The programme is an interdisciplinary discipline. The programme aims to produce graduates who will utilize state-of-the art knowledge and techniques in synthesis, design, maintenance, service, sales and marketing of various chemical engineering related processes and products. The programme provides varieties of research fields guided by experts in research area of nanocomposites and advance material development and manufacturing, microbial fuel cell and bioreactor design, metabolic modeling, system biology, fertilizer development, CO2 gas adsorption, wastewater treatment, rare earth studies, air quality management, environment impacts assessment, renewable energy development and etc. It provides strong training in research and development for the advancement of knowledge and cutting-edge technology. This course emphasize on instilling technical, managerial and ethical leadership roles with commanding oral and written skills into the students. In addition, students are also exposed to some basic elements of Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Internet-of-Things (IoT) which are expected to be dominant in various Chemical Processing Industries in the near future.
The curriculum structure of Chemical Engineering (Process) is as follows:
YEAR 1 – Some introductory and basic courses to Chemical Engineering are taught:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Mass and Energy Balance
- Engineering Drawing
- Organic Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
YEAR 2 – The core and fundamental subjects of Chemical Engineering are covered:
- Unit Operation
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Process Control and Instrumentation
- Occupational Safety and Health
YEAR 3 – In-depth coverage of various processes in Chemical Engineering:
- Petrochemical Processes
- Process Design, Integration and Management
- Process Safety
- Modelling and Simulation of Transport Processes
- Petroleum Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
- Oleochemical Processing
- Food Processing
*Students will go for industrial training for 3 months in YEAR 3.
YEAR 4 – In final year, beside learn the Chemical Engineering related courses, students are required to integrate and apply chemical engineering knowledge that they have learned in the past three years in some projects
- Capstone Project (Integrated Plant Design)
- Final Year Project (Research Project)
- Petroleum & Natural Gas Process Engineering
- Polymer Engineering and Technology
Programme Mode : Full time
Duration :
4 years/12 trimesters (3 trimester per year)
Language :
English
Programme Objectives (PEOs)
The Programme Objectives (PEOs) describe the career and professional accomplishments that the Chemical Engineering (Process) programme would prepare the graduates to achieve in a few years after their graduation. The Programme Objectives of Chemical Engineering (Process) programme is as follows:
PEO1: Employable graduates who are competent in the chemical engineering or other related engineering industries.
PEO2: Graduates who possess soft skills and are capable of managing effectively in diverse areas of engineering.
PEO3: Graduates who grow professionally and ethically with awareness in sustainability issues and lifelong learning.
Mapping between University’s mission and PEOs.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
The Programme Outcomes refer to the attributes that students should possess at the point of their graduation. The following are the list of Programme Outcomes for Chemical Engineering (Process) programme:
Effective Intake: Existing intake before Jan 2025
1. Engineering Knowledge – Apply fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, mathematics, and computing, with an engineering focus in developing solutions to complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis – Identify, study, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems based on systematic approach and leading to authenticated conclusions, with holistic considerations for sustainable development.
3. Design/Development of Solutions – Devise creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs by taking into consideration cost-effectiveness, public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. Investigation – Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Modern Tool Usage – Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems.
6. The Engineer and Society – Apply appropriate knowledge in the evaluation and assessment of subject matters pertinent to the professional engineering practice with considerations of public health and safety, community welfare and cultural perspectives as well as legal, moral and ethical responsibilities.
7. Environment and Sustainability – Recognise the significance of sustainable development when devising professional solutions to engineering problems with a clear understanding and pro-active considerations of economy and environmental concerns as well as needs for eco-friendly continual growth for local and global community.
8. Ethics – Apply professional virtues and principles with strong commitment to moral and ethical responsibilities, demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion, and adhere to the relevant national and international laws
9. Communication – Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.
10. Individual and Team Work – Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face to face, remote and distributed settings.
11. Life Long Learning – Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and lifelong learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.
12. Project Management and Finance – Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
Effective Intake: Feb 2025 Intake Onwards
1. Engineering Knowledge – Apply fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, mathematics, and computing, with an engineering focus in developing solutions to complex engineering problems.
2. Problem Analysis – Identify, study, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems based on systematic approach and leading to authenticated conclusions, with holistic considerations for sustainable development.
3. Design/Development of Solutions – Devise creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs by taking into consideration cost-effectiveness, public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
4. Investigation – Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Tool Usage – Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems.
6. The Engineer and The World – Analyse and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems.
7. Ethics – Apply professional virtues and principles with strong commitment to moral and ethical responsibilities, demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion, and adhere to the relevant national and international laws
8. Individual and Collaborative Team Work – Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face to face, remote and distributed settings.
9. Communication – Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.
10. Project Management and Finance – Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
11. Life Long Learning – Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and lifelong learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.