CM3215
Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Laboratory
Department of Chemical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Prof. Faith A. Morrison
Prof. Tomas B. Co

Required textbook:  None.  For reference we will use the CM3110 textbook,

Christie J. Geankoplis, "Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles: Includes Unit Operations," 4^th Edition, Prentice Hall, New York (2003).  Christie J. Geankoplis, "Transport Processes and Unit Operations," 3^rd Edition, Prentice Hall, New York (1993)

We will also refer to the following books:

Richard M. Felder and Ronald W. Rousseau, "Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes," 3^rd Edition, Wiley, New York (2000)
Warren L. McCabe, Julian C. Smith, and Peter Harriott, "Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering," 6^th Edition, McGraw Hill, NY (2001)  (or the 7^th edition, 2004)

Perry, Robert H. Perry and Don W. Green, "Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook," 7^th Edition, McGraw Hill, NY (1997) or other editions

Prerequisites: Differential Equations (MA3520 or MA3521 or MA3530 or MA3560) and Chemical Engineering Fundamentals II CM2120.  In addition, CM3110 Transport Processes 1 is a corequisite.
Classroom:  Bldg 19 (Chem Sci)  room 102
Class hours: MW 10-11am
Laboratory: Bldg 19 (Chem Sci) room 103; lab telephone 906 487-3076
Laboratory hours: (2 hours duration) Tuesdays or Thursdays

Office hours: Prof. Morrison; Prof. Co;  other times by arrangement - request by email.
TA:   Daniel Lopez Gaxiola, email dlopezga@mtu.edu

Web Page:  The course web page is www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm3215/cm3215.html

Course Content: This course will be an introduction to basic laboratory methods and instrumentation used in the measurement of fluid flow and heat transfer. Topics to be covered include methods of statistical data analysis, principles of measurement and instrumentation, and presentation of data.  Technical writing will be an important part of the course.

COURSE POLICIES:

LABORATORY SAFETY:  Safety is of the highest priority in the laboratory.  The Fundamentals of ChE Laboratory Safety Manual must be followed at all times.  This document may be found at www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm3215/CM3215SafetyManual2007.pdf

The laboratory safety program is described in the manual.  At the end of the semester there will be a general safety debriefing to discuss how to improve and maintain laboratory safety.

ATTENDANCE:  Attendence is required at the lectures and at your designated laboratory period.  Excused absences will be granted if accompanied by the appropriate documenation (for example, memo from the Dean of Students or from a medical doctor).

LAB GROUPS: Lab groups will consist of one or two students; Lab groups are assigned by the instructors and will change once during the semester.  Lab Safety Team assignments are found in the syllabus:  www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm3215/schedule.html

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND LABORATORY DRESS CODE:  All students must purchase a permanently bound laboratory notebook (available in the bookstore) for experimental data and a pair of approved safety glasses (available at Chem Stores).  Safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles, closed-toe shoes, a shirt that covers the entire torso, and long pants must be worn in the laboratory.  Neckties, dangling clothing or jewelry, and other unsafe items are prohibited.  Long-sleeved shirts are recommended.

LABORATORY PREPARATION:  You must prepare your laboratory notebook prior to beginning experiments in the laboratory.  See Lecture 1 for a description of how to prepare your notebook.  Additional information is in the email at this link:  www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm3215/memo14Sept2007.html  The TA will check your lab notebook at the beginning of the lab.  You may not begin work until your laboratory notebook has been approved by the TA or instructor.

REPORTS:  Reports are due one week after the experiments are performed as indicated in the syllabus (Wednesday 5pm for Tuesday groups; Friday 5pm for Thursday groups).  Turn in reports to Homework Box A in the hallway across from the elevator on the second floor of the Chem Sci building..

We will use the technical memo style of report.  An explanation of this style is discussed in the course. The target length of report is three - four pages, including figures/tables and excluding the appendix.  Please sign your memos (at the top, next to the "From:" line).

You must follow the following guidelines in your reports:
Guidelines for preparing graphs are given at this link: www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm3215/GraphingGuidelines.pdf
Guidelines for referencing books, articles, and other standard materials are given at this link:  Lehigh University Chemical Engineering Style Guide
Guidelines for referencing web pages are given at this link: www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm4655/web_citations.html
Guidelines for writing appendices are given at this link www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm4655/use_of_appendices.html
    (normally the only appendix in your memo reports will be raw data)
Checklist to use before turning in reports:  www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm3215/checklist_reports.html
Helpful hints on typing equations using MSWord 2007 Equation Editor

Late reports will be penalized as follows: 1 day late, 20% penalty; more than 1 day late, grade of zero.  Exceptions may be made under exceptional circumstances if arranged with the instructors in advance.  Unacceptable reports will be returned without a grade for rewriting.  Rewrites of Reports 2 and 3 may be made without penalty.  A minimum 10% penalty will be applied to subsequent rewrites; the actual amount of the penalty will be at the discretion of the instructors.  When turning in a report for regrade, please attach the original report as well.  Due-dates for the re-writes will be determined by the instructor.

QUIZZES:  Quizzes will be given throughout the semester.  Safety team reports count as a quiz.  An inspection of laboratory notebooks during Lab 4 will count as a quiz.  Overall compliance with laboratory rules and procedures (including attendance, teamwork, communication) as judged by the instructor will count as a quiz.

PEER EVALUATION:  Each team member will fill out a peer evaluation form for every report cycle and turn it in separately (in a sealed envelope) to the instructor.  These forms are confidential.  The purpose of this form is to indicate to the instructors whether or not an engineering team is functioning as it should.  Fill out one column for yourself and one for your lab partner.  If it becomes apparent that the workload is being unfairly distributed among team members, an appropriate adjustment will be made in the grading procedures so that members are credited with the work for which they are responsible.

GRADING:

Laboratory Reports 80%
Assignments and Lab Quizzes:  20%
No Final Exam

Scale:

90-100% A
86-89 AB
80-85 B
76-79 BC
70-75 C
66-69 CD
60-65 D
Less than 60% F

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS  Please use a professional standard when communicating with the instructors and TA.  Guidlines are posted here:  www.chem.mtu.edu/~fmorriso/cm3215/ProfessionalEmail.pdf

CHEATING: Cheating of any form will not be tolerated. Reports submitted must be the work of the team members only.  Any student found to be cheating would be reported to the Dean of Students. The punishment for plagiarism ranges from an F on the assignment to expulsion.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Academic regulations and procedures are governed by University policy.  Academic dishonesty cases will be handled in accordance the University's policies.  

If you have a disability that could affect your performance in this class or that requires an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please see me as soon as possible so that we can make appropriate arrangements.  The Affirmative Action Office has asked that you be made aware of the following: