CHM573: Industrial Chemistry / Faculty of Applied Sciences

This course will interactively engage the students cognitively and scientifically in areas of processing of natural resources such as petroleum, palm oil, and natural rubber into industrial products. Other industrial processes discussed include palm oil production, petroleum production, extraction of metals, and surface coating industries. Student will be exposed to the safety and hazard study in the workplace and have a better understanding with the application of the personal protective equipment that available in the workplace. Students will define concept and applications of the processes into a reports after pay an industrial visit to the processing plant and industry. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be assessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper examination (tests and finals), plant visit/industrial talk report and classroom engagement like student presentation.