Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela

College of Engineering
UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT
A dynamic center for the development of competent and competitive human resource as foundation for growth and advancement of the City of Valenzuela

UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

To provide the citizens of Valenzuela an efficient and effective institution of higher learning that will make them skillful, productive, competent, civic-minded and God-
loving toward a peaceful, healthy and progressive city

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

(for deliberation)

COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT

A premiere institution of higher learning in the field of engineering and technology.

COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT

To produce globally competitive and committed engineers and information technology professionals for the development of the city and the country.

COLLEGE OBJECTIVES
(refer to College Manual)

CORE VALUES
The College is committed to
 Academic Excellence
 Integrity and Professional Leadership
 Scholarly Research
 Commitment to Service
 Life Long Learning

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

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 COURSE SYLLABUS

CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS with Lab

1st- sem. S.Y. 2018 to 2019

Course Title CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS with Lab

Course Code ES 1

3 units lecture
Credit Unit
1 unit laboratory

3 hours lecture
Contact hours per week
3 hours laboratory

Course Pre-requisite 1st year standing

Basic concepts of matter and its classification; mass relationships in chemical reactions; properties of gases, liquids, and solids; concepts of
thermochemistry; quantum theory and electronic behavior; periodic relationship of elements in the periodic table; intermolecular forces; atomic
Course Description structure; fundamental concepts of crystal structures; the chemistry of engineering materials; metals and polymers; the chemistry of the
environment; chemistry of the atmosphere; chemistry of water; soil chemistry; energy sources; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; fuels; and
chemical safety

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PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

The Program Educational Objectives of the Electrical Engineering Program of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela are statements that describe the career and professional
accomplishments of the BSEE graduates to achieve after three to five years from graduation.

1. Graduates will highly establish themselves in their specialized field of electrical engineering and be able to provide technical solutions to complex engineering problems.
2. Graduates will continuously adapt to the developing needs of the profession by pursuing career improvement through studies and trainings.
3. Graduates will involve themselves to the community to promote social and ethical responsibility, awareness and development.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIPS TO THE PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM OUTCOMES OBJECTIVES
1 2 3
a) Apply skills and knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex electrical engineering problems;   

b) Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;   

c) Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;   
d) Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams that establish goals, plan tasks, and meet deadlines; (based on PQF Level 6
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descriptor)
e) Identify, formulate and solve complex problems in electrical engineering   
f) Understand professional and ethical responsibility;   
g) Communicate effectively with a rage of audiences   
h) Understand the impact of electrical engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context;   
i) Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;   
j) Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of electrical engineering; (PQF Level 6 descriptor)   
k) Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical engineering practice; and   
i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in a team to manage
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projects in multidisciplinary environments.;

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 PROGRAM OUTCOME
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
a b c d e f g h i j k i
at the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the application of chemistry in relation to the generation of
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energy.
2. Explain the chemical principles and concepts of structures and bonding
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of common materials
3. Discuss the chemical processes that take place in the environment        
4. Identify key chemistry concepts related to their field of specialization          

Course Content

CLO Code link Teaching-Learning

Week Content / Topic Intended Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks
1 2 3 4 Activities

 Become well-oriented about the

Orientation class room policies, course Lecture
requirement and the grading
1st system for the subject.
 Be familiar with the program
educational objectives

 Identify key chemistry

Matter and its properties concepts related to their field Concept mapping Board work
of specialization Lecture Seatwork
 The study of chemistry  Describe the arrangement, Problem Solving
 Classification of matter relative spacing, and relative
 Physical and Chemical motion of particles in each of
properties of matter the three phase of matter.
2nd
  Measurement  Discuss the classification of
matter
 Distinguish between physical
and chemical properties and
give examples.
 Enumerate evidence of a
chemical reaction.

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Continuation…
 Dimensional analysis in
solving problems
3rd  conversion of measurement in
Atoms, Molecules and Ions
 The atomic theory
 The structure of the atom
 Atomic number, mass number
and isotopes
 The periodic table
4th 
 Distinguish between extensive
and intensive properties and
give examples
 Estimate the uncertainty of a
derived quantity from the
estimated values and uncertainties
of directly measured quantities.
 Derive the formula in converting
the Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice-
versa using interpolation.
 Differentiate between precision
and accuracy.
 Use appropriate ratios to convert
measurements from one unit to Lecture Board work
another. Problem Solving Quiz
 Solve problems involving
contexts such as, but not limited
to, density, temperature,
concentrations, volume and mass
problems.
 Explain how basic laws of
matter ( law of conservation of Lecture Recitation
mass, law of constant Group discussion Seatwork
composition, law of multiple Laboratory Laboratory report
proportion ) led to the experiment
formulation of Dalton’s
atomic theory
 Define the terms atom,
molecule, isotope, ion,
compound
 Describe the nuclear model
for the atom and identify the
number of protons, electrons,
and neutrons in a particular
isotope from its chemical
symbol.
 Calculate the atomic mass of
an element from the masses
and abundances of its
isotopes.
 Describe the arrangement of
elements in the periodic table
and explain the usefulness of
the table.
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 Continuation…
 Molecules and ions
 Chemical formulas
 Naming compounds
 Introduction to organic
compounds
5th  molecular formula and an
Mass relationships in Chemical
reactions
 The mole concept
 Percent composition of
compounds
 Experimental determination
of empirical formulas
 Chemical reactions and
Chemical equations
 Amounts of reactants and
products
6th    Theoretical and percentage
yield
 Determine the number of atoms in
molecule from its chemical
formula
 Represent compounds using
chemical formulas, structural
formulas and models
 Explain the difference between a
empirical formula
 Use standard nomenclature to
deduce the names of compounds
from their formulas or vice versa.
 Obtain a correct chemical formula
from a line drawing of an organic
molecule.
 Explain the concept of mole
in relation to Avogadro’s Lecture Board work
number and mass Problem Solving Formative test
 Determine the molecular mass Laboratory Laboratory report
of compound experiment
 Determine a chemical formula
from elemental analysis(i.e.
form % composition)
 Explain balancing a chemical
equation as an application of
the law of conservation of
mass
 Write balanced chemical
equations for simple reactions,
given either an unbalanced
equation or a verbal
description
 Calculate the amount of
product expected from a
chemical reaction, given the
amounts of reactant used
 Calculate the amounts of
reactants needed in a chemical
reaction to produce a specified
amount of product.
 Calculate the percentage yield
of a chemical reaction
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  Describe similarities and
Atomic structure fundamental differences between the Bohr Concept mapping Formative test
concepts model and the quantum Group discussion Recitation
mechanical model of atomic
 Inter-atomic bonding structures
 Atomic models  Define the following properties of
 Quantum numbers atoms: atomic radius, ionization
 Bonding forces and Energies energy, and electron affinity.
 Types of bond  Use quantum numbers to describe
an electron in an atom
7th 
 Identify the relationship between
bond energy and strength of
chemical bonds
 Explain the connection between
intermolecular forces and
properties such as boiling point
and vapor pressure
 Describe ionic, covalent, metallic,
hydrogen and van der Waals
bonds
 Illustrate how atoms or molecules
Fundamental concepts of crystal pack in crystalline materials Lecture Formative test
structures  Explain the description of a Problem Solving
crystal structure in terms of atom
 Unit cell positions, unit cells, and crystal
8th 
 Metal crystal structure symmetry
 Compute ionic radius using unit
cell dimensions
 Calculate the packing efficiency
for a lattice

9th Midterm Examinations

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 Course Content

CLO Code link Teaching-Learning

Week Content / Topic Intended Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks
1 2 3 4 Activities

 Investigate the occurrence of

Metallurgy and the chemistry of
metals
 Occurrence of metals
 Metallurgical processes
 Band theory of electrical
10th  
conductivity
 Periodic trends in the
periodic table
 The alkali metals
 The alkaline earth metals
Polymers
 Organic compounds as
polymeric materials
 Polymerization process
 Polymer structure
11th  
ores containing various metals. Concept mapping Recitation
 Identify the sequence of steps Lecture Formative test
from the preparation of the ores
to the production of metals
 Explain the properties of solids
and see how the band theory
explains the difference between
conductors and insulators.
 Discuss the periodic trends in
metallic properties
 Discuss the properties,
compounds and uses of alkali
and alkaline earth metals
 Describe a typical polymer
molecule in terms of its chain Group discussion Recitation
structure and, in addition, how Lecture Formative test
the molecule may be generated
from repeat units
 Draw repeat units for
polyethylene, polyvinylchloride,
polytetrafluoroethylene,
polypropylene, and polystyrene.
 Calculate number-average and
weight average molecular
weights, and degree of
polymerization for a specified
polymer
 Name and briefly describe:
a) The four general types of
polymer molecular structure
b) The three types of
stereoisomers
c) Two kinds of geometrical
isomers,
d) The four types of

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Chemistry of water
 Properties of water
 Water as universal solvent
 Solubility principles
Soil Chemistry
 Chemical reactions in soil
 Soil pH
 Soil contaminations
12th 
Chemistry of the Atmosphere
 Earth’s atmosphere
 Phenomena in the Outer
layers of the atmosphere
 Depletion of ozone layers of
the atmosphere
13th 
 Depletion of ozone in the
stratosphere
 The green house effect
 Acid rain
 Photochemical smog
 Indoor pollution
copolymers
 Differentiate the behavior of
molecular structure for
thermoplastic and thermosetting
polymers
 Enumerate and discuss the
properties of water Lecture Recitation
 Perform a description of aqueous Group discussion Formative test
system including concentration,
activities, coefficients and pH of
equilibrium
 Develop theoretical aquatic
chemistry basis and use the
principles for the evaluation of
water quality. Emphasis is given
to develop an understanding of
chemical equilibrium
calculations
 Be able to explain how soil
chemical, biological, and
physical properties affect
nutrient availability, water
availability, root zone aeration,
land use, and environmental
sustainability of our soil
 Be able to evaluate soils for their
sensitivity to impacts related to
natural environmental changes
and those influenced by man.
 Identify the regions and
composition of Earth’s Lecture Recitation
atmosphere Group discussion Formative test
 Explain the role of chemical
kinetics in the formation and
destruction of ozone in the
atmosphere
 Explain the depletion of the
ozone in the stratosphere and its
detrimental effects and ways to
slow the progress
 Identify the cause and effect of
greenhouse gases and ways to
curtail the emission of carbon
dioxide and other harmful gases
 Discuss ways to minimize sulfur
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 dioxides and nitrogen oxides
production
 Explain the mechanism of smog
formation and ways to reduce the
pollution
 Explain the responsibility of
engineers in the community in
terms of providing a safe healthy
environment.
 Discuss the three laws of
Entropy, Free Energy, and thermodynamics and the nature Lecture Recitation
equilibrium of spontaneous processes Problem Solving Formative test
 Explain the importance of
 The three laws of entropy as a thermodynamic
Thermodynamics function for predicting the
 Spontaneous processes spontaneity of a reaction
 Entropy  Explain the role of temperature
 Gibbs free energy in determining whether a
 Free energy and Chemical reaction is spontaneous

14th equilibrium  Calculate the entropy of change
of a system and of the
surroundings
 Derive the relationship between
the free energy change of a
system and the entropy change
of the universe
 Calculate the free energy change
in a chemical reaction using
tabulated data
 Define oxidation and reduction
Electrochemistry  Write and balance half-reactions Lecture Recitation
for simple redox processes Problem Solving Formative test
 Redox reactions  Describe the difference between
 Galvanic cells galvanic cells and electrolytic
 Standard reduction cells
potentials  Use standard reduction potentials
 Thermodynamics of redox to calculate cell potentials under
15th 
reactions both standard and non-standard
 The effect of concentration conditions
of cell emf  Use standard reduction potentials
 Batteries to predict the spontaneous
 Corrosion direction of a redox reaction
 Electrolysis  Describe the chemistry of some
common battery types and
explain why each type of battery

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Nuclear Chemistry
 The nature of Nuclear
reactions
 Nuclear stability
 Natural radioactivity
 Nuclear transmutation
 Nuclear fission
 Nuclear fusion
 Uses of Isotopes
 Biological effects of
radiation
16th 
Principles of chemical science
combustion
17th   Types of fuels
 Energies of combustion
is suitable for a particular
application
 Identify chemical reactions
responsible for corrosion
 Calculate the amount of metal
plated, the amount of current
needed, or the time required for
an electrolysis process
 Write, balance, and interpret
equation for simple nuclear Lecture Recitation
reactions Problem Solving Formative test
 Define and distinguish among
various modes of nuclear decay,
including alpha decay, beta
decay, positron emission, and
electron capture
 Interpret the kinetics of
radioactive decay using first-
order rate equations
 Use the chart of the nuclides to
understand and explain how
radioactive decay processes
increase nuclear stability
 Use Einstein’s equation to
calculate the binding energies of
nuclei and the energy changes of
nuclear reactions
 Describe nuclear fission and
fusion as energy sources and
identify the pros and cons of the
two technologies
 Explain how penetrating power
and ionizing power combine to
determine the effect of radiation
on materials, including living
tissues
 Recognize the ongoing role of
combustion, both fossils and bio- Lecture Recitation
fuels, in providing more Problem Solving Formative test
sustainable energy source for Group discussion
society, and the environmental
challenges to be met to achieve
this
 Describe the chemical
composition of gasoline
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Chemical Safety
 Material safety datasheet
use
 Hazards of chemicals
 Write balanced chemical
equations for the combustion of
fuels
 Identify common additives in
gasoline and explain why they
are used
 Outline the impact of different
fuel properties on industrial
combustion systems
 Be familiar with the proper
procedures and regulations for
safe handling and use of
chemicals

18th Final Examinations

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 Course References

Textbook Brown, Holme, Chemistry for Engineering 2nd edition

Raymond Chang, Chemistry 10th Edition, McGraw Hill international edition

Other references
William D. Callister, Material Science and Engineering 7th Edition

40% - Major examination 50% - Midterm grade

Grading System
Course Requirement/s
40% - Quiz + 50% - Final term grade
20% - Assignment and Seatwork -------------------------------
---------------------------------------------- 100% - Final grade
100% - Midterm/Final term grade
1. A student should be able to pass his/her exams and quizzes
2. A student must submit homework and projects within the specified deadline
3. A student should actively participate in the classroom discussion

Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:

Engr. Jayef P. Doblado Engr. Jemuel Almerol Engr. Jordan Velasco

Engineering Department lecturer Chairperson, Electricall Engineering Department Dean, College of Engineering and Information
Technology

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