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Direct linkYoung, Brent R.; van der Lee, James H.; Svrcek, William Y. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2006
Experience in using a user-friendly software, Mathcad, in the undergraduate chemical reaction engineering course is discussed. Example problems considered for illustration deal with simultaneous solution of linear algebraic equations (kinetic parameter estimation), nonlinear algebraic equations (equilibrium calculations for multiple reactions and…
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Computer Software, Undergraduate Students, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedAmyotte, Paul R. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1991
Various examples of open-ended problems and ways to obtain them are presented. Suggestions for incorporating open-ended problems and some of the benefits and difficulties encountered by teachers and students are discussed. Examples are from courses on mass and energy balances, communications, kinetics and ideal reactors, and reactor design. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking
