An Analytical Approach to Plant Design and Economics Course and Methods of Teaching

Document Type : Scientific - Research

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Abstract
At first, the merit of plant design and economics course in the chemical engineering curriculum as mortar to adhere the other courses together for constructing a chemical plant is illustrated and then, with regard to the position of this course, the main syllabus and time allocation for each chapter is described. Teaching style and method, position and back ground of students at the time of registration and cooperation of the other member of staff are also considered and in continuation, the lecturer qualification and industrial experiences is recognized. Design project as an important supplement of the main course has also emphasized. At the end, the number and the content of each examination and the appropriate way of student evaluation is suggested to the benefit of young and less experienced lecturer.
 

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  • Receive Date 28 December 2002
  • Revise Date 21 May 2003
  • Accept Date 22 September 2003
  • First Publish Date 01 June 2004
  • Publish Date 01 June 2004