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Future of Chemical Engineering: Integrating Biology into the Undergraduate ChE Curriculum
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Mosto, Patricia; Savelski, Mariano; Farrell, Stephanie H.; Hecht, Gregory B. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2007
Integrating biology in the chemical engineering curriculum seems to be the future for chemical engineering programs nation and worldwide. Rowan University's efforts to address this need include a unique chemical engineering curriculum with an intensive biology component integrated throughout from freshman to senior years. Freshman and Sophomore…
Descriptors: Elective Courses, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemical Engineering
A Project-based Spiral Curriculum for Introductory Courses in ChE: Part 2. Implementation.
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Dixon, Anthony G.; Clark, William M.; DiBiasio, David – Chemical Engineering Education, 2000
Reports the development, delivery, and assessment of a project-based spiral curriculum for the first sequence chemical engineering courses. Technical proficiency of students under the spiral curriculum was equal to or better than that of students under a traditional curriculum. Attitudes toward chemical engineering and teamwork were better, and…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Cognitive Style, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development
A Project-based Spiral Curriculum for Introductory Courses in ChE: Part 3. Evaluation.
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DiBiasio, David; Comparini, Lisa; Dixon, Anthony G.; Clark, William M. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2001
Presents the third part of a series on the development and implementation of project-based spiral curriculum in chemical engineering. Focuses on the details of the assessment design, describes the results of the assessment, and draws conclusions about the success of the program. (Contains 18 references.) (ASK)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Problem Based Learning
A Novel Freshman Class to Introduce ChE Concepts and Opportunities.
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Miller, William M.; Petrich, Mark A. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1991
A class in which students learn about the roles that chemical engineers play in a variety of industries is described. Outlines from the first two class offerings and discussions of the use of guest speakers, videos, plant visits, student projects, and grading are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science