Welcome to Chemical Engineering Department
OVERVIEW OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
1.1 Background
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (hence after, AASTU), is one of the new public universities of the country established to play as a forefront changing actor in the technological transformation of the country by creating strong linkage with industries. As it was stated in the Five-Year Growth and Transformation Plan (2010–2015 G.C), the establishment of well institutionalized and strong science and technology universities and institutes of technology will serve as a cornerstone to build an economically developed and industrialized state of Ethiopia. As a result, AASTU was founded in 2011 under the Directive of the Council of Ministers No. 216/2011 as well as amended by regulation numbers 314/2014 by admitting the first batch (2000 students) in November 2011.
Since 2015, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University has been following nationally harmonized undergraduate programs curriculum. Now, it is time to change the curriculum to meet the requirements of accreditation which consists of continuous quality improvements (CQI).
In January 2016, the Ministry of Education (Education Strategy Center) developed a concept note to reform the education sector in accordance with the national vision and national development goals. Hence, one of the strategic plans proposed in the Ethiopian education road map has included common courses which account a total of 40 credit hours as a national requirement that led to the development of fundamental changes to the Ethiopian educational system.
In line with the given strategic direction of Ethiopian development, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University has a mission to be a problem solver of the industry, leading in the nation research, and delivering world-class education. To meet this mission, the university has given special attention to strengthen the academic sector by working towards accreditation of all undergraduate programs.
As a result of the above reasons, the university planned to revise the entire undergraduate program curriculum from the accreditation point of views. The goal of accreditation is to ensure the education provided by higher education to an acceptable level of quality. Therefore, this curriculum structure is developed based on the requirements of the Washington accord and ABET for engineering program and applied sciences programs accreditation respectively.
Vision
To be internationally recognized Ethiopian Hub of science and technology with a strong national commitment and significant continental impact by 2030.
Mission
- Delivering world-class education and training in strategically prioritized science and technology disciplines based on national economic demand,
- Conducting problem-solving applied researches to support the productivity and competitiveness of industries,
- Serving as a center for knowledge and technological adaptation, innovation and transfer,
- Building the technical and managerial capabilities of industries, and
- Building a national hub of science and technology
Engineering is a field of study that focuses on invention, design, monitoring, and evaluation according to the field of study. Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms.
Chemical Engineering is a profession that principally hub on the conversion of raw materials into variety of products, and deals with the design, construction and operation of plants and equipment to achieve an optimum quality and efficiency. In addition to producing useful materials, Chemical Engineering is also concerned with investigating valuable materials and techniques which contribute to dynamic Research & Development world. The profession focuses on various processes that cause chemical, physical, and biological changes, designing and inventing new process for sustainable development which can be realized by having profitable, efficient and environmentally friendly industries. Additionally, Chemical Engineering has a great contribution in the area of Design, Operations, Control, Optimization and modification of processes and plants.
Chemical Engineers are trained to consider systems as units where the use, findings and manipulations of chemistry, physics and biology with the aid of mathematics, economics and engineering art are utilized to facilitate conversion of raw materials to products/value-added products. Basic principles in chemistry, biology and physics are interpreted to an application in processes and operations where chemical, physical and biological changes/ conversions take place. The profession is needed for the conception, creation (design), operation, control, optimization, and improvement of the process industries.
The chemical engineering profession is the youngest science-based engineering profession. In Ethiopia, it has age not more than 30 years and the program were offered only in two universities (BDU and AAU). Currently, due to larger demand of chemical engineering graduates and the plan of the government of the federal republic of Ethiopia to establish industry-based economy, more than 18 universities have already launched the program. Hence, AASTU has been launched chemical Engineering program in 2002 EC by considering the need of chemical engineering profession in various industries and for Government plans.
Therefore, it is clear that at present the country expands and gives ambitions to industry developments but lacks technical professionals. Generally, there are no enough professionals of chemical engineers in different sectors of industry which the government has given priority such as sugar industries, textiles, garments, leather, cement, food processing and in general process/chemical industries (Growth and Transformation Plan Policy Matrix, Volume II, November 2010, Page 9-11); considered as the critical infrastructure for the country to change the living standards of the people.
The previous Chemical Engineering program curriculum was restructured to consider current state of art and policy of ministry of science and higher education (MoSHE). The curriculum is restructured to include nationally required courses and AASTU courses. Further, some new courses are included to enhance the competence of the graduates.
The world of chemical engineering is continually evolving. Consequently, fresh chemical engineering graduates are required to assimilate rapidly to new and emerging technologies, in addition to the existing extensive scope of this field.
The profession of chemical engineering is unique among the engineering professions because of the fact the field use and manipulates mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, biology and engineering art to solve technical problems in a safe, environmental and economical fashion. This makes the chemical engineer’s scope is much broader than others. Currently in Ethiopia the practice of chemical engineering needs an improvement. However, such professions may play significant role many vital problems of the country related to industries, new product development, bulk product, industry problem solving, alleviate poverty and food shortage, prevention of environmental deterioration from traditional practice, develop strategic plan for industrial development related issues and etc. can be solved by cultivating such profession. Furthermore, at present, the number of industries in the country is way below the required capacity. On the other hand, at present Ethiopia expands and give ambitions to industry developments in sugar industries, cement, leather, textile, agro processing/ food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fuels, natural gas and renewable energy: Therefore, much effort needs to be done so as to boost the numbers professional in the field of Chemical Engineering.
- Structure of the Programs
- Duration of study for the regular program shall be five-years in normal condition as per senate legislation. The duration of study for the continuing education programs six years under normal condition on the program (sub-article 90.1.2. senate legislation July 2017).
However, the total credit hour requirement for the continuing education program is the same as the regular program. The total credit hour requirement shall be as stated in the university’s senate legislation July 2017, Article 91.
Table 2: Total Credit Hour Requirements
3. 4. Program | 5. Total Credit Hour Requirement (Cr.hr.) |
6. Chemical Engineering (Five years program | 7. 190 |
The normal semester load for program is 17 Cr.hr to 19 Cr.hr. However, a curriculum may have 20 Cr. hrs. Per semester twice except the final year.
The normal semester load in continuing education programs shall be 8 to 12 credit hours. The normal load for the evening and the weekend students in a summer semester shall be 6 to 8 credit hours.
The Department of Chemical Engineering will be greatly contributing for accomplishment of the mission of the university.
Mission:
- M-1 Delivering world-class education and training in strategically prioritized science and technology disciplines based on national economic demand,
- M-2 Conducting problem-solving applied researches to support the productivity and competitiveness of industries,
- M-3 Serving as a center for knowledge and technological adaptation, innovation and transfer,
- M-4 Building the technical and managerial capabilities of industries, and
- M-5 Building a national hub of science and technology
Chemical engineering graduates will have applied their knowledge and skill to contemporary problem solving, be engaged professionally, and have continued to learn and adapt, and have contributed to their organizations through leadership and teamwork. More specifically, the objectives are expertise, engagement, learning, leadership and teamwork.
Table 3: Program Education Objectives (PEO)
3 PEO | Statement |
4 PEO-1 | Managerial Position in Industries, Government and Non-Government Organizations |
5 PEO-2 | Professional Chemical Engineers |
6 PEO-3 | Entrepreneurs |
7 PEO-4 | Researchers/Academicians |
The program educational outcome was designed in such a way that contributes to achieve the mission of AASTU mentioned above.
Table 4: Mapping of PEO with the University Mission
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The programs would be measured through the attainment of the Program Outcome (PO)/Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) of the program and its courses. Hence, the PO was designed in such ways that contribute to achieve the PEO and stated as follow.
Table 5: Chemical Engineering Program Outcome
PO | Statement |
PO-1 | Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and chemical engineering to the solution of complex chemical engineering problems. |
PO-2 | Ability to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex chemical engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. |
PO-3 | Ability to design solutions for complex chemical 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. |
PO-4 | Ability to conduct investigations of complex chemical engineering 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. |
PO-5 | Ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern Chemicals engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex chemical engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. |
PO-6 | Ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex chemical engineering problems. |
PO-7 | Ability to analyze and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional chemical engineering work in the solution of complex chemical engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. |
PO-8 | Ability to apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. |
PO-9 | Ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings |
PO-10 | Ability to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give and receive clear instructions. |
PO-11 | Ability to identify the need for, and have the preparations and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
PO-12 | Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments. |
The program outcome (PO) was designed in such a way that contributes to achieve the program education outcome (PEO).
Table 6: Mapping of PO with PEO
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The minimum admission requirements for the undergraduate regular program are as stated in the Senate legislation July 2017, Article 78. Hence, admission to the undergraduate programs of AASTU shall be based on the completion of the preparatory and obtaining the necessary pass marks in the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEE) or equivalent academic achievements from foreign countries as well as the STU entrance examination to be set by the Ministry and/ or AASTU.
The minimum admission requirements for the undergraduate continuing education program are as stated in the senate legislation July 2017, Article 79. However, admission to the undergraduate continuing education programs of AASTU shall be based on obtaining the necessary pass mark in the AASTU entrance examination.
The duration for study of the chemical engineering programs is five years for regular and six years for continuing education as stated in the university senate legislation July 2017, Article 90.
The program follows various Teaching and learning approach such as problem based learning, small group teaching, mini projects, group work, lectures, tutorial sessions, supervised study, student presentations, seminars, work-based learning, practical and development oriented design projects, readings and discussion, role-play, case study, laboratory based learning, computer based learning, invited speakers, independent studies, internship, project work, practical, Industrial visits, interactive “blended: E-learning”, lectures by industry professionals, classes and demonstrations or a combination of these and others.
Lectures shall be conducted in the way of that students interact with teachers with the help of LCD projectors. The students are expected to attend class regularly. Students are also expected to take their own notes and have with them a calculator as well as other supporting materials which are needed for the course. A question-answer session and provocative class exercises in between and/or end of each lecture is recommended. Students’ participation in the classroom activities must be duly recorded by the teacher in the form of attendance, ability to express his/her idea on the question raised in the class, and in the form of the progress made by the students in solving problems.
A tutor assigned for the course shall help the students by giving hints to do or solve the homework exercises/problems, correct their solution and give them possible solutions for the exercises.
At end of a chapter or a sub-chapter, exercises and problems shall be prepared and given to the students for which the students are expected to prepare solutions based on previous chapters or sub-chapters they have learned and submit it to instructor or tutor.
Some courses shall be supported by laboratory demonstration and/or exercise so that students will have better grasp of the theoretical and practical aspect of the course.
Educational visit shall be arranged to industries in relation given to some courses so that the student may see area of application of the subject matter of the courses. The students are also expected to present what they observed during industry visit. The visit shall be arranged by the instructor and department.
Project Work gives opportunities to students to explore by themselves information, design, and experiment and generated and use for design and other intended purpose. It helps the students to integrate their theoretical and practical skills to produce information and produce products. And the evaluation will be taken by progressive presentations. The students will be supported and evaluated by continuous assessment throughout the semester and end term exams towards the end of each semester for each course.
The curriculum was designed for regular and continuing education program in Chemical Engineering. The minimum and maximum length of the program for each type of program will be following the university’s senate legislation July 2017, (sub-articles 90.1.1 to 90.1.3 of Article 90).
Student learning shall be assessed on variety of ways oral examination, written examination, oral presentation, test, paper/essay, portfolio, report about an internship, report on industry visit, continuous assessment, group or individual projects, summative assessment such as final exams, project, problem solving assignments, senior essays, interactive computer and simulation assignments and group presentations etc.
Examinations are graded on letter grading system as stated in the university senate legislation July 2017, Article 92. However, the grading system for internship course shall be described as excellent, very good, good etc., the status description is based on the raw mark interval given in Table 5.
Raw Mark interval (100%) | Corresponding Letter Grade | Corresponding fixed number Grade | Status Description | Class Description |
[90,100] | A+ | 4.0 | Excellent | First Class with Great Distinction |
[85,90) | A | 4.0 | ||
[80,85) | A- | 3.75 | ||
[75,80) | B+ | 3.5 | Very Good | First Class with Distinction |
[70,75) | B | 3.0 | ||
[65,70) | B- | 2.75 | Good | First Class |
[60,65) | C+ | 2.5 | Second Class | |
[50,60) | C | 2.0 | Satisfactory | |
[45,50) | C- | 1.75 | Unsatisfactory | Lower Class |
[40,45) | D | 1.0 | Very Poor | |
[0,40) | F | 0 | Fail | Lowest Class |
Students must take and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirements for graduation. The total number of credit hours required for graduation with the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering is 190 Cr hr including 6 Cr. hr internship. Additionally, the following minimum requirements must be fulfilled;
All the required courses/modules and the minimum credit hours set in the program curriculum by the respective academic unit should be satisfied, except to phase in and phase out program.
- A cumulative grade point average CGPA of 2.00 must be obtained;
- A cumulative grade point average CGPA of 2.00 in major area courses;
- No” F” grade in any course/ module taken for undergraduate program;
- Score pass mark for all courses which have Pass/Fail grade.
- Score pass mark 50% and above for national exit
The name of the degree program shall be written in both English and Amharic in the following manner. After successful completion of all the requirements a student graduating from the Chemical Engineering department will be earned a degree with the following nomenclature written in both English and Amharic
In English:
“Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering”
In Amharic:
“የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በኬሚካል ምህንድስና”
Each course will have a prefix containing four letters without any space followed by four digits.
For example, in the code “ChEg1001”;
Prefix: four letters represent Department of Chemical Engineering
The first digit (1) represents the year (level) in which the course is given,
The second digit (0) indicates the category number to which the course belongs,
The last two digits (01) indicate the semester in which the course is given.
All courses given in the first semester represent by odd number (01, 03, 05, 07, 09, 11 …etc.)
All courses given in the second semester represent by even number (02, 04, 06, 08, 10…etc.)
The courses delivered to Chemical Engineering program are categorized in to three course categories. The detail for weightage for course category credit is summarized in Table 6.
There are four course categories:
Category 0 = Common (National and University) and Supportive Course,
Category 1 = Core/Compulsory Course/Supportive,
Category 2 = Core Elective Course,
Category 3 = Stream / Focus Area Courses
Table 8: Distribution of credit hours for all course categories
Category | Total Cr. hr | Percentage (%) | |
1 | Core Course (major and supportive course) | 149 | 78.42 |
2 | Core Elective/focus area course | 3 | 1.58 |
3 | University requirement (Core) | 3 | 1.58 |
Core Course Total Cr. Hr | 155 | 81.58 | |
4 | National Requirement | 35 | 18.42 |
Total Cr. hr | 190 | 100 | |
Students admitted to chemical Engineering program are required to take sixty-seven (67) courses and pass the courses to satisfy the requirements for graduation. The details of the courses are presented in Table 7.
Table 9: List of Courses with title and credit hour
Common (National and University) and Supportive Courses | ||
No. | Course Title | Credit-hour |
01 | Communicative English Language Skills I | 3 |
02 | Communicative English Language Skills II | 3 |
03 | General Psychology | 3 |
04 | Moral and Civic Education | 2 |
05. | Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn | 3 |
06 | Social Anthropology | 2 |
07 | History of Ethiopia and The Horn | 3 |
08 | General Physics | 3 |
09 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
10 | Economics | 3 |
11 | Physical Fitness | P/F |
12 | Inclusiveness | 2 |
13 | Global Trend | 2 |
14 | Mathematics for Natural Science | 3 |
Total credit | 35 | |
Core supportive courses | ||
01 | Applied Mathematics IB | 4 |
02 | Applied Mathematics IIB | 4 |
03 | Applied Mathematics IIIB | 4 |
04 | Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) | 3 |
05 | Engineering Mechanics II Dynamics | 3 |
06 | Basic Electrical Circuit and Introduction to Electrical Machine | 3 |
07 | Technical Report Writing | 1 |
08 | Engineering Drawing | 3 |
09 | Workshop Practice | 1 |
10 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
11 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
12 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
Total credit | 35 | |
Core Courses | ||
No. | Course Title | Credit-hour |
01 | Applied Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
02 | Applied Organic Chemistry | 3 |
03 | Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
04 | Basic Principles of Process Calculations | 3 |
05 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
06 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II | 3 |
07 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
08 | Transport Phenomena | 3 |
09 | Fluid Machines for Chemical Engineers | 3 |
10 | Mechanical Unit Operations | 3 |
11 | Mechanical Unit Operations Laboratory | 1 |
12 | Thermal Unit Operations | 3 |
13 | Mass Transfer Unit Operations | 4 |
14 | Thermal and Mass Transfer Unit Operations Laboratory. | 2 |
15 | Reaction Engineering, I-Reaction Kinetics | 3 |
16 | Reaction Engineering II-Reactor Design | 3 |
17 | Reaction Engineering Laboratory. | 1 |
18 | Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering | 3 |
19 | Electro-chemical Engineering | 2 |
20 | Material Science and Engineering | 3 |
21 | Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering | 3 |
22 | Process Industries | 4 |
23 | Internship | 6 |
24 | Basic Environmental Engineering | 3 |
25 | Process Dynamics and Control | 3 |
26 | Process Control Laboratory | 1 |
27 | Chemical Engineering Apparatus Design | 4 |
28 | Computer Aided Process Design and Simulation | 3 |
29 | Plant Design and Economics | 3 |
30 | Process Integration and Optimizations | 3 |
31 | Sustainable Resources and Energy Technology | 3 |
32 | Production and Project Management | 3 |
33 | Industrial Safety and Loss Management | 3 |
34 | Research Method and Experimental Design | 2 |
35 | Integrated Engineering Team Project | 3 |
36 | Integrated Plant Design Project | 3 |
37 | Emerging Technology for Engineers | 3 |
38 | Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 3 |
39 | Final Year project: Phase one | P/F |
40 | Final Year Project: Phase Two | 6 |
Total credit= 117 | ||
Core Elective Courses | ||
No. | Course Title | Credit-hour |
01 | Introduction to Food Process Technology | 3 |
01 | Polymer Science and Engineering | 3 |
01 | Petroleum Refinery Engineering | 3 |
01 | Fundamentals of Bioprocessing Engineering | 3 |
01 | Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Industries | 3 |
01 | Energy Management and Audit | 3 |
01 | Fundamentals of Textile Chemical Processing | 3 |
01 | Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
Total credit | 3 | |
This section includes the list of course sequence in each semester indicating the credit hour (Cr.hr), course lecture, tutorial/Lab hours and pre-requisite/pro-requisite. Conversion rate used from Cr.hr to ECTS is given as 1Cr. Hr equivalent to 1.67ECTS. The course breakdown for undergraduate regular programs in all semesters is presented from Table according to Table 8–18.
Table 10: Year I, Semester I Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
Phil1009 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Psyc1011 | General Psychology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
FLEn1003 | Communicative English Language Skills I | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
GeEs1005 | Geography of Ethiopia and The Horn | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Math1007 | Mathematics for Natural Science | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
SpSc1013 | Physical Fitness | P/F | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Phys1001 | General Physics | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Total | 18 | 14 | 9 | ||
Table 11: Year I, Semester II Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
EmTe1108 | Emerging Technology for Engineers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Entr1106 | Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Anth1002 | Social Anthropology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
FLEn1004 | Communicative English Language Skills-II | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Math1014 | Applied Mathematics IB | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
MCiE1012 | Moral and Civic Education | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Incl1010 | Inclusiveness | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
Total | 19 | 16 | 6 | 0 | |
Table 12: Year II, Semester I Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
MEng2101 | Engineering Drawing | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Comp2003 | Introduction to Computer programming | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
CEng2103 | Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Math2007 | Applied Mathematics IIB | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Econ2009 | Economics | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
GLTr2011 | Global Trend | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 18 | 13 | 12 | 3 | |
Table 13: Year II, Semester II Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
MEng2002 | Engineering Mechanics II Dynamics | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Stat2004 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg2106 | Basic Principles of Process Calculations | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
InCh2108 | Applied Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
HiES2002 | History of Ethiopia and The Horn | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Math2042 | Applied Mathematics IIIB | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
MEng2014 | Workshop practice | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Total | 20 | 14 | 15 | 3 | |
Table 14: Year III, Semester I Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
ChEg3101 | Technical Report Writing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
InCh3103 | Applied Organic Chemistry | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg3105 | Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
ChEg3107 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
InCh3109 | Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
ChEg3111 | Transport Phenomena | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg3113 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Total | 19 | 13 | 18 | ||
Table 15: Year III, Semester II Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
ChEg3102 | Mechanical Unit Operations | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg3104 | Reaction Engineering I -Reaction Kinetics | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg3106 | Thermal Unit Operations | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg3108 | Material Science and Engineering | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
ChEg3110 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg3112 | Fluid Machines for Chemical Engineers | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
ChEg3114 | Mechanical Unit Operations Laboratory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Total | 19 | 13 | 15 | 3 | |
Table 16: Year IV, Semester I Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
ChEg4101 | Reaction Engineering II-Reactor Design | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg4103 | Reaction Engineering Laboratory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
IETP4115 | Integrated Engineering Team Project | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
ChEg4107 | Thermal and Mass Transfer Unit Operations Laboratory | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
EEEg4009 | Basic Electrical Circuit and Introduction to Electrical Machine | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
EnEg4111 | Basic Environmental Engineering | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
ChEg4113 | Mass Transfer Unit Operations | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Total | 19 | 13 | 6 | 13 | |
Table 17: Year IV, Semester II Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
ChEg4102 | Process Dynamics and Control | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg4104 | Process Control Laboratory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ChEg4106 | Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg4108 | Process Industries | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ChEg4110 | Chemical Engineering Apparatus Design | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
MEng4012 | Strength of Materials | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Total | 18 | 12 | 12 | 6 | |
NB: Three hours (3hr) assigned for lab for the course Process Industries is considered as industry visit in a selected industry.
Table 18: Year IV, Semester: Summer Course Breakdown for Chemical Engineering Program
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
ChEg4115 | Internship | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
NB: eighteen hours assigned for lab in the course Internship is considered as industry work in assigned internship place
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab./Pr |
ChEg5103 | Computer Aided Process Design and Simulation | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg5117 | Integrated Plant Design Project | 3 | 3 | ||
ChEg5107 | Plant Design and Economics | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg5109 | Sustainable Resources and Energy Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg5111 | Research Method and Experimental Design | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
ChEg5113 | Process Integration and optimizations | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg5115 | Final Year Project-Phase One | P/F | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Total | 17 | 11 | 12 | 6 | |
Course Code | Course Title | Cr.hr. | Lect. | Tut. | Lab. |
ChEg5102 | Electro-chemical Engineering | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
ChEg5104 | Production and Project Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
ChEg5106 | Industrial Safety and Loss Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
ChEgxxxx | Elective (ChEgxxxx) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
ChEg5108 | Final Year Project –Phase Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Total | 17 | 10 | 3 | 6 | |
NB: Elective course will be selected from list of elective courses based on student interest and available staff for teaching.
Table 21: List of elective courses
No. | Course Title | Code |
01 | Introduction to Food Process Technology | ChEg5210 |
01 | Polymer Science and Engineering | ChEg5212 |
01 | Petroleum Refining Engineering | ChEg5214 |
01 | Fundamentals of Bioprocessing Engineering | ChEg5216 |
01 | Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Technology | ChEg5218 |
01 | Energy Management and Audit | ChEg5220 |
01 | Fundamentals of Textile Chemical Processing | ChEg5222 |
01 | Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering | ChEg5224 |
The course plan for each course contains all basic information’s such as course category, course name, course code, course pre-requisite/pro-requisite, course summary, course learning outcome, course outline with SLT, Course Assessments with SLT, etc. Further, the course plan for each course is presented as per the course sequence in Table from.
The credit value indicates the amount of time spent on teaching and learning activities for each course. The allocation of credit value and student learning time (SLT) is linked to the level of complexity, difficulty, and mastery required in the courses concerned. For the purpose of the curriculum design, current practice specifies a notional of 40 hours of SLT for every credit (Figure 1). Thus, for a three credits subject, a student is expected to allocate 120 hours of SLT on that subject.
Chemical Engineering Department
Table 1: Academic Staffs lists
No. | Full name | Qualification | Academic rank | Degree level |
1 | Dr. Girma Gonfa | Chemical Engineering | Associate professor | PhD |
2 | Dr. Sintayehu mekuria | Chemical Engineering | Associate professor | PhD |
3 | Dr. Habtamu Admasu Tesema | Food Process Engineering | Associate professor | PhD |
4 | Dr. Ali Shemsedin | Chemical Engineering | Associate professor | PhD |
5 | Dr. Belachew Zegale | Chemical Engineering | Associate professor | PhD |
6 | Dr. Adamu Esubalew | (Chemical Process and Product Design) | Assistant Professor | PhD |
7 | Dr. Aman Kassaye | Process Engineering | Assistant Professor | PhD |
9 | Dr. Eskinder Getachew Fenti | Food Engineering | Assistant Professor | PhD |
10 | Dr. Henock W/Michael | Food Engineering | Assistant Professor | PhD |
11 | Ibsa Neme Mogessie | Chemical Engineering (Chemical Process and Product Design) | Assistant Professor | PhD |
12 | Wondimu Mussie Geleta | Chemical Engineering (Chemical Process and Product Design) | Assistant Professor | PhD |
13 | Dr. Yalew W/Amanuel | Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering and Design) | Assistant Professor | PhD |
14 | Amsalu Gosu | Biochemical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
15 | Areda Batu | Fashion Technology + MBA | Lecturer | M.Sc |
16 | Assefa Alene | Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering) | Lecturer | M.Sc |
17 | Demelash Tilahun | Chemical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
18 | Haimnote Tebebe | Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering) | Lecturer | M.Sc |
19 | Kibebe Sahele H/Gebriel | Fiber Sceince and Technology | Lecturer | M.Sc |
20 | Muhdin Seyid | Process and Eqauipment For Chemical and Food Production | Lecturer | M.Sc |
21 | Nahom Daniel | Textile Technology | Lecturer | M.Sc |
22 | Ousman Rahmato Dibaba | Biochemical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
23 | Rahel Alemu Hafa | Chemical Engineering Technology | Lecturer | M.Sc |
24 | Woinshet Ferede Mihirtu | Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering) | Lecturer | M.Sc |
25 | Yosef Asrat Waji | Environmental Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
2. Department of Chemical Engineering staffs in study, research and sabbatical leave | ||||
1 | Abel Woldu | Chemical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
2 | Baru Debtara | Chemical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
3 | Biruk Alemu Bekele | Chemical Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
4 | Feyera Gobena Gemechu | Food Technology | Lecturer | M.Sc |
5 | Fekiya Mohamed Endris | Post-harvest management | Lecturer | M.Sc |
6 | Gashaw Assefa Yehuala | Food Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
7 | Girma Biratu Dori | Food Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
8 | Gizachew Assefa | Chemical Engineering (Environmental Engineering) | Lecturer | M.Sc |
9 | Habtamu Shibabaw Kassa | Food Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
10 | Meroda Tsefaye Gari | Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering) | Lecturer | M.Sc |
11 | Sintayehu shewatek | Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering) | Lecturer | M.Sc |
12 | Tsegazeab G/giziyabiher | Textile Technology | Lecturer | M.Sc |
13 | Tumelisan Shumye Gibrie | Food Engineering | Lecturer | M.Sc |
14 | Wondesen Workneh | Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering) | Lecturer | M.Sc |
15 | Zhara Nuru Mohammed | Food Science and Nutrition | Lecturer | M.Sc |
3.Academic Research assistance of Chemical Engineering Department | ||||
1 | Aleme Dessalegn | Process Engineering | CARA -I | MSc. |
2 | Aseged Tebeje | Environmental Engineering | CARA -I | MSc. |
3 | Ejigayehu chakiso | Chemical Engineering (Chemical Process and Product Design) | CARA -I | MSc. |
4 | Endeshaw Baylie | Computer Science | ARA | BSc. |
5 | Frehiwot W/yohans G/mariyam | Food Science and Nutrition | SARA | |
6 | Hiwot Mersa G/Meskel | Chemistry | CARA-1 | MSc. |
7 | Ibrahim Ahmed Sherif | Food Science and Nutrition | CARA-1 | MSc. |
8 | Merido Getachew tafa | Chemical Engineering (Food Process Engineering) | CARA-l | MSc. |
9 | Momina Seleman Maruf | Environmental Engineering | CARA -I | MSc. |
10 | Shiferaw Ayalneh Worku | Food Technology and Process Engineering | CARA-l | MSc. |
11 | Tagesse Lambebo Minkeso | Food Science and Nutrition | CARA -I | MSc. |
12 | Desalegn Abit Ayele | Biochemical Engineering | CARA -II | MSc. |
13 | Melat Bereket Sherif | Food Technology and Process Engineering | SARA | BSc. |
14 | Mulugeta Muhe | Chemical Engineering | SARA | MSc. |
15 | Dejene Tilahun T/mariyam | Chemistry | SARA | BSc |
Table 1: Chemical Engineering Laboratory Lists
SN | Laboratory Name | Location | Responsible ARA | Laboratory Head |
1 | Thermal Unit Operation Lab | Block-60, 2nd floor (RHS) | Aleme Dessalegn | Dr. Girma Gonfa |
2 | Process Control lab | Block-60, 1st floor (RHS) | Momina Seleman | Dr. Ali Shemsedin |
3 | Reaction Engineering Lab | Block-60, 1st floor (LHS) | Egigayehu Chakiso | Dr. Belachew Zegale |
4 | Mass transfer Unit Operation Lab | Block-60, Ground floor (RHS) | Asegid Tebeje | Dr. Sintayehu Mekuria |
5 | Mechanical Unit Operation | Block-60, 2nd floor (LHS) | Tagesse Lambebo/ Ibrahim Ahmed/ Mulugeta Muhe | Dr. Yalew W/Amanuel |
6 | Fluid machine Lab | |||
7 | Process Engineering lab I (PG research lab) | Block-60, 3rd floor (LHS) | Aleme/ Asegid/ momina/ Tagesse/ Ibrahim/ Merido | Dr. Belachew Zegale |
8 | Process Engineering lab II (UG project lab) | Block-60, 1st floor (LHS) | Aleme/ Asegid/ momina/ Tagesse/ Ibrahim/ Merido | Dr. Adamu Esubalew |
9 | Fruit and Vegetables Lab | Block-60, 3rd floor (RHS) | Tagesse Lambebo | Dr. Eskindir Getachew |
10 | Beverage Lab | |||
11 | Food Microbiology Lab | Block-60, 4th floor (RHS) | Ibrahim Ahmed | Dr. Eskindir Getachew |
12 | Meat and Dairy Processing Lab | |||
13 | Packaging Lab | Block-60, 4th floor (LHS) | Merido Getachew | Dr. Habtamu Admassu |
14 | Food Analysis Lab | |||
15 | Product development & sensory lab | |||
16 | Cereal and Grain Processing Lab | Block-77, ground floor (RHS) | Frehiwot W/yohanis | Dr. Habtamu Admassu |
17 | Oil Processing Lab | |||
18 | Food Research Lab | Block-77, 1st floor (RHS) | Shiferaw Ayalneh/ Hiwet Meresa | Dr. Henock W/Michael |
19 | Food Eng. Unit Operations |