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B-Eng. Chemical and Process Engineering

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

The Bachelors Degree Programme is five years. In addition to Theory sessions, Labs and Workshop Practice, students are required to undergo Industrial Attachment in their 3rd, 4th and 5th Years of study.

First Year First Semester

Code Title Units
TEC 101 Basic Engineering Mathematics I 3
TEC 114 Basic Mechanics 3
MPE 161 Engineering Drawing I 3
COE 121 Introduction to Computers & Applications 2
TEC 111 Introduction to Material Science 3
TEC 105 Introduction to Engineering Profession and Safety 2
PHY 107 Physics for Engineers 4
IRD 107 Communication Skills for Engineers 3
  Total                                                              23

First Year Second Semester

Code Title Units
TEC 103 Basic Engineering Mathematics II 4
TEC 106 Probability and Statistics 2
TEC 107 HIV/AIDS Awareness 2
MPE 162 Engineering Drawing II 3
COE 162 Introduction to Computer Programming 3
IRD 103 Development Concepts & Applications 3
TEC 112 Chemistry for Engineers 4
  Total 21

Second Year First Semester

Code Title Units
MAT 206 Numerical Methods 3
MAT 207 Engineering Mathematics II 3
CVS 217 Solid Mechanics 3
MPE 241 Mechanics of Machines I 3
ECE 201 Electrical Technology I 3
CHP 293 Principles of Chemical Process Calculations 3
CHP 213 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHP 225 Foreign Language I (Technical French/German) 2
  Total 23

Second Year Second Semester

Code Title Units
MAT 208 Engineering Mathematics III 3
ECE 202 Electrical Technology II 3
CHP 294 Principles of Mass and Energy Balance 3
CHP 242 Engineering Thermodynamics 3
CHP 252 Particle Technology I 3
CHP 214 Organic Chemistry 3
CHP 216 Physical Chemistry 3
CHP 226 Foreign Language II (Technical French/German) 2
  Total 23
CHP 290 Workshop Practice (12 weeks) 3

Third Year First Semester

Code

Title

Units

ECE 301

Basic Electronics

3

COE 301

Computer Programming

3

CHP 357

Fluid Mechanics I

3

CHP 311

Analytical Chemistry

2

CHP 341

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I

3

CHP 353

Particle Technology II

3

CHP 373

Heat Transfer

3

CHP 391

Chemical Engineering Practicals I

1

 

Total Units

21

Third Year Second Semester

Code

Title

Units

IRD 301

Introductory Economics for Engineers

3

CHP 372

Mass Transfer I

3

CHP 358

Fluid Mechanics II

3

CHP 344

Process Measurement & Instrumentation

3

CHP 342

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II

3

CHP 316

Material Science

3

CHP 374

Steam Plant

3

CHP 392

Chemical Engineering Practicals II

1

 

Total Units

22

CHP 390

Industrial Attachment I (8 weeks)

3

Fourth Year First Semester

Code

Title

Units

CHP 431

Industrial Pollution Control I

3

CHP 475

Mass Transfer II

3

CHP 453

Fluid Mechanics III

3

CHP 445

Process Modelling & Simulation

3

CHP 461

Chemical Engineering Design I

3

CHP 481

Reactor Engineering I

3

CHP 421

Process Economics

3

CHP 491

Unit Operations Lab I

1

Fourth Year Second Semester

Code

Title

Units

CHP 432

Industrial Pollution Control II

3

CHP 474

Mass Transfer III

3

CHP 452

Mechanics of Non-Newtonian Fluids

2

CHP 476

Introduction to Biochemical Engineering

3

CHP 462

Chemical Engineering Design II

3

CHP 482

Reactor Engineering II

3

CHP 446

Process Dynamics & Control

3

CHP 444

Non-Fossil Energy Technologies

2

CHP 492

Unit Operations Lab II

1

 

Total Units

23

CHP 490

Industrial Attachment II (8 weeks)

3

Fifth Year First Semester

Code

Title

Units

IRD 305

Entrepreneurship for Small Business

3

MPE 504

Operations Research

3

CHP 593

Industrial Law and Ethics

3

CHP 531

Industrial Processes

3

CHP 591

Plant Design Project

4

CHP 592

Chemical Engineering Project

2

CHP ***E

Elective I

3

CHP ***E

Elective II

3

Fifth Year Second Semester

Code

Title

Units

CHP 542

Process Optimization

3

CHP 522

Industrial Management

3

CHP 544

Safety in Chemical Industries

2

CHP 591

Plant Design Project

4

CHP 592

Chemical Engineering Project

2

CHP ***E

Elective III

3

CHP ***E

Elective IV

3

 

Total Units

20

CHP 590

Industrial Attachment III (8 weeks)

2

 

Total Number of Units in Year Five

44+2

Electives

Code

Title

Units

CHP 592E

Technology of Fats and Oils

3

CHP 582E

Pulp and Paper Technology

3

CHP 583E

Biochemical Engineering

3

CHP 584E

Petroleum Technology

3

CHP 593E

Food Processing Industries

3

CHP 594E

Computer Aided Process Simulation

3

CHP 587E

Electrochemical & Corrosion Technology

3

CHP 588E

Advanced Industrial Pollution Control

3

CHP 589E

Polymer Technology

3

CHP 590E

Introduction to Pharmaceutical Engineering

3

CHP 591E

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

3

Grading Scale

Degree Classification 

Degree are classified into first class honours, second class honours (upper division) second class honours (lower division) and pass.

The degree shall be graded as follows;

Class 

Mark range in % 

Grade 

First Class

70-100

A

Second class honours (upper division)

60-69

B

Second class honours (lower division)

50-59

C

Pass

40-49

D

For the purpose of the degree classification, all marks in all years shall be considered unless otherwise approved by Senate. 

 

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