B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering

Four-year honours degree program - B.Sc. Engg. (ChE) - approved curriculum, July 2023

Program

Program Overview

The Department of Chemical Engineering at BUET offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering (B.Sc. Engg. (ChE)). The program provides a broad and deep foundation in the theory, design and applications of Chemical Engineering and interdisciplinary fields. In parallel to theory courses, students attend laboratory sessionals, industrial visits, workshops, seminars, and training programs.

From 2020 onwards, the department admits 120 undergraduate students per year. Graduates go on to work in the chemical, petrochemical, energy, environment, safety, pharmaceutical, biochemical engineering and other sectors - or pursue graduate and professional studies locally and internationally.

4
Years Duration
8
Terms / Semesters
158.5
Credit Hours
120
Annual Intake
2.20
Min. CGPA to Graduate
7
Max. Years to Complete
Goals

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates of the B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering program, within 3-5 years after graduation, will be able to:

1

Achieve excellence for leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

2

Provide sustainable engineering solutions for the betterment of society through problem-solving and effective communication.

3

Pursue postgraduate studies in engineering or other fields.

4

Engage in life-long learning skills in alignment with state-of-art knowledge.

Outcomes

Program Outcomes (POs)

Upon completing the program, graduates will be able to:

1

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

2

Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

3

Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

4

Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

5

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations.

6

Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.

7

Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in societal and environmental contexts.

8

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

9

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

10

Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large including writing effective reports, design documentation, and presentations.

11

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

12

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Requirements

Credit Hour Summary

CategoryCredit Hours
A. Natural Science (Physics & Chemistry)27.0
B. Mathematics13.0
C. Humanities & Social Sciences9.5
D. Chemical Engineering Core Courses68.5
E. Chemical Engineering Elective Courses15.0
F. Other Engineering Courses (EEE, ME)15.0
Subtotal148.0
UG Thesis / Project (ChE 400)6.0
Final Year Design Project (ChE 408)4.5
Grand Total158.5
Curriculum

Course Schedule by Year & Term

Each academic year has two terms (Term 1 & Term 2). Each term spans 18 weeks: 14 weeks of classes, 2 weeks recess, and 2 weeks of final examinations.

CodeCourse TitleCreditsType
Level 1 - Term 1
ChE 101Elementary Principles of Chemical Engineering3.0Core
Phy 127Physical Optics, Waves & Oscillations and Modern Physics3.0Core
Chem 111Inorganic Chemistry3.0Core
Math 125Calculus3.0Core
EEE 155Electrical Engineering Fundamentals3.0Core
Phy 102Physics Sessional1.5Lab
Chem 112Inorganic Analysis Sessional1.5Lab
EEE 156Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Sessional1.5Lab
Term 1 Total19.5 credits
CodeCourse TitleCreditsType
Level 1 - Term 2
ChE 103Engineering Thermodynamics3.0Core
Phy 171Structure of Matter, Electricity & Magnetism and Nanophysics3.0Core
Chem 131Physical Chemistry I3.0Core
Math 127Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus3.0Core
Hum 125English2.0Core
Chem 116Inorganic Analysis II Sessional1.5Lab
Shop 120Workshop1.5Practical
ME 174Mechanical Engineering Drawing and CAD1.5Practical
Hum 272English Sessional1.5Lab
Term 2 Total20.0 credits
Electives

Elective Course Groups

Students choose 5 electives totalling 15 credit hours: 2 from the General group (Electives III & V) and 3 from one Specialization group (Electives IV, VI & VII) - at least 2 must be from the same specialization track.

General Electives (choose any 2)
CodeCourse TitleCredits
ChE 429Sustainable Process Engineering3.0
ChE 431Food Preservation and Processing3.0
ChE 433Polymers and Petrochemicals3.0
ChE 439Polymer Processing3.0
ChE 441Fertilizer, Pulp and Paper Technology3.0
ChE 443Food and Sugar Technology3.0
ChE 445Textile Engineering and Technology3.0
ChE 457Reactor Design3.0
ChE 459Materials Science3.0
ChE 461Chemical Process Modelling and Optimization3.0
ChE 471Biochemistry3.0
Math 325Fourier Analysis and Special Functions3.0
Math 327Multivariate Statistical Analysis and Complex Analysis3.0
Specialization Tracks (choose 3 from one track)

Biochemical Engineering

  • ChE 473 Biochemical Engineering I
  • ChE 475 Biochemical Engineering II
  • ChE 477 Biomolecular Engineering
  • ChE 479 Bioprocess Engineering

Energy Engineering

  • ChE 421 Fuel Science
  • ChE 423 Solid Fuel Systems
  • ChE 425 Energy Management

Environmental Engineering

  • ChE 481 Environmental Science I
  • ChE 483 Environmental Science II
  • ChE 485 Industrial Pollution Control

Process Control

  • ChE 321 Process Data Analytics
  • ChE 323 Process Dynamics, Modelling and Simulation
  • ChE 447 Digital Process Control
  • ChE 449 Optimization in Chemical Engineering

Process Safety Engineering

  • ChE 463 Risk Analysis in Safety Engineering
  • ChE 465 Industrial Safety Engineering
  • ChE 467 Occupational Safety and Health
  • ChE 469 Fire Safety in Process Industries

Petroleum Engineering

  • PMRE 401 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
  • PMRE 403 Natural Gas Production and Transportation
  • PMRE 411 Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
  • PMRE 413 Natural Gas Engineering
  • PMRE 415 Gas and Oil Well Drilling and Logging
  • PMRE 417 Transmission and Distribution of Natural Gas
Admission

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the undergraduate program through BUET's central admission examination as per university rules. Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum GPA of 5.00 in both SSC and HSC examinations (Science Group)
  • Must have passed in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at HSC level
  • Bangladeshi citizenship or NRB status
  • Qualify in the BUET Undergraduate Admission Test