Introduction to chemical process technology

Students are expected to acquire broad knowledge of the different branches of chemical engineering, developed an understanding of the concept sustainable development from a chemical engineering perspective and to carry out oral and written reports on literature searches individually and in groups.

The course comprises the following components:
Outline of chemical engineering branches and how an industrial process is designed.
Introduction to the most common chemical processes: oil refining, production of syngas, processes of bulk and fine chemicals, production of polymers and biomass refinement.
Introduction to sustainable development in industry, cycle and system thinking.
Introduction to literature searching.

Progressive specialisation: G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: At least 60 ECTS credits for master of science engineering courses

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.