CHE 200, Chemical Engineering Fundamentals, Fall 2021
Instructor: Dr. Maryam Haddad
Email: maryam.haddad@csulb.edu
Course: Chemical Engr Fundamentals
Virtual Office Hours:
Tu 10:30 AM-12:00 PM & Friday 8-9:30 AM
Class Days/Times: Tu-Th 8:00-9:15 AM
Course Description:
Mode of delivery: Face to Face - On Campus
Term: Fall 2021
Virtual Office Hours Zoom Link:
https://csulb.zoom.us/j/89830298221
Class Location: ECS, Room 306
Dimensional analysis of units, steady and transient balances of mass, momentum and energy, the
mathematical solution of chemical engineering problems.
Units: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111A, MATH 122, PHYS 151
Required or Elective Course: Required
Required Textbook: Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 4th Edition, By Felder, Rosseau, and
Bullard
ABET Student Outcomes (please select all that apply, keep numbering and do not re-number, and
eliminate the others-consult with the course coordinator or the ABET coordinator):
The course satisfies the following ABET student outcomes:
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of
engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration
of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic
factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Course Objectives
The general objectives of the course are for students to be able to:
• Identify common processes in chemical and biochemical engineering
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Recognize the key process parameters in engineering design problems
Utilize effective and efficient strategies for solving material and energy balances of chemical
processes
Specific Learning Objectives:
Unit I: Introductory Concepts. By the end of the first unit, students should understand or become familiar
with:
• What is chemical and biochemical engineering
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Common chemical and biochemical engineering processes
Engineering units and conversion between units of different systems
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• Dimensional consistency and dimensionless groups
Unit II: Material Balances. By the end of the second unit, students should be able to
• Understand the principles of material balances
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Find solution strategies for (and perform degree-of-freedom analysis) of material balance
problems
Perform material balances in a single unit
Perform material balances involving multiple units, recycle, bypass and purge streams
Integrate chemical reaction and elemental balances into material balances
• Identify limiting and excess reactants, calculate fractional conversion and fractional yield
Unit III: Energy Balances. By the end of the third unit, students should be able to
• Understand forms of energy and energy exchange
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Perform a combined material and energy degree-of-freedom analysis
Estimate the physical properties of process streams
Perform energy balances in non-reacting and reacting systems
Course Structure and Delivery Mode
This course is conducted entirely Face to Face- On Campus. This means a traditional in-person format, not
Hyflex, hybrid, or virtual online (except for office hours, please see virtual office hours section). No
recording by any means of the lecture is permitted. Also, this course must be offered in the format for which
it was scheduled by the College and the University. No changes to the delivery mode or time can be made
without direct instruction from the College and University.
Course Communication
Class announcements would be made during the lectures and/or via email. Please note, it is your
responsibility to check your CSULB email regularly, as it can contain important information about
upcoming class assignments, activities, or concerns.
Course Policies
GRADING SCALE
LETTER GRADE
A
B
C
D
F
Evaluation Components and their Percentages
Evaluation Components
Pop Quizz(es)
Midterm1 Exam
Midterm 2 Exam
Final Exam
Total
PERCENTAGE
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
59% and below
Weight
17%
25%
25%
33%
100%
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Evaluation Components
Assessments including but not limited to pop quizzes and traditional exams, or other alternative means are
designed to test competency in each course topic meeting the course objectives. All exams and quiz(es)
will be held Face to Face- On Campus, at the time and date indicated during the class lectures, and this
format and schedule will be kept consistent for all students. The date, time and location of the final exam
will be announced by the university. In case of extenuating medical circumstances, please discuss this with
the instructor via email immediately. You may be requested to submit proof. The instructor reserves the
right to substitute any assessment and percentage with an equivalent criterion.
Any review or regrade request for any evaluation component must be submitted within one week after the
assessment results have been made available. Request to discuss the exam must also be made no later than
one week after the announcement of the exam results.
An announcement when the scores are available will generally be made in class and/or via email. Only
numerical scores will be displayed on the exam sheets and it is the student’s responsibility to request a
virtual appointment with the instructor if detailed feedback is desired. Please do not submit or request any
scores, feedback, or exam documents via email during or after the semester to respect the CSULB FERPA
policy. Similarly, no exam documents or late submissions will be accepted via email or other unauthorized
sources. Please contact the instructor if there are any questions regarding the evaluation components.
How to Contact the Instructor:
The instructor will be available by email and via Zoom (check the info on page 1). Students can expect to
get a response to their email within 2-3 working days. CSULB working days are Monday – Friday, 8:00
AM – 5:00 PM, excluding holidays, leaves, and any other off-work days.
Virtual Office Hours
Please stop in for virtual hours above and email for alternative times. Please note that you would be
admitted from the virtual waiting room to the virtual office hours room on a first come-first served basis.
As such, there may be a waiting time before being admitted to the Zoom room. Depending on the number
of students in line, you may receive a message through Zoom updating you as to the status of your
anticipated waiting time. Please note, for any grade or student record discussion, ID and verification will
need to be checked prior to any disclosures in order to respect FERPA. No recording by any means will be
permitted during office hours.
Plagiarism/Academic Integrity Policy
There is zero tolerance for cheating, plagiarism, or any other act of violation of the Academic Integrity
policy. Work that you submit is assumed to be original unless your source material is documented
appropriately, using proper citation. Using the ideas or words of another person, even a peer, or a
website, as if it were your own, is plagiarism. Any individual or group caught cheating on homework,
project, or any exam/quiz will be subjected to the full extent of academic actions allowed under University
regulations. At a minimum, any student caught violating Academic Integrity Policy will receive no credit
for the work concerned and one grade lower letter grade. To learn more about the University policy on
Cheating and Plagiarism, visit: Academic Information and Regulations-Cheating and Plagiarism
University Withdrawal Policy
Class withdrawals during the final 3 weeks of instruction are not permitted except for a very serious and
compelling reason such as an accident or serious injury that is clearly beyond the student's control and the
assignment of an Incomplete grade is inappropriate (see Grades). Application for withdrawal from CSULB
or a class must be filed by the student online whether the student has ever attended the class or not;
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otherwise, the student will receive a grade of "WU" (unauthorized withdrawal) in the course. More
information regarding the University guidelines on Dropping and Withdrawing at:
Dropping and Withdrawal
Attendance and Participation Policy
According to CSULB attendance Policy, students are expected to attend classes regularly. Please refer to
the Attendance policy. Additional Covid-19 policies per CSULB are in place, please see below.
Vaccinations: CSULB requires all students to complete the online vaccine certification by August 23,
2021, and the entire CSU system requires students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by
September 30, 2021, unless they have an approved exemption. All members of the campus community
have access to an online vaccination certification on the University's single sign-on screen. As part of the
certification, you will need to upload proof of having been vaccinated, usually in the form of a JPG or PDF
of your immunization card. A screenshot of a digital record is also an option. The form allows you to qualify
for a legitimate medical or religious exemption, or you may indicate that you will not access campus
facilities this fall. If you have only received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, you won't be able to submit
the certification form yet. As soon as you receive the second dose and your vaccination card is updated,
you may then submit the form. If you remain unvaccinated, you will be required to participate in a
weekly COVID-19 testing program. See the TESTING area of this website for details.
Face Coverings: Currently, CSULB is requiring everyone on campus to wear an approved facecovering in all indoor campus spaces. Accordingly, all students are required to wear an appropriate
face covering the nose and mouth in order to participate in this course. If a student arrives to class
without a face covering, the instructor will try to find and offer the student a mask and a reminder that
wearing one is mandatory. If the student refuses, the instructor may ask them to leave class until they are
prepared to comply with university policy and if they continue to refuse, the instructor may dismiss the
class. In this case, the instructor should inform their department chair and fill out the form to report a
policy violation on the OSCED webpage; Report Student COVID-10 Policy Violations. The Office of Student
Conduct and Ethical Development will follow up with the student to provide due process and potential
disciplinary action. Students may return to the classroom when they are compliant with the face-covering
policy.
Student Grievance Policy
Please check CSULB grievance policy and procedure at Student Grievance Procedures
Special Needs Accommodations
Online courses are required to meet ADA accessibility guidelines. Students with a disability or medical
restriction who are requesting classroom accommodation should contact the Bob Murphy Access Center
(BMAC) and also notify the instructor. BMAC personnel will work with the student to identify a reasonable
accommodation in partnership with appropriate academic offices and medical providers. Only approved
BMAC petitions will be accommodated.
Any student who is facing academic or personal challenges due to difficulty in affording groceries/food
and/or lacking a safe and stable living environment is urged to contact the CSULB Student Emergency
Intervention & Wellness Program. Additional resources are available via the Basic Needs Program. The
students can also email supportingstudents@csulb.edu, call (562)985-2038, or if comfortable, reach out to
the instructors as they may be able to identify additional resources. For mental health assistance please
check out CSULB Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
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Disclaimer
In the event of extraordinary circumstances beyond the University's control, the content and/or evaluation
scheme in this course is subject to change.
Technology Requirements
If you need technical assistance at any time, please contact the Technology Help Desk using their online
form, by phone at (562) 985-4959.
Netiquette
You are training to be a professional. Consequently, we expect you to behave like a professional. A
professional engineer is polite, considerate, and respectful of others. When posting on the discussion
boards and chat rooms it is important to understand how to interact with one another online, netiquette.
Please read more about the rules of netiquette.
Tutoring
Take advantage of free peer tutoring (virtual) provided by Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC):
Engineering Tutoring
Additional Resources
There are many services on campus to help you achieve success in your courses:
• Counseling and Psychological (CAPS)
• Disabled Student Services
• Enrollment Services
• Financial Aid
• Learning Assistance Center
• Student Health Services
• Tutoring at CSULB
• University Library
• Writers Resource Lab
Student Feedback about the Course
Student Feedback is highly encouraged. Please participate in the if and when offered by the instructor
during the semester. Early Feedback will provide the instructor the opportunity to address your concern
and implement required modifications in a timely manner.
Personal Assistance
Any student who is facing academic or personal challenges due to difficulty in affording groceries/food
and/or lacking a safe and stable living environment is urged to contact the CSULB Student Emergency
Intervention & Wellness Program. Additional resources are available via the Basic Needs Program. The
students can also email supportingstudents@csulb.edu, call (562)985-2038, or if comfortable, reach out to
the instructors as they may be able to identify additional resources
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