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School of EngineeringBEng (Hons) Chemical EngineeringCourse Guide

2017-18September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

Faculty Student Services

We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of Science andEngineering (CityCampus)

Alan Turing Building MI 024 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Faculty of Science andEngineering (TelfordCampus)

The Darby Building SC 041 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering course, I would like toextend to you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and in particular your campus.

My name is Phil Cox and I am the course leader for your BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering course andalongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration of your studies. My contact

details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Phil Cox

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Dr Syed Hasan [email protected] 1733 SA227

Course Leader Professor Phil Cox [email protected] 2548 MI310

Educational Aims of the Course

Modern society relies on the work of chemical and biochemical engineers, who help to manage resources,protect the environment and control health and safety procedures, while developing the processes that makethe products we desire or depend on. Chemical engineering degree programme will provide:

A deep training about chemical processes and also the products resulting from the reactions which applythese processes. Case studies for many of the relevant modules would be drawn from Food technologyand processing industry based within the West Midlands region.

Education on how raw chemical related materials can be transformed into useful products in a safe andcost effective way. For example petrol, plastics and synthetic fibres such as polyester and nylon, all comefrom oil. Chemical engineers will understand how to alter the chemical, biochemical or physical state of asubstance, to create everything from face creams to fuels.

Training to engineers on energy resource exploitation including both fossil fuel and renewables,sustainable energy generation, use and consumption.Current available knowledge on resource efficiency management and material recycling, health and safetyin engineering practice.

Education on engineering design especially in a chemical and biochemical processing environment andalso on the principles of reaction engineering.

What makes this programme distinctive?

Chemical Engineering at Wolverhampton is industry focused and aims to prepare students to tackle

challenges facing chemical and allied industries in the 21st century.

There are modules in the programme reviewing specialist issues of sustainability and life cycle engineering ofproducts and processes addressed holistically and concurrently.

The programme will also teach Materials Engineering and Manufacturing Technology and Processesproviding opportunity to address topics on resource efficiency management, material utilisation principle,energy management and waste minimisation which are topical in the present day Process and ManufacturingEngineering environments.

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in eachacademic calendar year.

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

4ET011 Principles of Chemical Engineering 20 SEM1 Core Phil Cox

4CH003 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry 20 SEM1 Core Edward Mole

4ET005 Engineering Mathematics 20 SEM1 Core Tamara Nevill

4ET012 Unit Operations and Separation Processes 20 SEM2 Core Chike Oduoza

4ET002 Engineering Materials 20 SEM2 Core Martin Eason

4ET004 Thermodynamics and Fluids I 20 SEM2 Core Graham Oakes

5ET030 Transport Processes 20 SEM1 Core Phil Cox

5ET032 Fluid Mechanics and Multiphase Systems 20 SEM1 Core Phil Cox

5MM012 Mathematical Modelling 20 SEM1 Core Andrew Gascoyne

5ET014 Unit Processes and design 20 SEM2 Core Aman Dhir

5ET015 Reaction Engineering 20 SEM2 Core Aman Dhir

5ET033 Petroleum Chemistry and Refining 20 SEM2 Core Chike Oduoza

6ET025 Environmental Engineering 20 SEM1 Core Phil Cox

6ET015 Safety and Engineering Practice 20 SEM1 Core Phil Cox

6ET012 Design Project 40 SEM2 Core Phil Cox

6MM009 Complex Analysis & Fluid Mechanics 20 SEM2 Core Andrew Gascoyne

6MA027 Discovery, research and specialism 20 SEM1 Core Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with your

4CH003 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry4ET011 Principles of Chemical Engineering4ET012 Unit Operations and Separation Processes

area(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy


Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study

4CH003 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry4ET002 Engineering Materials4ET004 Thermodynamics and Fluids I4ET005 Engineering Mathematics4ET011 Principles of Chemical Engineering4ET012 Unit Operations and Separation Processes


Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work

4ET002 Engineering Materials4ET004 Thermodynamics and Fluids I4ET005 Engineering Mathematics4ET011 Principles of Chemical Engineering4ET012 Unit Operations and Separation Processes


Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments

4CH003 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry4ET002 Engineering Materials4ET004 Thermodynamics and Fluids I4ET005 Engineering Mathematics4ET011 Principles of Chemical Engineering4ET012 Unit Operations and Separation Processes


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility

4CH003 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry4ET002 Engineering Materials4ET004 Thermodynamics and Fluids I4ET011 Principles of Chemical Engineering4ET012 Unit Operations and Separation Processes

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge.

5AB017 Sandwich Placement5ET014 Unit Processes and design5ET015 Reaction Engineering5ET030 Transport Processes5ET033 Petroleum Chemistry and Refining5MA032


Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context

5AB017 Sandwich Placement5ET014 Unit Processes and design5ET015 Reaction Engineering5ET030 Transport Processes5ET033 Petroleum Chemistry and Refining5MA032 5MM012 Mathematical Modelling


Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study

5AB017 Sandwich Placement5ET014 Unit Processes and design5ET015 Reaction Engineering5ET033 Petroleum Chemistry and Refining5MA032


Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis

5AB017 Sandwich Placement5ET014 Unit Processes and design5ET015 Reaction Engineering5ET033 Petroleum Chemistry and Refining5MA032


Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy key

5AB017 Sandwich Placement5ET014 Unit Processes and design5ET015 Reaction Engineering5ET030 Transport Processes5ET033 Petroleum Chemistry and Refining

techniques of the discipline effectively 5MM012 Mathematical Modelling


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations

5AB017 Sandwich Placement5ET030 Transport Processes5MM012 Mathematical Modelling

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the principles of chemicalengineering

6ET012 Design Project6ET014 Process Dynamics and Control6ET025 Environmental Engineering


Understand the basic concepts and principlesassociated with operating in a chemicalprocessing environment and especially forprocess control

6ET012 Design Project6ET014 Process Dynamics and Control6ET015 Safety and Engineering Practice6ET025 Environmental Engineering


Show a deep understanding and appreciation ofhazard and operability, safety and ethicalprinciples in a chemical process environment

6ET012 Design Project6ET014 Process Dynamics and Control6ET025 Environmental Engineering


Solve complex chemical engineering relatedproblems, make decisions and effectivelycommunicate information either individually oras part of a team

6ET012 Design Project6ET014 Process Dynamics and Control6ET015 Safety and Engineering Practice6ET016 Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering6ET025 Environmental Engineering6MA027 Discovery, research and specialism6MM009 Complex Analysis & Fluid Mechanics


Show a critical understanding of processengineering, plant and reactor design, and theirimplications for practice

6ET012 Design Project6ET015 Safety and Engineering Practice6ET016 Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering6ET025 Environmental Engineering6MA027 Discovery, research and specialism6MM009 Complex Analysis & Fluid Mechanics


Demonstrate relevant personal and interpersonalskills, and thinking critically and creativelyduring problem solving especially when facedwith engineering challenges

6ET012 Design Project6ET016 Sustainability and Life Cycle Engineering6ET025 Environmental Engineering6MA027 Discovery, research and specialism6MM009 Complex Analysis & Fluid Mechanics

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Chemical engineers are employed across a huge variety of sectors including: Chemicals and allied products,

Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Water, Food and drink, Materials, Mining and minerals, Oil and gas, Process plantand equipment, Biotechnology, Business and management Consultancy. A career in chemical or biochemicalengineering includes: Excellent job prospects especially in the Oil and Gas sector, Competitive starting salariesin the region of £28,000/y, High earning potential throughout your career.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Lectures which are research and case study based.Tutorials which focus understanding gained at lectures and to underpin understanding by making itrelevant to contextual / industrial situations.Seminars to enable exchange of ideas and knowledge with peers and with tutors.Workshops which develop practical skills such as information and data-handling.Design / Research projects enhancing practical research skills, problem-solving abilities andcompetencies to analyse, evaluate and present research data.

Learning and Teaching Methods

This data indicates the proportion of time in each year of study that students can expect to engage in thefollowing activities (expressed as a percentage for each level).

LevelLevel TeachingTeaching IndependentIndependent PlacementPlacement

4 26 75 0

5 26 74 0

6 24 76 0

Assessment Methods

This data indicates the proportion of summative assessment in each year of study that will derive from thefollowing: (expressed as a percentage for each level).

LevelLevel Written ExamsWritten Exams Practical ExamsPractical Exams CourseworkCoursework

4 60 0 40

5 43 8 48

6 0 0 100

Reference Points

Faculty of Science and Engineering E&D policy

QAA descriptor for a Higher Education qualification

The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern

Ireland (August 2008)

Subject Benchmark Statement for Chemical Engineering

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) policy and guidelines

Institution of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Chemical Engineering

Equality Act 2010

Academic Regulations Exemptions

Section 4.4.3 & Section 4.4.4 - Exemption in accordance with Professional Body (IChemE) requirements.Compensation will not be permitted on any of the following modules with no additional third attempt (repeatsallowed);

4ET011 Principles of Chemical Engineering

4CH003 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

4ET005 Engineering Mathematics

4ET012 Principles of Separation Processes

4ET002 Engineering Materials

4ET004 Thermodynamics and Fluids I

5ET030 Transport Processes

5ET032 Fluid Mechanics and Multiphase Systems

5MM012 Mathematical Modelling

5ET014 Advanced Separation Processes

5ET015 Reaction Engineering

5ET016 Environmental Engineering

5AB017 Sandwich Placement

6ET014 Process Dynamics and Control

6ET015 Safety and Engineering Practice

6ET017 Manufacturing Processes and Technology (C/O)

6ET013 Petroleum Chemistry and Refining (C/O)

6ET014 Design Project (40 credits).

APPROVED by AFRSC (10/11/2016).

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommended

for their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

This course is a multi- and inter-disciplinary course, bringing together expertise from a range of disciplines. As such there will be a wide variety of subject specific advice and assistance from across the University. Thiswill be underpinned by the skills development throughout the Learning Centre.

University provided support:

As well as providing general counselling support the University Counselling Service provides short courseson topics such as "Self Confidence", "Stress Management and Relaxation" and "Life Skills". They also providestudy skills and academic support, providing short courses such as provide help in areas such as "Writing andAssignment Skills", "Exam Techniques", "Enhancing Professional Skills", "Personal Development Planning"and "Making Choices for the Future."

University Learning Centres provide general academic skills support to all students. You can make anappointment with a study skills advisor for advice on areas such as academic writing, assignment planning,exam preparation, and time management.

In addition, there is a regular timetable of drop-in and bookable workshops covering information and digitalliteracy skills, including academic referencing. Faculty of Science and Engineering students are supported bya designated subject librarian who is available to support research and project work.

Course support:

At the start of your course you will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will guide you

through the induction process and provide support and academic counselling throughout your course on anappointment basis. They should be able to offer you advice and guidance to help you liaise with other staff andsupport facilities in the Faculty and University.

The Student Support Advisers (SSA) provides academic counselling and will be accessible throughout theweek on a drop-in or appointment basis to discuss timetables, requests for extensions, requests forextenuating circumstances, general concerns about study and student life and general programme planning.The SSA will act as a first point of contact in relation to leave of absence (including returning after leave),withdrawal, transferring to another course (internal and external) and changes to mode of attendance. YourCourse Leader will be available thereafter for meetings by appointment to discuss leave of absence,withdrawal, transferring to another course (internal and external), changes to mode of attendance, returningafter leave of absence and direct entrants.

Subject support:

Tutorials, workshops, seminars and meetings - provide the primary opportunities for students to interact withstaff on topics relating to modules. All modules provide at least one of these forms of face-to-face support.

Formative feedback - tutors provide personalised written feedback on most summative assessments. Themechanism for feedback from purely formative tasks varies between assessments, but will always beprovided in some form. Online formative tasks often provide feedback straight away. On occasions tutors mayprovide generalised verbal feedback to the whole class on points relating to an assessment.

Assessment and subject-based surgeries provide additional student support for subjects that students oftenneed extra help with. They are often concentrated around the times when assessments take place. Revisionsessions are provided for many modules that have exam-like tests and enable you to interact with tutors toreview parts of the course. Mock exams and tests may provide opportunities to experience an examination

environment before the final summative test and give you feedback on your understanding.

International Students:

The International Centre will provide pre and post entry visa and immigration support and advice on andarrange for the necessary paperwork to be submitted to UKBA. They will also provide appropriate UniversityInduction support on arrival and be a point of contact for international students throughout their stay here. Arange of social and cultural activities arranged by the International Centre will also promote the integration ofinternational students into the whole of the University's learning community. English language support isalso available through the international language centre in the University. Students will be encouraged toattend relevant industrial and professional conferences.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

No specific health and safety issues recorded.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Chemical Enginneering Bachelor of Engineering Chemical Enginneering Diploma of Higher Education Chemical Enginneering Certificate of Higher Education Chemical Enginneering University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: MA010H01UV Full-time 3 YearsMA010H31UV Part-Time 6 Years

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Engineering

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Published: 14-Dec-2017 by Phil Cox

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