2014_15
Educational guide 
School of Chemical Engineering
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english 
Competence/
Learning outcomes
B1Learning to learn
LO1Put into practice the approaches, methods and experiments put forward by the teaching staff in a
disciplined fashion.
 LO2Share and accept the learning objectives put forward by the teaching staff.
 LO3Learn by asking questions and take an interest in clearing up doubts.
 LO4Be familiar with the features of their discipline.
 LO5Understand the importance of mental schemas other than their own.
 LO6Select a procedure from among the ones proposed by the teaching staff.
 LO7Adapt the learning objectives put forward by the teaching staff.
 LO8Ask intelligent questions that challenge what they have learned and show initiative in their search
for information.
 LO9Have an overview of the various theories and methodologies of a subject.
 LO10Contrast their own mental schemas with those of others and exploit the differences as an opportunity
to learn.
 LO11Autonomously adopt learning strategies in each situation.
 LO12Set their own learning objectives.
 LO13Make significant contributions and be responsible for some innovation.
 LO14Be able to use paradigms from other disciplines.
 LO15Construct shared knowledge, learn and facilitate the joint construction of learning.
B2Effective solutions to complex problems
LO1Identify problems and take decisions to solve them.
 LO2Collect the information they need so that they can solve problems using data and not subjective
opinion, and subjecting the information at their disposal to logical analysis.
 LO3Follow a logical method to identify the causes of a problem and not merely accept the symptoms.
 LO4Provide alternative solutions to a problem and evaluate risks and advantages.
 LO5Draw up strategies to solve problems.
 LO6Understand problems and be able to break them down into manageable parts.
 LO7Adopt a method of analysis that enables them to identify non-obvious causes and evaluate their
impact on problems.
 LO8Present possible solutions that are mostly effective at solving problems.
 LO9Find appropriate solutions.
 LO10Adopt realistic strategies for solving problems.
 LO11Anticipate problems before they arise.
 LO12Analyze problems and their causes from an overall perspective and in the medium and the long term.
 LO13Direct systematic processes for taking group decisions.
 LO14Transfer classroom exercises and the cases they have studied to real situations in other
environments.
 LO15Obtain the support they need from others for their decisions to be successful.
B3Critical, logical and creative thinking, and an ability to innovate
LO1Be aware of the limitations and weak points of their work processes and methods.
 LO2Reflect on new ways of doing things.
 LO3Search for new procedures and methods.
 LO4Experiment with new procedures.
 LO5Identify the results of innovation.
 LO6Analyze the risks and benefits of innovation.
 LO7Be aware of who is affected by innovation and how.
 LO8Find new methods for doing things.
 LO9Put forward new ideas, opportunities or solutions to familiar problems and/or processes.
 LO10Analyze the risks and benefits of innovation.
 LO11Identify things that need to be improved in complex situations and contexts.
 LO12Reflect on the causes and the purposes of innovation.
 LO13Find new methods for doing things.
 LO14Design new products and processes, and analyze risks and benefits.
 LO15Apply innovative techniques and obtain results.
B4Autonomy, responsibility and initiative
LO1Manage and organize their work and time as scheduled.
 LO2Do the work planned in accordance with the quality criteria provided.
 LO3Present results before the stipulated deadlines.
 LO4Use data to take correct decisions.
 LO5Recognize the good and bad points of their approach to a particular task.
 LO6Decide how to manage and organize work and the time required to carry out a task on the basis of an
initial schedule.
 LO7Suggest ways of improving the quality of work.
 LO8Present results in the appropriate way in accordance with the bibliography provided and before the
deadline.
 LO9Take correct decisions confidently, consistently and systematically.
 LO10Analyze their limitations and the chances they have of carrying out the task/job.
 LO11Decide how to manage and organize work and time.
 LO12Decide how to do a particular job so that it is of the highest quality possible.
 LO13Decide what needs to be done for a particular job/project and do it according to schedule.
 LO14Take correct decisions at key moments confidently, consistently and systematically.
 LO15Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
B5Teamwork, collaboration and sharing of responsibility
LO1Identify the group’s objectives as their own.
 LO2Help to define, organize and distribute the group’s tasks.
 LO3Participate actively and share information, knowledge and experience.
 LO4Finish the tasks assigned to them in the time allowed and with the resources available.
 LO5Bear in mind the opinions of others and give constructive feedback.
 LO6Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
 LO7Help to draw up and apply the team’s work processes.
 LO8Act constructively to deal with any conflicts in the team.
 LO9Ensure that the way they communicate and relate to others contributes to the cohesion of the group.
 LO10Take an interest in the importance of the group’s activity.
 LO11Take active part in planning the work of the team, and in distributing the tasks and the deadlines.
 LO12Direct meetings effectively.
 LO13Propose ambitious, clearly defined goals to the group.
 LO14Help to manage the differences, disagreements and conflicts that arise in the group in a positive
manner.
 LO15Encourage all members to take part in the management and smooth running of the team.
B6Clear and effective communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in public or a
specific technical field
LO1Intervene effectively and convey relevant information.
 LO2Control their nerves sufficiently to be able to express themselves in public.
 LO3Structure their presentations and comply with any requirements should there be any.
 LO4Use other media to support the message of their presentations.
 LO5Reply to the questions that they are asked.
 LO6Volunteer to make the necessary presentations in public.
 LO7Understand that non-verbal language is appropriate to verbal discourse.
 LO8Plan their communications: generate ideas, search for information, select and order the information,
make schemes, determine the type of audience and the objectives of the communication, etc.
 LO9Make interesting and persuasive presentations.
 LO10Analyze, appraise and respond to the questions they are asked during an oral presentation.
 LO11Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy and register, and
illustrate concepts using the appropriate conventions: formats, titles, footnotes, captions, etc.
 LO12Prepare their presentations and use a variety of presentation strategies (audiovisual support, eye
contact, voice, gesture, time, etc.).
 LO13Adapt their arguments to different groups and/or situations.
 LO14Encourage their audiences to participate and ask constructive questions to stimulate dialogue.
 LO15Adapt the form of their message to different situations.
B7Sensitivity to environmental issues
LO1Bear in mind the context of sustainability
 LO2Be aware of the various approaches to sustainable development and understand their social, economic
and environmental implications, bearing in mind political and ideological positions.
 LO3Identify the problems and consequences of sustainable development.
 LO4Understand the tools and the processes for applying criteria of sustainability to design and
evaluate solutions.
 LO5Acquire the skills and attitudes required to integrate the concept of sustainable development into
decision taking.
 LO6Solve problems taking into account sustainable development and its implications.
 LO7Ensure that their studies and projects have social, economic and environmental dimensions.
 LO8Ensure that their decisions reflect a clear awareness of the social and environmental responsibility
of their profession.
 LO9Understand sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective, bearing in mind the global
situation and the challenges it poses.
B8Management of complex technical or professional projects
LO1Describe situations and justify the need for projects.
 LO2Set clear objectives for projects.
 LO3Take active part in planning the teamwork, in distributing the members and in ensuring a good
performance.
 LO4Schedule the time required to complete the tasks to be done.
 LO5Plan to evaluate the results of the project.
 LO6Base their description of the context of the project on evidence and facts, and be aware of the
legal and economic resources required to carry the project into effect.
 LO7Ensure that the objectives of projects are consistent with the needs detected in the context.
 LO8Estimate the efficacy and efficiency of the actions carried out, and take advantage of all the
resources at their disposal.
 LO9Plan monitoring mechanisms.
 LO10Identify possible risks inherent to projects
 LO11Appraise and prioritize the needs and resources in a real intervention context, paying particular
attention to the needs that are the objective of the project.
 LO12Ensure that long-term objectives are made visible in operational objectives.
 LO13Ensure that the objectives of the project involve the whole team.
 LO14Distribute responsibility and tasks as a function of the potential of each member of the team, and
adapt any action taken to the incidents and changes that come about as the project is taking place.
 LO15Monitor the implementation of the project in order to evaluate the results and monitor the risks
inherent to the project carried out.
C1Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
LO1Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
 LO2Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
 LO3Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
 LO4Understand the basic ideas of radio and television programmes.
 LO5Understand routine information and articles.
 LO6Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject
area.
 LO7Take notes during a class.
 LO8Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
C2Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
LO1Understand basic computer hardware.
 LO2Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
 LO3Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
 LO4Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail,
forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
C3Be able to manage information and knowledge
LO1Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
 LO2Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system
of values.
 LO3Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and
using information.
 LO4Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
C4Be able to express themselves correctly both orally and in writing in one of the two official
languages of the URV
LO1Produce grammatically correct oral texts.
 LO2Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts.
 LO3Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
 LO4Produce grammatically correct written texts
 LO5Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts
 LO6Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation
C5Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals
LO1Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women.
 LO2Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal
opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th ose with special educational
 LO3Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy.
C6Be able to define and develop their academic and professional project
LO1Identify their training needs.
 LO2Identify their own academic and professional interests and motivations.
 LO3Define and study their curriculum bearing in mind their training needs, and their academic and
pr ofessional interests and motivations
 LO4Develop resources and strategies that will ease their transition into working life.