About | Chemical Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering or alternatively specifically Chemical Process Engineering, is an engineering discipline that focuses on the design, operation, control, construction, development and marketing of processes and products that involves chemicals. Basically, the chemical engineering program is so broad that makes its graduate fits anywhere in the market. In the literature, a chemical engineer is known as a Universal Engineer. The chemical engineering curriculum provides knowledge in the fundamental of engineering calculations, synthesis and design of processes, reaction engineering and unit operations as well as process control. At Kuwait University, emphasis is also made on Water Desalination and Petroleum Refinery, as they are the major applications of chemical engineering in the state of Kuwait, thus two courses on these topics are included among the core courses.
The department of Chemical Engineering builds its undergraduate and graduate curricula to accommodate the ongoing progress in the field of chemical engineering. The undergraduate curriculum aligns with the global standard of chemical engineering education. To fulfil its mission, the chemical engineering department is actively involved in Kuwait chemical industries through technical consultations and professionals training. Furthermore, the department has established several chemicals tests centers and laboratories: Materials, Analytical, Molecular Design, Catalyst Evaluation and Testing, Desalination and Energy, Separation and Membrane Processes, Water Technology, Phase Equilibrium, Heat Transfer, Process Control, Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer and Unit Operations.
Mission
The Chemical Engineering Department produces chemical engineers capable of meeting the technological and societal needs of Kuwait and the Gulf region. This mission is fulfilled by providing a broad curriculum in the basic sciences, process systems and design, unit operations, and in modem experimental and computing techniques. The program strives for academic excellence through continual assessment of the outcomes. The focus is on petroleum and petrochemical technology, environmental engineering, and water technology.
Vision
The Chemical Engineering Department strives for regional and international recognition in teaching, research and community service. It enriches the standard of engineering education, continually enhances the quality and competence of graduated students, and stimulates outstanding research activities that contribute to the advancement of the chemical engineering profession and the development of local and regional industry.
Program Educational Objectives
The Educational Objectives serve the mission of the Chemical Engineering Department and are consistent with the mission statements of the University and the College. Moreover, they satisfy the constituents’ needs. They focus on the long-term accomplishment of the alumni of the Chemical Engineering Department at Kuwait University. The Educational Objectives are continually assessed and updated to ensure the quality of the outcomes and the effectiveness of the curriculum.
The statement of the Educational Objectives is:
Graduates of the Undergraduate Program in Chemical Engineering will:
• Be productive in their chosen careers in the public and private sectors; especially in the fields of oil refining, petrochemicals, and water desalination and treatment.
• Advance in responsibility and leadership in their careers and engage in ongoing professional development by successfully pursuing graduate studies and/or other learning activities.
• Contribute to the welfare of society by directing their skills and technical expertise toward addressing the needs of the community and the environment.
Student Outcomes
The Chemical Engineering Program provides an integrated curriculum enabling students to develop skills and attitudes that are essential to their future successful career. The Program will ensure that its graduates can demonstrate the following capabilities:
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.