Engineering Mathematics (I) covers the basics of the mathematical tools essential 
<br>for defining and solving 
<br>problems encountered by chemical engineers. These problems include by are not 
<br>limited to transport of maters 
<br>and energy, thermodynamics and separation processes, chemical reaction 
<br>engineering, process control, and 
<br>process design.
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<br>We will start our course with the introduction of 1st-order ordinary differential 
<br>equations (ODE). Such 
<br>equations are commonly encountered in simple chemical kinetics or steady-state 
<br>heat and mass transfer 
<br>problems. We will cover several types of ODE starting from separable homogeneous 
<br>ODE to general 1st-order 
<br>ODE. We will also cover 2nd-order ODE, which serves as an important foundation for 
<br>dealing with partial 
<br>differential equations students will encounter in non-steady state transfer 
<br>problems. Finally, toward the end 
<br>of the semester, we will cover some concepts in linear algebra and systems of ODEs 
<br>that can be used to deal with kinetics of series chemical reactions.
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<br>Below are some remarks for the course:
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<br>1. The lecture will be offered in English.
<br>2. Final grades will be evaluated ba<x>sed on homework assignments (20%) and three 
<br>exams (20% for 1st, and 30% for the 2nd, and 30% for the 3rd exam).
<br>3. Depending on the epidemic situation, the class may be given online in real time 
<br>through online meeting software such as google meet.
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<br>Detailed course syllabus will be provide in the first class of the semester.