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Dual Degree Programme: Chemical Engineering
Introduction:-
The Department of Chemical Engineering at COMSATS Institute of information Technology (CIIT) has a rich tradition of providing quality education with an emphasis on applied research and all possible international linkages to uplift the standards of engineering education in Pakistan. The Department is committed to provide technical leadership through innovative learning and novel research activities in a congenial academic environment.
The Dual Degrees
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology and Lancaster University have recently entered mutual agreement to confer upon dual degree of B. S Chemical Engineering to the graduating students of the Department of Chemical Engineering. This indeed reflects the competence of the Department to deliver quality engineering education at par with Lancaster University. The dual degree program is intended to bestowing foreign qualification, at affordable cost, to the desirous students who cannot afford to go abroad for quality technical education. Upon successful completion of the degree course at COMSATS, the graduating students will be entitled to receive the following dual degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BS-ChE) from Lancaster University, UK.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BS-ChE) from CIIT with transcript
Degree Accreditation The degree course in Chemical Engineering offered by CIIT is duly accredited with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). CIIT is proud to be affiliated with internationally reputable programs from world-class universities such as LU in line with the greater goals of our vision.
Vision:
To continuously strive for academic excellence and maintaining global standard of teaching and research.
Mission:
To persistently work for promoting academic / research relationships to make our students acquainted with the global academic and research environment within Pakistan and to prepare them tackle with new challenges related to Chemical Engineering.
Faculty:
COMSATS Institute of information Technology has a team of mostly foreign qualified faculty, which is drawn largely from the academia as well as from industry ensuring that links with the academia and commercial worlds are maintained and that students work on real world problems.
Labs:
S.No |
Name of Laboratory |
1
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Heat Transfer Operations |
2
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Instrumentation and Process Control |
3
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Particulate Technology |
4
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Fluid and Particle Mechanics |
5
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Mass Transfer Operations |
6
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Chemical Reaction Engineering |
7
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Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
8
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Fuels & Combustion |
9 |
Physical Chemistry |
10
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Analytical Chemistry |
11
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General Chemistry |
12
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Chemical Process Technology |
13
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Engineering Workshop |
14
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Bio Chemical & Food Engineering |
15
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Simultaneous Heat and Mass Transfer Operations |
16
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Environmental Engineering |
17
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Research Laboratory |
Research at Department of Computer Science:
Environmental Research Lab is contributing a great deal in research for the department with the high standards of research with US patents and publications.
Biomass conversion Research Centre (BCRC) aims to apply chemical engineering science and technology to the development of advanced processes for the production of electricity, liquid fuels and gaseous fuels and chemicals from natural sources.
Faculty members are actively involved in research and development of their areas of interests which include Polymer and Rubber Technology, Crystallisation, Materials Processing, Nanotechnology, Process Systems Engineering etc.
Scope:-
Chemical Engineers are required to work in a wide variety of positions for engineering consulting firms, process industries, research laboratories, wastewater and water treatment facilities, manufacturing facilities, governmental agencies, and other organizations requiring individuals to work in chemical and environment related positions. The demand for professionals capable of performing tasks such as sample collection, monitoring, data management, and instrumentation calibration, operation and maintenance of chemical plants creates the need of Chemical Engineers.
Career Prospects:-
Wide employment opportunities await chemical engineers in the public as well as private sector. Jobs in areas such as processing, operations or manufacturing, research and development, design and construction, finance and teaching are globally available. A management degree, along with BS in Chemical Engineering, is a desirable option for jobs relating to marketing.
Programme Objectives and Outcomes:-
The dual BS (Chemical Engineering) degree is a four year degree programme, which provides coverage of a wide range of technical modules related to chemical engineering. Its overall aim is to enable students to understand, engage with, and form a reflective perspective on the roles and practices of chemical engineering in industries; to enable them to acquire appropriate levels of knowledge of technical decision-making perspectives. Students also obtain a basic knowledge across a spectrum of key functional areas. Furthermore the programme also enables students to develop a reflective outlook on issues relating to their potential future employability and career development, and future learning development, in academia and industries. The scheme provides high expected returns in terms of professional and vocational relevance.
The main common aims are:
- To provide students with a solid theoretical and practical knowledge of the design, maintenance and operation of chemical plants.
- To develop students' critical analysis power of and reflection upon chemical plant issues and their ability to analyse phenomena effectively and resolve the problem efficiently.
- To prepare students for a career in academia or chemical engineering related fields and develop their capability to contribute to society at large.
- To enhance students' lifelong learning skills, communication skills and personal development.
- To develop students' adaptability and flexibility of approach.
Students are expected to:
Possess a sound understanding of:
- Basic concepts and general issues arising in chemical engineering
- Material and energy balance simultaneously on a typical Chemical Plant/Process
- Unit Operations and Unit Processes involved in Chemical Process Industry.
- Smooth and efficient running of a particular chemical plant and maintaining standards for output, yield, safety, labor, operational efficiencies etc.
- Basic needs and requirement of plant design practices and techniques.
- General Design Considerations including health & safety hazards, Loss Prevention, Environmental protection, Plant location and layout
- Tackle issues and engineering problems related to routine operation and design various equipments in a chemical industry.
- Basic knowledge of materials, their selection and applications in Engineering design.
- Plan and implement different Project related scenarios using the developed concepts and techniques
- Address environmental issues, apply techniques for waste management and solve problems for actual polluted system.
- Application of instrumentation and process control specifically in a chemical industry.
- Numerical computing techniques and skills relevant to chemical engineering Process Economics for chemical engineers
Admission Criteria:-
- 60% marks in FSc. (with Physics, Maths, Chemistry) OR equivalent
- IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 Band (to be acquired within first year of study period)
Programme Structure:-
Duration: 04 Years
No. of Semesters: 08
No. of Credit Hours / Semester: 15-19
Total No. of Credit Hours: 138
During the first year, foundation courses are offered which include: Chemical Process Principles-I, Physics for Chemical Engineers, Calculus-I & II, Engineering Drawing, Thermodynamics-I for Chemical Engineers, Chemistry-I etc.
The second year focuses the core Chemical engineering with advanced mathematics as: Chemical Process Principles-II, Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, Transport Phenomena, Particulate Technology, Chemical Process Technology-I etc.
In the third year, the students are exposed to the breadth of Chemical engineering courses such as: Fuels and Combustion, Mass Transfer Operations, Heat Transfer Operations, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Simultaneous Heat & Mass Transfer Operations, Instrumentation and Process Control etc.
The final year courses focus on providing the depth in specialization area i.e. Chemical Process Technology-II, Petroleum Refinery Engineering, Chemical Engineering Plant Design, Polymer & Rubber Technology, Oil and Gas Production and Processing etc.
Domain |
Knowledge Area |
Total
Courses |
Total
Credits |
Overall
%age |
Non-Engineering |
Humanities |
5 |
15 |
33% |
Management Sciences |
3 |
7 |
Natural Sciences |
7 |
24 |
Sub Total |
15 |
46 |
Engineering |
Computing |
2 |
7 |
67% |
Engineering Foundation |
6 |
16 |
Major Engg. Core (Breadth) |
9 |
30 |
Major Engg. Core (Depth) |
8 |
29 |
Summer Industrial Training |
1 |
5 |
Final Year Project |
1 |
5 |
Sub Total |
26 |
92 |
Grand Total |
41 |
138 |
100% |
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