Programme Specification
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | Department of Chemical Engineering |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | Institution of Chemical Engineers |
Final award | BEng/BEng + DIS/DIntS |
Programme title | Chemical Engineering |
Programme code | CGUB01 |
Length of programme | The duration of the programme is either 6 semesters or 8 semesters if students undertake professional development in industry training leading to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies or international experience leading to the award of Diploma in International Studies which normally occurs between Parts B and C. |
UCAS code | H805/H806 |
Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/departments/chemicalengineering/chemicalengineering/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:25:21 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To prepare graduates for professional careers in the process industries, primarily as process engineers. Enable them to understand, solve, and manage technical problems in general, and to be able to take advantage of further education, research and experience throughout their careers.
- To develop incoming students’ knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes to those of competent professional chemical engineers.
- To impart a knowledge of chemical engineering principles through the underlying mathematics, science and associated technologies.
- To develop the ability to reason critically, collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesise data, gather and use information, apply concepts and methodologies.
- To develop skills, especially in (a) drawing rational conclusions from experimental investigations, (b) information technology, including the use of calculation and design packages, computer graphics and word processing, and (c) communication, both oral and written.
- To deepen understanding of process principles through problem solving, projects and assignments, particularly process design exercises.
- To encourage professional attitudes through the study of the human, environmental and economic implications of technology, through team work, and through working with established professionals.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
QAA Benchmark statements for Engineering
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
Accreditation of Chemical Engineering Degrees: A guide for university departments and assessors, IChemE
UK-SPEC
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate threshold to good (as defined in the QAA Benchmark statements for Engineering) knowledge and understanding of:
- Mathematics, science and engineering principles (including ITC), relevant to the Process Industries.
- Economic evaluation principles relevant to engineering and engineers.
- The essential concepts, principles and theories in subjects of the student's own choice.
- The role of the engineer in society and as a team player, and the constraints within which their engineering judgement will be exercised.
- The professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers.
- The international role of the engineer and the impact of engineering solutions in a global context.
- The principles of process selection and design.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
8. Demonstrate competence in identifying, defining and solving engineering problems using mathematical and modelling techniques with due cognisance of science and engineering principles.
9. Show competence in the selection and design of process engineering systems and processes.
10. Recognise how to ensure safe operation of apparatus and plant.
11. Evaluate and integrate information and processes through individual and team project work.
12. Show an ability to plan an experiment (or project), analyse and interpret data recorded in the laboratory and on processes.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
13. Use laboratory and pilot equipment competently and safely.
14. Observe and record data in the laboratory and on processes.
15. Use computer packages appropriate to process engineering and be able to utilise them to good effect in project, laboratory and design work.
16. Prepare technical reports, technical research papers and dissertations - research the material(s) required to produce these.
17. Give technical presentations, with IT multimedia whenever possible.
18. Understand technical drawings. Prepare block, flow & piping and instrumentation, and mechanical drawings.
19. Apply knowledge and skills in a professional environment through projects and training in industry (DIS students only).
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
20. Communicate effectively using written, oral, graphical and presentational skills – sorting data in an appropriate manner.
21. Use IT effectively (e.g. process simulator, word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation, CAD, email, WWW and specialist software).
22. Use mathematical skills appropriate to an engineer.
23. Work independently.
24. Work in a team environment.
25. Manage workloads and time effectively.
26. Work with limited or contradictory information.
4. Programme structure
4.1 PART A - Introductory Modules
(i) Compulsory modules - total modular weight 110
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
CGA001 |
Fluid Mechanics I |
10 |
1 |
CGA002 |
Stagewise Processes |
10 |
2 |
CGA004 |
Chemical Engineering Laboratory |
20 |
1 & 2 |
CGA005 |
Chemical and Biochemical Processes |
10 |
1 |
CGA006 |
Heat Transfer |
10 |
2 |
CGA007 |
Process Balances |
20 |
1 & 2 |
CGA008 |
Engineering Thermodynamics |
10 |
1 |
MAA308 |
Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering |
20 |
1 & 2 |
(ii) Optional Modules - total modular weight 10
One from
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
|
Choice of Applied Languages Current details available from the University-Wide Language Programme in the Department of Politics, History and International Relations |
10 |
2
|
CGA013 |
Chemical Engineering and Society |
10 |
2 |
4.2 PART B - Degree Modules
(i) Compulsory modules - total modular weight 110
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
CGB001 |
Chemical Engineering Design |
10 |
2 |
CGB012 |
Mass Transfer and Separations |
20 |
1 & 2 |
CGB013 |
Chemical Thermodynamics |
10 |
1 |
CGB014 |
Instrumentation, Control and Industrial Practice |
10 |
1 |
CGB015 |
Safety, Loss Prevention and Environmental Control |
10 |
1 |
CGB017 |
Reaction Engineering |
10 |
2 |
CGB018 |
Plant Engineering |
10 |
2 |
CGB019 |
Particle Technology |
10 |
2 |
CGB020 |
Process Systems Engineering |
10 |
2 |
CGB022 |
Fluid Mechanics II |
10 |
1 |
(ii) Optional Modules - total modular weight 10
One from
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
CGB021 |
Food Engineering |
10 |
2 |
|
Choice of Applied Language Current details available from the University-Wide Language Programme in the Department of Politics, History and International Relations |
10 |
2 |
4.3 PART I – Optional Placement Year
One from
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
|
|
|
|
CGI001 |
Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) |
120 |
1 & 2 |
CGI002 |
Diploma in International Studies (DIntS) |
120 |
1 & 2 |
4.4 PART C - Degree Modules
(i) Compulsory modules - total modular weight 110
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
CGC001 |
Individual Process Design Project |
20 |
2 |
CGC022 |
Chemical Process Control |
10 |
1 |
CGC033 |
Research Project |
20 |
2 |
CGC034 |
Transfer Processes |
10 |
1 |
CGC035 |
Reaction Engineering |
10 |
1 |
CGC037 |
Dissertation |
10 |
1 |
CGC038 | Team Design Project | 20 | 2 |
CGC042 | Pollution Control | 10 | 1 |
(ii) Optional Modules - total modular weight 10
One from
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
CGC024 |
Biochemical Engineering |
10 |
1 |
CGC028 |
Process Economics and Design Optimisation |
10 |
1 |
CGC958 |
Research Methods |
10 |
1 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D (if applicable) and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.
Provision will be made for candidates who have the right of reassessment in Parts A, B and C of the programme to undergo reassessment in the University’s special assessment period.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidate’s final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level module assessments in Parts B and C in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 30 : Part C 70 to determine the final degree classification.