Critical analysis of the discipline Chemical and Biological Fundamentals, a view from Physical Chemistry

Abstract

In this work, the Chemical and Biological Fundamentals discipline of the Chemical Engineering degree was critically analyzed, with the purpose of identifying its positive and negative aspects for its continuous improvement. The premises and conceptual bases for the design of the E study plans, article 236 of Resolution 47/22 of the MES, were taken into account and the synthetic analytical method was applied. It was determined that the program is scientifically conceived with an adequate structure, there is intra- and interdisciplinarity between the contents of the subjects and it has methods and means that favor the acquisition of skills in students. Negative aspects were also determined such as: very extensive knowledge system in Physical Chemistry I and II, absence of prior knowledge at the time of teaching certain contents in some subjects. A solution proposal was made to improve these negative aspects.