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Preface XXV

E. The Components of the CD-ROM

The primary purpose of the CD-ROM is to serve as an enrichment resource. Its objec-
tives are fourfold: (1) To provide the option/opportunity for further study or clarifica-
tion on a particular concept or topic through Summary Notes, additional examples,
interactive computing modules and web modules, (2) To provide the opportuniFy to
practice critical thinking skills, creative ‘thinking skills, and problem solving slds
through the use of “What if...” questions and “living example problems,” (3) To pro-
vide additional technical material far the professional reference shelf, (4) To provide
other tutorial information, such as additional homework problems, thoughts on PI&-
lem solving, how to use computational software in chemical reaction engineeing, and
representative course structures. The following components are listed at the end of
most ch,apters and can be accessed, by chapter, on the CD.

Learning Resources
These resources give an overview of the material in each chapter and
provide extra explanations, examples, and applications to reinforce
Chapter 4 the basic concepts of chemical reaction engineering. The learning
resources on the CD-ROM include:
1. Summary Notes
The Summary Notes found in the chapler outlines, give an over-
view of each chapter, and are taken from lecture notes from an
undergraduate class at Michigan. You can also listen to the audios
on the CD Lecture Notes.
2. Web Modules
These modules which apply key concepts to both standard and non-
standard reaction engineering problems (e.g., the use of wetlands
to degrade toxic chemicals, cobra bites) can be loaded directly from
the CD-ROM. Additional Web Modules are expected to be addled
over the next several years. (http://www.engin.umich.edu/-cre)
3. Interactive Computer Modules
Students can use the corresponding Interactive Computer Modules
to review the important chapter concepts and then apply them to
real problems in a unique and entertaining fashion. The Murder Mys-
tery module has long been a favorite with students across the nation.
4. Solved Problems
A number of solved problems are presented along with prclb-
lem-solving heuristics. Problem-solving strategies and additional
worked example problems are available in the Thoughts con
Problem Solving section of the CD-ROM.
Living Example Problems
A copy of POLYMATH is provided on the CD-ROM for the students
to use tci solve the homework problems. The example problems that
use an ODE solver (e.g., POLYMATH) are referred to as “living exam-
ple problems” because the students can load the POLYMATH program
directly onto their own computer in order to studv the Droblem. Stu-