to their field of specialization          

Course Content

Teaching-Learning
CLO Code link Content / Topic Intended Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks
Week Activities
1 2 3 4
 Become well-oriented
Orientation about the class room policies, Lecture
course requirement and the
1st grading system for the subject.
 Be familiar with the
program educational objectives

2nd  Identify key chemistry

Matter and its properties
 The study of chemistry
 Classification of matter
 Physical and Chemical
properties of matter
 Measurement
concepts related to their field Concept mapping Board work
of specialization Lecture Seatwork
 Describe the arrangement, Problem Solving
relative spacing, and relative
motion of particles in each of
the three phase of matter.
 Discuss the classification of
matter
 Distinguish between physical
and chemical properties and
give examples.
 Enumerate evidence of a
chemical reaction.
 Distinguish between extensive

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Continuation…
 Dimensional analysis in
solving problems
3rd
Atoms, Molecules and Ions
 The atomic theory
 The structure of the atom
 Atomic number, mass
number and isotopes
 The periodic table
4th
and intensive properties and
give examples
 Estimate the uncertainty
of a derived quantity from the
estimated values and uncertainties
of directly measured quantities.
 Derive the formula in
converting the Celsius to
Fahrenheit and vice-versa using
interpolation.
 Differentiate between
precision and accuracy.
 Use appropriate ratios to
convert measurements from one Lecture Board work
unit to another. Problem Solving Quiz
 Solve problems
involving conversion of
measurement in contexts such as,
but not limited to, density,
temperature, concentrations,
volume and mass problems.
 Explain how basic laws of
matter ( law of conservation Lecture Recitation
of mass, law of constant Group discussion Seatwork
composition, law of multiple Laboratory Laboratory report
proportion ) led to the experiment
formulation of Dalton’s
atomic theory
 Define the terms atom,
molecule, isotope, ion,
compound
 Describe the nuclear model
for the atom and identify the
number of protons, electrons,
and neutrons in a particular
isotope from its chemical
symbol.
 Calculate the atomic mass of
an element from the masses
and abundances of its
isotopes.
 Describe the arrangement of
elements in the periodic table
and explain the usefulness of
the table.
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 Continuation…
 Molecules and ions
 Chemical formulas
 Naming compounds
 Introduction to organic
compounds
5th
Mass relationships in Chemical
reactions
 The mole concept
 Percent composition of
compounds
 Experimental determination
of empirical formulas
 Chemical reactions and
Chemical equations
 Amounts of reactants and
products
6th  Theoretical and percentage
yield
7th
Atomic structure fundamental
 Determine the number
of atoms in molecule from its
chemical formula
 Represent compounds
using chemical formulas,
structural formulas and models
 Explain the difference
between a molecular formula and
an empirical formula
 Use standard
nomenclature to deduce the names
of compounds from their formulas
or vice versa.
 Obtain a correct
chemical formula from a line
drawing of an organic molecule.
 Explain the concept of mole
in relation to Avogadro’s Lecture Board work
number and mass Problem Solving Formative test
 Determine the molecular mass Laboratory Laboratory report
of compound experiment
 Determine a chemical formula
from elemental analysis(i.e.
form % composition)
 Explain balancing a chemical
equation as an application of
the law of conservation of
mass
 Write balanced chemical
equations for simple reactions,
given either an unbalanced
equation or a verbal
description
 Calculate the amount of
product expected from a
chemical reaction, given the
amounts of reactant used
 Calculate the amounts of
reactants needed in a chemical
reaction to produce a specified
amount of product.
 Calculate the percentage yield
of a chemical reaction
 Describe similarities
and differences between the Bohr Concept mapping Formative test
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 concepts model and the quantum Group discussion Recitation
mechanical model of atomic
 Inter-atomic bonding structures
 Atomic models  Define the following
 Quantum numbers properties of atoms: atomic
 Bonding forces and Energies radius, ionization energy, and
 Types of bond electron affinity.
 Use quantum numbers
to describe an electron in an atom
 Identify the relationship
between bond energy and strength
of chemical bonds
 Explain the connection
between intermolecular forces and
properties such as boiling point
and vapor pressure
 Describe ionic,
covalent, metallic, hydrogen and
van der Waals bonds
 Illustrate how atoms or
Fundamental concepts of crystal molecules pack in crystalline Lecture Formative test
structures materials Problem Solving
 Explain the description
 Unit cell of a crystal structure in terms of
8th  Metal crystal structure atom positions, unit cells, and
crystal symmetry
 Compute ionic radius
using unit cell dimensions
 Calculate the packing
efficiency for a lattice

9th Midterm Examinations

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 Course Content

Teaching-Learning
CLO Code link Content / Topic Intended Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks
Week Activities
1 2 3 4
 Investigate the
Metallurgy and the chemistry of occurrence of ores containing Concept mapping Recitation
metals various metals. Lecture Formative test
 Identify the sequence
 Occurrence of metals of steps from the preparation of
 Metallurgical processes the ores to the production of
 Band theory of electrical metals
conductivity  Explain the properties
10th  Periodic trends in the of solids and see how the band
periodic table theory explains the difference
 The alkali metals between conductors and
 The alkaline earth metals insulators.
 Discuss the periodic
trends in metallic properties
 Discuss the properties,
compounds and uses of alkali
and alkaline earth metals
11th  Describe a typical
Polymers polymer molecule in terms of its Group discussion Recitation
chain structure and, in addition, Lecture Formative test
 Organic compounds as how the molecule may be
polymeric materials generated from repeat units
 Polymerization process  Draw repeat units for
 Polymer structure polyethylene, polyvinylchloride,
polytetrafluoroethylene,
polypropylene, and polystyrene.
 Calculate number-
average and weight average
molecular weights, and degree of
polymerization for a specified
polymer
 Name and briefly
describe:
a) The four general types
of polymer molecular structure
b) The three types of

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Chemistry of water
 Properties of water
 Water as universal solvent
 Solubility principles
Soil Chemistry
 Chemical reactions in soil
 Soil pH
 Soil contaminations
12th
13th
Chemistry of the Atmosphere
 Earth’s atmosphere
 Phenomena in the Outer
layers of the atmosphere
 Depletion of ozone layers of
the atmosphere
 Depletion of ozone in the
stratosphere
stereoisomers
c) Two kinds of
geometrical isomers,
d) The four types of
copolymers
 Differentiate the
behavior of molecular structure
for thermoplastic and
thermosetting polymers
 Enumerate and discuss
the properties of water Lecture Recitation
 Perform a description Group discussion Formative test
of aqueous system including
concentration, activities,
coefficients and pH of
equilibrium
 Develop theoretical
aquatic chemistry basis and use
the principles for the evaluation
of water quality. Emphasis is
given to develop an
understanding of chemical
equilibrium calculations
 Be able to explain how
soil chemical, biological, and
physical properties affect
nutrient availability, water
availability, root zone aeration,
land use, and environmental
sustainability of our soil
 Be able to evaluate
soils for their sensitivity to
impacts related to natural
environmental changes and those
influenced by man.
 Identify the regions
and composition of Earth’s Lecture Recitation
atmosphere Group discussion Formative test
 Explain the role of
chemical kinetics in the
formation and destruction of
ozone in the atmosphere
 Explain the depletion
of the ozone in the stratosphere
and its detrimental effects and
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  The green house effect
 Acid rain
 Photochemical smog
 Indoor pollution
Entropy, Free Energy, and
equilibrium
 The three laws of
Thermodynamics
 Spontaneous processes
 Entropy
 Gibbs free energy
 Free energy and Chemical
equilibrium
14th
15th
Electrochemistry
 Redox reactions
 Galvanic cells
 Standard reduction
potentials
 Thermodynamics of redox
ways to slow the progress
 Identify the cause and
effect of greenhouse gases and
ways to curtail the emission of
carbon dioxide and other harmful
gases
 Discuss ways to
minimize sulfur dioxides and
nitrogen oxides production
 Explain the mechanism
of smog formation and ways to
reduce the pollution
 Explain the
responsibility of engineers in the
community in terms of providing
a safe healthy environment.
 Discuss the three laws
of thermodynamics and the Lecture Recitation
nature of spontaneous processes Problem Solving Formative test
 Explain the importance
of entropy as a thermodynamic
function for predicting the
spontaneity of a reaction
 Explain the role of
temperature in determining
whether a reaction is
spontaneous
 Calculate the entropy
of change of a system and of the
surroundings
 Derive the relationship
between the free energy change
of a system and the entropy
change of the universe
 Calculate the free
energy change in a chemical
reaction using tabulated data
 Define oxidation and
reduction Lecture Recitation
 Write and balance half- Problem Solving Formative test
reactions for simple redox
processes
 Describe the difference
between galvanic cells and
electrolytic cells
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 reactions
 The effect of concentration
of cell emf
 Batteries
 Corrosion
 Electrolysis
16th
Nuclear Chemistry
 The nature of Nuclear
reactions
 Nuclear stability
 Natural radioactivity
 Nuclear transmutation
 Nuclear fission
 Nuclear fusion
 Uses of Isotopes
 Biological effects of
radiation
 Use standard reduction
potentials to calculate cell
potentials under both standard
and non-standard conditions
 Use standard reduction
potentials to predict the
spontaneous direction of a redox
reaction
 Describe the chemistry
of some common battery types
and explain why each type of
battery is suitable for a particular
application
 Identify chemical
reactions responsible for
corrosion
 Calculate the amount
of metal plated, the amount of
current needed, or the time
required for an electrolysis
process
 Write, balance, and
interpret equation for simple Lecture Recitation
nuclear reactions Problem Solving Formative test
 Define and distinguish
among various modes of nuclear
decay, including alpha decay,
beta decay, positron emission,
and electron capture
 Interpret the kinetics of
radioactive decay using first-
order rate equations
 Use the chart of the
nuclides to understand and
explain how radioactive decay
processes increase nuclear
stability
 Use Einstein’s
equation to calculate the binding
energies of nuclei and the energy
changes of nuclear reactions
 Describe nuclear
fission and fusion as energy
sources and identify the pros and
cons of the two technologies
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  Explain how
penetrating power and ionizing
power combine to determine the
effect of radiation on materials,
including living tissues
 Recognize the ongoing
Principles of chemical science role of combustion, both fossils Lecture Recitation
combustion and bio-fuels, in providing more Problem Solving Formative test
sustainable energy source for Group discussion
 Types of fuels society, and the environmental
 Energies of combustion challenges to be met to achieve
this
 Describe the chemical
composition of gasoline
 Write balanced
chemical equations for the
17th
combustion of fuels
Chemical Safety  Identify common
additives in gasoline and explain
 Material safety datasheet why they are used
use  Outline the impact of
 Hazards of chemicals different fuel properties on
industrial combustion systems
 Be familiar with the
proper procedures and
regulations for safe handling and
use of chemicals

18th Final Examinations

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 Course References

Textbook Brown, Holme, Chemistry for Engineering 2nd edition

Raymond Chang, Chemistry 10th Edition, McGraw Hill international edition

Other references
William D. Callister, Material Science and Engineering 7 th Edition

40% - Major examination 50% - Midterm grade

40% - Quiz + 50% - Final term grade
Grading System
20% - Assignment and Seatwork -------------------------------
---------------------------------------------- 100% - Final grade
100% - Midterm/Final term grade
1. A student should be able to pass his/her exams and quizzes
Course Requirement/s 2. A student must submit homework and projects within the specified deadline
3. A student should actively participate in the classroom discussion

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Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:

Engr. Jayef P. Doblado Engr. Jemuel Almerol Engr. Jordan Velasco

Engineering Department lecturer Chairperson, Electricall Engineering Department Dean, College of Engineering and Information
Technology

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