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Peer reviewedCase, Jennifer M.; Fraser, Duncan M. – International Journal of Science Education, 1999
Describes an investigation of first-year chemical engineering students' understanding of the mole concept. Finds that a series of activities designed to provide students with visual or experiential points of reference for the mole concept had a strong positive effect on student misconceptions. Contains 16 references. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Learning Processes
Direct linkGopal, Hemant; Kleinsmidt, Jacques; Case, Jennifer; Musonge, Paul – International Journal of Science Education, 2004
Based on a purposive sample of 15 second-year chemical engineering students, this study investigates students' conceptions of evaporation, condensation and vapour pressure. During individual interviews the students were questioned on three tasks that had been designed around these topics. Qualitative analysis of student responses showed a range of…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, College Students
