Module Catalogue 2026/27

Pre Requisite Comment

All Stage 1 and Stage 2 modules

Co Requisite Comment

None

Aims

By completing this module, students will demonstrate the broadening and deepening of their chemical engineering knowledge that has occurred as a result of the year spent in industry.

Outline Of Syllabus

To acquire detailed knowledge of a processing system and its underlying science and technology
To develop an integrated approach to chemical engineering
To apply chemical engineering principles to industrial scale processing equipment
To develop skills in good record keeping of placement activities
To develop skills in planning activities and in organising schedule to complete planned activities
To reflect on learning progress

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Students should

Demonstrate the broadening and deepening of knowledge and understanding of mathematics and scientific principles relevant to chemical engineering, demonstrated primarily through their ability to apply them to the solution of complex engineering problems. (EngC LO M1, M2, IChemE A1.2 A2.3 A2.4, A2.5, A2.6)

Have a broad knowledge and critical awareness of developments at the forefront of chemical engineering and of the wider engineering discipline (EngC LO M1, M4, IChemE A3.2)

Be able to apply their knowledge of chemical engineering principles to complex and/or novel unit operations, process equipment, and substances with complex behaviour and conflicting requirements. (EngC LO M1, M3, IChemE A2.4)

Have some understanding of the limits of available technology and of the potential of new and emerging technology. (EngC LO M1, M2, IChemE A2.6)

Intended Skill Outcomes

Students should be able to

Familiarise themselves with the new and unknown (EngC M18, IChemE A5.2)

Develop innovative approaches, addressing combinations of societal, business, and customer needs, while considering diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercials matters, codes of practice, and industry standard (EngC M6, M11, IChemE A5.2)

Apply process safety principles with systems thinking to more complex problems. (EngC M5, M7, M9, IChemE A2.6)

Evaluate critically their own effectiveness as an individual and as a member of a team and its performance (EngC M16, IChemE A5.2)

Evaluate critically the communication approaches they use for a variety of audiences (EngC M17, IChemE A5.2)

Be able to reflect on their own work and implement strategies for personal improvement and professional development (EngC C18, IChemE A5.2)

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The high proportion of fieldwork and independent study reflects the fact that the majority of the learning on this module will be as a result of the student working in industry. Students learn about the chemical process they are working on during a working day (8 hours). Independent study will provide them with understanding of the technology underlying the process.

Academic tutor(s) will be in regular contact with students throughout the placement to support their learning through scheduled learning and teaching activities.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Log book provides evidence of progress and self evaluation throughout the year in industry (M16-17, C18). This is one continuous assessment that spans semester 1 and 2.

The knowledge acquired report is an opportunity for the student to demonstrate the broadening and deepening of their chemical engineering knowledge. It is written in the style of a textbook and contains an account of the entire processing system that the student has been working on and the underlying process technology (M1-7, M9, M11, M18, C18).

The supervisor’s assessment is a questionnaire completed by the industrial supervisor at the end of the student placement. It asks about the student's technical and practical ability, their management skills, ability to work with others and their ability to communicate. Supporting evidence for the questionnaire is provided by the company appraisal.

General Notes

N/A