Model of an integrative exercise for Physical Chemistry I in Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials.

Abstract

The subject of Physical Chemistry is essential for scientifically grounding the physicochemical transformations in metallurgical processes due to its integrative nature across the disciplines of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, and its connection to the subjects within the curriculum of the Metallurgy and Materials Engineering degree. Analysis of the degree program demonstrates the breadth of the engineer's scope of action and practice, based on the complexity and variety of metallurgical processes in which these physicochemical transformations occur. Currently, the teaching and learning process applies the knowledge base to solving examples in practical classes and assessments, based on the topics outlined in the course syllabus. However, this approach does not provide a comprehensive solution because it fails to apply a general model to the engineer's analysis and solution of the problem, taking into account the object, objective, and scope of the profession. These elements determine that the object of this articulation is implemented in a general model in the analysis and solution of engineering problems in the teaching of Physical Chemistry in the professional training process.