10/21/2018 Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering - UAB Barcelona

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Study plan
Basic skills

The UAB considers that its graduates will be able to:

Develop critical thinking and reasoning skills and communicate effectively both in the mother tongue and in other
languages.
Develop independent learning strategies.
Respect diversity in ideas, people and situations.
Generate innovative and competitive proposals for research and professional activities.

Specific skills

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Analysing, assessing, designing, and operating systems or processes, equipment or facilities specifically used in
Chemical Engineering in accordance with the requirements, norms and specifications determined by the principles of
sustainable development.
Applying basic scientific skills in the fields of: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology, as well as principles from
Economics, Biochemistry, Statistics and Material Science, useful in the comprehension, description and solution of
problems typically found in Chemical Engineering.
Understanding and applying the basic principles of Chemical Engineering such as: Balance of matter, energy and
quantity of movement. Thermodynamics, phase equilibrium and chemical equilibrium. Kinetics of physical processes of
matter and energy transfer and of quantity of movement, and kinetics of chemical reactions.
Demonstrating your knowledge of different operations of reaction, separation, matter processes, and fluid circulation
transport involved in the industrial processes of Chemical Engineering.
Applying system analysis and synthesis techniques to the engineering of processes and products.
Objectively comparing and selecting different alternative techniques of a chemical process.
Analysing the economic viability of an industrial engineering project.
Demonstrating your understanding of the main concepts involved in the control of chemical engineering processes.
Demonstrating that you understand the role of chemical engineering in the prevention and solution of environmental
and energetic problems, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.
Valuing in a structured and systematic manner any safety or health risks in the existing process or design phase and
applying suitable measures in each situation.
Demonstrating your knowledge of the norms, legislation and regulations pertaining to each situation.
Applying the knowledge and skills you acquire to elaborate a chemical engineering project.
Assuming the values of responsibility and professional ethics of the chemical engineering sector.
Applying scientific methods to systems where chemical, physical or biological transformations take place, both at
microscopic and macroscopic levels.
Participating in the organisation and planning of companies.
Directing projects in the field of chemical engineering.
Applying your knowledge when carrying out measurements, calculations, assessments, appraisals, surveys, studies,
reports and other similar tasks.
Demonstrating a basic level in the use and programming of computers as well as applying computer resources used in
chemical engineering.
Analysing and applying the basic principles of organisation and planning of companies and other organisations or
institutes.
Applying the principles and methods of quality.

Transversal skills

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Developing critical thinking and reasoning, analysis and synthesis skills, and scientific and systemic reasoning.
Working independently and developing successful independent learning strategies.
Managing and organising the time and resources at your disposal. Working in an organised manner.
Preventing and solving problems, adapting to unpredictable situations and making your own decisions.
Working in complex or uncertain environments and with limited resources.
Critically analysing the work done.
Working in cooperation with others, assuming and respecting the roles of different group members, as well as the
different levels of dependence of each.
Knowing how to adapt to multidisciplinary and international environments.
Communicating efficiently, both orally and written, your knowledge, results or abilities, both in professional situations
and with a non-expert audience.
Making good use of ICTs in communicating and transmitting ideas and results.
Using fluent English in the language of communication and in professional relations.
Assuming the social, ethical and professional responsibilities derived from professional practice.
Respecting the diversity and plurality of ideas, people and situations.
Contributing to the welfare of society and sustainable development.
Maintaining a proactive and dynamic attitude in relation to the development of your professional career, personal
growth and continuing education. Will to overcome difficulties.
Generating innovative and competitive proposals in your professional activities. Developing your curiosity and
creativity.
Managing information and using your judgement to incorporate the innovations of the field and analyse future trends.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 2018

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