Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (DChE/MChE) University of Khartoum ــﻪﻪﻪﻪﻪﻪﻪﻪﻪﻪﻪﻢ ﺍ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻴﻢ UNIVERSITY OF KHARTOUM Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Programs Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (by Course) (DChE/MChE) Revised: July – 2015 1 Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (DChE/MChE) University of Khartoum Contents 1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………..…..…….3 2. Rationale……………………………….………………………………………………………3 3. Objectives…………………………………………………………………………….....…..…4 4. Admission Requirements ……………………………………………………………...4 5. Registration Requirements…………….………………………………….….….…..4 6. Program Duration and Structure…………………………………….……….…...4 7. Examination Rules……………………………..……………………………………….…5 8. Teaching Staff and Facilities……………………………..……………………….….6 9. Award of Degree…………………..…………………………………………………….…7 10. Courses Outline…….……………………………………………………………………...7 11. Courses Description ………………………………………………..………………….8 11.1 Research Paper …………………………………..………………..……………...15 2 Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (DChE/MChE) University of Khartoum ﺑﺴﻢ ﷲ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺮﺣﻴﻢ UNIVERSITY OF KHARTOUM Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Programs Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (MCE) (by Course) 1: Introduction: Chemical Engineering is a broad area of engineering that turns raw material into product using the knowledge of chemistry, biology and physics. The traditional discipline, which include petrochemical, plastics, food production and drugs, has now been broadened to include the new field of nanotechnology, molecular biology, the environment and information technology. Chemical engineers design both products and processes, manage operations of processes and research the solutions to environmental problems. Sudan is distinguished with its various natural resources in the field of agriculture and abundant mineral and oil resources. Recently, the country has started a pace towards a comprehensive industrial development. This calls for the integration of the various sectors to achieve the proper utilization of the industrial development bearing in mind environmental sustainability and balanced development in view to achieve a comprehensive & integrated economic development. Since its foundation, the department of chemical engineering is playing an important role in the support of industrial sector through its graduates. In line with its responsibility towards the nation and commitment to good quality of engineers, the department offers a diploma/M.Sc. program in chemical engineering in accordance with international requirements and specifications .This is made to enhance the acceleration of, and to achieve a country wide industrial development. 3 Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (DChE/MChE) University of Khartoum 2: Rationale: The Faculty of Engineering offers M.Sc. degree programs (both thesis and without- thesis) in department of chemical engineering. The chemical engineering’s master degree with thesis is designed to train engineers to independently seek a new knowledge in their respective engineering discipline, frequently crossing disciplines in the search for that new knowledge. The without-thesis (Research Paper) master degree in chemical engineering is intended to meet the continuing education needed by engineers in industry in order to broaden their engineering foundation and achieve career advancement. This program is primarily aimed at applying chemical engineering principles to develop technical products and to design, control and improve industrial processes. Students also learn to take environmental and safety issues into account during all phases of the process (research, development, design and operation). 3: Objectives 1. To provide student with the necessary skills, knowledge and insight in specialist field of chemical engineering. 2. To qualify engineers to play active roles towards industrial progress. 3. To offer high quality degree programs, which fulfills the learning outcomes requirement of national & international accreditation bodies in the field of chemical engineering. 4. To train students to solve fundamental research problems and to make a process. Product design taking into account safety, environmental aspects and sustainability. 4: Admission Requirements • The applicant must satisfy the general rules of registration as specified by the Graduate College of the university. • The applicant must be holding an honors Degree in Chemical Engineering of the University of Khartoum or its equivalent. • If admitted, the applicant has to be a full-time student throughout the program duration. 4 Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (DChE/MChE) University of Khartoum 5: Registration Requirements As per academic Regulations for Postgraduate Studies 2011 (section 4.2), the student must first register for the diploma/Master Program and then pursue to Master degree at the end of the second semester based on his/her academic performance. 6: Program Duration and Structure The study program comprises as illustrated in Table (1): . A group of nine courses to be covered in the first two semesters, equivalent to 24 credit hours. By the end of the first two semesters those who scored an average of 60% or more will proceed for the Master stage as detailed in the examination rules below. A group of three courses to be covered in the third semester equivalent to eight credit hours. A research paper of three credit hours to be started within the third semester guided and supervised by staff member then to submit a report within 45 days after the end of the third semester examinations. Table (1): Distribution of the Dip/Master Program Credit Hours over Semesters Credit hours of Program Stages Semester Diploma Stage M.Sc. Stage 1 12 12 2 12 12 3 Not Applicable 12* Total credit hours 24 36 *Including 3 Credit hours for the research paper 5 Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (DChE/MChE) University of Khartoum 7: Examination Rules In addition to the general examination regulations of the Graduate College and Faculty of Engineering in University of Khartoum, the student is subjected to the followings rules: 7.1 At the end of each semester, the student sits for examinations in the courses completed in that semester. 7.2 To pass the exam, in any course, the student must score not less than 50% of its marks. 7.3 A student of Diploma stage( the first two semesters) shall sit for supplementary examinations if fails in not more than three courses of the stage, provided achieving not less than 50% average in aggregate of all courses in the stage. 7.4 Any student of the Diploma stage who fails in more than three courses of the stage or any of its supplementary exams or achieves less than 50% average in aggregate of all examined courses in the stage shall be withdrawn from the study. 7.5 A student of the Diploma stage who scores average 50% or above, but less than 60%, in aggregate of all courses exam marks will graduate with a “Diploma in Chemical Engineering”. 7.6 Supplementary and substitute examinations are held once a year for each stage of the program. 7.7 A student must attain not less than 60% average in aggregate of exam marks of all courses in the stage, in order to proceed studying for the M.Sc. stage, if wishes. 7.8 A student who scores average 60% or above, but does not wish to continue to for the master will be granted a “Diploma in Chemical Engineering”, and will not be allowed to continue for the master later. 7.9 A student of the M.Sc stage who fails in not more than two courses of the stage shall sit for supplementary examination(s). 7.10 A student of the M.Sc. stage who fails in more than two courses or any supplementary examination will graduate with a “Diploma in Chemical Engineering”. 7.11 The “research paper” must be submitted within 45 day after the end of taught courses examinations in the M.Sc. Stage, any delay from this date will be classified as failure. 6 Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (DChE/MChE) University of Khartoum 8: Teaching Staff and Facilities 8.1 Teaching Staff Staff Members (Chem. Eng. Dept.) Number Institution Professors 2 University of Khartoum Associate Professors 5 University of Khartoum Assistant Professors 4 University of Khartoum Staff Members ( Collaborators from Number Institution outside the department) Karary University Professors 3 University of Sudan University of Science and Technology 8.2 Facilities . A computer laboratory has been established containing 12 computers sets as well as a software for simulation of industrial processes. A lecture room has been established for the graduate studies in the department. Analytical and unit operations laboratories. 9: Award of Degree The University Senate is the entitled to award the degree of M.Sc. or Dip. In Chemical Engineering upon the recommendation of the Graduate College Council. 7 Diploma/M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (DChE/MChE) University of Khartoum 10: Courses Outline First Semester: Code Subject Credit Hours ChE614 Process Development and Plant Deign 2 ChE615 Advanced Heat Transfer 2 ChE616 Numerical Method in Chemical Engineering 3 ChE617 Catalysis & Design of Catalytic Reactor 3 ChE618 Economic Evaluation and Feasibility Studies 2 Total 12 Second Semester: Code Subject Credit Hours ChE621 Advanced Process Control 3 ChE622 Advanced Separation Process 3 ChE623 Effective Engineering Project Management 3 ChE624 Advanced Thermodynamics 3 Total 12 Third Semester: Code Subject Credit Hours ChE711 Computer Applications. 3 ChE712 Health, Safety & Environment. 3 ChE713 Selective Topic. 3 ChE714 Research Paper 3 Total 12 8 Diploma/M.Sc.