West Virginia University at Parkersburg -

Caperton Center for Applied Technology

Uniform Course Syllabus

Name of Course: Reactions and Reactors/Distillation/Extraction

Course No:  PROC 260

Semester: Spring 2002                             Room: C115/C115A

Instructor: Paul L. Milhoan, Room C103A, Phone: 424-8000, Ext. 468

Office Hours: Tuesday 1-3 PM, Wednesday 1-4 PM

I.                  Course Objectives – Students will be able to:

·        Demonstrate a basic understanding of the use and operation of different types of chemical processing equipment.

·        Identify best practices and safety procedures associated with various types of chemical processing equipment.

II.               Course Topics/Outline (See attached pages)

III.           Special Projects or Teaching Methods

1.      Laboratory sessions will give students hands-on experience with various types    of chemical processing equipment.

2.      Group, team, or individual projects will be assigned as required.

3.      Area industry tours (when available).

IV.            Methods of Student Evaluations

1.      4 Exams                                100 points each   (50%)

2.      Quizzes                                   100 Points (10%)

3.      Projects/Class Participation              200 Points (30%)

4.      Homework                                  100 Points (10%)

Total:                                 800 Points

·        Grading scale:

                                  A    90%-100%

                                  B    80%-89%

                                  C    70%-79%

                                  D    60%-69%

                                  F    Below 60%

·        Exams will be given to make sure the student is progressing and comprehending the material. If a student misses an exam as a result of an emergency, he/she will be allowed to make up the exam ONLY if he/she notifies the instructor prior to their absence. Students must make-up the exam prior to the next class. Students are responsible to contact the instructor to arrange a time convenient to the instructor's schedule. Failure to show up for a make-up exam will result in a grade of ZERO for that exam. Exams not made up before the following class session will also result in a grade of ZERO for that exam. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

·        Homework is assigned to help students synthesize the material covered. Students are encouraged to do their own work in order to improve problem-solving skills and techniques, however teamwork on projects and problems is encouraged. All assigned homework and/or projects are due at the BEGINNING of the class on the due date posted unless extenuating circumstances exist.  A five (5)-point penalty will be assessed on late homework and/or projects for each day late.

·        Quizzes can be unannounced and will be given as needed. Quizzes CANNOT be made up.

V.                 Attendance and Class Participation:

Students are encouraged to attend as many classes as possible. Students are responsible for all work assigned and all ideas discussed in class. I encourage students who need accommodations for this course to identify him/herself, schedule an appointment with me to discuss the need for accommodations, and provide the appropriate documentation. 

VI.            Assessment of Outcomes

1.      Instructor Critique

2.      Student Evaluation Form

VII.        Other Information

·        Text: Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P., “Handbook of Chemical Processing

     Equipment,” Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000

·        Requirements: Pencil and paper, calculator, and safety glasses or goggles

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