Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Processing Engineering (B.Sc. CE-PE)

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Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – Processing Engineering (B.Sc. CE-PE) degree program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for a career in the chemical or petroleum industry. After completion of the B.Sc. CE-PE program, graduates will be able to design, implement, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chemical and processing units and plants. Students gain an in-depth knowledge of process operation, process control and techniques, and equipment design.

In the third year of studies students engage in an in-field training experience. In their final year, students conduct an in- depth study of a complex chemical and processing engineering technology-based problem, design, or technological application. The consolidation of the skill set developed in the B.Sc. CE-PE program through the completion of a capstone project and an in-field work placement prepares graduates for exciting careers in the chemical or petroleum industry.

Program Duration:

4 years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred);

OR

2. Two-year Chemical and Processing Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

 

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test;

OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.

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2024-2025 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - CHEM1011 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - CHEM1010 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1030 Calculus I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 3 0
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2 
EFFL1001 Effective Learning  - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 9
SEMESTER 2
AECH1112 Health, Safety & Environment in the Process Industries - - 2 2 0
AEEL1100 Fundamentals of Electricity  MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 2 2 0
AEEL1200 Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) - AEEL1100 1 0 3
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics AECH1201 - 3 1 4
CHEM1020 General Chemistry II CHEM1010 CHEM1011 CHEM1021 3 3 0
CHEM1021 General Chemistry II (Lab) CHEM1010 CHEM1011 CHEM1020 1 0

3

MATH1020 Calculus II

MATH1030

- 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 15 11 10
SEMESTER 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AECH1103 Industrial Process Overview CHEM1020 OR CHEM1030 - 2 2 0
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 - 2 0 4
Semester 3 Total: 6 4 4
Year 1 Total: 39 30 23
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
AECH2111 Principles of Chemical Engineering I

AECH1201
CHEM1020
PHYS1020 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85%

- 3 3

0

AECH2121 Process Control Systems AEPC1203 - 3 3 0
AECH2131 Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineers CHEM1020 - 3 3 0
AECH2241 Chemical & Processing Plant Operation AECH1103 AECH2121 2 0 6
AECH2251 Instrumentation & Control (Lab) AEPC1203 AECH2121 1 0 3
AECH2331 Process Equipment  - AECH2111 4 3 2
Semester 4 Total: 16 12 11
SEMESTER 5
AECH2122 Principles of Chemical Engineering II AECH2111 - 2 2 0
AECH2142 Basic Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer AECH2111
MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85%
- 2 2 0
AECH2332 Chemical & Processing Plant Troubleshooting AECH2241 - 2 1

2

COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
CHEM3010 Petrochemistry CHEM1020 CHEM3011 2 2 0
CHEM3011 Petrochemistry (Lab)  CHEM1021 CHEM3010 1 0 3
Semester 5 Total: 12 10 5
SEMESTER 6
AECH2103 Leadership & Management Principles AECH1100 COMM1020 - 2 2 0
AECH2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy AECH1100 - 3 3 0
AECH2113 Quality Assurance COMM1020 - 2 2 0
Semester 6 Total: 7 7 0
Year 2 Total: 35 29 16
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
AECH3101 Applied Fluid Mechanics AECH2142 - 3 3 0
AEMA3142 Applied Heat Transfer AECH2142 - 3 3 0
AECH3132 Chemical Reaction Engineering  AECH2122 MATH2010 - 3 3 0
AECH3321 Process Unit Design AECH2122 - 4 3 2
RSST3002 Probability & Statistical Analysis MATH2010 - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 16 15 2
SEMESTER 8
AECH3222 Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer (Lab) AECH3101 AEMA3142 - 1 0 3
AECH3302 Applied Thermodynamics MATH1030
PHYS1020
- 3 2 2
AECH4210 Mass Transfer & Separation Processes AECH2331 AECH3321 - 3 3 0
AECH4221 Chemical Reaction Engineering (Lab) AECH3132 - 1 0 3
AECH4232 Materials & Corrosion  CHEM3010 - 4 4

0

AETN2302 Applied Programming I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 1 5
Semester 8 Total: 15 10 13
SEMESTER 9
AECH3000 Work Placement Min 85 Credits - 9 360 Total HRs
Semester 9 Total: 9 0 0
Year 3 Total: 40 25 15
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
AECH4102 Applied Differential Equations MATH2010 - 3 3 0
AECH4211 Plant Design and Economics AECH3321 - 3 2 3
AECH4301 Capstone Project I AECH3321
 
AEMA4100 COMM3010 0 0

2

AEMA4100 Project Management AECH2103 - 3 3 0
COMM3010 Research & Reporting COMM1020 - 3 3 0
Semester 10 Total: 12 11 5
SEMESTER 11
AECH4112 Process Safety Management AECH1112 AECH2122 AECH2331 - 2 2 0
AECH4122 Chemical Industries & Technology  AECH1103 CHEM3010 - 2 2 0
AECH4302 Capstone Project II AECH4301 - 3 3 0
Social Science, Humanities, & the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 7
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 2

2

SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 11 Total: 10 10 0
Year 4 Total: 22 21 5
B.Sc. CE-PE Program Total: 136 105 59

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Processing Engineering (B.Sc. CE-PE) degree program are equipped to pursue further specialization in their field or graduate research.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Processing Engineering (B.Sc. CE-PE) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Chemical Engineer
  • Research & Development Engineer
  • Refinery Process Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Chemical Operation Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Quality Control Engineer
  • Chemical and Process Engineer
  • Utilities Engineer

Program Contact:

Dr. Mohannad AlJarrah
Department Head, Chemical Engineering Technology