A working knowledge of computer programming is also assumed.

Objective 1: Introduce undergraduate chemical engineers to dynamics and control of chemial processes. Individual outcomes include:

a) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve linear chemical process dynamics problems, applying knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, other sciences, and engineering.

b) Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of chemical engineering. Computational tools especially are emphasized in this course.

e) Ability to design and conduct laboratory experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, in particular to determine the efficacy of control designs.

f) Ability to design a control system to meet desired needs for a given process.

g) Capacity for continuing development in understanding and expertise in process dynamics and control.

a) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.

b) Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, including knowledge of contemporary issues, particularly those of safety and environmental impact that are directly affected by control system design.

c) Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams, and ability to communicate effectively, through laboratory experience, teamwork, and laboratory project reports.

The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

This course provides the fundamental background for understanding and controlling the dynamics of chemical processes. Through it the students acquire the ability to apply mathematical and computational tools and engineering knowledge to formulate and solve process dynamics problems and to design appropriate control schemes to regulate chemical processes. Working in teams, the students also perform experiments and analyze data in order to determine process parameters and the effectiveness of controller designs, as well as prepare formal written presentations of their data, results, analyses and conclusions.