Intervention for Chemistry

This bridging course reinforces and consolidates foundational concepts in chemistry for students preparing to take Chemistry for Engineers. It serves as a preparatory course that develops the essential chemical knowledge, quantitative skills, and problem-solving competencies required for higher-level engineering courses. The course reviews the composition, structure, properties, and behavior of matter, with emphasis on the particulate nature of substances and their interactions. It covers atomic theory, atomic structure, the periodic properties of elements, chemical bonding, and the formation of compounds. Quantitative principles are strengthened through the study of the mole concept, stoichiometry, chemical equations, and calculations involving mass, moles, and reacting species. The course also examines the behavior of gases through the gas laws and introduces the properties of solutions, concentration units, solubility, and factors affecting dissolution. Colligative properties of non-electrolyte solutions are discussed together with fundamental principles of acid-base chemistry, including pH, neutralization reactions, and basic acid-base titration. Through guided exercises, quantitative problem-solving, and applications, the course prepares students with the conceptual foundation and mathematical proficiency required for Chemistry for Engineers and subsequent engineering coursework.

Intervention for Calculus

This bridging course introduces the fundamental mathematical concepts and techniques that provide a foundation for higher-level engineering courses. It begins with essential topics in algebra, including the real number system, integers, rational expressions, algebraic equations, and functions, with emphasis on developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills. The course then covers the Pythagorean theorem, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and the solution of triangles, providing students with the mathematical tools needed to analyze geometric and engineering problems. The final part focuses on plane, solid, and analytic geometry, including the perimeter and area of plane figures, the volume and surface area of solid figures, conic sections, and algebraic curves. Throughout the course, mathematical principles are reinforced through applications relevant to engineering, preparing students for more advanced coursework in mathematics, science, and engineering.

Chemistry for Engineers

This course provides fundamental and advanced concepts of chemistry relevant to engineering practice and the study of engineering systems. It emphasizes the chemical principles governing the structure, bonding, properties, and behavior of engineering materials; the production and conversion of energy; and chemical processes occurring in environmental systems. Topics related to energy include thermochemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and fuels, with emphasis on their principles and engineering applications. The course also examines the chemistry and properties of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, and advanced materials such as nanomaterials. Environmental applications of chemistry are addressed through the study of water-quality parameters, atmospheric chemistry and the impacts of chemical pollutants, and the chemical composition and properties of soils. The course further introduces principles and practices for the safe storage, handling, management, and disposal of toxic and hazardous chemicals. Through these topics, students develop a strong chemical foundation for understanding materials, energy, environmental processes, and chemical safety within engineering contexts.