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Johns Hopkins University | EN.540.101

Chemical Engineering Today

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Average Course Rating

(3.75)

A series of weekly lectures to introduce students to chemical and biomolecular engineering and its role as a profession in addressing contemporary technological, social, ethical, and economic issues in today’s world. The lectures will include examples of how chemical and biomolecular engineers apply the principles of physics and chemistry to develop new products, improve process efficiencies, and alleviate the strain on the ecosystem through the design of novel environmentally conscious processes. In addition, the lectures will highlight exciting new areas now being advanced by chemical and biomolecular engineers, such as biochemical engineering, tissue engineering, nanoparticle fabrication, and processing smart polymers for applications in computer technology and as sensors. Freshmen Only.

Fall 2012

(3.84)

Fall 2013

(3.49)

Fall 2014

(3.91)

Fall 2012

Professor: Lise Dahuron

(3.84)

The best aspect of the course was the lectures from experts on various careers in the field. Students also liked getting feedback on preparing resumes. Some students found the lectures to be boring and did not know what to expect for the final exam. Suggestions for improvement included more varied speakers and more guidelines as to what to study for the exam. Overal , the course provides interesting views on careers in the field and has a light workload.

Fall 2013

Professor: Lise Dahuron

(3.49)

Students praised this course for having a light workload and for showing students what one could do with a degree in Chemical Engineering. However, students found that the various guest speakers in the course gave lecture of varying quality, with some moving too quickly and others speaking on subjects that didn’t necessarily concern students. Students suggested that the course focus more on topics that would be both comprehensible and relevant to students. Some students also asked that the class be changed to emphasize participation and hands-on activities. Prospective students should know that the course wasn’t challenging and was a good introduction to careers in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Fall 2014

Professor: Lise Dahuron

(3.91)

Students’ favorite aspect of this course was the opportunity to learn about potential career paths from a variety of alumni currently working in the field. Students believed the weakest aspect of the course was that some speakers were less engaging than others. They thought that the course could be improved with greater interactivity in the lectures. Students also felt the course could benefit from lecture slides being available online. Students thought it was valuable for future participants to know that the class was useful and only had one required assignment.

Lecture Sections

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L. Josephson
13:30 - 14:45