Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding Graduates will have a knowledge and understanding of:
A1 appropriate mathematical methods

A2

sufficient science to underpin study of chemical engineering

A3

computer-based methods for modelling and analysing chemical engineering problems

A4

the main principles of chemical engineering

A5

procedures used to create a process, product or plant to meet a defined need

A6

the function and operating characteristics and applicability of a range of commonly-encountered items of equipment

A7

(i) economic, commercial and management techniques (ii) health, safety, social and environmental issues relevant to chemical engineering

Intellectual skills Graduates will have the ability to:

B1 select and apply appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analysing chemical engineering problems

B2

apply scientific principles to chemical engineering problems

B3

select and apply appropriate computer-based methods for modelling and analysing chemical engineering problems

B4

select and apply appropriate chemical engineering principles to problems

B5

create a process, product or plant to meet a defined need

B6

select and apply commonly-encountered equipment

B7

(i) investigate health, safety and environmental issues associated with a chemical engineering operation (ii) select and apply appropriate financial criteria to chemical engineering operations and projects (iii) select and apply appropriate management methods

Professional/practical skills Graduates will have the ability to:

C1 use appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analysing chemical engineering problems

C2

produce the solutions to problems through the use of scientific principles

C3

use appropriate computer software for modelling and analysing problems in process engineering

C4

solve chemical engineering problems through the application of chemical engineering principles

C5

develop a design for a process, product or plant to meet a defined need, taking into account constraints

C6

use commonly-encountered equipment and analyse performance from experiment data

C7

(i) evaluate health, safety and environmental risks associated with chemical engineering operations (ii) evaluate financial viability of chemical engineering operations and investments (iii) assess situations and apply appropriate management techniques

Transferable/key skills Graduates will have the ability to:

D1 sort, manipulate and analyse data

D2

work with limited or conflicting data

D3

(i) use computer packages and programmes effectively (ii) retrieve scientific and technical information

D4

apply logical reasoning to problems

D5

communicate effectively in a variety of media

D6

apply creativity and innovation in design and problem solving

D7

(i) work safely and identify hazards and risks (ii) work with other people in varying situations including teamwork