EGB161 Foundations of Engineering Chemistry
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| Unit code: | EGB161 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | EGB101 or EGB102 |
| Equivalent(s): | CVB101,CVB102 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,680 |
| International unit fee | $5,784 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB161 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB101 or EGB102 |
| Equivalent: | CVB101, CVB102 |
| Coordinator: | Ting Liao | t3.liao@qut.edu.au |
Overview
As a professional engineer, you are required understand fundamental scientific concepts which underpin the knowledge and skill base of professional engineers. This foundational unit introduces essential concepts of chemistry which are required for engineers. You will learn about key areas of chemistry including the relationship between atomic structure and reactivity, chemical bonding, chemical thermodynamics, and types of matter. Throughout the unit, you will be provided with engineering relevant examples to demonstrate the links between chemistry and different areas of engineering. These examples will highlight the links between engineering chemistry, risk management, and sustainability. It is expected that you will build from this unit in EGB264 (Engineering Chemistry).
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe essential fundamental science concepts in engineering chemistry, documenting them at an introduced level.
- Analyse data used in engineering chemistry, using graphical, mathematical and engineering techniques at an introduced level.
- Apply laboratory procedures in engineering chemistry, enacting safety & risk procedures at an introduced level.
Content
- Introduction to fundamental engineering chemistry concepts including chemical reactivity, stoichiometry, acids and bases, physical transitions, thermodynamics and kinetics, and oxidation and reduction.
- Introduction to data reporting in engineering chemistry, including building graphical models, interpret and analyse engineering data.
- Application of fundamental engineering chemistry knowledge to practical problems in the laboratory.
- Assessing safety, risk, and sustainability as it relates to engineering chemistry, including an introduction to risk management and assessment.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:
- Interactive workshops which will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers and with experienced professional engineers and scientists to solve problems related to engineering chemistry.
- Practical laboratory classes in which you will conduct engineering chemistry experiments with a focus on building practical skills and chemical health and safety.
- Lectures which will introduce you to fundamental concepts of engineering chemistry and provide examples of these concepts in an engineering context. The content in this unit will be delivered in a modular online format, where each topic will be presented as a series of short video lectures which will introduce theoretical concepts of engineering chemistry. A formal lecture will provide an engineering example and offer you the opportunity to ask questions.
To complement these timetabled activities, you will be provided with learning resources including readings and videos on a unit Canvas site which you can access flexibly to complete your learning in this unit.
At the beginning of the unit, you will be made aware of the ways in which you can ask questions of the Unit Coordinator and teaching team.
In this unit, you are expected to:
- Engage with the online lecture modules and the timetabled activities, and to ask questions about the content and assessment.
- Apply the module material to engineering chemistry problems in a workshop and laboratory setting.
- Take notes of data collected during laboratory sessions and evaluate this data by discussing relationships between laboratory data and fundamental concepts in engineering chemistry.
- Prepare for timetabled classes and follow up on any work not completed.
- Complete assessment tasks by working consistently throughout the semester and meeting the assessment due dates which are stipulated on the unit Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
During workshops, practicals, and lectures, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas around interpretation and evaluation of laboratory data and course content and receive feedback from the unit teaching team. You are encouraged to view your peers as a learning community and to share and discuss your ideas and your understanding of the unit content and how it relates to professional engineering practice. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the teaching team about the unit learning activities.
Each assessment submission will be marked against criteria and standards which will be shared with you at the beginning of semester through Assessment Task Descriptions and Marking Rubrics. Marked assessment will include feedback from markers, against the criteria.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit has been designed to give you an opportunity to show your learning against the unit learning outcomes, and to apply engineering chemistry concepts to engineering problems in a practical and a theoretical setting. You will submit three pieces of assessment where you will be assessed on your knowledge of engineering chemistry concepts, your practical skills relating to engineering chemistry, and your problem solving and critical thinking skills applied to interpretation of engineering problems and data.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Problem solving task
In this task, you will be given an engineering chemistry scenario based on a real-world example. You will work in groups to apply the concepts you have learned to the problem, and provide a solution. You will need to explain your reasoning and thought processes, including your consideration of risk, safety, and sustainability.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Laboratory Report
You will prepare a laboratory report based on experiments performed during the semester. You will describe laboratory methods, report engineering chemistry data, evaluate and discuss this data, and identify and assess health and safety risks assosicated with the experiments.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: End of Semester Exam
Your knowledge of engineering chemistry concepts will be assessed in a final exam which will combine multiple choice and short answer questions.
“If campus access is restricted at the time of the central examination period/due date, an alternative, which may be a timed online assessment, will be offered. Individual students whose circumstances prevent their attendance on campus will be provided with an alternative assessment approach.”
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
You are required to use the following:
- The unit website on QUT's Canvas (learning materials that support timetabled activities and assessment tasks)
- QUT Library Databases
- QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library)
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
General Chemistry for Engineers, Jeffrey S. Gaffney, Nancy A. Marley, 2018
Safety and protective equipment
You will need a lab coat, safety glasses and enclosed footwear for practical classes
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.
You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of members in the teaching team and technical staff. Prior to entry to a laboratory space you must complete the Undergraduate Health, Safety and Environment Induction (annual completion requirement). You will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes, lab coat, and safety glasses). The unit’s Canvas site will provide you with a copy of the risk assessment and will provide you with details on how to perform the laboratory tasks safely.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Laboratory Report - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Problem solving task, Laboratory Report, End of Semester Exam - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Problem solving task, Laboratory Report, End of Semester Exam
EV01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Laboratory Report - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Problem solving task, Laboratory Report, End of Semester Exam - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Problem solving task, Laboratory Report, End of Semester Exam
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB161 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB101 or EGB102 |
| Equivalent: | CVB101, CVB102 |
Overview
As a professional engineer, you are required understand fundamental scientific concepts which underpin the knowledge and skill base of professional engineers. This foundational unit introduces essential concepts of chemistry which are required for engineers. You will learn about key areas of chemistry including the relationship between atomic structure and reactivity, chemical bonding, chemical thermodynamics, and types of matter. Throughout the unit, you will be provided with engineering relevant examples to demonstrate the links between chemistry and different areas of engineering. These examples will highlight the links between engineering chemistry, risk management, and sustainability. It is expected that you will build from this unit in EGB264 (Engineering Chemistry).
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe essential fundamental science concepts in engineering chemistry, documenting them at an introduced level.
- Analyse data used in engineering chemistry, using graphical, mathematical and engineering techniques at an introduced level.
- Apply laboratory procedures in engineering chemistry, enacting safety & risk procedures at an introduced level.
Content
- Introduction to fundamental engineering chemistry concepts including chemical reactivity, stoichiometry, acids and bases, physical transitions, thermodynamics and kinetics, and oxidation and reduction.
- Introduction to data reporting in engineering chemistry, including building graphical models, interpret and analyse engineering data.
- Application of fundamental engineering chemistry knowledge to practical problems in the laboratory.
- Assessing safety, risk, and sustainability as it relates to engineering chemistry, including an introduction to risk management and assessment.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:
- Interactive workshops which will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers and with experienced professional engineers and scientists to solve problems related to engineering chemistry.
- Practical laboratory classes in which you will conduct engineering chemistry experiments with a focus on building practical skills and chemical health and safety.
- Lectures which will introduce you to fundamental concepts of engineering chemistry and provide examples of these concepts in an engineering context. The content in this unit will be delivered in a modular online format, where each topic will be presented as a series of short video lectures which will introduce theoretical concepts of engineering chemistry. A formal lecture will provide an engineering example and offer you the opportunity to ask questions.
To complement these timetabled activities, you will be provided with learning resources including readings and videos on a unit Canvas site which you can access flexibly to complete your learning in this unit.
At the beginning of the unit, you will be made aware of the ways in which you can ask questions of the Unit Coordinator and teaching team.
In this unit, you are expected to:
- Engage with the online lecture modules and the timetabled activities, and to ask questions about the content and assessment.
- Apply the module material to engineering chemistry problems in a workshop and laboratory setting.
- Take notes of data collected during laboratory sessions and evaluate this data by discussing relationships between laboratory data and fundamental concepts in engineering chemistry.
- Prepare for timetabled classes and follow up on any work not completed.
- Complete assessment tasks by working consistently throughout the semester and meeting the assessment due dates which are stipulated on the unit Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
During workshops, practicals, and lectures, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas around interpretation and evaluation of laboratory data and course content and receive feedback from the unit teaching team. You are encouraged to view your peers as a learning community and to share and discuss your ideas and your understanding of the unit content and how it relates to professional engineering practice. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the teaching team about the unit learning activities.
Each assessment submission will be marked against criteria and standards which will be shared with you at the beginning of semester through Assessment Task Descriptions and Marking Rubrics. Marked assessment will include feedback from markers, against the criteria.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit has been designed to give you an opportunity to show your learning against the unit learning outcomes, and to apply engineering chemistry concepts to engineering problems in a practical and a theoretical setting. You will submit three pieces of assessment where you will be assessed on your knowledge of engineering chemistry concepts, your practical skills relating to engineering chemistry, and your problem solving and critical thinking skills applied to interpretation of engineering problems and data.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Problem solving task
In this task, you will be given an engineering chemistry scenario based on a real-world example. You will work in groups to apply the concepts you have learned to the problem, and provide a solution. You will need to explain your reasoning and thought processes, including your consideration of risk, safety, and sustainability.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Laboratory Report
You will prepare a laboratory report based on experiments performed during the semester. You will describe laboratory methods, report engineering chemistry data, evaluate and discuss this data, and identify and assess health and safety risks assosicated with the experiments.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: End of Semester Exam
Your knowledge of engineering chemistry concepts will be assessed in a final exam which will combine multiple choice and short answer questions.
“If campus access is restricted at the time of the central examination period/due date, an alternative, which may be a timed online assessment, will be offered. Individual students whose circumstances prevent their attendance on campus will be provided with an alternative assessment approach.”
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
You are required to use the following:
- The unit website on QUT's Canvas (learning materials that support timetabled activities and assessment tasks)
- QUT Library Databases
- QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library)
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
General Chemistry for Engineers, Jeffrey S. Gaffney, Nancy A. Marley, 2018
Safety and protective equipment
You will need a lab coat, safety glasses and enclosed footwear for practical classes
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.
You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of members in the teaching team and technical staff. Prior to entry to a laboratory space you must complete the Undergraduate Health, Safety and Environment Induction (annual completion requirement). You will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. closed shoes or steel capped shoes, lab coat, and safety glasses). The unit’s Canvas site will provide you with a copy of the risk assessment and will provide you with details on how to perform the laboratory tasks safely.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Laboratory Report - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO1, Problem solving task, Laboratory Report, End of Semester Exam - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: ULO2, Problem solving task, Laboratory Report, End of Semester Exam
EV01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Laboratory Report - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Problem solving task, Laboratory Report, End of Semester Exam - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Problem solving task, Laboratory Report, End of Semester Exam