TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Course Syllabus

I. UNIVERSITY MISSION

The University shall provide higher and advanced vocational, technical, industrial, technological and professional
education and training in industries, technology, and in practical arts leading to certificates, diplomas and
degrees. It shall provide progressive leadership in applied research, developmental studies in technical, industrial
and technological fields and production using indigenous materials; effect technology transfer in the countryside;
and assist in the development of small and medium scale industries in identified growth centers.

II. VISION

The Technological University of the Philippines shall be a premier state university with recognized excellence in
Engineering and Technology education at par with leading universities in the ASEAN region.

III. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The students as a graduate of the BSME Program will be able to:

1. Manage engineering projects with significant technical, legal, ethical, social, environmental and economic
considerations.
2. Communicate effectively with co-workers, professional clients, and the public.
3. Demonstrate commitment and progress in lifelong learning, professional development, and leadership.

IV. BSME PROGRAM OUTCOMES

By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have:

a. The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve mechanical engineering problems.
b. The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
d. The ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
e. The ability to identify, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering problems.
f. The understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g. The ability to communicate effectively.
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal
context.
i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. The ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
l. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to
manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

V. COURSE CODE : ChET

VI. COURSE TITLE : Chemistry for Engineers

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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VII. PRE-REQUISITE : (for Non-Stem) General Chemistry- lecture and laboratory

VIII. CO-REQUISITE :
IX. CREDIT UNITS :3
X. CONTACT HOURS : 3 hours per week
XI. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Chemistry for Engineers is a course for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering students that deals with the
basic concepts and principles of general chemistry and their application to technology. This includes fundamentals
on energy, the chemistry of engineering materials, the chemistry of the environment, chemical safety and special
topics specified to field of expertise.

XII. Course Outcomes in Relation to Programs Outcomes

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

A student completing this course should at the minimum be
a b c d e f g h i j k l
able to:

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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1. Demonstrate thermochemical processes as applied

D D D E D D E D D E D D
to the field of engineering.

2. Predict products of an electrolytic process and solve

D D D E D D E D D E D D
problems involved in Faraday’s Law of electrolysis.

3. Differentiate ordinary chemical reactions from nuclear

reactions, a less stable radio nuclide from a more
D D D D D D D D D D D D
stable nuclide and, to solve problems on Radioactive
Decay Law.

E D D E D D

4. Apply knowledge on thermochemistry to fuels. D D D E D D

E D D E D D

5. Calculate electrochemical energy, nuclear energy and

D D D E D D
thermochemical energy.

6. Discuss crystalline solids, metals, polymers and

nanomaterials and, their applications in the D D D D D D E D D E D D
industries.

7. Explain the chemistry involved in various

environmental phenomena and industrial D D D D D D E D D D D D
processes.

Legend: I – Introduction, E – Enable, D – Demonstrative

XIII. Learning Plan

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METHODOLOGY & ASSESSMENT

WEEK Course Outcomes TOPIC/S RESOURCES
STRATEGY TOOLS
Explain the course
contents, course
requirements, and
grading system.
1 Orientation Inter-active discussion Syllabus None
Recall topics discussed
from the General
Chemistry subject
Implement the basic
Syllabus
knowledge in Assignments
Module 1
thermochemistry and Lecture/PowerPoint Exercises/Unit
E-learning
2- 3 thermochemical energy Thermochemistry Presentation Test
course plan
Problem Solving
Textbook/Other
Solve problems in
References
thermochemistry.
Demonstrate knowledge
Syllabus
on electrochemistry.
Module 2 Assignments
Lecture/PowerPoint E-learning Exercises/Unit
Execute knowledge in
4-5 Electrochemistry Presentation course plan Test
mathematics and
Problem Solving Textbook/Other
chemistry to solve
References
problems in
electrochemistry.
Illustrate the concepts
and principles in Nuclear Syllabus
Lecture/PowerPoint Assignments
Energy Module 3
Presentation Exercises/Unit
E-learning
6-7 Nuclear Chemistry Problem Solving Test
Apply knowledge in course plan
Nuclear Energy in the Textbook/Other
field of engineering and References
other discipline.
Discuss the concepts and
Syllabus
principles behind fuels. Assignments
Module 4
Lecture/PowerPoint Exercises/Unit
E-learning
8 Implement Fuels Presentation Test
course plan
thermochemistry as Problem Solving
Textbook/Other
students solve problems
References
on fuels.
9 MIDTERMS
Understand the basic Assignments
knowledge in crystalline Syllabus Exercises/Unit
solids. Lecture/PowerPoint Module 5 Test
presentation E-learning
10 Crystalline Solids
Attribute the knowledge Inter-active discussions course plan
learned on crystalline Problem Solving Textbook/Other
solids with the materials References
used in the industries.

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Interpret the knowledge

Syllabus
on the properties,
Module 6 Assignments
corrosion and reactions
Lecture/PowerPoint E-learning Exercises/Unit
of metals.
11 Metals presentation course plan Test
Inter-active discussions PowerPoint
Examine knowledge
presentation
learned on metals to
Lecture
material science.
Identify the concepts Syllabus
and principles behind Module 7 Assignments
polymers. Lecture/PowerPoint E-learning Exercises/Unit
12 Polymers presentation course plan Test
Distinguish the role of Inter-active discussions PowerPoint
polymers in the field of presentation
engineering. Lecture
Classify methods of
preparing
nanomaterials. Syllabus
Assignments
Module 8
Lecture/PowerPoint Exercises/Unit
Examine the role of E-learning
13 Nanotechnology presentation Test
nanotechnology in the course plan
Inter-active discussions
different fields of Textbook/ Other
engineering. References

Illustrate the knowledge

in environmental
chemistry with regards
Syllabus
to the water, air, and Assignments
Module 9
soil attributes. Lecture/PowerPoint Exercises/Unit
Environmental E-learning
14-15 presentation Test
Chemistry course plan
Execute knowledge Inter-active discussions
Textbook/ Other
learned to protect the
References
environment in relation
to the engineering
practice.
Summarize principles of
risk assessment and risk
management of
16
chemicals Lecture/PowerPoint Syllabus
Apply the skills learned Chemical Safety presentation Online
as one works in an Inter-active discussions References Recitation
environment where
there are chemicals
involved.
Implement the special
topic/s to the discipline
of engineering the
Syllabus
students are in. Special Topics
17 Inter-active Discussion Online Recitation
Specified to Fields
References

18 FINAL EXAMINATION

XIV. Textbooks/References:

Brown, L. and Holme, T., Chemistry for Engineering Students (2nd edition)

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Other References:

1. Chang, R., Chemistry (10th edition), 2004

2. Ebbing, D. and Gammon, S., General Chemistry (7th edition)
3. Hull, S., Chemical Safety in the Laboratory
4. Silberberg, M., Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change (4th edition), 2007

XV. On-Line Resources:

TUP-M Dept. of Chemistry (YouTube)

https://www.engbookspdf.com
https://www.e-education.psu.edu/matse81/node 2210
https://www.britannica.com/science/nuclear
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/renewable-sources

XVI. Grading System:

1. Unit Tests (35%)

2. Recitation, Exercises (15%)
3. Major Exams: (Mid-term, Finals) (40%)
4. Seatwork, assignments (10%)

TRANSMUTATION TABLE OF GRADES

Description
Grade Percentage Equivalent
Rating
1.0 99-100 Excellent
1.25 96-98 Very Superior
1.50 93-95 Superior
1.75 90-92 High Average
2.0 87-89 Average
2.25 84-86 Low Average
2.50 81-83 Satisfactory
2.75 78-80 Fair
3.0 75-77 Passed
DRP Officially and Unofficially Dropped Dropped
5.0 74 and below Failed

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XVII. Course Policies and Standards:

Homework/Assignments:
Exams:
Final Answer:
Partial Credit & Review
of Exams Grades:
Class Conduct:
Calculators for Exams:
Scholastic Dishonesty:
Withdrawing from a
Course:
Homework problems are assigned in the schedule. Homework is due to start of class,
on the date shown in the schedule. Late homework will not be accepted. Any changes
to the schedule will be announced in class.
Problems are to be solved: one per page, front side only, and final answer clearly
identified. Disorganized or incomplete work will not be graded, or it may earn
reduced grade. You must show all your work, and not just the final answer.
Students should never copy from another source, nor allow their work to be copied.
Exams dates are to be announce later. Any changes to the schedule will be
announced in class. If a student must miss an exam for good reason (e.g., sickness,
family emergency) they must contact the instructor prior to the exam date. There will
be no make-up exams, except for documented sickness or family emergencies.
When solving problems, students are encouraged to be neat, well-organized and
logical. The correct final answer is important. The students are encouraged to check
their work.
If a student believes they deserve more partial credit for an exam problem, they are
encouraged to visit the instructor during the office hours and present a case for
revising the grade. Students are asked to mark-up their exams using a pen, assuming a
pencil was used in the exam. Do not add marks with pencil. Do not erase marks from
the exam. Students should clearly show what was correct on the exam and explain the
approach taken on the exam to help instructor fairly grade the exam. The instructor
must read the work shown on the exam that was performed during the exam time
period. It will not help, if the students says “Now I Know how to solve the problem”.
This is not an opportunity to earn extra credit by doing additional work. This is an
opportunity to ensure the exam is graded fairly.
Students are encouraged to present their best explanation of what they did during the
exam, in order to earn the highest grade possible, yet they are expected to accept
the instructor’s decision. Begin and end with a positive attitude.
All reviews of an exam grade must be concluded no sooner than 24 hours after the
exam is returned to the student, and no later than two weeks after the exam is
returned to the class.
Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is
conductive to learning for all students in the class. Please do not come late to class.
Please do not leave early. If you must leave early, please inform the instructor before
the class starts and sit in the back of the class to minimize the disruption. Please do
not use cell phone, messaging, or games in class. If a laptop is open, it needs to be
used for this class and never used to check email, play games, or search the internet.
Basic engineering/scientific calculators can be used on exams. Mini-laptop and
calculators with communication capabilities; cannot be used on exams.
The university expects each student to maintain a high standard of individual
integrity. Scholastic dishonesty is a serious offense that includes, but it is not limited
to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, or collusion.
Please make yourself aware of dates and policies about withdrawing from a course or
withdrawing from the University. If you fall behind, don’t just give-up and quit
attending. Contact the College of Engineering Advising Office and explore your
options. If you drop a course, double-check to make sure it is done properly.

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Guide in Writing Course Outcomes

Pointers in writing Course Outcomes:

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Course Syllabus

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