Mission, Educational Objectives and Outcomes

Mission Statement

The mission of the chemical engineering program at AUS is to prepare students to become engineers and leaders in chemical and related industries by cultivating an environment that is academically challenging.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the chemical engineering program are expected to be able to:

• Succeed in the chemical engineering profession in a manner that contributes positively to society
• Design new chemical processes and improve upon existing ones
• Identify problems and develop solutions that incorporate ethical responsibilities, protect the environment, promote safety and are sensitive to social customs and concerns
• Lead and participate in teams with members of diverse backgrounds and skills
• Communicate effectively
• Excel in advanced studies in chemical engineering or other professional degree programs and maintain a life-long interest in learning

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, an AUS student of chemical engineering should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics and mathematics to chemical engineering problems
• Use fundamental principles of chemical engineering and apply economic analysis in the design, development and simulation of chemical systems and processes
• Integrate safety, health and environmental considerations into the design of engineering equipment and processes
• Design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret technical data using modern experimental and computation-based techniques and tools
• Use modern software and tools in process design, data gathering and analysis, and the solution of engineering problems
• Recognize the ethical and moral issues and codes related to the engineering profession
• Work effectively in teams to solve problems
• Use written and oral communication
• Pursue new concepts and understanding of current issues through self-directed study and life-long learning
• Recognize the importance of contemporary issues and understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context