Program Overview
Through a rigorous curriculum emphasizing practical application, students develop problem-solving, research, and communication skills necessary for success in the chemical industry. The program's faculty of experts and focus on internships and research prepare graduates for rewarding careers in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, environmental technologies, and petrochemicals.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering at IQS is a four-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the chemical industry. The program is renowned for its focus on practical application, with a significant emphasis on hands-on laboratory work.
Objectives:
- To prepare students to become professionals at the forefront of the chemical industry, capable of working in both industrial and research settings.
- To develop students' ability to conduct experiments, analyze data, and solve problems in the field of chemical engineering.
- To foster students' communication, teamwork, and ethical reasoning skills.
- To prepare students for postgraduate studies in chemical engineering or related fields.
Outline:
The program is structured over four academic years, with a total of 240 ECTS credits. The curriculum is divided into modules, with a significant emphasis on laboratory work.
First Year:
- Mathematics: 12 ECTS
- Computer Science and Numerical Calculation: 12 ECTS
- General Chemistry: 12 ECTS
- Physics: 12 ECTS
- Biology: 6 ECTS
- Fundamentals of the Chemical and Biological Laboratory: 6 ECTS
- Industrial Economics and Organization: 6 ECTS
Second Year:
- Inorganic Chemistry: 10 ECTS
- Physical Chemistry I: 6 ECTS
- Physical Chemistry II: 6 ECTS
- Analytical Chemistry: 10 ECTS
- Statistics: 6 ECTS
- Chemistry and Engineering Laboratory II: 5 ECTS
- Graphic Expression: 6 ECTS
Third Year:
- Organic Chemistry: 12 ECTS
- Ethics: 5 ECTS
- Basic Engineering Operations II: 6 ECTS
- Materials Science and Technology: 6 ECTS
- Oral and written communication: 3 ECTS
- Applied Thermodynamics: 5 ECTS
- Electrical Engineering: 4 ECTS
- Numerical Methods for Engineers: 5 ECTS
- Environmental Technology: 4 ECTS
- Chemistry and Engineering Laboratory III: 5 ECTS
- Chemistry and Engineering Laboratory IV: 5 ECTS
Fourth Year:
- Industrial Chemistry: 4 ECTS
- Reactor Design: 5 ECTS
- Instrumentation and Control of Processes: 6 ECTS
- Process Simulation: 5 ECTS
- Industrial Facilities Design and Projects: 5 ECTS
- Machines and Mechanisms: 3 ECTS
- Materials Strength: 3 ECTS
- Engineering Laboratory: 5 ECTS
- Practicum: 6 ECTS
- Final Degree Project: 12 ECTS
Electives:
- Surface Chemistry: 3 ECTS
- Industrial Safety and Hygiene: 6 ECTS
- Biotechnology: 3 ECTS
- Statistics for Quality Improvement: 6 ECTS
- Computer Aided Product Engineering: 6 ECTS
- Entrepreneurship: 4 ECTS
Assessment:
The assessment methods used in the program vary depending on the module. Common assessment methods include:
- Laboratory reports: Students are required to write detailed reports on their laboratory experiments, demonstrating their ability to conduct research and analyze data.
- Presentations: Students may be required to give presentations on their research projects or other topics related to chemical engineering.
- Group projects: Students may work in groups on projects that require them to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems.
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Lectures are used to introduce students to key concepts and theories.
- Laboratory sessions: Students gain practical experience in the laboratory, working with equipment and conducting experiments.
- Tutorials: Tutorials provide students with the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback on their work.
- Case studies: Case studies are used to help students apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
Faculty:
The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. The faculty is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and preparing them for successful careers in chemical engineering.
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering at IQS are highly sought after by employers in a variety of industries, including:
- Pharmaceutical industry: Research and development, production, quality control, and regulatory affairs.
- Food industry: Food processing, quality control, and product development.
- Environmental technologies: Waste management, pollution control, and renewable energy.
- Chemistry: Chemical manufacturing, research and development, and technical sales.
- Petrochemicals: Oil and gas exploration and production, refining, and petrochemical manufacturing.
- Automotive: Research and development, production, and quality control.
- Service companies: Consulting, engineering, and technical support.
- Paper and textiles: Manufacturing, research and development, and quality control.
Other:
- The program is taught in Spanish, Catalan, and English, depending on the language skills of the students and faculty.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in internships at research centers or companies in the chemical industry.
- IQS Career Services provides advice and support to students in their job search.
- The program is accredited by AQU Catalunya, a quality assurance agency for higher education in Catalonia.
- the sections Assessment, Teaching, and Careers are filled with general information based on the overall program description.
