Programme Accreditation
Programme Info

Our Chemical Engineering programme aims to produce graduates with good analytical ability to be competent engineers that will be able to solve animate and inanimate problems in Chemical Engineering, with emphasis on Biochemical Engineering for industrial applications.

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Programme
Description
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Name
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)
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First offered
Semester 2, 2020/2021; Batch 202XXXX
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Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
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Total Credit
138 credits (Dept = 84, Kulliyyah = 28, University = 26)
Course Overview

The curriculum of the Programme consists of 138 credit hours. The credit hours are categorized into five categories according to the University curriculum framework where 20 credit hours must be allocated for the University Required Course (UniCORE) and at least 6 credit hours for free electives. The remaining 112 credit hours are categorized under one of these three categories, Kulliyyah Required Course (KRC), engineering core courses, or programme elective courses.

Courses
Credit Hours
University Required Courses
20
University Free Elective Courses
6
Kulliyyah Required Courses
14
Engineering Core Courses
89
Programme Elective Courses
9
Total Credit Hours
138
Programme Educational Objective

Programme Educational Objective (PEO) describe specific statement/goals consistent with mission and vision of IIUM, responsive to the interest of programme stakeholders, and describe the expected achievement of graduates in their career and professional life 3-5 years after graduation. Inline with University and Kulliyyah vision & mission, our chemical engineering programme has set the following PEO:

PEO
Programme Educational Objective
Description
PEO1
Expertise
Graduates who advance in career and professional standing nationally or internationally based on leadership and technical expertise in Chemical Engineering or related fields
PEO2
Ethics
Graduates who demonstrate moral and professional commitment for the betterment of society
PEO3
Entrepreneurial
Graduates who engage in entrepreneurial activities that apply engineering knowledge and technical skills
PEO4
Lifelong Learning
Graduates who engage in lifelong learning through postgraduate education and/or continuous professional development
Programme Outcome

Programme Outcome (PO) describe what students are expected to know and be able to perform or attain by the time of graduation. Relate skills, knowledge, and behaviour that student aquire through the programme

PO
Programe Outcome
Description
PO1
Engineering knowledge
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems
PO2
Problem analysis
Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathemathics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences (WK1 to WK4)
PO3
Design/ Development of Solutions
Design solution for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or process that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental consideration (WK5)
PO4
Investigation
Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions
PO5
Modern Tool Usage
Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WK6)
PO6
The Engineer and Society
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems (WK7)
PO7
Environment and Sustainability
Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts (WK7)
PO8
Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practices (WK7)
PO9
Individual and Team Work
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings
PO10
Communication
Communicate effectively 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, and give and receive clear instructions
PO11
Project Management and Finance
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
PO12
Life Long Learning
Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change
Mapping: Course to PO
Knowledge Profile

Knowledge Profile (WK) is a list of attributes typically achieved in 4-5 years of study, depending on the level of students at entry. The range of knowledge profile is defined as follows:

WK
Knowledge Profile
Description
WK1
Natural Sciences
A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the disciplines
WK2
Mathematics
Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, statistic and formal aspects of computer and information science to support analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline
WK3
Engineering Fundamentals
A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline
WK4
Specialist Knowledge
Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knwledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline
WK5
Engineering Design
Knowledge that supports engineering design in a practice area
WK6
Engineering Practice
Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline
WK7
Comprehension of Role
Comprehension of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline: ethics and the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety; the impacts of engineering activity: economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability
WK8
Research Literature
Engagement with selected knowledge in the research literature of the discipline
Mapping: Course to WK
Complex Problem Solving

Complex engineering problem (WP) have characteristic WP1 and some or all of WP2 to WP7. The range of complex problem solving is defined as follows:

WP
Complex Engineering Problem
Description
WP1
Depth of Knowledge Required
Cannot be resolved without in depth engineering knowledge at level one or more of WK3,Wk4,WK5,WK6,WK8.
WP2
Range of Conflicting Requirement
Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering and other issues
WP3
Depth of Analysis Required
Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking, originality in analysis to formulate suitable models
WP4
Familiarity of Issues
Involve infrequently encountered issues
WP5
Extent of Applicable Codes
Are outside problems encompassed by standards and codes or practice for professional engineering
WP6
Extent of Stakeholder Involvement and Level of Conflicting Requirements
Involves diverse groups of stakeholders wit widely varying needs
WP7
Interdependence
Are high level problems including many component parts or sub-problems
Mapping: Course to WP
Complex Engineering Activities

Complex engineering activities (EA) means activities or project that have some or all of the following characteristics:

EA
Engineering Activities
Description
EA1
Range of Resources
Involve the use of diverse resources (resources includes people, money, equipment, materials, information and technologies)
EA2
Level of Interactions
Require resolution of significant problems arising from interactions between wide ranging or conflicting technical, engineering or other issues
EA3
Innovation
Involves creative use of engineering principles and research-based knowledge in novel
EA4
Consequences to Society and the Environment
Have significant consequences in a range of contexts, characterised by difficulty of prediction and mitigation
EA5
Familiarity
Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principles based approaces
Mapping: Course to EA

Programme Info

Course Overview

Programme Educational Objective (PEO)

Programme Outcome (PO)

Mapping: Course to PO

Knowledge Profile (WK)

Mapping: Course to WK

Complex Problem Solving (WP)

Mapping: Course to WP

Complex Engineering Activities (EA)

Mapping: Course to EA