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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

COURSE SYLLABUS

(CHEM108 CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS)

WPU Vision
WPU: the leading knowledge center for sustainable development of West Philippines and beyond.

WPU Mission
WPU commits to develop quality human resource and green technologies for a dynamic economy and sustainable development through relevant instruction, research and
extension services.

Goals of the College

To produce technically skilled professional who will be leaders of sustainable development and key personalities in the national and international resource management.

A. Course Information

Course Code CHEM108

Course Title
Course Description
Pre-requisite Course
Co-requisite Course
Term and Year Level
Offering
Credit Unit/s
Contact Hours/Week
Chemistry for Engineers
This course provides students with core concepts of chemistry that are important in the practice of engineering
profession
None
Chemistry for Engineers – Laboratory
First Semester, First Year
3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory
6 hours

B. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the semester, the students can:
1. discuss the application of chemistry in relation to the generation of energy,
2. explain the chemical principles and concepts of structures and bonding of common materials,
3. discuss the chemical processes that takes place in the environment, and
4. identify key chemistry concepts related to the specific field of engineering.

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C. Learning Plan

Week Intended Learning Topics Teaching and Instructional Assessment

Outcomes Learning Activity Resources Tools/task
1-2 At the end of each chapter,
the students should be able
to:

-Be aware of classroom Classroom management Orientation Course Outline Module post-test
management and policies and policies References assessment
(online classroom) Handout (module)
Course Outline Laboratory Manual Laboratory Report
-Be informed of the course
content, requirements,
grading system, etc.

- Distinguish among Chapter 1. Introduction to Consultation, module

elements, compounds and Chemistry: Matter and activities and laboratory
mixtures Measurement exercises

- Identify symbols of 1.1 Classifications of Matter

common elements
- Identify common metric
prefixes
- Demonstrate the use of
significant figures, scientific
notation and SI units
in calculations
1.2 Properties of Matter
1.3 Units of Measurement
1.4 Uncertainty in
Measurement
1.5 Dimensional Analysis

- Employ dimensional
analysis in calculations

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Week Intended Learning Topics Teaching and Instructional Assessment

Outcomes Learning Activity Resources Tools/task
3-4 - Describe Dalton’s Atomic Chapter 2. Atoms, Consultation, module Course Outline Module post-test
Theory; Molecules and Ions activities and laboratory References assessment
exercises Handout (module)
- Explain how basic law of Laboratory Manual
matter works; 2.1 The
Atomic Theory of
Matter
- Understand the Periodic 2.2 The Modern View of
Table of Elements; Atomic Structure
2.3 The Periodic Table
- Learn the differences
among atomic number, mass 2.4 Molecules and
number and isotopes; Molecular Compounds
And 2.5 Naming Simple
Inorganic and Organic
- Name simple compounds
given their formula and
Compounds
write the formula given
the name of compounds.

5-6 - Learn about chemical Chapter 3. Stoichiometry Consultation and Course Outline Module post-test
formulas and the reactions module activities References assessment
they represent; 3.1 Chemical Equations Handout (module)
3.2 Simple Patterns of
- Define a mole and its Chemical Reactivity
relation to Avogadro’s 3.3 Formula Weights
number; 3.4 Avogadro’s Number and
the Mole
- Calculate the mass of a 3.5 Empirical Formulas
given compound or element from Analyses
and vice versa; and
-
Determine the empirical
formula from a given
amount of a substance.
7 Midterm Examinations
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Week Intended Learning Topics Teaching and Instructional Assessment

Outcomes Learning Activity Resources Tools/task
8 - Understand the nature of Chapter 4. Consultation and Course Outline Module post-test
energy; Thermochemistry and module activities References assessment
Chemical Thermodynamics Handout (module)
- Learn about the first and
second law of
thermodynamics;

- Understand enthalpy
change and reactions; and

- Discuss the relationship

between the entropy and
heat;

9-10 - Identify reactions
occurring in voltaic cells;
- Differentiate primary and
secondary cells;
Chapter 5. Electrochemistry Consultation and Course Outline Module post-test
and Nuclear Chemistry module activities References assessment
Handout (module)

- Write nuclear equations

and understand half-life and
radioactive decay;

11-12 - Learn the different Chapter 6. The Chemistry Consultation and Course Outline Module post-test
materials used in of Engineering Materials module activities References assessment
engineering; Handout (module)
- Identify the structure and
elemental composition of the
materials;
- Define the suitable
materials to be used with
each other; and

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Week Intended Learning Topics Teaching and Instructional Assessment

Outcomes Learning Activity Resources Tools/task
- Understand the energy
involved in combining
materials.
13-15 - Understand the Chapter 7. Chemistry of the Consultation, module Course Outline Module post-test
importance of green Environment activities and laboratory References assessment
chemistry; exercises Handout (module)
- Learn the effects of human Laboratory Manual
activities to the earth’s
ecosystem (air and
water);
- Understand and discuss
green chemistry; and
- Identify suitable ways to
maintain earth’s balance in
the midst of
development.

16-17 - Learn basic procedures in Chapter 8. Chemical Safety Consultation, module Course Outline Module post-test
chemical safety; activities and laboratory References assessment
- Discuss Standard exercises Handout (module)
Operating Procedure (SOP); Laboratory Manual
-Understand different safe
work practices chemical
safety when working;
- Learn different chemical
exposures; and
- Explain nanomaterials and
its different types.
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D. References

Brown, Theodore L. et. al. (2015). Chemistry: The Central Science. Global Edition.
Holme, Brown (2011). Chemistry for Engineering Students. 2nd Edition.
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E. Grading System

Lecture: 75%
Laboratory:25%
Lecture: 75%
Written Work 20%
Performance Tasks 40%
Major Examinations 40%
Total 100%

Laboratory:25%
Written Work 20%
Performance Tasks 60%
Major Examinations 20%
100%

F. Course Requirement
Projects and written reports
Laboratory exercises and laboratory reports
Examinations

G. Course policies
1. Student’s attendance
2. Submission of laboratory reports and other written reports
3. Students who are excused to take major examinations are allowed to take a special test

H. Consultation hours
Monday to Thursday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Prepared by: SHARON-JULLY P. UNTALAN

Instructor I
Date Signed: __August_25, 2023__

Recommending Approval: JIBSAM ANDRES Approved: DR. MARIBEL B. PENEYRA

BSEE Department Chairperson Dean, CET
Date Signed: __August_25, 2023__ Date Signed: __August_25, 2023__
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