CHEMISTRY FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER

About this Course

Course Description

The course introduces topics on basic chemistry for chemical engineers. The topics covered include chemical and phase equilibrium, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and hydrocarbon.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Explain the solutions of complex engineering problems using the basic principles of physical and hydrocarbon chemistry. ( C6 )
2 ) Apply the basic principles of physical and hydrocarbon chemistry in solving chemical engineering problems. ( C3 )

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

Reversible and non-reversible reaction
Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium
Monoprotic acid-base equilibrium
Le Chatelier’s Principle
Browsted-Lowry concepts of acids and bases
Solution of weak acids-acid ionization equilibria (Ka)
Solution of weak bases-base ionization equilibria (Kb)
Acid-base properties of salt solutions-hydrolysis


Phase rule
One-component system and two component system phase diagram, etc

Heat symbols
Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Enthalpy and enthalpy change
Calorimetry, heat capacity and specific heat
Standard heats of formation and heats of reaction
Hess’s Law

Cell potential and reduction potential
Electrochemical cell and cell reaction
Nernst Equation
Types of electrodes
Commercial electrochemical cells
Electrolysis


Rates of reaction
Factors affecting rates of reaction
Rate law and order of reaction
Rate equation and half life for zero, first and second order reactions
Mechanism of reaction
Catalyst

Overview of organic compound aliphatic, cyclic and aromatic compound (Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkyl)
Reaction involved in organic compound

Our Instructor

DR. MARINA BT MOKHTAR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

DR. NORAIN BINTI ISA

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

NOR AIMI BINTI ABDUL WAHAB

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

DR. VICINISVARRI A/P INDERAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

IR. DR. WAN ZURAIDA BINTI WAN KAMIS

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

NURUL IZZA BINTI HUSIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Permatang Pauh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : You will need a computer, laptop or handphone, a high speed internet connection, and assess to common tools and software like word processors, email, etc.

A2 : You may communicate with your instructor through email, telephone, discussion group and chat rooms in ufuture.