The world around us is filled with processes that involve the exchange of materials and energy. This course introduces the fundamental engineering principles used to analyze chemical processes that occur in nature and by human design, with a focus on energy and environmental topics. Students will learn how to diagram engineering processes, identify and convert process variables, and set up material and energy balances to find steady-state solutions. Students will then apply these concepts to real-world issues, such as the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges, through interactive in-class assignments and a collaborative, student-led group project. Examples include renewable energy generation and storage, wastewater purification and desalination, CO2-based biomanufacturing of food, and medicine design and delivery in the human body.
Session One
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Session Two
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Grade(s)
9-11
at the time of application
Scheduled Class Time*
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM (PDT)
Session One
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM (PDT)
Session Two
*The course will meet for two hours daily (Monday–Friday) for a live online class during this window of time. The third hour is used for online office hours. Students will be admitted to and attend just one course section and time. The exact course time and office hour schedule will be set closer to the start of the program. In addition to the live meeting times, students complete out-of-class learning assignments such as assigned readings, group work, pre-recorded online lectures, and more.
Prerequisite(s)
Completion of an algebra course. Students should also be comfortable with the concepts of atoms, atomic mass, and molecular mass.