BEng Chemical Engineering(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

1. To develop a fundamental understanding of maths, science and engineering principles that underpin core chemical engineering concepts.
2. To apply knowledge of the core chemical engineering concepts to solve well-defined problems.
3. To undertake elementary experimental work, analyse resulting data and communicate the findings in a professional manner.
4. To work in a team to design a chemical process to address business, environmental and societal needs.
5. To understand that an effective ethics culture includes diverse considerations around sustainability, health and safety and inclusivity are informed by and influence the behaviour of the professional engineer.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Communication, Time management, Teamwork, Creativity, Critical thinking, Decision-making, Reflection, Presentation skills, Academic writing, Academic integrity, Referencing, Self-Awareness, Adaptability and Resilience.
2. Information and data literacies, Digital problem-solving, Systems thinking, Integrated problem solving & analytical skills, Engineering ethics.

Assessment

You will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and may include written examinations, in-class and online tests, problem sheets, assignments, and coursework in the form of projects, reports, presentations and posters.