Republic

of the Philippines
P OLY T ECH N IC U N IVER SIT Y OF T H E P H ILIP P IN ES
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

Course Title : Chemistry for Engineers

Course Code : CHEM 20074

Course Credit : 4 units (3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)

Pre-Requisite : General Chemistry I and II (SHS – STEM) or equivalent Bridge Subject

Course Description : The course entitled “Chemistry for Engineers” is patterned in such a way that important topics overlapped by the Chemistry and E
disciplines are emphasized. Topics include the chemistry of materials, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and c
environment. Special topics related to the individual fields of engineering are integrated into the appropriate topics for easier learni
understanding.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Objectives

At the end of the course, students should b
1. Creative and Critical Thinking
• Explain the chemical principles and
2. Effective Communication structures and bonding of metals, c
3. Strong Service Orientation lattices, polymers, nanomaterials a
4. Community Engagement composite materials.
5. Adeptness in the Responsible Use of • Discuss the application of chemistr
Technology to the generation of energy through
6. Passion to Life-Long Learning thermodynamics, electrochemistry
7. High Level of Leadership and Organizational chemistry.
Skills • Discuss the chemical processes th
in the environment, and the effects
8. Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics in the balance of these systems.
• Apply special concepts of cement
semiconductors, engines, explosiv
9. Sense of Nationalism and Global . systems, electric conduction and re
Responsiveness and industrial chemicals to specific
engineering.

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 COURSE PLAN

Lecture
Week Topic Learning Outcome/s Methodology Resources As

Orientation
• Show interest and appreciation of
Review of the syllabus,
Introduction to the course contents, the importance of knowing the
learning activities and Course Syllabus None
Week 1 activities, and requirements. course, prior prerequisites, and
assessment
expectations.
Getting to know activity

Molecules and Materials

• Describe the bonding and Assignm
• Metals
interactions formed between Class Lecture and Discussion
• Crystal Lattices Brown, L. S. and Holme, T. Seatwor
molecules of various materials and
• Polymers identify the effects to its properties. Modeling of Structures A. Chemistry for
Weeks 2 – 4
• Nanomaterials Engineering Students, 2nd Recitatio
• Composite Materials • Construct simple models of metal Work – Along Exercises ed., 2011, Belmont: Brooks /
• Cement and Concrete and crystal bonding. Cole. Chapter
• Semiconductors
Chang, R. and Goldsby,
K.A. Chemistry, 11th ed.,
Energy and Thermodynamics • Discuss the representations of
energy in a thermodynamic 2013, New York: McGraw
• Work and Heat system. – Hill.
Assignm
• First Law of Thermodynamics
• Apply descriptions and discussions Brown, T. L., et. al.
• Enthalpy, Calorimetry Seatwor
Class Lecture and Discussion Chemistry: The Central
• Hess’s Law of the Laws of Thermodynamics to
Weeks 5 – 8 different practical representations, Science, 10th ed., 2011,
• Heat Engines Work – Along Exercises Pearson. Recitatio
like engines and refrigeration.
• Second Law of Thermodynamics
• Entropy and Gibbs’ Free Energy • Calculate values that represent
Chapter
• Explosives heat flow, disorder and spontaneity
• Cooling Systems of systems.

• Illustrate mastery of previous topics Reviewer for Weeks 2 – 8

MIDTERM EXAMINATION None Midterm
Week 9 through a written examination. Topics

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 Week Topic Learning Outcome/s Methodology Resources As

• Identify the parts of a reduction -

Electrochemistry oxidation reaction, and how this
type of reaction is balanced. Assignm
• Redox Reactions
• Cells and Batteries • Define the cell and its constituents, Class Lecture and Discussion Seatwor
and relate the electrolysis and
Weeks 10 – 12 • Electrolysis
Work – Along Exercises
corrosion processes to the cell. Recitatio
• Corrosion
• Electric Conduction and Relate standard reduction
• Chapter
Resistance potentials to the efficiency of an Brown, L. S. and Holme, T.
electrochemical cell. A. Chemistry for
Engineering Students, 2nd
• Differentiate nuclear reactions from ed., 2011, Belmont: Brooks /
other reactions, and describe the Cole.
Nuclear Chemistry types of nuclear reactions. Assignm
Chang, R. and Goldsby,
• Nuclear Reactions • Discuss the possible decay of a Class Lecture and Discussion K.A. Chemistry, 11th ed., Seatwor
Half – Life radioactive isotope until a stable
Weeks 13 – 14 •
Work – Along Exercises 2013, New York: McGraw
isotope emerges. Recitatio
• Fission and Fusion – Hill.
• Decay Series Identify nuclear fission and nuclear
• Chapter
fusion, and describe its
Brown, T. L., et. al.
Chemistry: The Central
applications in the energy sector.
Science, 10th ed., 2011,
Pearson.
• Describe chemical reactions that
Chemistry of the Environment naturally takes place in the air, in Assignm
water and in land and discuss the
• The Atmosphere Seatwor
effects of pollution to these natural Class Lecture and Discussion
• The Hydrosphere reactions.
Weeks 15 – 17 Work – Along Exercises
• The Lithosphere Recitatio
• Pollution • Demonstrate knowledge in the
• Industrial Chemicals development of antipollution Chapter
measures and methods.

• Illustrate mastery of previous topics Reviewer for Weeks 10 – 17

FINAL EXAMINATION None Final Exa
Week 18 through a written examination. Topics

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 Laboratory
Week Topic Learning Outcome/s Methodology Resources As

• Apply laboratory protocols and

rules in every laboratory activity.
• Practice correct laboratory attire
and personal protective
equipment. Orientation on Laboratory
Week 1 Chemical Safety None
• Identify key parts of a Material Safety and Guidelines
Safety Data Sheet and GHS
Chemical Label.
• Recognize certain measures in
case an emergency occurs.

• Discuss properties of various

types of polymers. Pre – Lab Discussion
Week 2 Polymers • Test the effects of changing or Post – L
adding certain variables to the Experimentation
properties of polymers.
Chemistry for Engineers
Laboratory Manual
• Report the viability of different
materials as an aggregate in
concrete. Pre – Lab Discussion
Week 3 Cement and Concrete • Analyze the effects of changing Post – L
the ratios of the components in Experimentation
concrete making to the
properties of the concrete made.

• Review the results of the

Discussion on Experiments on
Week 4
Molecules and Materials
previous experiments.
• Report on various observations
recorded.
Laboratory Evaluation Group R
• Assess the compliance on
laboratory protocols, laboratory
attire and equipment, and the
experimental processes.

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 Week Topic Learning Outcome/s Methodology Resources As

• Determine important values of

molar enthalpies of various
Pre – Lab Discussion
systems.
Week 5 Calorimetry Post – L
• Evaluate the efficiency of heat
Experimentation
transfer in certain metals via
their specific heat.

• Determine the heats of

Pre – Lab Discussion
combustion of several fuels.
Week 6 Heat of Combustion Post – L
• Relate chain length of fuels to
Experimentation
their heats of combustion.

• Review the results of the

previous experiments.
• Report on various observations
Discussion on Experiments on recorded. Chemistry for Engineers
Week 7 Laboratory Evaluation Group R
Thermodynamics • Assess the compliance on Laboratory Manual
laboratory protocols, laboratory
attire and equipment, and the
experimental processes.

• Construct simple voltaic cells

from common electrolytes and Pre – Lab Discussion
Week 8 Batteries various metal electrodes. Post – L
• Devise a makeshift battery Experimentation
capable of lighting a LED light.

• Define the corrosion process on

Pre – Lab Discussion
several metals.
Week 9 Corrosion Post – L
• Describe rusting and develop Experimentation
methods on its prevention.

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 Week Topic Learning Outcome/s Methodology Resources As

• Discuss the process of

electroplating several metals. Pre – Lab Discussion
Week 10 Electroplating • Relate the results of the Post – L
experiment to previous Experimentation
experiments.
• Review the results of the
previous experiments.
• Report on various observations
Discussion on Experiments on recorded.
Week 11 Laboratory Evaluation Group R
Electrochemistry • Assess the compliance on
laboratory protocols, laboratory
attire and equipment, and the
experimental processes.

• Develop skills in titration and

standardization. Pre – Lab Discussion
• Practice correct sampling Chemistry for Engineers Post – L
Weeks 12 – 16 Water Analysis techniques in the retrieval of Sampling Laboratory Manual
water samples. Data Co
• Assess water quality of a Experimentation
specified area.
• Review the results of the
previous experiments.
• Report on various observations
Discussion on Experiments on recorded.
Weeks 17 Laboratory Evaluation Group R
Water Analysis • Assess the compliance on
laboratory protocols, laboratory
attire and equipment, and the
experimental processes.

• Illustrate mastery of laboratory

Week 18 Laboratory Practical skills through a practical None Practica
examination.

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 GRADING SYSTEM

Lecture Grade Laboratory Grade

70% Class Standing 70% Laboratory Results

Recitation Pre – Laboratory Activities

Assignments Laboratory Proper
Seatworks Post – Laboratory Activities
Problem Sets Group Reports
Special Projects Data Evaluation
Chapter Examinations
30% Laboratory Practical
30% Midterm / Final Examinations

Final Grade

Final Grade = 0.75 (Lecture Grade) + 0.25 (Laboratory Grade)

Prepared by: Noted by:

_______________________________ _______________________________ _________________________

Mr. Jose Mari M. Felicita Dr. Evelyn R. Matchete Dr. Elizabeth P. Bisa
Faculty, Department of Physical Sciences Faculty, Department of Physical Sciences Chairperson, Department of Physica

Approved by:

_______________________________
Dr.Lincoln A. Bautista
Dean, College of Science

_______________________________
Dr. Manuel M. Muhi
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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