Degree of Master of Science in Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Qualification descriptor for Degree of Master of Science in Engineering, Chemical Engineering

Civilingenjörsexamen, kemiteknisk design

Degree regulations of 2007
Second cycle

Specialisations

Name	Start term	For admitted until
Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology (Kemisk- och biokemisk processteknik)	A07
Mineral Processing and Process Metallurgy (Mineralteknik och processmetallurgi)	A07

Established

Qualification descriptor approved on 2008-11-03 by Ordförande tekniska fakultetsnämnden. Qualification descriptor updated on 2010-07-02 by Chef Utbildnings- och forskningsenheten.

Examanition Objectives

Higher Education Act

English information is not available

Higher Education Ordinance

Annex 2

For a Master of Science in Engineering the student shall have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to work autonomously as a graduate engineer.

Knowledge and understanding
For a Master of Science in Engineering the student shall have:
    * demonstrated knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of and best practice in his or her chosen field of technology as well as insight into current research and development work, and
    * demonstrated both broad knowledge of his or her chosen field of technology, including knowledge of mathematics and the natural sciences, as well as a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field.

Competence and skills
For a Master of Science in Engineering the student shall have:
    * demonstrated the ability to identify, formulate and deal with complex issues autonomously and critically and with a holistic approach and also to participate in research and development work and so contribute to the formation of knowledge
    * demonstrated the ability to create, analyse and critically evaluate various technological solutions
    * demonstrated the ability to plan and use appropriate methods to undertake advanced tasks within predetermined parameters
    * demonstrated the ability to integrate knowledge critically and systematically as well as the ability to model, simulate, predict and evaluate sequences of events even with limited information
    * demonstrated the ability to develop and design products, processes and systems while taking into account the circumstances and needs of individuals and the targets for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development set by the community
    * demonstrated the capacity for teamwork and collaboration with various constellations, and
    * demonstrated the ability to present his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in speech and writing to different audiences in both national and international contexts.

Judgement and approach
For a Master of Science in Engineering the student shall have:
    * demonstrated the ability to make assessments informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical aspects as well as awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
    * demonstrated insight into the possibilities and limitations of technology, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, including both social and economic aspects and also environmental and occupational health and safety considerations, and
    * demonstrated the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and undertake ongoing development of his or her skills.

Detailed objectives for this degree

For a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Design the student shall be able to:

· Demonstrate the fundamental knowledge required for specialisation in applied engineering subjects, and the ability to provide broad technical knowledge within chemical engineering to serve as a basis for work with production, research and development within the process industry and research and development institutes belonging to the process industry or universities;

· Demonstrate the ability to efficiently use IT and measurement devices for experimental and scientific work, and to exercise the combination of knowledge and skills from different subjects;

· Demonstrate the ability to present technical and scientific problems and results, in writing and orally, for professionals and laypersons in both Swedish and in English;

· Demonstrate the ability to use computers for design and simulation of industrial processes;

· Demonstrate insight in engineering methodology including the identification, formulation and solving of problems given constraints in time and economic resources;

· Demonstrate the capacity for team work and provision for development of responsible leadership.

The student may place part of the education abroad for the student to attain international experience and an understanding of other cultures.

Specialisations

Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology

After completed education the student shall be able to:

· Demonstrate knowledge of unit operations and processes within biochemical and chemical engineering;

· Demonstrate the ability to present the knowledge about synthetic and biological catalysts, reactors and their use in industrial processes and environmental applications;

· Demonstrate the ability to design and optimise the equipment required for biochemical or chemical processes;

· Demonstrate the insight of demands and requirements for doctorial studies.

Mineral Processing and Process Metallurgy

After completed education the student shall be able to:

· Demonstrate high-class knowledge of unit operations and processes for mineral winning and metal production;

· Demonstrate the ability to use computers to investigate statistical and process technology connections in industrial processes and to model, simulate and design them,

· Demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge to minimise energy consumption and resource utilisation, reducing the amount of green-house gases, eliminating dust emissions, and to apply these principles to sustainable mineral winning and metal production,

· Demonstrate the insight of demands and requirements for doctorial studies.

Credits

The programme requires 300 credits.

The credits stated indicate the total for all courses leading to the degree. All courses are to have been completed and passed.

Special requirements

Higher Education Ordinance and Luleå University of Technology

Independent project (degree project)
A requirement for the award of a Master of Science in Engineering is completion by the student of an independent project (degree project) for at least 30 credits. (The Higher Education Ordinance, Annex 2 Qualifications ordinance)

For the Master of Science in Engineering degree equivalent to 300 credits, it is a requirement that a minimum of 90 credits shall consist of courses at second cycle level. (Riktlinjer för Bolognaanpassning (Guidelines for Bologna adaptation), LTU Dnr 783-06)

Detailed specific requirements for this degree

To obtain a Master degree in Chemical Engineering Design, all the programme’s compulsory courses, as well as the elective courses linked to the thesis, must be passed, cf. the syllabus. A 30 ECTS thesis is part of the programme. In the thesis, the student shall on his or her own or together with another student, deal with a given task and present the results, and by that demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge and skills that have been mastered during the study. The thesis is to be completed on the advanced level.

To have an exam for a specialisation noted in the certificate of studies, certain courses according to the syllabus and a thesis within the specialisation are required. The following specialisations are available:

· Mineralteknik och processmetallurgi – Mineral Processing and Process Metallurgy

· Kemisk och biokemisk processteknik – Chemical and Biochemical Process Technology

An additional requirement for the degree is a trainee semester, at least 30 ECTS, with a passing grade. The trainee semester is normally placed in the autumn of the fourth year. It can be done at most mining and mineral industries, smelters and concentrators, research institutes or within technical environmental protection.

All course requirements for this degree are stated in the official syllabus.

Degree certificate

A degree certificate will be issued upon application to students who fulfil the requirements for a degree.

Transitional rules

For a M Sc in Engineering at the 300 ECTS level in Chemical Engineering/Chemical Engineering Design, the student must in addition to the standard 270 ECTS also:

· have completed a six month industrial trainee period, which gives 30 ECTS and is on the advanced level,

· in connection to the trainee period have written a technically and linguistically correct report over 20-30 pages that must be approved by the supervisor in the industry and by the supervisor at the university.

In addition, general conversion rules set by the Board of the Engineering Faculty do apply.

Course requirements for this degree

Syllabus - Master Programme in Chemical Engineering (Utbildningsplan - Civilingenjör Kemiteknisk design)