ENGGEN 140

Engineering Biology and Chemistry

Summary


Semester

Summer School, 2019

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Contents


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Introduction to chemical and biological systems. The application of engineering analysis and design techniques to facilitate understanding the multiscale structure, function and interactions of such systems. The use of case studies to illustrate systems approaches to chemistry and biology.

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Intended learning outcomes
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Units, Dimensions, Conversion Factors · Be able to convert between different units using conversion factors. · Be able to propagate units through a mathematical expression e.g. be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and cancel out units correctly. · Determine the units of a variable in an expression when the units of the other variables are all defined. · Understand dimensional homogeneity.

ENGA01: engineering knowledge (2)
ENGA02: problem analysis (1)
ICHEME_A 2.2.: Fundamentals (0)
UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (1)
Feedback Quiz 1
Mid Semester Test
Exam

Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter · Define what a ‘phase’ is and be able to interpret phase diagrams. · Understand the difference in solid, liquid and gas phase densities and how they are affected by temperature and pressure. · Use the ideal gas law to calculate the densities of gases at different temperatures and pressures. · Understand physical and chemical properties of matter including boiling and melting points, density, vapour pressure, partial pressure and concentration, surface tension, heat capacity, enthalpy of vaporisation · Explain how chemistry can affect physical and chemical properties of matter. · Define intensive and extensive properties, and be able to classify a physical or chemical property as intensive or extensive. Be able to convert between intensive and extensive properties where appropriate. Mass Balances · Identify system boundaries to create block diagrams of processes and systems. · Identify inputs and outputs on the diagram and classify known and unknown values. · Use block diagrams to correctly formulate mass balance problems. · Apply degrees of freedom analysis. · Use chemical and physical properties with the principle of the conservation of mass to solve biological and chemical systems for unknown values. · Interpret mass balance information to draw inferences about the system.

ENGA01: engineering knowledge (2)
ENGA02: problem analysis (1)
ENGA07: environment and sustainability (2)
ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (1)
ICHEME A 2.2.1: Material and energy balances (0)
ICHEME A2.2.2: Thermodynamics and transport (1)
ICHEME A2.2.4: Applying principles of equilibrium to phase behavior and systems. (0)
UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (1)
UOA_2: Critical Thinking (2)
UOA_3: Solution Seeking (0)
Feedback Quiz 2
Mid Semester Test
Exam

Introduction to Mass Transfer · Define mass transfer, convection and diffusion. · Classify different driving forces for mass transfer. · Apply Fick’s first law and mixed mechanism mass transfer to mass balance calculations of biological and chemical systems.

ENGA01: engineering knowledge (2)
ENGA02: problem analysis (1)
ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (1)
ICHEME A2.2.3: Momentum, heat and mass transfer (1)
ICHEME A2.7.1: Sustainability (1)
Feedback Quiz 3
Mid Semester Test
Exam

Research Project - Develop appropriate topic vocabulary in order to search databases effectively - Find relevant literature given an engineering problem - Review literature critically - Write a clear and relevant report on a given topic explaining the context of the problem, effects of the problem and any solutions given in the literature. - Consider environmental and social effects of engineering problems - Reference literature to maintain academic integrity

ENGA01: engineering knowledge (2)
ENGA04: investigation (1)
ENGA06: engineering and society (0)
ENGA07: environment and sustainability (2)
ENGA10: communication (1)
ENGA12: lifelong learning (1)
ENGK04: specialist knowledge (1)
ENGK07: societal roles and obligations (2)
ENGK08: research literature (1)
ENGP04: familiarity of issues (1)
ICHEME A 5.2.2: Communication (2)
UOA_2: Critical Thinking (2)
UOA_5: Independence and Integrity (1)
UOA_6: Social and Environmental Responsiblities (1)
Research Skills Quiz
Research Project

Energy - Understand the various forms of energy - Be aware of global and NZ energy consumption - Understand the planetary energy balance - Be able to convert between different units of work, heat, and energy - Understand the difference between base SI units and derived SI units - Derive correct SI units for force, energy, power and pressure - Perform a basic mechanical energy balance

ENGA01: engineering knowledge (2)
ENGA02: problem analysis (1)
ENGA07: environment and sustainability (2)
ENGK01: theory of natural sciences (1)
ICHEME A 2.2.1: Material and energy balances (0)
ICHEME A2.2.3: Momentum, heat and mass transfer (1)
ICHEME_A2.5.1: Principles of systems (0)
ICHEME A2.5.3: Systems dynamics (0)
ICHEME A2.7.1: Sustainability (1)
Feedback Quiz 4
Feedback Quiz 6
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