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Learning by Brewing: Beer Production Experiments in the Chemical Engineering Laboratory
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Cerretani, Colin; Kelkile, Esayas; Landry, Alexandra – Chemical Engineering Education, 2017
We discuss the successful creation and implementation of a biotechnology track within the chemical engineering unit operations course. The track focuses on engineering principles relevant to brewing. Following laboratory modules investigating heat transfer processes and yeast fermentation kinetics, student groups design and implement a project to…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Experiments, Biotechnology, Kinetics
An International Comparison of Final-Year Design Project Curricula
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Kentish, Sandra E.; Shallcross, David C. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2006
This paper reviews design teaching at a total of 15 chemical engineering departments across Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The emphasis is on the capstone Design Project, which can be viewed as a major transition subject for students as they move into the workplace. The study shows that this subject has evolved to act as an…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Chemical Engineering, Science Curriculum
Experiencing Team Responsibility in Class.
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Rhinehart, R. Russell – Chemical Engineering Education, 1989
Describes the objectives, assignment structure, requirements, and results of a team project in a junior-level transport course. Provides tables of rules, projects list, and a group member evaluation form. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education