Degree structure
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Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Degree structure
Degree structure Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
During your study program in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, you gain knowledge by taking various courses. The theory is explained in lectures and during guided self-study you practice the theory by doing exercises. You also learn practical skills in the practicals. You apply the knowledge you gained from the courses and the practicals in Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) projects, where you work on a case together with your group. During these practicals and projects, you use the same advanced equipment as our researchers. Every week, a few hours are scheduled for guided self-study. During the guided self-study, you can use the rooms specially designated for this purpose, equipped with modern facilities. The lecturer will be present, so you can easily ask questions. Thanks to these self-study hours, you can spend your off time on other things, for instance sports, student life or a side job. In total, the study program will demand approximately 40 hours of your time a week.
Your First Year in the Lab | Chemical Engineering & Chemistry at TU/e
FIRST YEAR
The first year has a relatively large amount of mathematics and physics, the foundation of your study program. Besides this, you take courses in chemistry, materials science, and process technology. You attend lectures and immediately apply the theory during lab sessions, establishing a solid base for the rest of your studies. This first year offers a diverse mix of theory and practice to develop your knowledge and skills.
Examples of core courses in your first year include:
- Introduction to Practical and Inorganic Chemistry: Basic principles of inorganic chemistry and laboratory skills, including acid-base and redox chemistry, chemical reactors, and data analysis.
- Physical Chemistry 1: Application of thermodynamics to complex systems such as mixtures, phase transitions, and chemical equilibria.
- Biochemistry and Technology: Introduction to molecular biochemistry and biotechnology, focusing on enzymes, DNA, proteins, and practical applications.
- Physical Transport Phenomena 1: Mechanisms and laws of mass, energy, and momentum transport, with a focus on fluid dynamics and technical applications.
Challenge-based learning at TU/e
SECOND YEAR
In the second year you build upon the foundation that you created in the first year. During the bachelor's program you take more courses in the different disciplines chemistry, materials science and process technology. From the second year, you also get more freedom to design your own study program. From the second year onwards, you will participate in Challenge-Based Learning projects, where you will work on solutions to societal issues that require a chemical approach.You will also take the course Multidisciplinary CBL (4CBLW00), where you will work with a multidisciplinary team on a realistic and open-ended challenge.
Examples of core courses in your second year include:
- Kinetics and Electrochemistry: Study of reaction kinetics, chemokinetic networks, and electrochemical principles like electrode potentials and mass transfer.
- Polymer Chemistry & Technology 1: Introduction to polymer chemistry and synthesis, linking microstructure to material properties for various applications.
- CBL-Molecules and Materials: Group-based course on synthesizing and optimizing functional molecules and materials through experiments and analysis.
- Separation Technology: Overview of key separation techniques used in industries for purification, processing, and resource recovery.
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THIRD YEAR
In the last months of your bachelor's program, you will work independently on your Bachelor Final Projectin one of the department’s research groups. This is a good preparation for your research project during your master's program. It also provides an excellent opportunity to directly contribute to academic research and showcase your abilities. Under supervision, you will apply everything you have learned over the past years in this self-driven project.
Examples of core courses in your third year include:
- Chemical Bonding & Spectroscopy: Explore quantum chemical principles of chemical bonds and use spectroscopy to analyze molecular structures and properties.
- Material Science 2: Study how chemical structures determine the response of materials to external stimuli such as heat or mechanical stress.
- CBL Process Technology: Apply process technology knowledge by developing and testing models for units used in the chemical industry.
Do you want to know more about the curriculum of the Bachelor's program of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry? Check out the education guide*.
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Elective Space
Starting in your second year, you will take elective courses, allowing you to begin tailoring your study program to your individual interests. By selecting elective courses, you can shape your three-year program according to your preferences. Broaden your knowledge by taking courses or projects from other bachelor's programs at TU/e, or deepen your expertise in the field by choosing courses and projects within the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry program.
Of course, the program provides personalized guidance to help you make your choices. Additionally, TU/e offers the “Check Your Match” event and optional Thematic Learning Areas, where courses from various departments are grouped around specific themes such as AI, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Materials, and Sustainability.
Examples of elective courses within the department include:
- Nanomaterials: Chemistry & Fabrication: Learn to design and fabricate nanomaterials with specific properties to tackle societal challenges like CO2 reduction and combating diseases.
- Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage: Explore electrochemical solutions for green energy, including batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen production, and electrosynthesis.
- CBL Process Design: Design and simulate chemical processes, focusing on optimal process development, flow sheeting, and equipment scaling.
Impact of Technology (ITEC)
As an engineer, it is important to be aware of the impact technology has on people and society. That’s why, during your bachelor’s program at TU/e, you will follow an Impact of Technology (ITEC) program. These courses provide you with a solid foundation as an engineer.
The ITEC program within the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry program consists of the following components:
- ITEC - Ethics of Technology and Engineering: Learn to apply ethical skills and concepts to technological designs, such as sustainable energy, privacy in smart systems, and health issues.
- Impact of Technology: Engineering for Society: Explore how technology addresses complex societal problems through lectures, online modules on assessment methods, and group assignments with cases like autonomous cars and care robots.
- Studium Generale-activities
In the elective program, it is possible to choose additional ITEC courses.
Digital Interim Assessment Moments (DIAMS)
In the Bachelor’s program in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, several courses include (partially) digital assessments. The key advantage of digital assessment is its flexibility: as a student, you decide when to take the test within the quartile. For many questions, you can immediately check whether your answer is correct. If it’s not, you can review your calculation and submit a new answer without penalty. Once submitted, the test is automatically graded. You also have the opportunity to retake the test multiple times if needed. This allows you to stay in control of your own learning process and pace, as long as you complete the test before the end of the quarter.
*Note: The education guide is a document used by current students as a source of information. It contains detailed, practical information that is important during the entire program. Pre-university students can refer to this for additional information.**
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