CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – UNIVERSITY

N. Bacalso Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

CHEMISTRY and CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Course Number Chem 131

Descriptive Title Chemistry for Engineers
Number of Units 3
Number of Hours 54
Pre-requisites none
Co-requisite Chem 181 (Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory)
Course Description This course provides students with core concepts of chemistry that are important in the practice of the engineering profession.
CIT UNIVERSITY
VISION STATEMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
A top academic institution continuously developing values-driven, highly competent, and innovative
Technologians VISION STATEMENT
A reputable school of engineering and architecture regarded by industry & government as a prime
MISSION STATEMENT mover for local and international development
To ensure quality instruction, research and community extension for the total development of
Technologians committed in practicing professionalism and in meeting the demands of local, national MISSION STATEMENT
and global communities To provide quality education in the development of technically competent, innovative and upright
CORE VALUES engineers and architects
• SPIRIT OF ALTRUISM is upholding the common good rather than one’s own interest and
enhances capacity of persons to give witness to God’s love for mankind. GOAL
• PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE is total quality in any endeavor by striving to work in the best way To produce graduates with a comprehensive knowledge and competence in engineering and
that one could. architecture responsive to the dynamic needs of the local and global communities
• INTEGRITY is uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles.
• RESPONSIBILITY is accountability over one’s actions.
• INNOVATIVENESS is the ability to create new things as well as to act effectively and imaginatively CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
in difficult situations.
• TEAMWORK is the promotion of cooperation and collegiality in the pursuit of the institution’s VISION STATEMENT
mission.
A dependable learning-center for Chemical Engineering regarded by industry and government as an
• TENACITY is the persistent determination to achieve the Vision, Mission, and Goals of the
essential agent for local and international development.
University.

STATEMENT OF CORE COMPETENCY MISSION STATEMENT

Science & Technology is a way of academic life among administrators, faculty, and students. In the To provide quality education in the development of technically competent, innovative, and values-
design, administration, and implementation of curricular programs, technology is embedded, oriented Chemical Engineers driven towards sustainable growth in the region.
articulated, and actuated.
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
Code Institutional Outcomes Description Code Institutional Outcomes Description
IO1 Ethical and values-driven Act in accordance with moral and ethical principles personally IO5 Effective communicator Communicate effectively in spoken, written, visual, and other
and professionally forms
IO2 Competent and Apply knowledge of science, mathematics, and technology in life IO6 Team player and Work productively as an individual or as a member or leader of a
Technology-oriented and professional practice manager multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
IO3 Critical thinker and Practice creative and critical thinking skills in solving real-life IO7 Lifelong learner Engage in lifelong learning for personal and professional
problem solver problems development
IO4 Innovative Conduct research, create new things, and act capably in IO8 Well-rounded citizen Use, develop, and integrate knowledge and skills across
complex situations disciplines for nation building and effective global citizenship

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) STUDENT OUTCOMES

Within three to five years after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at
Cebu Institute of Technology – University, a graduate is expected to:
a. Successfully practice in the different Chemical Engineering fields.
b. Assume leadership roles in the chemical process industries, academe and other
technological fields.
c. Contribute to the socio-economic environment of their respective communities.
d. Further develop career and personal skills through life-long learning.
m.Understand at least one specialized field of chemical engineering practice
a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve engineering problems.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards.
d. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f. Understanding of professional, and ethical responsibility.
g. Ability to communicate effectively.
h. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context.
i. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
l. Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member
and leader of a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environments.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

At the end of the course, the students are able to: P.O./S.O. Code P.O./S.O. Code Links
Links
CLO1. Apply the different principles and concepts of general CLO3. Develop problem solving skills and analyze simple problems
chemistry needed in the practice of engineering a-I, b-I, k- I in general chemistry and recognize the relevance of a-I, b-I, k- I
students. chemistry in the advancement of technology.

CLO2. Identify the significance, uses and relevance of these CLO4. Have the ability to play the role of enlightened, concerned
chemistry as applied to their daily lives a-I, b-I, k- I and clear thinking professionals in the advancements of a-I, b-I, k- I
technology and eventually in the conservation and
preservation of the environment
 Course Outline
Content CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) Teaching Learning Assessment Time Frame
Activities (TLA) Tools/ Tasks
ENERGY
1.1The Nature of Energy: Basic Principles 3 3 3 1 ILO1.a. Describe the nature of energy transfer as heat
ILO1b. Recognize and use the language of Lecture using Power point Assignment
thermodynamics: the system and its surroundings; presentation 3 hours
exothermic and endothermic reactions
1.2 The First Law of Thermodynamics 3 2 2 1 ILO2a. Understand the basis of First Law of
Thermodynamics Lecture using Power point Cooperative
ILO2b. Identify how energy transferred as heat and presentation. learning 3 hours
work done on or by a system contribute to changes in
Quiz
the internal energy of a system.
1.3 Calorimetry and Specific Heat Capacity: 3 3 3 1 ILO3a. Describe how to measure the quantity of
Heating and Cooling energy transferred as heat in a reaction by calorimetry. Lecture using Power point Cooperative
ILO3b. Illustrate specific heat to calculate energy presentation, group learning 6 hours
discussion on calculations
transfer as heat and temperature changes.
on calorimetry problems. Quiz

1.4 Heat of Combustion 3 3 2 1 ILO4. Describe the relationships between the enthalpy
Enthalpy Changes for Chemical Reactions change and the balance chemical reaction. Lecture using Power point Seat work
presentation 3 hours

ELECTROCHEMiSTRY
2.1 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions 3 3 2 1 ILO5a. Understand the basic principles of
electrochemistry; including transport of electrical Lecture using Power point Assignment
energy through matter in electrolytic and galvanic or presentation. 3 hours
voltaic cell Seatwork
ILO5b. Discuss the balance equations for oxidation-
reduction reactions in acidic or basic solutions using
the half-reaction approach.
ILO5c. Analyze the characteristics of oxidation-
reduction reaction.
ILO5d. Identify the oxidizing agent, reducing agent,
substance oxidized, substance reduced.
2.2 Electrolysis: Chemical Change using 3 3 2 1 ILO6a. Describe electrical energy and its used to
Electrical Energy produce chemical change in electrolysis. Lecture using Power point Seatwork
ILO6b. Describe the chemical process occurring in an presentation. Quiz 3 hours
electrolysis
ILO6c. Recognize the factors that determine which
substances are oxidized and reduced at the electrodes.
2.3 Counting Electrons: Quantitative Aspects 3 3 2 1 ILO7. Discuss the current flowing in an electrical circuit. Lecture using Power point Seatwork
of Electrochemistry Relate the quantity of the substance oxidized or presentation, video Quiz 3 hours
reduced to the amount of current and the time that presentation
current flows.
 Content CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) Teaching Learning Assessment Tools/ Time
Activities (TLA) Tasks Frame
PRELIM EXAM
2.4 Voltaic Cells 3 3 3 2 ILO8a. Discuss the principles underlying voltaic cells.
• Simple Voltaic Cells ILO8b. Cite different examples of Simple and Lecture using Power point Seatwork
• Commercial Voltaic Cells Commercial Voltaic Cells. presentation, 6 hours
ILO8c. In voltaic cell; identify the half-reaction QUIZ
occurring at the anode and the cathode, the polarity of
the electrodes, the direction of the electron flow in the
external circuit, and the direction of the ion flow in the
salt bridge.
ILO8d. Compare and contrast the advantages and
disadvantages of dry cells, alkaline battery, lead
storage batteries, lithium batteries, and Ni_Cd
batteries.
ILO8e. Explain how the fuel cell works and
differentiate the working principle between the
batteries and fuel cells.
2.5 Standard Electrochemical Potentials: 3 3 3 2 ILO9a. Describe the difference between electromotive Lecture using Power point Boardwork
Cell EMF force (EMF) and cell potential (Ecell). presentation 6hours
ILO9b. Explain how to use electrochemical potentials

MIDTERM EXAM

NUCLEAR ENERGY
3.1 Natural Radioactivity 3 3 2 2 ILO10. Discuss nuclear reactions, and the different Lecture using Power point Seatwork
3 hours
types of radiation. presentation.
3.2 Nuclear Reactions and Radioactive 3 3 3 2 ILO11a. Discuss nuclear reactions, and the different Unit quiz
Decay types of radioactive decay. Lecture using Power point
5 hours
ILO11b. Write equations for the decay of radioactive presentation, group
elements and the synthesis of new isotopes. exercises
3 3 3 2 ILO12a. Discuss half-life and the decay rate
3.4 Rates of Nuclear Decay ILO12b. Carry out calculations based on equations for Lecture using Power point Quiz 6 hours
the first-order rate of decomposition of unstable presentation, Boardwork
isotopes
3 2 2 1 ILO13a. Discuss nuclear fission and fusion and its
3.6 Nuclear Fission and fusion important aspects Lecture using Power point Boardwork
ILO13b. Explain the mechanism of chain reaction presentation. Quiz 2 hours
ILO14c. Discuss the three general steps of nuclear
fission and fusion chain reaction
3.7 Radiation Health Effects (biological) and 2 2 2 1 ILO15a. Apply some issues of safety and health with
Safety in Nuclear Chemistry respect to radioactivity. 1 hour
ILO15b.. Uses of radioactive isotopes in science and
medicine
 THE CHEMISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
6.1 Chemical Safety
• General /Basic rules in chemical
safety
• Importance of chemical safety
• Hazards pictograms
FINAL EXAM
Legend : Whether the CLO is addressed by the content / topic
1 – Slightly Addressed
3 3 2 2 ILO16a.. Define chemical safety Lecture using Power point Boardwork
ILO16b. Identify the General/Basic Rules in Chemical presentation.
Safety Quiz 1 hour
ILO16c. Cite importance of chemical safety
ILO16d.. Explain and give examples of hazardous
materials based on the Hazards pictograms.
2 – Moderately Addressed 3 – Substantially Addressed

Instructional Resources/ Textbook:

0fficial and prescribed texrbook :

Mastertom, William L. and Hurley, Cecile N., Chemistry; Principles and Reactions, Canada: Thomson Learning, 7th Ed. 2012

References:
Seager, S.L. (2018). Chemistry for today : general, organic, and biochemistry. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning ( 540 Se13 2018)
Bettelheim, F. A. (2016). Introduction to general, organic and biochemistry. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning (540 B4661 2016)
Kotz, J.C., Treichel, P.M., Townsend, J., & Treichel, D. (2015). Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity. Andover : Cengage Learning (540 K849 1999)
Masteron, W.L. (2012). General Chemistry. Andover: Cengage Learning (540 M394 2012)
Denniston, K.J. (2008). Foundations of General, Organic, and Biochemistry. Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education (540 D425 2008)

Internet Sources:
Solution: Wikipedia contributors. (2018, September 21).
Solution. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 01:33, January 26, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Solution&oldid=860565740
Chemical Kinetics: http://www.tonson.edu/~ladon/kinetics.html
Chemical Equilibrium: http://www.tonson.edu/~ladon/chemeq.html
Electrochemistry: http://www.chem1.com/acad/webtext/elchem/ec8
Organic Chemistry: http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~acarpi/NSC/10-organic/

VI. Focus Values (per month):

June Passion for Excellence December Generosity

July Interdependence January Global Competitiveness
August Teamwork and Tenacity February Love
September Spirit of Altruism and Commitment March Honesty
October Peace and Unity April Patience and Perseverance
November Nationalism May Care for Mother Earth
VII. Course Requirements:

Attendance
Major Examinations (Preliminary, Midterm, Pre-finals & Finals)
Assignments, Homeworks, Seatworks, Research, Group Activities

VIII. Grading System:

MA = 40%-50% Formative Assessment+ 25%-30% Summative Assessment + 25%-30% Synoptic Assesment
FA = 40% MA + 25%-30% Formative Assessment + 15%-20% Summative Assessment + 15%-20% Synoptic Assessment

Legend: MA = Midterm Average Formative Assessment – quizess, seatwork, boardwork, attendance

FA = Final Average Summative Assessment – major examinations ( Prelim, Midterm, Prefinal, Final Exams)
Synoptic Assessment - projects, outputs, research activities

IX. Syllabus Revision:

Version Adapted : March 1, 2020

Revised by : Engr. Rosario G. Dangin

Faculty, ChE Department

Adapted by : Faculty, ChE Department

Noted by : Engr. Buenaventura Jakosalem

Head, Department of Engineering Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (DEMPC)

Engr. Amis A. Pacamalan

Asst. Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture
Chair, ChE Department

Approved by : Dr. Evangeline C. Evangelista

Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture