DEPARTMENT of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

APPLIED CHEMISTRY

CORSE CODE: GS-102(Natural Sciences)

Contact Hours: Credit Hours:

Theory =32 Theory = 2.0
Practical = 0 Practical = 0.0
Total = 32 Total = 2.0

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a non Engineering Depth Course. The topics covered in this course further
strengthen the basic knowledge of applied chemistry and its applications to mechanical field.
The main objective of this course content is to provide base for thermodynamics,
electrochemistry, Thermochemistry, the student will be able to know about alloys. Allotropy
pollution and their control.

TEXT AND MATERIALS:

TEXTBOOK

1. A. Bahl, B. S. Bahl, G. D. Tuli, Essential of Physical Chemistry, S. Chand Publishing,

India.
2. W. H. Brown and L. S. Brown, Chemistry for Engineering Students, Cengage
Learning.

REFERENCES MATERIAL:

3. W. H. Brown and L. S. Brown, Chemistry for Engineering Students, Cengage

Learning.
4. O. V. Roussak, H. D. Gesser, Applied Chemistry: A Textbook for Engineers and
Technologists: Springer.
5. S. S. Zumdahl, Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach, Cengage.
6. N. J. Tro, Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, Pearson.
7. M. J. Shultz, Engineering Chemistry, Cengage.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

PLO-01: Engineering Knowledge: Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science
and engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.
PLO-07: Environment and Sustainability: Ability to understand the impact of
professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and
demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

S.No CLO Domain Taxonomy PLO

level

1. Demonstrate working knowledge of applied Cognitive 3 1

chemistry and its applications to mechanical
engineering field.,

2. Identify chemical compounds with harmful Cognitive 1 7

effects on environment and propose their
control.

3 Apply the acquired knoweldge to identify, Cognitive 3 1

formulate and solve engineering problems of
chemical nature in field of mechanical
engineering.

LEARNING PLAN
Module Topic References Week/Lecture

I Introduction of physical chemistry Text book-1 Week 1-2

a. Periodic table
(Chapter-1)
b. Periods and groups
c. Periodicity of properties
d. Metals and non metals

II Atomic structure & bonding Text book-1 Week 3-5

a. Atomic structure
(Chapter-2)
b. Atomic bonding
C ,mechanical bonding
c. Polymorphism and
allotropic form.
 d. Crystallography basics

III Thermochemistry Text book-1 Week 6-8

a. Chemical
(Chapter-9)
thermodynamics.
b. Hess,s law
c. Heat of formation and
reaction , measurement of
heat of reaction
d. Relation b/w H and U,
Bomb calorimeter

Mid Term (after 8 weeks of teaching)

IV Electrochemistry Text book-1 Week 9-10

Laws of electrolysis
(Chapter-11)
Electrolytic cells,voltaic cell,
Batteries etc

V Industrial chemistry Text book-2 Week 11-13

a. Manufacturing and uses
(Chapter-8)
of HC
b. Lubricants and oils
c. Paints production,
applications
d. Rubber and fuels
e. Environmental pollution and
control
VI Water treatment Text book-2 Week 14-16
a. Water softening
(Chapter-7)
b. Treatment of water for
industrial purposes

Final Exam

COURSE MAPPING
Module No CLO Teaching Assessment Taxonomy Targeted
 No Methodology Methodology Level PLOs

I + II + III +IV Lectures + Quiz + MP +

1 3 1
Discussions FP

V+VI 2 Lectures + Quiz + FP 1 7

Discussions

VI 3 Lectures + Quiz + FP 3 1
Discussions

Teaching Methodology
 Lecturing
 Discussions
 Written Assignments

ASSESSMENT:
GPA Assessment OBE Assessment

 Assignments/Reports (12.5%)  Quiz (20%)

 Quiz (12.5%)
 Mid Term (30%)
 Mid Term (25%)
 Final Term (50%)
 Final Term 50%

Written by Name: Muhammad ayaz

ayaz@cecos.edu.pk, IIB deptt

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