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Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering

HARMONIZED CURRICULUM FOR B.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAM IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

ETHIOPIA Harmonization Team members: Seare G/meskel, M.Sc, Ethiopian Institute of Technology- Mekelle G/amlak W/aregay, M.Sc, Ethiopian Institute of Technology- Mekelle

January 2011 Mekelle Ethiopia

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Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering

Mekelle University Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle EiT-M Department of Chemical Engineering Study Program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering

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Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering

Summary Information

Field of Study Standard period of study

Mekelle University, Ethiopian Institute of Technology –Mekelle,(Eit-M) Ethiopia Chemical Engineering 5 years (Ten equal semesters)

Number of streams

Three streams

Number of courses Number of ECTS credits Curriculum structure

61,62and 62 for the three streams respectively 289,290 ECTS( where 30 for internship) Modular form

Number of Modules

31 Modules

Students to be enrolled first batch

More than two sections (About 180 ) Three Students with university entry qualification and pre- engineering completion According to the Ministry of Education and the University Jan 2011 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Chemical engineering

Location of the degree program

Existing staff Target group Tuition fees Introducing the Program Degree Nomenclature

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Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering

Chemical Process industry, Led by Chemical engineers!!

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Page Introduction-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.1 Chemical engineering overview---------------------------------------------------8 1.2 Historical Back ground-------------------------------------------------------------8 Rationale for Chemical engineering department in EiT-M----------------------------8 Objectives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 3.1 General Objective-------------------------------------------------------------------9 3.2 Specific Objective-------------------------------------------------------------------9 Human and Material Recourses----------------------------------------------------------10 Admission Requirements-----------------------------------------------------------------10 Program description-----------------------------------------------------------------------10 Structure of the curriculum---------------------------------------------------------------11 7.1 Process engineering---------------------------------------------------------------11 7.2 Biochemical engineering---------------------------------------------------------11 7.3 Environmental engineering------------------------------------------------------11 7.4 Future plan of the Department---------------------------------------------------11 Duration of Study--------------------------------------------------------------------------13 Course Coding System--------------------------------------------------------------------13 Course Contact Hours---------------------------------------------------------------------13 Methods of Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------13 11.1 Mode of Delivery------------------------------------------------------------------13 11.2 Mode of Assessment--------------------------------------------------------------13 11.3 Examination Method -------------------------------------------------------------13 Grading System----------------------------------------------------------------------------14 Mechanisms of Quality Assurance------------------------------------------------------15 Graduation Requirements-----------------------------------------------------------------15 Degree Nomenclature---------------------------------------------------------------------15 Graduate Profile----------------------------------------------------------------------------16 16.1 General Knowledge and skills---------------------------------------------------17 16.2 Values------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Annex Modules----------------------------------------------------------------------------18

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1. Introduction Chemical Engineering is extremely broad and dynamic field of study with constantly emerging technologies which profoundly affect our lives. Hence, the program, aims at addressing the economical, industrial, medical, technological and other needs and demands of the society. The department of Chemical engineering is the nucleus of research and development in the areas of chemical process industries. Research Development in chemical engineering encompasses product and process development of various chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals and other medicines, agrochemicals, processed foods, energy (fuels, nuclear energy, others), pulp and paper, beverages, cement, ceramics, and many others. It is the chemical engineer who is responsible for conceiving (product, process, and equipment), designing, operating, controlling, optimizing, and improving (modifying and modernizing) the industries that produce the aforementioned products and myriads of others: the conception, creation (design), operation, control, optimization, and improvement of the processing and related industries. Research and development methods for minimizing the generation of air, liquid and solid wastes, and treating existing wastes, design waste treatment and pollution control equipment and also advise industry and government regarding environmental policies and standards. The instruction at the undergraduate level, therefore, will aim at providing the students a broad-based education with emphasis on theory and practice of Chemical Engineering keeping in views the current and future requirements of the country in industry. Summary of this hand book consists of the following programs:Location of the degree program Field of Study Standard period of study

Mekelle University, Ethiopian Institute of Technology –Mekelle, Ethiopia Chemical Engineering 5 years (Ten equal semesters)

Number of streams

Three streams

Number of courses Number of ECTS credits Curriculum structure

61,62 and 62 for the three streams respectively 289,290 ECTS( where 30 for internship) Modular form

Number of Modules

31 Modules

Students to be enrolled first batch

More than two sections (more than 120) Three Students with university entry qualification

Existing staff Target group

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Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering Tuition fees Introducing the Program Degree Nomenclature

and pre- engineering completion According to the Ministry of Education and the University Jan 2011 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Chemical engineering

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1.1 Chemical engineering overview Chemical engineers design processes to ensure the most economical operation. This means that the entire production chain must be planned and controlled for costs. A chemical engineer can both simplify and complicate "showcase" reactions for an economic advantage. Using a higher pressure or temperature makes several reactions easier; ammonia, for example, is simply produced from its component elements in a high-pressure reactor. On the other hand, reactions with a low yield can be recycled continuously, which would be complex, arduous work if done by hand in the laboratory. It is not unusual to build 6-step, or even 12-step evaporators to reuse the vaporization energy for an economic advantage. In contrast, laboratory chemists evaporate samples in a single step. The individual processes used by chemical engineers (e.g., distillation or filtration) are called unit operations and consist of chemical reactions, mass-, heat- and momentum- transfer operations. Unit operations are grouped together in various configurations for the purpose of chemical synthesis and/or chemical separation. Some processes are a combination of intertwined transport and separation unit operations, (e.g., reactive distillation).Three primary physical laws underlying chemical engineering design are conservation of mass, conservation of momentum and conservation of energy. The movement of mass and energy around a chemical process are evaluated using mass balances and energy balances, laws that apply to discrete parts of equipment, unit operations, or an entire plant. In doing so, chemical engineers must also use principles of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, fluid mechanics and transport phenomena. The task of performing these balances is now aided by process simulators, which are complex software models (see List of Chemical Process Simulators) that can solve Mass and energy balances and usually have built-in modules to simulate a variety of common unit operations. Chemical engineering is applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products. The chemical industry has a large scope, manufacturing inorganic and organic industrial chemicals, ceramics, fuels and petrochemicals, agrochemicals (fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides), plastics and elastomers, explosives, detergents and detergent products (soap, shampoo, cleaning fluids), fragrances and flavors, additives, dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals. Closely allied or overlapping disciplines include wood 7| P a g e

Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering processing, food processing, environmental technology, and the engineering of petroleum, glass, paints and other coatings, inks, sealants and adhesives. A variety of substances found in everyday life have been made under the supervision of a chemical engineer.

1.2 Historical back ground For all intents and purpose Chemical engineering profession has been began in 1888 when Professor Lewis Norton of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) initiated the first four year bachelor program. In Ethiopia Chemical engineering has been began in 1976 E.C in, A.A.U, Bahir Dar University in 1991 E.C, Adama and Dire Dawa University in 2001 E.C, Mekelle University ( EiT-M) is now to launch the program in 2003 E.C 2.

Rationale for the curriculum:

A need assessment survey was conducted using questionnaire and interview withEmployers in companies/process industries. These industries include:- Messebo cement factory,Shebo Leather factory, Addis Pharmaceutical factory, Almeda Textile factory, Adwa life spring water, Biruh Tesfa plastic products factory, Desta Alcholic products factory,Abergele sloughter exportsfactory, Romanat, MAA garment and Michew Particle Board processing factory.The aim of the survey was to make use of the collected feed back in designing relevant curricula for the B.Sc. program in Chemical engineering.The need assessment revealed that the following were major problems that need to be addressed to make the shortage and quality of the graduates to the level expected. According to the result of the survey, the companies/industries display as there is:  Insufficient practical skills with in this profession  poor feasibility studies  Unimproved process control, process optimization and improvement  Poor product,  Poor process system design.  Poor system recovery  Inefficient quality and quantity of product  Untrained man power with in chemical engineering profession  There is a high demand of chemical engineering professionals to address problems such as - Material utilization and recycling - Process modeling instrumentation and control - Process modification and improving - Inefficient massive production - Energy optimization - Waste water treatment plant design etc Therefore it is clear that at present Ethiopia expands and give ambitions to industry developments but lacks technical professionals: Generally there are no enough professionals 8| P a g e

Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering of chemical engineers in different sectors of industry which the Government has given Priority such as sugar industries, textiles, garments, leather and food processing and in general process industries; considered as the critical infrastructure for the country to change the living standards of the people. There is weak support for industrial sectors: Even though there are organizations established to support industries like the Quality and Standard Authority and the Leather Technology Institute, they don’t have enough skilled and well trained staff. Thus chemical engineering discipline should produce trained people that can work at all supervisory levels within industry and at national level. These will be skilled at, a bachelor’s degree level. If the new department to achieve the kind of education that interviewees say is needed for Ethiopia’s development strategy, it will need to think carefully about its assessment strategy. It is, therefore, impossible to make the country an industrialization lead with untrained manpower. Chemical Engineer is thus the one who simplify and make the economic Standards of the country to be quenching in the range of civilized countries, having excellent middle income. Yet, the number of professionals in the field of Chemical Engineering is not sufficient enough to satisfy the needs of the country. It is therefore, with this understanding that Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle would like to propose the establishment of new Chemical Engineering department within the institute of technology. PRINCIPLES OF PROFESSIONALISM As any engineering discipline, even more, to be allowed to act as recognized Chemical Engineers, the person must have achieved certain level in academic, practical experience and maintained given code of conduct. These are given below:

Education The educational requirement for working as a chemical engineer is a minimum of five -year Bachelor’s degree in Chemical engineering or its area of specialization. All persons working in these areas must have at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Graduates in chemical engineering from accredited institutions are eligible to work as chemical engineers. Nowadays, additional criteria such as experience, results of professional tests, and specializations are used set for granting licenses that enable practicing as professional chemical engineers. Practical Experience Practical experience is a directed and structured activity in the practice of Chemical Engineering during their higher education and/ or following receipt of a professional degree but prior to registration / licensing / certification. During the study time, the student should have a practical exposure in the chemical and any process industries (e.g. textile, leather and tannery, food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, etc) either in the form of practical attachment or internship. Moreover, a common platform should be created between the university and industry in the form of Research and Consultancy services. The government and private organizations should facilitate the linkage between universities and the industries.In fact, 9| P a g e

Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering required competency for the outcome of excellence is achieved by adding experience to the educational components of a student's learning. Experience is essential; experience coupled with formal education is very much valuable. Practical experience should cover: 1. Product and process Invention – synthesis 2. Product and process and apparatus design 3. Pollution assessment, monitoring and control 4. Selection of process apparatus 5. Process plant erection and commissioning 6. Operation and maintenance 7. Basic and applied research 8. Practical management and business administration Demonstration of Professional Knowledge and Ability Chemical engineering is a relatively young and rapidly growing field. As a result, curriculum and training facilities are changing rapidly. Thus, the graduates are required to update themselves with the state-of-the art methods and skills through short term training and other options. This helps them to prove that have always maintained professional qualification with acceptable level of knowledge and ability. They are required to know professional standard of behavior established by code of ethics and act according through their professional career. Registration/Licensing/Certification It is obvious that engineers should meet formal minimum standard requirements in terms of education, training and experience to practice the profession in the interest of the public through registration, licensing or certification. Registration/licensing/certification is the official legal recognition of an individual qualification allowing her or him to practice as a chemical engineer associated with regulations preventing unqualified persons performing certain functions. This process is to be done at regional and federal level for different stages of professional certifications. The professional associations are making efforts to prepare new guidelines for certification in collaboration with the state agencies mandated for licensing and certification. This process will assure the public that the engineer is required knowledge and ability, and proved him or herself practice the minimum skills acquired to practice as chemical engineer. These professional qualifications have to be demonstrated by proper examination and/or other prior determined evidences from employer organizations. Therefore, the applicant for registration / certification as a chemical engineer is required to demonstrate an acceptable level of professional knowledge and ability. Ethics and code of conduct The Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineers (ESChE) in collaboration with Joint Engineering and Architectural Professionals Association Secretariat (JEAPAS) is in the process of adopting standard codes of Ethics based on international experience to enable: 

The fundamental principle of the ESChE code of ethics is that engineers uphold and advance integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by: 10| P a g e

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Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of industrial product quality, safety and the protection of environment.  Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the industry, public, their employers and customers.  Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the profession and  Supporting the professional and technical societies of other disciplines. Continuing Professional Development Continuing professional development is a lifelong learning process that maintains, enhances or increases the knowledge and continuing ability of chemical engineers. It is essential that the professionals strive to maintain existing skills, broadening knowledge and exploring new areas. This is increasingly important to keep abreast with new technologies, methods of practice and changing social and environmental conditions. This is mainly the responsibility to be shared among the professional associations, higher learning institutions, industries and different stake holders. Role of Professional Institutes of Chemical Engineers The Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineers (ESChE) is at its early stage and hence it is not yet strong enough to play a significant role in promoting the knowledge and practice of the chemical engineering profession for the benefit of the community. Thus, such institute should be strengthened so that it would be play pivotal role in advancement of Chemical Engineering profession through:  Set chemical engineering standards  Promote continued professional development by facilitating training  Extend chemical engineering knowledge  Formulate and regulate standards for licensing, certification and registration conduct research and disseminate research outcomes

3. Objectives General Objective of establishing Chemical engineering in EiT-M The overall objective of the program is to train students of high academic calibre at Bachelor of Science level who can take up position in various related disciplines. The general objectives of the program are: a. Train man power in Chemical engineering profession b. Tackle with Researches c. Render Consultancy and Technical services and d. To benefit the society Specific objectives of Chemical engineering department are:  To establish in students an appreciation of the importance of the chemical engineering in Industrial, economic, environmental and social context; 11| P a g e

Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering  To produce Chemical engineers who create job opportunities by applying the acquired knowledge and skills.  To train high level technical manpower in chemical engineering which can participate in the national development activities;  Produce responsible graduates that are committed to their profession.  To carry out research in the area of chemical processing industries, energy production and optimization, environmental issues and other chemical engineering related which are relevant to the needs of the country;  To render consultancy services to the community, company and industries  To prepare graduates with the capability of following the current and future Developments in the field and related applications.  To enable graduates work as a team in addressing technical problems this is encountered in industry in real life.  To provide opportunity for workers in the field of chemical engineering to upgrade their knowledge through a continuing education evening program  Lay the foundations for a tradition of research oriented and practical system of Chemical engineering education in the country.  To offer consultancy service to government, industry and society etc.

4. Human and Material Recourses The Department shall list down its staff profile and material resources later in detail .For the time being the Department has four masters’ level staff members; the one part time staff member from industry, and we do have sufficient material for the first year first semester in which only two departmental courses are to be offered, the rest are common courses given by other departments. 5. Admission Requirements Successfully complete the Pre-engineering Program; as per the admission rules and regulations of the Ethiopian institute of Technology- Mekelle and on their interest to the department. 6. Program description Academic Year An Academic Year is specified in European calendar. It consists of two Semesters. One Semester comprises sixteen (16) weeks. One week means five working days, i.e., from Monday to Friday. The First semester commences in September of every year and ends in January whereas the second semester starts in February and ends in June of the same Academic Year. An Academic Semester encompasses the holidays and a semester vacation as well. 12| P a g e

Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering European Credit Transfer System (ECTS):- The revised curriculum will seek accreditation based on international standards and will Employ the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). ECTS was introduced in 1989 and is the only credit system which has been successfully tested and used across Europe, especially following the Bologna Declaration of June 1999. ECTS is a student-centered system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a program specified in terms of the learning outcomes and competences to be acquired. According to the European Commission Education and Training Programs, ECTS is based on the principle that about 60 credit points measure the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. 7. Structure of the curriculum The Chemical Engineering undergraduate program comprises courses from social Science, Natural science, and engineering disciplines. The program consists of three focus areas of specializations;  Process engineering,  Biochemical engineering and  Environmental engineering . 7.1 Process engineering Process engineering largely involves the design, improvement and maintenance of processes involving chemical or biological transformations for large-scale manufacture. Process engineers ensure the processes are operated safely, sustainably and economically. Chemical engineers in this branch are usually employed under the title of process engineer. Process engineers design, construct and operate plants. 7.2 Biochemical engineering The stream of this will focus on ideas of bio related concepts. The role of enzyme on different process and production will be covered. Basic knowledge on chemical engineering reactions is a prerequisite. This focus area aims introducing the students to diverse biotechnological applications of microorganisms in different industries. 7.3 Environmental engineering This stream equips students with knowledge and skills that are necessary for the planning, design, and operation of basic waste treatment plants in engineering systems. Allow students to conduct environmental impact assessment of water and air resources. It also equips them with knowledge of the sources, effects and control of environmental pollution problems with cleaner technologies option.

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Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering 7.4 Future plan of the Department is to introduce the following programs:1. Extension programs 2. Summer programs. 3. Post graduate programs. Admission Pre engineering; - humanity and social science, engineering science and mathematics. (1 semester)

Core courses for chemical Engineering (5 semesters )

Holistic exam and Industry internship. (7th&8 thsemester) Streams (focus Areas )

Process Engineering(8th10thsem )

Biochemical Engineering (8 th10thsem)

Environmental Engineering (8th-10th sem)

B.Sc.Project 10th semester

Graduation with B.Sc. in

Chemical engineering

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Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering Fig.1 Hierarchical structure of the program

8. Duration of Study The Chemical engineering Bachelor Program is a 5-year program divided into ten equal semesters. 9. Course Coding System All Chemical engineering courses have “Cheg.” tag followed by a four-digit number. The Four digit (Cheg -xyz) numbering system allows one to identify:x-----------indicates course level or year (1-5) Y-----------indicates courses in the module. z------------indicates semester (odd = first semester, even = second semester) 10. Course Contact Hours The contact hour for courses is three plus two, and three plus three, Tutorial and Lecture respectively and one contact hour for a lecture is 50 minutes while one laboratory session is 3 hours. One credit hour for the laboratory means 16 laboratory sessions per semester. In case the laboratory session is less than 16 sessions, the difference will be covered with lecture, tutorial, demonstration, etc. 11 Methods of Instructions In addition to normal lecture based teaching, students will develop their skills and knowledge through active learning in a variety of ways. Group work in laboratories and design classes should be highly encouraged, since this will allow the students to interact informally with lecturers, technical staff and postgraduate assistants if there are any. Computer assisted learning should be introduced and be a feature of some classes. Furthermore, use should be made of guided reading, self-paced learning, and site visits. In summary, the Teaching Methodology comprises the following:  Classroom lectures, duly supported by audio-visual aids, demonstrations and  distribution of notes pertaining to the subject, whenever possible or wherever necessary, Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc.) in Chemical Engineering Professional

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Ethiopian Institute of Technology-Mekelle (EiT-M) Department of Chemical Engineering    

Laboratory experiments, tutorials and project assignments, Instructional tours to appropriate establishments, factories etc., Classroom discussions and lectures by renowned professionals, Enhanced use of modern computing facilities in the teaching-learning environment

11.1 Mode of Delivery Individual courses and modules could be delivered by different mechanisms including lectures, seminars and tutorials, practical sessions, fieldtrips (field work), workshops, individual or group projects, problem solving classes, demonstrations, group work, selfdirected assignment and professional attachment. Other modalities could be added based on the nature of each course and available resources. 11.2 Mode of Assessment Continuous and/or summative assessments which could include examinations, practical and field reports, essays, oral and poster presentations, data interpretations, problem solving, attachment reports and projects, etc. 11.3 Examination Method Most courses will be assessed by a combination of written examinations. Reports on project work should also be part and parcel of the assessment metrics. The design activities shall be assessed entirely by course work and this often shall include assessment of oral presentations. In the final year, students should be required to present their major design work by means of power point presentation, poster exhibition in a professional format as frequently adopted in commercial practice and at technical conferences. Some students could also produce animated computer graphics of their work if the necessary facilities are provided by the department. In addition to regular quizzes, home works and assignments, the students will undertake two major exams for all the courses, the first at the middle and the second at the end of each semester. Moreover, according the new curriculum, the students will also undertake a holistic kind of examinations, either written or oral or both, before they leave for their internship and after they complete the B.Sc. project.

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13. Grading System Academic achievement in all the subjects of the department shall be graded on the letter system according to Mekelle University, Ethiopian institute of Technology- Mekelle (EiT-M) Senate Legislation. Grading will be criteria referenced and norm referenced depending on the kind of the subject matter and / or the teachers methods of evaluation. Range >85 (80-85] (75-80] (70-75] (65-70] (60-65] (50-60] (45-50] (40-45] [30-40]