Prospects of Applying the LMS Moodle in Organizing Practical Classes on Modeling Heterogeneous Catalytic Processes

The analysis of various LMS-platforms of electronic distance education is carried out. The advantage of using the modular object-oriented environment Moodle for developing a distance learning course is demonstrated. Computer tests of input (pre-lecture quiz), intermediate (post-lecture quiz, homework assignments, problem sets) and final control (final test) of students’ progress in the discipline “Chemical kinetics and reactor design” are discussed. Examples of modeling heterogeneous catalytic processes of acetylene hydrogenation in the ethane-ethylene fraction of pyrogas, propane dehydrogenation to propylene, steam and oxidative methanol reforming to hydrogen over various nanocatalysts are considered.