Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical Engineering and Materials Science)

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Bachelor's Programme

3 year 180 credits

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

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Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Basic Mathematics	1	sem 1	nl	Hennie De Schepper	3

Physics I	1	sem 1	nl	Christophe Leys	6

Mathematical Analysis I	1	sem 1	nl	Hennie De Schepper	6

Discrete Mathematics I	1	sem 1	nl	Mario Pickavet	4

Chemistry: the Structure of Matter	1	sem 1	nl	Joris Thybaut	4

Modelling, Making and Measuring	1	sem 1	nl	Filip Beunis	4

Informatics	1	year	nl	Bart Dhoedt	6

Mathematical Analysis II	1	sem 2	nl	Hendrik De Bie	4

Geometry and Linear Algebra	1	sem 2	nl	Hennie De Schepper	7

Chemical Thermodynamics	1	sem 2	nl	Maarten Sabbe	3

Probability and Statistics	1	sem 2	nl	Jasper De Bock	6

Materials Technology	1	sem 2	nl	Kim Verbeken	4

Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Ethics	1	sem 2	nl	Filip Beunis	3

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Mathematical Analysis III	2	sem 1	nl	Hendrik De Bie	6

Physics II	2	sem 1	nl	Christophe Leys	6

Mechanics of Materials	2	sem 1	nl	Wim Van Paepegem	6

Sustainable Business Operations	2	sem 1	nl	Birger Raa	3

Transport Phenomena	2	sem 2	nl	Tom De Mulder	6

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Sustainable Use of Materials: Metals	2	sem 1	nl	Kim Verbeken	3

Foundations of Physical and Electrochemistry	2	sem 1	nl	Iwan Moreels	6

Introduction to Numerical Mathematics	2	sem 2	nl	Karel Van Acoleyen	3

Engineering Project	2	sem 2	nl	Kevin Van Geem	6

Molecular Structure	2	sem 2	nl	Veronique Van Speybroeck	3

Organic Chemistry	2	sem 2	nl	Filip Du Prez	6

Analytical Techniques	2	sem 2	nl	Frank Vanhaecke	3

Sustainable Use of Materials: Plastics and Derived Materials	2	sem 2	nl	Lode Daelemans	3

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Analysis of Systems and Signals	3	sem 1	nl	Gert De Cooman	6

Modelling and Control of Dynamic Systems	3	sem 2	nl	Mia Loccufier	6

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Heat Engineering and Mass Transport	3	sem 1	nl	Geraldine Heynderickx	6

Process Engineering	3	sem 1	nl	Antoon Beyne	6

Polymers	3	sem 1	nl	Filip Du Prez	6

Introduction to Reactor Science and Kinetics	3	sem 1	nl	Mark Saeys	6

Microstructure of Materials	3	sem 2	nl	Marcel Sluiter	6

Advanced Fibres and Derived Materials	3	sem 2	nl	Lode Daelemans	6

Environmental Technology and Climate Challenges	3	sem 2	nl	Joris Thybaut	6

Cross-Course Project	3	sem 2	nl	Joris Thybaut	6

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Basic Mathematics	1	sem 1	nl	Hennie De Schepper	3

Physics I	1	sem 1	nl	Christophe Leys	6

Mathematical Analysis I	1	sem 1	nl	Hennie De Schepper	6

Discrete Mathematics I	1	sem 1	nl	Mario Pickavet	4

Chemistry: the Structure of Matter	1	sem 1	nl	Joris Thybaut	4

Modelling, Making and Measuring	1	sem 1	nl	Filip Beunis	4

Informatics	1	year	nl	Bart Dhoedt	6

Mathematical Analysis II	1	sem 2	nl	Hendrik De Bie	4

Geometry and Linear Algebra	1	sem 2	nl	Hennie De Schepper	7

Chemical Thermodynamics	1	sem 2	nl	Maarten Sabbe	3

Probability and Statistics	1	sem 2	nl	Jasper De Bock	6

Materials Technology	1	sem 2	nl	Kim Verbeken	4

Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Ethics	1	sem 2	nl	Filip Beunis	3

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Mathematical Analysis III	2	sem 1	nl	Hendrik De Bie	6

Physics II	2	sem 1	nl	Christophe Leys	6

Mechanics of Materials	2	sem 1	nl	Wim Van Paepegem	6

Sustainable Business Operations	2	sem 1	nl	Birger Raa	3

Transport Phenomena	2	sem 2	nl	Tom De Mulder	6

Analysis of Systems and Signals	3	sem 1	nl	Gert De Cooman	6

Modelling and Control of Dynamic Systems	3	sem 2	nl	Mia Loccufier	6

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Sustainable Use of Materials: Metals	2	sem 1	nl	Kim Verbeken	3

Foundations of Physical and Electrochemistry	2	sem 1	nl	Iwan Moreels	6

Introduction to Numerical Mathematics	2	sem 2	nl	Karel Van Acoleyen	3

Engineering Project	2	sem 2	nl	Kevin Van Geem	6

Molecular Structure	2	sem 2	nl	Veronique Van Speybroeck	3

Organic Chemistry	2	sem 2	nl	Filip Du Prez	6

Analytical Techniques	2	sem 2	nl	Frank Vanhaecke	3

Sustainable Use of Materials: Plastics and Derived Materials	2	sem 2	nl	Lode Daelemans	3

Heat Engineering and Mass Transport	3	sem 1	nl	Geraldine Heynderickx	6

Process Engineering	3	sem 1	nl	Antoon Beyne	6

Polymers	3	sem 1	nl	Filip Du Prez	6

Introduction to Reactor Science and Kinetics	3	sem 1	nl	Mark Saeys	6

Microstructure of Materials	3	sem 2	nl	Marcel Sluiter	6

Advanced Fibres and Derived Materials	3	sem 2	nl	Lode Daelemans	6

Environmental Technology and Climate Challenges	3	sem 2	nl	Joris Thybaut	6

Cross-Course Project	3	sem 2	nl	Joris Thybaut	6

Competence field 1: Competences in one/more scientific discipline(s)

Have a clear understanding of the basic sciences and basic engineering sciences, and have the ability to apply them in a creative and purposeful way in the chosen specific engineering discipline.
Employ the basic sciences and techniques (statistics, ICT, CAD) in a creative and purposeful way.
Apply acquired knowledge of chemistry and materials in a creative way.
Make use of mathematical modelling techniques for chemical/technological and material-related applications in a creative way.
Have an understanding of transport phenomena and be aware of their importance in chemical technology and materials science.
Be familiar with modelling of systems with feedback.
Including working methods and the complexity of process techniques characteristic for chemical technology and materials science in own decision making.
Be aware of the continuous evolution of materials (catalytic agents, polymers, fibres, metal alloys, composite materials, ceramics…).
Be aware of the necessity of multidisciplinary in the process of establishing and applying requirements that meet quality- and environmental aspects and standard procedures in chemical and material-related industries.

Competence field 2: Scientific competences

Research and process technical and scientific information in a purposeful way.
Employ standard models, methods and techniques in assignments.
Schematize and model phenomena, processes, and systems.
Justify decision-making processes on rational grounds.
Apply essential concepts of chemical technology and materials science to case studies.
Apply essential concepts of chemical technology and materials science to the design of experiments and projects.
To be able to build on past research and design competences while understanding the limits of knowledge and methods.

Competence field 3: Intellectual competences

Understand and structure learning experiences.
Think in a conceptual, analytical, system-oriented, problem-solving and synthesizing way at different levels of abstraction.
Show precision, perseverance and critical reflection.
Show scientific curiosity.
Justify further studies or professional opportunities on rational grounds.
Be able to analyse problems in the area of chemical technology and materials science.
Be able to critically analyse the own approach for problem solving.

Competence field 4: Competences in cooperation and communication

Master scientific and discipline-specific technical terminology (also in English).
Carry out concrete assignments systematically.
Work as part of a team.
Report results verbally, in writing, and graphically.
To be able to apply an integrated project approach as part of a team.

Competence field 5: Societal competences

Act in an ethical and social way.
Be aware of the business aspects of the engineering discipline.
Be aware of safety and environmental issues in chemical engineering and materials science.
Be aware of public and economic importance of the chemical and materials industry.

Competence field 6: Profession-specific competence

Identify all sorts of professional situations and fields of activity for engineers in chemical processes and materials science.