Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERISTY

Pablo Borbon Main Campus II
Alangilan, Batangas City

COURSE INFORMATION SYLLABUS (CIS)

VISION A premier national university that develops leaders in the global knowledge
MISSION A university committed to producing leaders by providing a 21st century
learning environment through innovations in education, multidisciplinary
research, and community and industry partnerships in order to nurture the
spirit of nationhood, propel the national economy, and engage the world for
Course Title t i bl
General d l
Chemistry t Course Code SCI 401
Course Natural/Physical Science Prerequisite None
Semester/ 1st Sem / 1st Year Credit 4 (3 hours lec/3 hours
Course Reference CMl92,96,97
b) & 101 S.
Instructor 2017
Date July 17, 2020
Period of 18 weeks Revision
Course Chemistry for Engineers covers basic concepts and applications of the principles
Rationale of chemistry that are important in the engineering profession. The topics include
and energy, the chemistry of engineering materials and chemistry of the
Description environment. It also includes chemical safety, which is an important aspect in
the laboratory. In addition, students are expected to do research on special
topics related to their specific field of expertise.
Contact 3 hours lecture / 3 hours laboraory
H
Criteria for 50% Major Examinations
Assessment 30% Research Work
10% Laboratory Reports
10% Exercises
Teaching, Assessment Strategies
Learning, Written Exam
and There will be two (2) major examinations to be conducted online. The
Assessment examination will cover the topics discussed for the given period but may include
Strategies some topics from the preceding period due to the continuity of concepts.
Group Research Project
The Group Research Project is a semester project wherein students come
together in groups of not more than five members and plan a research project
during the semester. The Students are expected to relate relevant chemistry
concepts and construct a research paper with a current topic of interest in their
field. Possible sources are Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, Nature,
Science, and Chemical and Engineering News from the past 5 years. Students are
expected to consult the faculty as early as week 3 and virtual presentation is on
week 16-17.
Intended ILO Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to:
Learning ILO Discuss the application of Chemistry in relation to generation of energy
Outcomes 1 Explain the chemical principles and concepts of structures and bonding of
(ILO) ILO common materials, and chemical processes that takes place in the natural
2 environment and its relationship with human activities

Apply key chemistry concepts in designing strategies, technologies, and

ILO methods through research related to specific field of engineering for
3 sustainable management and restoration of environments

Assessment Assessment Tasks (AT) Intended Learning Domains

Method & Cod Distribution (%) 1 2 3 C P A
Distribution ME Major Examinations 50 I I R
Map RW Research Work 30 R R I/R I/R R R
LR Laboratory Reports 10 I/R I/R I/R R R
EX Exercises 10 I/R I/R I R

Total 100
Not All internal assessments with feedback will be made available within 2
e: week after each assessment submission except Final Examination.
Books and 1 Brown, L., Brown, L. S., & Holme, T. (2011). Chemistry for Engineering
Other Students. Nelson Education.
References 2 Chang, Raymond and Kenneth A. Goldsby, (2017) Chemistry, (12th
International Edition), New York: McGraw-Hill.
 3 Fahlman, B. D., Purvis-Roberts, K. L., Kirk, J. S., Bentley, A. K., Daubenmire, P.
L., Ellis, J. P., & Mury, M. T. (2018). Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry
to Society (No. 540 C517cc). McGraw-Hill,.
4 Masten, S. J., & Davis, M. L. (2014). Principles of Environmental Engineering
and Science. McGraw-Hill Education.
5 Manahan, S. E. (2010). Environmental Chemistry. CRC press.
6 Vollath, D. (2013). Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties
and Application. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.
7 William, D. C. & Rethwisch, D.G. (2014). Materials Science and Engineering:
8 A I t d M.
Silberberg, ti (2012).
J h Principles
il of General Chemistry. McGraw-Hill
9 Ed
Skoog,tiD., West, D., Holler, J., Crouch, S., Chen, S. (2011). Introduction to
Analytical Chemistry , (Philippine Edition), Cengage Learning,
10 https://chem.libretexts.org/
Institutional IGA Institutional Graduate Attributes (IGA) Statements
Graduate IGA Knowledge Competence. Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental
Attributes 1 knowledge and skills required for functioning effectively as a professional in the
(IGA) discipline, and an ability to integrate and apply them effectively to practice in
the workplace
IGA Creativity and Innovation. Experiment with new approaches, challenge
2 existing knowledge boundaries and design novel solutions to solve problems.
IGA Critical and Systems Thinking. Identify, define, and deal with complex
3 problems pertinent to the future professional practice or daily life through
logical, analytical and critical thinking.
IGA Communication. Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with a
4 wide range of audiences, across a range of professional and personal contexts,
in English and Pilipino.
IGA Lifelong Learning. Identify own learning needs for professional or personal
5 development; demonstrate an eagerness to take up opportunities for learning
new things as well as the ability to learn effectively on their own.
IGA Leadership, teamwork, and Interpersonal Skills. Function effectively
6 both as a leader and as a member of a team; motivate and lead a team to work
towards goal; work collaboratively with other team members; as well as
connect and interact socially and effectively with diverse culture.
IGA Global Outlook. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of global
7 issues and willingness to work, interact effectively and show sensitivity to
cultural diversity.
 IGA Social and National Responsibility. Demonstrate an awareness of their
8 social and national responsibility; engage in activities that contribute to the
betterment of the society; and behave ethically and responsibly in social,
professional and work environments.
Student SO Student Outcomes (SO) Statements
Outcomes An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems
(SO) SO1 by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics

An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet

SO2 specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as
well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

SO3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in
SO4 engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must
consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, environmental, and
An iability
t l tot function
t effectively on a team whose members together
SO5 provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment,
establish
An abilitygoals plan tasks
to develop and meet
and conduct objectivesexperimentation, analyze
appropriate
SO6 and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

SO7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using

appropriate learning strategies
COURSE POLICIES
A. GRADING SYSTEM
The grading system adopted by this course is as follows:
Excellent 1 98 - 100
Superior 1.25 94 - 97
Very Good 1.5 90 - 93
Good 1.75 88 - 89
Meritorious 2 85 - 87
Very 2.25 83 - 84
Satisfactory 2.5 80 - 82
Fairly 2.75 78 - 79
Passing 3 75 - 77
Failure 5 Below 70
Incomplete INC
*Students who got a computed grade of 70-74 will be given an appropriate remedial activity
in which the final grade should be either passing (3.0) or failure (5.0).
B. CLASS POLICY
The orderliness of the online classrooom must be observed and maintained during each
class sessions. Everyone must practice online classroom etiquette.
Prompt and regular attendance of students is required. Total unexcused absences shall not
exceed ten (10) percent of the maximum number of hours required per course per
semester (or per summer term) A semester has 18 weeks
MISSED EXAMINATIONS
Students who failed to take the exam during the schedule date can be given a special exam
provided he/she has valid reason. If it is health reason, he/she should provide the faculty
with the medical certificate signed by the attending Physician. Other reasons shall be
assessed first by the faculty to determine its validity
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty includes acts such as cheating during examinations or plagiarism in
connection with any academic work. Such acts are considered major offenses and will be
dealt with according to the University’s Student Norms of Conduct.
DROPPING
Dropping must be made official by accomplishing a dropping form and submitting it at the
Registrar’s Office before the midterm examination. Students who officially drop out of class
shall be marked “Dropped” whether he took the preliminary examination or not and
irrespective of their preliminary grades.
A student who unofficially drops out of class shall be given a mark of “5.0” by the instructor.
C. POLICY ON EXAMINATIONS
Each exam must be taken in a google classroom or other virtual platforms approved by the
College Dean.
Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA) Activities
Ch. Topics / Reading List Wk Topic Outcomes IL SO Delivery
Orientation and Introduction 1 Presentation of Presentation
Reading List: University Catalog, Syllabus, Class Policies and
Student Handbook discussion
Unit 1. Introduction, Laboratory 1-2 1. Follow proper 2 4,6 Self-study
Safety and Waste Management laboratory safety lectures/
A. Laboratory Safety Policies, safety protocol, proper waste assignments,
data sheet and Waste Management disposal procedures virtual
and integrate current brainstormi
B. Common Laboratory Glassware and
Good Laboratory ng, sharing
Materials
Practices in and
C. Measurements performing each laboratory
Reading List: 9 laboratory simulations.
Experiment 1. experiment.
Unit 2. Matter and Energy 3 1. Classify matter and 1 1,5, Self-study
A. Characteristics of Matter and distinguish between 6,7 lectures/
Calculations in Chemistry physical and chemical assignments/
properties/changes. exercises,
A.1. Classification, Physical and
virtual
Chemical Properties of Matter
brainstormi
A.2. Changes of Matter ng, sharing
Reading List: 1, 2, 8, 10 and
Experiment 2: laboratory
B. Energy Changes of Chemical 3-4 1. Become acquainted 1 1,5, Self-study
B.1. Heat Capacity and Calorimetry with a new term for 6,7 lectures/
B.2. Enthalpy energy, called assignments/
B.3. Spontaineity enthalpy. exercises,
2. Learn ways to virtual
B.4. Entropy
measure the heats of brainstormi
B.5. Laws of Thermodynamics reaction or ng, sharing,
Reading List: 1, 2, 3, 8, 10 calorimetry, specific consultation
Experiment 3. heat and heat capacity. s and
3. Determine the laboratory
standard enthalpies of simulations.
formation of reactants
C. Electrochemical Energy d d t the
1. Determine
5 1 1,5 Self-study
C.1. Oxidation-Reduction Reaction standard reduction ,6, lectures/
C.2. Galvanic and Electrochemical potentials and use assignments/
7
C.3. Cell Potentials and Spontaineity them to calculate the exercises,
emf of a cell and hence virtual
Reading List: 1, 2, 3, 8, 10
the spontaneity of a brainstormi
Experiment 4. cell reaction. ng, sharing,
consultation
s and
D. Nuclear Chemistry and Energy 6 1. Discuss the theories 1 l b
1,5 Self-study
D.1. Nuclear Stability of nuclear stability. ,6, lectures/
D.2. Transmutation, Nuclear Fission 2. Determine the assignments/
7
and Fusion difference between exercises,
Reading List: 1, 2, 8, 10 nuclear fission and virtual
fusion. brainstormi
Experiment 5.
ng, sharing,
consultation
s and
l b t
E. Fuels 7 1. Students are 1 1,5 Self-study
E.1. Introduction to Fuels and expected to determine ,6, lectures/
E.2. Characteristics of Good Fuels good fuels based on its assignments/
7
E.3. Classification of Fuels characteristics and exercises,
calorific values. laboratory
E.4. Calorific Values
videos,
Reading List: 1, 3 virtual
Experiment 6. brainstormi
ng, sharing,
Unit 3. The Chemistry of 8 1. Describe the basic 2 1,5 Self-study
Engineering Materials structural units or ,6, lectures/
F. Basic Concepts of Crystal Structures building blocks of the assignments/
7
F.1. Unit Cells crystal structure. exercises,vir
F.2. Density Computations 2. Determine the tual
density of a solid given brainstormi
F.3. Types of Crystals
its unit cell. 3. ng, sharing,
F.4. Amorphous Solids
Classify the four types and
Reading List: 2, 7 10
of crystals. consultation
4. Describe the s.
characteristics of
G. Metals 9 1. Describe the 2 1,5, Self-study
G.1. Occurence of Metals occurrence and 6,7 lectures/
abundance of metals assignments/
G.3. Metallurgy
in the Earth's crust. exercises,
G.3. Band Theory of Electrical 2. Explain the laboratory
G.4. The Alkali and Alkaline Earth processes involve in videos,
G.5. Aluminum the metallurgy of iron virtual
G.6. Transition Metals and steelmaking. 3. brainstormi
Reading List: 3, 7, 10 Explain the concepts ng, sharing,
of the Band Theory of and
Electrical Conductivity. consultation
4. Discuss the periodic s.
trends of some metals
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 10 1,2 1,2, Online
H. Polymers 11 1. Describe the 2 1,5, Self-study
H.1. Properties and Structure of properties and 6,7 lectures/
Polymers and Common Polymeric structures of assignments/
Materials polymers. 2. exercises,vir
H.2. Molecular Weight and Degree of Determine the average tual
Polymerization molecular weights of brainstormi
 o ecu a e g ts o b a sto
H.3. Thermoplastic and polymers and degree ng, sharing,
Thermosetting of polymerization. and
P lH.4. Copolymers 3. Cite the differences consultation
H.5. Polymer Crystalinity in behavior and s.
Reading List: 2, 3, 7, 10 molecular structure
for thermoplastic and
thermosetting
polymers.
4. Describe the
I. Engineered Nanomaterials 12 1. Determine the basic 2 1,5, Self-study
I.1. Introduction to Nanotechnology concepts in 6,7 lectures/
and Nanomaterials nanotechnology and assignments/
the formation of exercises,vir
I.2. Properties and Applications of nanomaterials. tual
Nanomaterials 2. Describe the brainstormi
Reading List: 6, 10 properties and ng, sharing,
applications of and
Unit 4. The Chemistry of the 13 1. Determine the 2 1,2, Self-study
Environment structure and 4 lectures/
J. The Chemistry of the Atmosphere composition of the assignments/
J.1. The Earth's Atmospheric Cycle atmosphere and exercises,
understand the Earth's laboratory
J.2. Air Pollutants and Treatment
Atmospheric Cycle. videos,
Reading List: 2, 3, 4, 10
2. Identify the sources virtual
and effects of air brainstormi
pollutants and discuss ng, sharing,
K. The Chemistry of Water 14 1. Describe the 2 1,2, Self-study
K.1.The Properties, Classification properties, sources 4 lectures/
and Sources of Water and unique assignments/
characteristics of exercises,
K.1. Reaction of Acids and Bases in
water. laboratory
K.2. Water Pollutants and Treatment
2. Explain the videos,
Reading List: 3, 4, 10 dissociation process of virtual
acids and bases in brainstormi
Experiment 7:
water and interpret ng, sharing,
the importance of and
monitoring pH in our consultation
bodies of water. s.
3. Identify different
water contaminants
 L. The Soil Chemistry 15 1. Describe the nature 2 1,2, Self-study
L1. Nature and Composition of Soil and composition of 4 lectures/
L.2. Inorganic Components and soil. 2. Discuss assignments/
Organic Matter in Soil the effects of different exercises,
L.3. Soil Pollutants and Remediation components in soil. laboratory
Reading List: 4 3. Explore different videos,
pollutants in soil and virtual
remediation brainstormi
techniques for soil ng, sharing,
Special Topics Specific to the 16- 1. Write and present 3 1,2, Virtual
Different Fields of Engineering 17 research paper on 3,4, group
application of 5,7 research
chemistry in their field presentation
of specialization.
FINAL EXAMINATION 18 2 1,2, Online
4
Assessment Schedule Week No.
Distribution 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Assessment

Group Research Project x x

Method

Major Exams x x
Laboratory Reports x x x x x
Exercises x x x x x

ILO-SO and Student Outcomes (SO) Domains

ILO-KSA Mapping 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C P A
ILO1 x x x x x x I/R
Outcomes
Learning

ILO2 x x x I/R R I/R

ILO3 x x x x x x x I/R R

IGA-SO and Institutional Graduate Attributes Domains

IGA-KSA Mapping (IGA)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C P A
SO1 x x x I/R R
tudent Outcomes

SO2 x x x x x x I/R R R
SO3 x x I R R
(SO)

SO4 x x x x x I R R
SO5 x x I/R R R/D
SO6 x x x x x I/R R R/D
Stu
SO7 x x x x x I/R R R

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