ChE
344 AL - Chemical Reaction Engineering
Summer
2001 - Open Ended Project
Introduction
The Summer 2001 Reaction Engineering OEP focuses on web
modules and their relevance in Asynchronous Learning. The project specifically investigates web modules related to
chemical reaction engineering.
The OEP will be undertaken in groups of two. You will first be given an opportunity to form groups independently, and then assistance will be provided to finish forming groups. Each group is responsible for completing Memo 1 as given. Beginning with Memo 2, you must choose one of two alternatives to pursue for the remainder of the OEP. Note that you must submit your work in memo format.
Memo 1
- Due
June 18, 2001
Before beginning the OEP, complete the problem solving
section of the course website.
Assignment: Choose a topic.
Brainstorm your topic using all of the techniques that were used in the
exercise "Playground Equipment from Old Cars" in the problem solving section
of the course website.
Submit: Memo 1 including:
Alternative 1 - Extend Two Existing Modules
Memo 2
- Due July 2, 2001
Assignment: Choose and rank four of the web modules that
you feel need improvement.
(As not everyone can
work on the same module, the first groups to submit their list will get their
first two choices. You must submit
your list so that the modules you will extend can be assigned.
Your modules must be assigned before continuing.)
After reviewing the first of your assigned modules, use the
techniques you learned while completing Memo 1 to suggest ways to improve and
extend the first module.
Note: Memos 2 and 3 will focus on the first of your two
modules, only. Your second module
is the subject of Memo 4, which you will complete after receiving comments on
Memos 2 and 3.
Submit: Memo 2 including:
Memo 3
- Due
July 16, 2001
Assignment: Complete your first module
extension. Note that you must
actually extend the assigned module so that it still functions as a web module
with the extension.
Submit: Memo 3 - Your first completed module extension.
Memo 4
- Due
august 14, 2001
Assignment: Complete Memos 2 and 3 for your second module
extension.
Submit: Memo 4 - The equivalent of Memos 2 and 3 for your second module extension.
Alternative 2 - Develop a New Web Module
Memo
2 - Due July 2, 2001
Assignment: Review the web modules on the chemical reaction
engineering website. Think
creatively to propose at least three topics for new web modules. Use the techniques you learned while completing Memo 1 to
suggest ways to develop your module topics.
Before proceeding, discuss the proposed modules with the TA and choose
one topic only to pursue further. Outline
the necessary resources and the methods you would use to prepare a module on a
new topic. Explain how you will
make the new module an effective learning tool.
Submit: Memo 2 including:
Memo 3
- Due
July 16, 2001
Assignment: Prepare an interim report detailing your
progress. At this point, you should
have gathered the majority of materials necessary to assemble your module.
Certainly, you should have identified nearly all the necessary materials.
The structure of your module should also be taking shape.
Submit: Memo 3 - Interim report.
Memo 4
- Due
august 14, 2001
Assignment: Submit your completed module.
The module should be a fully functioning module that could be uploaded
onto the course website with the other modules.
With the module complete, you should identify where the module fits with
the course content.
Submit: Memo 4 - Completed web module.