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2014/15 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEng, BEng Chemical and Energy Engineering

Programme code:MEBE-CEM/EENUCAS code:H801
Duration:4 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr C Poole Contact address:c.poole@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

Normally 3 A-levels or equivalent at grades AAA, including mathematics and physics or chemistry. GCSEs or equivalent in English, mathematics, physics and chemistry are required if not offered at A- or AS-level.

Alternative qualifications (eg IB, Foundation or Access course, Scottish Highers, etc) at a comparable level will also be considered.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering (SPEME)

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering (SPEME)

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Engineering

Programme specification:

At the end of the programme students should be able to:
- understand basic and detailed engineering concepts relevant to the chemical, energy and related engineering industries;
- use accurate standards of analysis and enquiry relevant to the industry;
- develop and evaluate engineering solutions to a range of basic and complex problems encountered within the industry;
- use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information relevant to the industry;
- demonstrate appropriate technical competencies relevant to the industry;
- use a range of acquired knowledge, abilities and personal skills in order to pursue a successful career in the chemical, energy and related engineering industries.

Global population expansion means an insatiable appetite for energy, much of which still comes from fossil fuels. However, these generate carbon dioxide and result in global warming, so they need to be burnt efficiently and cleanly, while at the same time renewable and sustainable sources of energy need to be developed. This programme is designed to produce graduates who are able to contribute solutions to these problems, and who want to pursue a successful career in the chemical, energy and related industries.

The modular structure adopted in level 1 (including bridging modules in mathematics, physics and chemistry) allows students with a varied A-level background to become familiar with relevant underpinning science and engineering. Students will also be introduced to a range of transferable technical skills designed to enable them to analyse and communicate technical information and data during the course and in their later professional career, together with an introduction to design project working as a team.

Level 2 is designed to introduce more complex science and engineering concepts and includes individual and group project work as well as practical laboratory classes. Because of the commonality in the first 2 years, students will be able to transfer from other Chemical Engineering programmes in SPEME up to the end of level 2.

Level 3 provides an appropriate standard of subject-specific material to enable BEng Honours graduates to pursue a successful career in the industry. This includes a mix of relevant topics from both the chemical and energy sectors. Students also undertake a major group design project.

Level 4 builds upon the material in the previous year and introduces topics with a more research and innovation flavour, including a major individual research project linked to an industrial problem, so that MEng graduates are equipped for a successful career in a wide variety of areas within their chosen industry. Furthermore, the MEng will be accredited by the IChemE, so that graduates can apply for subsequent registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) following a suitable period of post-graduation experience.

Students on the MEng programme are also eligible for the ICLP (International Corporate Leadership Programme) scheme run by the Keyworth Institute, which allows selected students to enhance their business and management knowledge by taking appropriate modules in levels 3 and 4, and summer placements at the end of years 2 and 3. MEng students are also eligible to study abroad or take an industrial placement for a period of one year.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

PEME1000Technical Skills and Applications20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME1025Engineering Science 130 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PEME1040Mathematical Techniques 110 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PEME1090Introduction to Process Engineering30 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME1730Materials Science and Engineering20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following optional modules:

LUBS1170Introduction to Management10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME1050Foundation Mathematics
Pre-requisite for: PEME1040
10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME1060Fundamentals of Process Chemistry10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME1070Foundation Engineering Physics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME1300Introduction to Petroleum Engineering10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME1700Topics in Nanotechnology10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Other modules approved by DoSE.
- PEME1050 is compulsory for candidates without A-level mathematics or equivalent
- PEME1060 is compulsory for candidates without A-level chemistry or equivalent
- PEME1070 is compulsory for candidates without A-level physics or equivalent.

This list also includes any Modern European Language modules with prefix FLTU.


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

PEME2000Mathematical Techniques 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME2020Safety, Health and Environment20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME2210Engineering Science 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME2220Process Systems and Applications20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME2230Process Modelling and Thermodynamics20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME2740Materials Synthesis and Characterisation20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

PEME3200Design Project (BEng)40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME3301Separation Processes20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME3311Reaction Engineering20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME3415Combustion Theory and Design20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME3461Renewable Technologies20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)


Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

PEME5200MResearch Project (MEng)45 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME5210MChemical Products Design and Development15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
PEME5330MAdvanced Reaction Engineering15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME5421MEnergy Management and Conservation15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
PEME5465MFuel Processing15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
PEME5475MAdvanced Engines and Turbines15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

Last updated: 21/03/2014

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