Course syllabus

010313516-61 หลักพื้นฐานและการประยุกต์ตัวเร่งปฏิกิริยา (Fundamental and Applications of Catalysts)

Course Syllabus

Data entry : Asst.Prof. Dr.Wanwitoo Wanmolee
1. Course number and name

010313516-61 หลักพื้นฐานและการประยุกต์ตัวเร่งปฏิกิริยา (Fundamental and Applications of Catalysts)

2. Credits and contact hours

3(3-0-6)

3. Instructor’s or course coordinator’s name

Asst.Prof. Dr.Wanwitoo Wanmolee

4. Text book, title, author, and year

  1. C. H. Bartholomew, Robert J. Farrauto (2005), Fundamentals of Industrial Catalytic Processes, 2nd Edition, Wiley
  2. จตุพร วิทยาคุณ และนุรักษ์ กฤษดานุรักษ์ การเร่งปฏิกิริยา: พื้นฐานและการประยุกต์ (ปรับปรุงครั้งที่ 1) โรงพิมพ์มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ กรุงเทพฯ 2561
  3. สุวดี ก้องพารากุล เคมีของการเร่งปฏิกิริยา โรงพิมพ์มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์ กรุงเทพฯ 2561
  4. Jean W.L. Beeckman (2020), Catalyst Engineering Technology: Fundamental and Applications, Wiley
  5. Jens K. Nørskov, Felix Studt, Frank Abild-Pedersen, Thomas Bligaard (2014), Fundamental Concepts in Heterogeneous Catalysis, Wiley

5. Specific course information

  1. brief description of the content of the course (catalog description)
    Fundamental of catalyst, reaction with catalyst, type of catalyst; heterogeneous catalyst; catalyst preparation; characterization of catalyst; catalysts and their reactions in industrial applications.
  2. prerequisites or co-requisites
  3. indicate whether a required, elective, or selected elective (as per Table 5-1) course in the program
    Elective :

6. Specific goals for the course

  1. specific outcomes of instruction (e.g. The student will be able to explain the significance of current research about a particular topic.)
    1. CLO1 Analyze given engineering scenarios, formulate mathematical/engineering models, and compute solutions using appropriate engineering and scientific principles.
    2. CLO2
    3. CLO3
    4. CLO4
    5. CLO5 Demonstrate effective teamwork by leading or supporting team roles, communicating professionally, coordinating tasks, and achieving shared objectives.
    6. CLO6
    7. CLO7 Identify knowledge gaps, independently learn required concepts using suitable strategies, and apply the new knowledge to complete tasks effectively.
  2. explicitly indicate which of the student outcomes listed in Criterion 3 or any other outcomes are addressed by the course.
    ABET Student Outcome (SO) Listed in Criterion 3 Course learning outcome (CLO)
    SO1 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    • CLO1 Analyze given engineering scenarios, formulate mathematical/engineering models, and compute solutions using appropriate engineering and scientific principles.
    SO5 an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    • CLO5 Demonstrate effective teamwork by leading or supporting team roles, communicating professionally, coordinating tasks, and achieving shared objectives.
    SO7 an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    • CLO7 Identify knowledge gaps, independently learn required concepts using suitable strategies, and apply the new knowledge to complete tasks effectively.

7. Brief list of topics to be covered
Week Topic Details Activities
1-2 Introduction and Fundamental Catalytic Phenomena
3 Rates of Reaction
4-5 Surface Adsorption of Catalyst
6-8 Catalyst Characterization: Physical, Chemical, and Thermal Properties
9 Midterm Examination
10-11 Interpretation of Catalyst (Paper-based)
12-13 Catalyst Preparation Techniques
14-15 Applications of Modern Catalysts
16 Paper-based Discussion on Catalyst
17 Final Presentation and Report
8. Course Assessment
Course assessment Weight score (%) Assessment tools Date
GG Classroom/ on-site/ GG form 60 quiz, assignment, group discussion, class participation, in-class activities 25 Nov 2025 - 13 Mar 2026
Report/Poster/Presentation 40 final examination 13 Feb 2026
The grading table
Grading Rank
>= 80% A
75% - 79.99% B+
70% - 74.99% B
65% - 69.99% C+
60% - 64.99% C
55% - 59.99% D+
50% - 54.99% D
35% - 49.99% F

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