COVENANT UNIVERSITY

COURSE COMPACT FOR 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION

College: Engineering
Department: Chemical Engineering
Programme: Chemical Engineering
Course Code: CHE 410
Course Title: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROCESS ANALYSIS 111
Units: 3Units
Course Lecturer(s): Engr. (Dr) Efeovbokhan, V.E., Dr. Adeniyi and Miss. D. E.
Babatunde
Semester: Alpha
Time: 3Hrs contact per week
Location: C37
a.

Brief overview of Course

Use of mathematical tools for the analysis of Chemical Engineering Operations.
Process modeling and Dynamic Analysis. Statistical test. Regression design of
experiments.

b.

Course Objectives/Goals
At the end of this course the student is expected to
1. Be able to know the various mathematical tools available in modeling chemical
Engineering systems.
2. Have learnt and acquire more Mathematics skills to handle numerous problems included
in the topics discussed.
3. Know how to generate and solve practical problems arising from day to day chemical and
Bio-Chemical Engineering and scientific operations.
4. Have developed competence and confidence through numerous worked examples and
assignments with increased responsibility passing to the student.
5. Be able to apply the knowledge gained in his/her engineering course of study.

c.

Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids

Lecture Delivery Methods
Lecturing/Teaching Method
Interactive (Discussion method)

Tutorial Method
Teaching Aids
Visual Aids (Use of PowerPoint slides, Lecture templates-handouts)
Uploading of lecture notes into the college portal
d.

Course Outlines
Modules & Details of Topics

WEEK 1:
WEEK 2:

Revision of First Order Differential Equations. Types and Methods of solution.

Revision of Second Order Differential Equations with constant co-efficients.
Types and Methods of solution.

WEEK 3:

Introduction to Second Order Differential Equations with Variable coefficients: Method of Reduction of Order; Development and use of The Euler
Cauchy Equation.

WEEK 4:

Higher Order Differential Equations. General solutions of

Homogenous Linear Differential Equations. Linear Independence
and Dependence of solutions: The Wronskian or Wronski
Determinant.

WEEK5:

Revision: Integral transforms: Laplace transform, Derivation of

transforms and inverses.

WEEK 6:

Applications of these transform in boundary and initial value

problems.

WEEK 7:

Process modeling and Dynamic Analysis: Problem formulation

and solution in Chemical Engineering.

WEEK 8:
WEEK 9:

MID-SEMESTER EXAMS
Problem formulation and solution in Chemical Engineering
continues.

WEEK 10: Regression design of Experiments: Method of Least Squares.

WEEK 11: .

The equation of the Line of best fit. Regression coefficients.

WEEK12: Regression coefficients and problems on linear regression.

WEEK13: Statistical Test.
WEEK14: Revisions
WEEK15: exams

e.

Tutorials
Several tutorial questions that would also be discussed in class will be given out
to further help the students understanding of the topics discussed.

f.

Structure of the Programme/Method of Grading

Continuous Assessment
This includes: Test 20%
Assignment and/or Quizzes 10%
Examination Final Semester Examination 70%

g.

Ground Rules & Regulations

Separate notebook for the course
Lateness to lectures not condoned
Absenteeism will not be entertained
Noise making and all acts of distractions not allowed

h.

Topics for Term Papers/Assignments/Students Activities

Assignments by way of further reading on some selected topics such as
mathematical modeling to help students understanding of the course would be
explored.

i.

Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goals: The course will make the students
useful engineers of both local and international relevance upon graduation.

j.

Contemporary Issues/Industry Relevance

The course is relevant as it will equip the student with sound analytical mind and to think
logically in dealing with day to day challenges that, industries are confronted with.

k.

Recommended Reading/Text

1.

Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud With addition by Ddexter J. Booth.

5TH Edition
2.

Advanced Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud With addition by Ddexter J.

Booth,
4TH Edition
3.

Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreysig

4.

Applied Mathematical Methods for Chemical Engineers by Norman W. Loney

th

4 Edition