ENCE 215 Applied Engineering Science Spring 2005 Tu/Th: 9:00 am - 10:45 pm EGR Rm. 1104

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1 Instructors: Oliver J. Hao Rm. 45 Martin Hall Office phone: Office hours: Tu/Th: 8:30-9:30 Wed: :00-2:00 others by appointment ENCE 25 Applied Engineering Science Spring 2005 Tu/Th: 9:00 am - 0:45 pm EGR Rm. 04 Allen P. Davis 5 Martin Hall Office phone: apdavis@umd.edu Office hours: Tu/Th: 8:00-9:30 am; and 2:00-2:00 pm; Course Description: Examination of fundamental and applied aspects of chemistry, biology, and geochemistry. Fundamental principles will be coupled with analytical and computational skills essential for addressing crucial processes on human impact on the environment and urban infrastructure. Applications to the development of new materials and technologies will be covered in case studies. Students should come out with an appreciation of how understanding the fundamental concepts could facilitate the development of technologies to mitigate human impact on the environment. Prerequisites: Permission of Department; CHEM 35 Chemistry for Engineers Course Goals:. To provide a bridge for students to move from the fundamentals studied in first- and second-year math and basic science courses to introductory and upper level engineering courses, which apply those fundamentals. 2. To provide students with an understanding of the basic principles and skills related to chemistry, biology (including ecology) and geology that are expected to be common knowledge for an engineer and are necessary for problem solving in the various specialty areas of civil engineering.. 3. To provide students with sufficient skills and background knowledge in the basic sciences that they can pursue further study and work. Text: General Chemistry, Raymond Chang, McGraw Hill (You should have a copy from General Chemistry). On-Line Biology Book:

2 Course Requirements and Grading Policy: Grading: Fundamentals of Fundamentals of Chemistry Biology Homework Problems 40 pts 40 pts 2 Midterm Exams (@ 00 each) 00 pts 00 pts Quizzes 30 pts 30 pts Final Exam Total 50 pts 490 pts Homework: Homework assignments are due as specified during class and will be available at A penalty of 30% will be deducted for homework submitted after p.m. on the due date. No credit will be given for homework turned in after solutions are posted or discussed in class (normally next class period). Homework should be done in a professional manner and look appropriately. All homework should be neat. Graphs should be on graph/engineering paper or computer drawn. Showing work and proper methodology is as important as the final answer. Text and clear explanation of the solution should accompany the solution. Any computer calculations should have a sample calculation worked out by hand. Having the right answer numerically does not ensure full credit if the presentation of the solution is not clear. The goal of the homework assignments is to test your ability to apply the learned material (e.g., methods, concepts, principles) in problem solving and design. In addition, homework assignments provide you and me with opportunities to evaluate whether or not you are achieving the learning objectives. You may discuss the homework assignments with other students and are encouraged to work together to understand the concepts and their applications. However, the final product must be your own work. Solutions to the homework assignments will be placed on the course web page on Quizzes: Several short (e.g., 5-0 minute) quizzes will be given throughout the semester (approximately 6 total). The quizzes may or may not be announced in advance. Quizzes will be closed-book and consist of short-answer questions (e.g., definitions, fill-in-theblank, matching, multiple choice), discussion questions, and simple calculations. The goal of these quizzes is to test your knowledge and comprehension of common terms, specific facts, methods and procedures, basic concepts and principles, etc. You may not offer, solicit, or accept any assistance to or from another student. Exams: Exams are announced in advance and held during normally scheduled class periods. Exams will be closed-book and will consist of more involved problems than covered in the quizzes. The goal of exams is part is to test your ability to apply the learned material (e.g., methods, concepts, principles) in problem solving and design. The final exam will be comprehensive and held during the university scheduled time period. 2

3 Course Outline Lectures Subject Chapter Jan 27 Introduction/Justification Background Fundamentals (4) Feb Dimensions, Units, Engineering Calculations Handouts Feb 3 Stoichiometry 3 Feb 8 Thermodynamics and Equilibrium 9, 5 Feb 0 Thermodynamics and Equilibrium 9, 5 Biology Fundamentals (0) Feb 5 Some Basic Concepts in Biology; Ecosystem structure Feb 7 Population Dynamics Feb 22 Ecosystem Processes--Energy Flow Feb 24 Ecosystem Processes--Materials Flow March Human Influence on Ecosystems March 3 Environmental Microbiology. Fundamentals March 8 2. Metabolism; March 0 3. Bacterial Growth March 5 EXAM March 7 4. Applied and Environmental Microbiology; Microorganisms and Disease 3

4 Course Outline (continued) Lectures Subject Chapter Chemistry Fundamentals (0) March 29 Acid-base Reactions 4, 6 March 3 Acid-base Applications 4, 6 April 5 Precipitation-Dissolution Reactions 4, 7 April 7 Precipitation-Dissolution Applications 4, 7 April 2 Phase Transfer Processes Handouts April 4 Redox Reactions 4, 20 April 9 Redox Applications 4, 20 April 2 Chemical Kinetics 4 April 26 Chemical Kinetics 4 April 28 EXAM 2 Soil Description And Physical/Chemical Characteristics (4) May 3 Soil Composition and Physical Characteristics Handouts May 5 Chemical Processes Handouts May 0 Biochemical Processes Handouts May 2 Overview/Discussion May 7 Final Exam: 8:00-0:00 am 4

5 Reminders on Key Campus Policies: Academic Integrity "The University is one of a small number of universities with a studentadministered Honor Code and an Honor Pledge, available on the web at The Code prohibits students from cheating on exams, plagiarizing papers, submitting the same paper for credit in two courses without authorization, buying papers, submitting fraudulent documents, and forging signatures. Compliance with the Code is administered by a Student Honor Council, which strives to promote a community of trust on the College Park campus. Allegations of academic dishonesty can be reported directly to the Honor Council (34-954) by any member of the campus community. For additional information, see the Office of Student Conduct website ( The University of Maryland Honor Pledge reads: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/examination." Unless you are specifically advised to the contrary, the Pledge statement should be handwritten and signed on the front cover of all papers, projects, or other academic assignments submitted for evaluation in this course. Students who fail to write and sign the Pledge will be asked to confer with the instructor. Accommodations for Students With Disabilities: The University is required to provide appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Students with disabilities should inform me of their needs at the beginning of the semester so that I can contact the appropriate individuals who will work to determine and implement appropriate academic accommodations. Policy on Religious Holidays: The University System of Maryland policy on religious observances provides that "students should not be penalized because of observances of their religious beliefs; students shall be given an opportunity, whenever feasible, to make within a reasonable time any academic assignment that is missed due to individual participation in religious observances." However, "it is the student's responsibility to inform the instructor of any intended absences for religious observances in advance. Notice should be provided as soon as possible but no later than the end of the schedule adjustment period." Prior notification is especially important with respect to the final exam. 5