2021_22
Educational guide 
School of Chemical Engineering
A A 
english 
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (2010)
 Competences


Type A Code Competences Specific
  A1.1 Consistently apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological subjects pertaining to engineering
  A1.2 Design, execute and analyse experiments related to engineering
  A1.3 Ability to analyse and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions (G7)
  A1.4 Ability to apply the principles and methods of quality control (G8)
  A2.1 Ability to deal with specifications, regulations and mandatory standards (G6)
  A2.2 Knowledge to perform measurements, calculations, valuations, assessments, appraisals, studies, reports, work plans and analogous tasks (G5)
  A2.3 Ability to write, sign off and develop industrial engineering projects, in the field of industrial chemistry for the construction, refurbishment, repair, conservation, demolition, manufacture, installation, assembly and operation of structures, mechanical equipment, energy facilities, electrical and electronic systems, industrial facilities and plants, and manufacturing and automation processes (G1)
  A2.4 Knowledge and ability to mandatory standards and legislation to practise professionally as a qualified “enginyer tècnic industrial, especialitat en Química Industrial” (G11)
  A3.1 Ability to solve a wide range of mathematical problems in engineering. Ability to apply the knowledge of linear algebra, geometry, differential geometry, differential and integral calculus, differential equations and partial differential equations, numerical methods, numerical algorithmics, statistics and optimisation (FB1)
  A3.2 Comprehension and dexterity in the application of the fundamental and general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields, waves, electromagnetism and their application to solve engineering problems (FB2)
  A3.3 Basic knowledge of the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and software for engineering applications (FB3)
  A3.4 Ability to understand the basics of general chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, and their applications in engineering (FB4)
  A3.5 Ability for spatial vision and graphical representation techniques using both traditional methods of metric and descriptive geometry and computer-aided design (FB5
  A3.6 Adequate knowledge of the concept of company and its institutional and legal framework. Business organisation and management skills (FB6)
  A4.1 Knowledge of applied thermodynamics and heat transfer. Fundamental laws and their application to engineering problems (RI1)
  A4.2 Knowledge of the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and their application to engineering problems. Design of piping networks, channels and fluid systems (RI2)
  A4.3 Knowledge of materials science, technology and chemistry fundamentals. Understanding of the relationships between microstructure, synthesis properties of the materials (RI3)
  A4.4 Knowledge and use of the fundamentals of circuit theory and electric machines (RI4)
  A4.5 Knowledge of the fundamentals of electronics (RI5)
  A4.6 Knowledge of the fundamentals of automation technology and control methods (RI6)
  A4.7 Knowledge of the theoretical principles of mechanisms and machines (RI7)
  A4.8 Knowledge and use of the principles of the strength of materials (RI8)
  A4.9 Basic knowledge of production and manufacturing systems (RI9)
  A4.10 Basic knowledge and application of environmental technologies and the principles of sustainability (RI10)
  A4.11 Applied knowledge of business organisation (RI11)
  A4.12 Knowledge and ability to organise and manage projects; understanding of the organisational structure and the functions of a project office (RI12)
  A5.1 Knowledge of material and energy balances, biotechnology, mass transfer, separation operations, chemical reaction engineering, reactor design and valorisation and transformation of raw materials and energy resources (QI1)
  A5.2 Ability to analyse, design, simulate and optimise processes and products (QI2)
  A5.3 Ability to design and manage applied experimental procedures, especially to determine thermodynamic and transport properties and to model phenomena and systems in the field of chemical engineering, fluid flow systems, heat transfer, mass transfer operations, kinetics of chemical reactions and reactors (QI3)
  A5.4 Capacity to design, manage and operate procedures (QI4)
  A6.1 Individually elaborate an original project in the field of industrial engineering, to be presented and defended in front of an examination panel. The project must focus on professional practice and apply and integrate the set of skills acquired along the degree (TFG1)
Type B Code Competences Transversal
  B1.1 Communicate information clearly and accurately to diverse audiences (CT5)
  B1.2 Adapt to a changing environment
  B1.3 Work effectively and resist adversity
  B1.4 Use information in a foreign language (preferably English) effectively (CT1)
  B1.5 Use ICT to efficiently manage information and knowledge (CT2)
  B2.1 Ability to organise and plan in the company and other institutions and organisations (G9)
  B2.2 Ability to manage the activities of engineering projects related to the profession of Industrial Technical Engineering, specialised in Industrial Chemistry. (G2)
  B2.3 Influence and guide others to improve performance. (b)
  B2.4 Promote a suitable environment for the development of individuals. (b)
  B2.5 Provide guidelines for defining and achieving objectives. (b)
  B2.6 Establish and maintain productive relationships with team members and “clients” by gaining their trust and respect. (b)
  B2.7 Relate with internal or external “clients” to identify their needs. (a)
  B3.1 Ability to work in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment. (G10)
  B3.2 Contribute effectively to achieving the team's objectives through cooperation, participation and commitment to the shared vision and goal.
  B3.3 Work as a team in a collaborative way, with shared responsibility and initiative. (CT4)
  B3.4 Resolve conflicts in a constructive way.
  B4.1 Learn effective ways to assimilate knowledge and behaviour.
  B4.2 Identify the learning process and academic and professional preferences
  B4.3 Learn independently and with initiative.
  B4.4 Knowledge in basic and technological subjects that enables them to learn new methods and theories and gives them the versatility to adapt to new situations. (G3)
  B5.1 Work independently with responsibility, initiative and innovative thinking.
  B5.2 Take on entrepreneurial positions.
  B5.3 Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity and critical reasoning, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of Industrial Technical Engineering, specialised in Industrial Chemistry. (G4) (CT3)
  B6.1 Show ethical behaviour towards members of the university community and society in general. (CT7)
  B6.2 Apply ethical principles and social responsibility as a citizen and as a professional (CT7)
Type C Code Competences Nuclear



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