1) Programme aim
The programme aim is to produce quality graduates excel in process design and development, scientific research, managing and solving complex and multi-faceted engineering problems and activities in chemical engineering and various relevant fields. Mathematics, natural sciences, fundamental and specialized chemical engineering knowledge, and other multidisciplinary knowledge such as management and economics are utilized by the graduates to achieve the aim. The programme also aims to produce graduates with high sense of social responsibility, professional ethics, communication and collaborative skills to develop them into high-quality innovative talents with international perspective.
2) Learning Outcomes
According to the “General Standards for Professional Certification (2017 Edition)”, Learning Outcomes (LO) were developed for the programme. Each LO contains several key points that relevant teaching and learning activities as well as systematic learning courses are mapped. At the end of the programme, graduates are
(LO1 Engineering Knowledge) able to apply mathematics, natural sciences, fundamental and chemical engineering specialization knowledge to solve complex and multi-faceted engineering problems.
1-1 able to describe and solve complex chemical engineering problems by applying fundamental natural sciences and mathematics.
Courses: Calculus II-1\2, Linear Algebra II, Probability Statistics II, Physics B (Part 1\2), Inorganic Chemistry B, Analytical Chemistry B, Process Simulation (Mathematics, etc.).
1-2 able to describe and solve complex and multi-faceted chemical engineering problems by applying fundamental engineering and chemical engineering knowledge with combination of mathematics and natural sciences.
Courses: Fundamentals of Computer Application, Basic C++ Programming, Engineering Drawing, Electronic Technology B, Organic Chemistry B, Physical Chemistry (1\2), Process transfer and Unit Operation (1\2), Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Basic Chemical Machinery, Process Control, Chemical Design, Process Simulation (Matlab, CFD, etc.).
1-3 able to describe and solve complex and multi-faceted chemical engineering problems by applying specialized chemical engineering knowledge and relevant knowledge.
Courses: Chemical Technology, Chemical Separation Engineering, Chemical Process Synthesis and Analysis, Chemical Environmental Protection and Safety, Principles of Industrial Catalysis, Biochemistry C, Fine Chemistry, Petroleum Processing, Process Simulation (Aspen etc.).
(LO2 Problem Analysis) able to apply basic principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated conclusion.
2-1 able to apply and integrate fundamental chemical engineering knowledge using mathematics and natural sciences for describing complex and multi-faceted chemical engineering problems, analyzing influencing factors and identifying key mechanism of actions.
Courses：Process Simulation, Organic Chemistry B, Physical Chemistry (1\2), Process Transfer and Unit Operation (1\2), Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Control.
2-2 able to apply and integrate chemical industry and research literature information for analyzing of complex chemical problems in order to obtain conclusions and solutions.
Courses: Literature Retrieval and Professional English, Chemical Technology, Chemical Separation Engineering, Chemical Process Synthesis and Analysis, Chemical Environmental Protection and Safety, Principles of Industrial Catalysis, Biochemistry C, Fine Chemistry, Petroleum Processing.
2-3 able to obtain effective and valid conclusions from the analysis of complex chemical engineering problems with practical method.
Courses: Cognitive Practice, Production Practice, Innovation Practice, Graduation Thesis.
(LO3 Designing and Developing Solutions) able to design/develop solutions for complex chemical engineering problems, that meet specified needs while taking social, health, safety, law, cultural and environmental impacts into consideration.
3-1 able to design equipment, units and processes for chemical engineering applications, while understanding the factors that affect the design goals and technical solutions.
Courses：Engineering Drawing, Basic Chemical Machinery, Process Transfer and Unit Operation (1\2), Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Engineering Design (course).
3-2 able to carry out innovative development to design chemical products according to the needs of chemical engineering applications and to propose solutions on complex chemical engineering problems by taking social, health, safety, law, cultural, environmental and other impacts into consideration, as well as to design systems, processes and equipment and develop methods and technology of a full process design.
Courses：Chemical Technology, Chemical Separation Engineering, Chemical Process Synthesis and Analysis, Chemical Product Development, Technical Economic Analysis, Chemical Engineering Design, Chemical Environmental Protection and Safety, Process Control, Process Simulation, Moral Cultivation & Law Basics, Situation and Policy, Interdisciplinary Basic Course.
3-3 able to analyze equipment, units, processes and practical systems in order to obtain optimized design and solutions.
Courses: Chemical Engineering Experiment, Production Practice, Mechanical Manufacturing Technology Training E, Graduation Thesis.
(LO4 Investigation) able to conduct investigation for complex engineering problems by using appropriate research skills and methodologies which include literature review, designing experiments, analyzing experimental data for reaching reasonable and valid conclusions.
4-1 able to conduct effective scientific research related to chemical processes and able to analyze and interpret the obtained results.
Courses：Organic Chemistry B, Physical Chemistry (1\2), Process Transfer and Unit Operation (1\2), Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Process Control.
4-2 able to design and implement experimental procedures to achieve research goals.
Courses：Physics Experiment, Electronic Technology Experiment B, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Experiment B, Organic Chemistry Experiment B, Physical Chemistry Experiment B, Basic Chemical Technology Experiment, Chemical Engineering Experiment.
4-3 able to carry out research on complex chemical engineering problems in specialized fields to obtain reasonable research results.
Courses: Fine Chemistry, Petroleum Processing, Flavoring of Chemical Products, Chemical Separation Engineering, Principles of Industrial Catalysis, Biochemistry C.
4-4 able to carry out effective research on topics or projects related to chemical engineering and process, and able to conduct analysis and interpretation for reasonable conclusions on the basis of research results and literature knowledge.
Courses: Literature Retrieval and Professional English, Process Simulation, Graduation Thesis, Innovation Practice.
(LO5 Utilization of Modern Tool) able to develop, select and utilize modern engineering tools to solve complex engineering problems. This includes predicting and simulating complex engineering problems, while understanding their limitation.
5-1 able to develop, select and utilize modern instruments and computer software to calculate, simulate and analyze complex chemical engineering problems, while understanding their limitations.
Courses：Analytical Chemistry B (including instrument analysis), Process Simulation, Fundamentals of Computer Application, Basic C++ Programming, Fundamentals of Chemical Technology
5-2 able to develop, select and use modern engineering and information technology tools and equipment, as well as information resources and software to design and develop complex chemical processes and analyze their limitations.
Courses：Literature Retrieval and Professional English, Engineering Drawing, Chemical Engineering Design (Course), Chemical Engineering Design, Process Control, Mechanical Manufacturing Technology E, Graduation Thesis, Innovative Design.
(LO6 Engineering and Society) able to conduct a reasonable analysis with engineering-related knowledge and evaluate the issues on society, health, safety, law and culture, while understanding the responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices.
6-1 able to understand chemical-related standards, intellectual property rights, policies, laws and regulations, while understanding the impact of complex chemical engineering problems and solutions on society, health, safety, law and culture, and understanding the responsibilities required by engineers on society.
Courses：Seminars for Freshmen, Chemical Environmental Protection and Safety, Chemical Process Synthesis and Analysis, Chemical Product Development, Technical Economic Analysis, Chemical Environmental Protection and Safety, Fundamentals of Ideological, Moral Cultivation and Law, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Interdisciplinary courses.
6-2 able to evaluate the social benefits and impacts of complex chemical problem-solving skills in chemical design, research, and practice.
Courses：Frontiers of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering Design, Cognitive Practice, Production Practice.
(LO7 Environmental and Sustainable Development) able to understand and evaluate the impact of engineering solutions on environment, social and sustainable development.
7-1 able to understand the environment in chemical industry and significance of sustainable development and familiarize with laws and regulations related to environmental protection.
Courses: Seminar for Freshman, Chemical Environmental Protection and Safety, Chemical Process Synthesis and Analysis, Chemical Product Development and Technical Economic analysis, Chemical Experiment Safety and Environmental Protection, Fundamentals of Ideological, Moral Cultivation and Law, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship.
7-2 able to analyze chemical design in research and practice, while able to evaluate the impact of environment and sustainable development.
Courses: Frontiers of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering Design, Cognitive Practice, Production Practice.
(LO8 Ethics) able to possess the quality of humanities and social sciences and responsibility, while commit to professional ethics and codes in engineering practice.
8-1 able to possess healthy constitution, psychology and good quality of humanities and social sciences and responsibility.
Courses: Sports, Military Skills, Military Theory, Mandarin, Mental Health of Undergraduate Students.
8-2 able to understand the process of social development and reality in China, while establishing scientific world view, as well as correct view of life and social responsibility by having correct ideological and moral quality.
Courses: Introduction to Chinese Modern History, Fundamentals of Ideological, Moral Cultivation and Law, Chairman Mao’s Taught and Introduction of Theoretical System of Chinese Socialism, Introduction to the Basic Principle of Marxism, Situation and Policy.
8-3 able to familiarize with professional nature and responsibilities of chemical engineer and related professions and abide by professional ethics and norms of engineering practice.
Courses: Seminar for Freshmen, Chemical Environmental Protection and Safety, Chemical Experiment Safety and Environmental Protection, Mechanical Manufacturing Technology Training E, Cognitive Practice, Production Practice.
(LO9 Individual and Team Member/Leader) able to play the role of an individual, member or leader in a multidisciplinary team.
9-1 able to show good team spirit and coordination ability in a chemical engineering team by taking the role of individual, member and leader to ensure the implementation of all tasks.
Courses: Mechanical Manufacturing Technology Training E, Chemical Engineering Experiment, Basic Chemical Technology Experiment, Physics Experiment, Electronic Technology Experiment B, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Experiment B, Organic Chemistry Experiment B, Physical Chemistry Experiment B.
9-2 able to have good team spirit and coordination ability in a multi-disciplinary team, by taking the role of individual, member and leader to ensure the implementation of various tasks.
Courses: Military Skills, Cognitive Practice, Production Practice, Innovative Practices.
(LO10 Communication) able to communicate effectively with engineering community and society at large on complex engineering activities, including writing reports and design documents, making statements, expressing or responding clearly. Additionally, able to have a certain international vision to communicate and exchange in a cross-cultural context.
10-1 able to have good writing (including charts, manuscripts, reports, etc.), oral communication and communication skills, while understanding and respecting the differences and diversity of different cultural backgrounds. This can be done by having a certain international and professional perspective, and can express in domestic and international environments, in order to communicate effectively.
Courses: English (1 \ 2 \ 3 \ 4), Mandarin, Literature Retrieval and Professional English, Seminar for Freshmen, Frontiers of Chemical engineering and Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering Design.
10-2 able to carry out clear and effective writing, oral communication with peers and common people in terms of chemical industry related to practical processes, while integrating it with specialized knowledge and a certain international perspective on complex chemical engineering problems.
Courses: Cognition Practice, Production Practice, Innovative Practice, Graduation Project (Thesis).
(LO11 Project management & Finance) able to demonstrate knowledge and understand engineering management principles and economic decision-making methods, while applying these to one’s own work either as an work either as an individual, team member or leader to manage projects in these multi-disciplinary environment.
11-1 able to acquire multi-disciplinary knowledge of economic decision-making, management principles necessary for chemical industry or related industries, and also able to understand the cycle and process of chemical product development, the engineering management and economic decision-making issues involved, while applying these in design and development.
Courses: Chemical Product Development and Technical Economic Analysis, Chemical Engineering Design, Chemical Technology, Interdisciplinary Basic Courses (Economic and Management Courses)
11-2 able to use the principles of engineering management and economic decision-making methods to execute on chemical projects realization effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Courses: Production Practice, Innovative Practice, Graduation Thesis.
(LO12 Life-long Learning) able to engage in independent and life-long learning, and recognize the need for professional development.
12-1 able to understand the general and current situation and developing trend of chemical engineering and technology while actively carrying out career planning and engaging in independent learning and life-long learning.
Courses: Seminar for Freshmen, Frontiers of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Mental Health of Undergraduate Students.
12-2 able to understand the necessity of self-directed and life-long learning under the era background, knowing the ways and methods of self-directed learning, so that able to expand the ability in learning for the development of the country and society.
Courses: Literature Retrieval and Professional English, Innovative Practice, Graduation Thesis.
3) Duration of Study
4 years
4) Type of Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Engineering
5) Graduation Credits and Study Requirements
（1）Graduation Credits
Course Modules | Compulsory | Elective | Total Credits | Remarks |
No. | Credits | Credits |
Common basic courses | 10 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
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General knowledge courses | 3 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
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Major courses (general) | 22 | 62.5 | 0 | 62.5 |
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Major courses (directions) | 12 | 31 | 3.5 | 34.5 |
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Other Courses | 7 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
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Total | 54 | 147.5 | 13.5 | 161 |
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Notes to Credits
Category | Credits | Percentage |
Elective courses among courses (do not include common basic courses, general knowledge courses, military skill courses, innovative practice courses) | 3.5 | 3.2% |
Interdisciplinary course credits | 20 | 12.4% |
Credits for practice teaching (hours) | 40.5 | 25.2% |
For Majors in Engineering |
Mathematics and natural sciences (≥15%) | 25 | 15.5% |
Engineering courses, and major courses (≥30%) | 60.5 | 37.6% |
Engineering practice and graduation design project (thesis) (≥20%) | 32.5 | 20.2% |
Humanity and social sciences (general knowledge courses) (≥15%) | 43 | 26.7% |
（2）Study Requirement
Students will learn basic theories and knowledge in the field of chemical engineering, including basic training in chemical experimental skills, engineering practice, computer applications, scientific research, engineering design, as well as simulation and optimization of production process of modern enterprises. Students will also learn the basic ability to develop and design new processes and products, while learning the ability to acquire new knowledge independently. The relevant disciplines are mainly Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Technology. The main courses include advanced mathematics, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, process transfer and unit operation, basic experiment in chemical technology and other courses. Students from Chemical Engineering and Technology are also required to study principles of industrial catalysis, environmental protection and safety, basic chemical machinery, chemical engineering thermodynamics, chemical reaction engineering, chemical engineering experiment, process control, chemical technology, chemical process synthesis and analysis chemical design and other courses.
According to the programme requirements, students should complete at least 161 credits before their graduation. In addition to the compulsory common basic courses, general courses and other practical courses, a certain number of elective courses are required. Among them, 10 credits from interdisciplinary basic courses are necessary with 3 credits from literature, history, philosophy, economics (at least 1 credit), management (at least 1 credit), science and other technology disciplinaries and with other credits from all other disciplinaries in Xiamen University. Meanwhile, elective courses are available in each semester, allowing the students to choose according to their progress in degree, as long as the required credits are completed in the 10th semester.
Each academic year consists of 3 semesters, namely, the fall semester, spring semester and summer semester. Theoretical courses are open mainly on fall and spring semesters, while the summer semester mainly involves various practice courses, chemical engineering design, disciplinary lectures, and multiple related elective courses to improve students’ comprehensive quality. The specific requirements are as follows:
1) Common basic courses: 33 credits
2) General knowledge courses: 14 credits
3) Major courses (general): 62.5 credits
4) Major courses (directions): 34.5 credits
5) Other courses: 17 credits
In addition, students must attend at least 30 academic lectures each semester.
