School of Chemical Engineering

School of Chemical Engineering (SChE) was established in November, 2015 under the faculty of Engineering. Chemical engineering is concerned with large scale chemical and biochemical processes in which materials undergo a series of changes. This means everything from a small batch production to large scale equipment needed to make commodity chemicals and polymers. Our course will equip chemical engineering students with an ability to establish a career in the chemical and process industries. 

We provide the learning and tools required in allowing our students to design process equipment, in understanding the reaction mechanisms taking place in various process industries and in the installation of computer control systems with chemical plants for achieving quality products. Our undergraduate students will learn the techniques that are imperative in efficiently operating the chemical plants. 

Our prime objective is to produce a professional education in chemical engineering that will cater to all demands of our industry in Pakistan. The teaching staff at the School of Chemical Engineering is highly qualified and competent along with the very dedicated and exceptionally capable of shaping the future of undergraduate students of the Chemical Engineering discipline. 

Chemical Engineering is a challenging, rewarding, and highly respected field and is regarded one of the broadest engineering disciplines. Our engineers are employed in a broad range of technical areas such as research organizations, multinational companies, local industries and academia. 

The School of Chemical Engineering has state-of-the-art labs for undergraduate programs. Its lecture halls and offices, are centrally air conditioned which provide conducive environment for students and the faculty.

STRENGTHS OF THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM:

1. Faculty is qualified from the local universities as well as from foreign universities of international repute. Presently there are two (2) faculty members, holding Ph.D. degrees. Six (6) of our faculty members are holding M.Sc. degrees in Chemical Engineering.
2. State of the art undergraduate chemical Engineering laboratories have been established. These laboratories have been developed in collaboration and guidance by industry.
3. Integration of modern/advanced tools in teaching.
4. Allocated significant budget to buy and upgrade the research/undergraduate laboratories.
5. Regular industrial and excursion/recreational visits are organized for undergraduate students.
6. School has a Board of Studies (BoS) to approve any change in the curriculum after Consultation with Industrial Advisory Board (IAB).

ACCREDITATION HISTORY:

Since its inception SChE has been upgrading its program according to international standards and contributes to the availability of the latest equipment in the field of Chemical Engineering. Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has already Accredited Sessions 2015 & Session 2016 of the School of Chemical Engineering under level-I and for Sessions 2017, 2018 & 2019 under level-II of the PEC OBA Accreditation Manual.

OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION (OBE):

In line with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)'s guidelines, rules & regulations, School of Chemical Engineering (SChE), MUL has completely switched to Outcome Based Education (OBE).

On the base of University's Mission and Vision, the Missions & Vision of School are developed with the consensus of stakeholders. The program offered by SChE has specific program educational objectives (PEOs). These objectives are aligned with university and School's Mission & Vision statements. The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) or Graduate Attributes (GAs) are attained with collective course learning outcomes (CLOs). 

Outcome Based Education System is based on Washington Accord (WA), established in 1989, is an international agreement or engineering alliance among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programs in their countries. The objective was to recognize the international equivalency of engineering degree which means that graduates of any of the signatory bodies are recognized by other member bodies as having met the academic requirements for the entry to the practice of engineering. Hence, engineering graduates are accepted for practice of engineering profession and further qualification in other countries.

Pakistan became the full signatory member of Washington Accord on June 21, 2017 with the efforts of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) to regulate the profession of engineering in Pakistan on international standards.

However, the umbrella of WA has obliged the PEC to adopt and implement international standards of Quality Assurance as recommended by Washington Accord for accreditation of all engineering programs in Pakistan. For this purpose, PEC has revised its accreditation system and issued a new accreditation manual (version 2014) in light of the requirements of WA. This manual has now become a mandatory requirement to implement for accreditation of all engineering programs in Pakistan. PEC's new accreditation process is based on a framework called Outcome-based Education (OBE). Implementation of OBE system is the mandatory requirement for any HEI seeking accreditation by PEC while no OBE means no accreditation by PEC. For effective implementation of OBE, multiple criterions/standards related to quality assurance need to be implemented by any HEI for accreditation of its engineering programs.

OBE is an advanced model of education focused on achieving desired goals and outcomes. 

1. The outcomes are specified in terms of students' learning by using statements about what the student will be able to know, understand or do at the end of learning period
2. Outcomes are do-able, observable and measurable
3. Learning activities are aligned with the outcomes to help the student to reach these outcomes
4. Different assessment methods are used to measure the extent to which the intended outcomes are achieved by the students
5. If the outcomes achieved by a student are below a threshold, students are placed into a Continual Quality Improvement (CQI) process
6. Three Learning Outcomes are assessed in a student during and after graduation in order to meet the OBE system's criteria
7. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are assessed by direct and indirect methods. For calculating attainment in direct method these PEOs are mapped with Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) / Graduate Attributes (GAs) which are assessed in courses of Engineering Program. While for indirect assessment industrial/ employer and alumni feedbacks are received
8. Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) / Graduate Attributes (GAs) are assessed directly in courses of Engineering Program and are mapped to Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) which are specific objectives of any course
9. Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) are specific objectives of any course which are defined on the basis of Course Content provided in the curriculum and are assessed directly by using different assessment schemes

SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (SCHE) VISION STATEMENT 

The SChE strives to train and educate students in the fields of Chemical Engineering for their future role to contribute in academia, research, business and industry. We will ensure that our alumni benefit society on local, national and global scale. 

SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (SChE) MISSION STATEMENT 

The mission of the School of Chemical Engineering is to develop and disseminate the understanding of designing and operations of chemical processes so that our graduates can excel in academia, research, business and industry.

PEOs ALIGNMENT WITH MISSION & VISION OF UNIVERSITY:
 
Mapping of PEOs & SChE's Vision & Mission with Vision and Mission of the University is provided in following Table.
 

		PEOs
		PEO-1	PEO-2	PEO-3	PEO-4	SChE  Vision	SChE  Mission
MUL's Vision: We are committed to creating a conducive learning environment that enables our students to embark on a journey of intellectual, social, spiritual and personal transformation. We will ensure that our alumni benefit society on local, national and global scale. The university's distinctive system of education and training will offer a source of strength.		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
MUL's Mission: With exposure to new ideas and critical ways of thinking and learning, students actualize their potential for intellectual and human development. Future leaders are nurtured to be tolerant, humane and productive beings so that they are in a position to make a positive contribution to the nation and the international community. We believe that our students' character and attitude reflect their education.		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOS)/ GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (GA's): 

Program learning outcomes or Graduate Attributes are provided by PEC for any Engineering Program. PLOs/GA's are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their education through the program. Generally, PLOs do not specify curriculum, but more general areas of learning.

Sr.#	PLO / GA	Description
1	Engineering Knowledge	An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis	An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences
3	Design/ Development  of Solutions	An ability to design solutions for complex 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
4	Investigation	An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions
5	Modern Tools	An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations
6	The Engineer and  Society	An 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 solution to complex engineering problems
7	Environment and  Sustainability	An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development
8	ETHICS	Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice
9	Individual and Team  Work	An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings
10	Communication	An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with 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
11	Project Management	An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one's own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment
12	Lifelong Learning	An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological development

 

	PEC Graduate Attributes/PLOs	PEOs
		PEO 1	PEO 2	PEO 3	PEO 4
PLO 1	Engineering Knowledge	✓	✓
PLO 2	Problem Analysis	✓	✓
PLO 3	Design/Development of Solutions	✓	✓	✓
PLO 4	Investigation		✓	✓
PLO 5	Modern Tool Usage		✓	✓	✓
PLO 6	The Engineer and Society		✓	✓	✓
PLO 7	Environment and Sustainability		✓	✓	✓
PLO 8	Ethics			✓	✓
PLO 9	Individual and Team Work			✓	✓
PLO 10	Communication			✓	✓
PLO 11	Project Management	✓			✓
PLO 12	Lifelong Learning	✓	✓	✓	✓

ADMISSION CRITERIA 

In the light of Pakistan Engineering Council Policy (Letter NO. PEC/EAD/45-VCCM/Edu.Policy/2022, Dated August 31, 2022) received on September 05, 2022, School of Chemical Engineering, MUL has devised its following admission policy for Admissions in B.Sc. Chemical Engineering Program. 

1. F.Sc. Pre-Engineering/ Relevant Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE)/A level: Admissions are offered to all Engineering programs through open competition amongst all candidates having at least 60% marks in F.Sc. Pre-Engineering, relevant three years DAE or in A-level. 
2. An applicant must appear for the Entry test being conducted by following designated entities; 
3. UET Lahore in Punjab Province. 
4. NED UET Karachi in Sindh (urban) and MUET Jamshoro for Sindh (Rural). 
5.  NUST for Federal Capital including AJK & GB. 
6. NTS in Baluchistan Province. 
7. ETEA in KPK Province. 

Note: Passing marks in the entry test will be minimum 33 %.

LABORATORIES AT SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING:

In order to reinforce the class room learning environment, School of Chemical Engineering arranges laboratory sessions for its students with in various courses. The purpose of these labs is to make sure that the theory and principles learnt during the lecture hours are practically verified. Each lab session is comprised of 3 hours. The labs are supervised by the course instructor and conducted by an expert lab engineer. The School of Chemical Engineering has a range of laboratories for both teaching and research. The laboratories have advanced equipment for processing of many types of analyses, testing and investigation facilities. The list of laboratories currently housed within the chemical engineering department is given below:

LIST OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORIES:
The list of Chemical Engineering laboratories are as follows;

Sr.#	Laboratory Name
1	Chemical Process Technology
2	Physical Chemistry
3	Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
4	Mass Transfer
5	Heat Transfer
6	Simultaneously Heat and Mass Transfer
7	Particulate Solids
8	Engineering Thermodynamics
9	Chemical Reaction Engineering
10	Instrumentation and Process Control
11	Fluid Mechanics
12	Engineering Workshop
13	Fuels and Energy
14	Applied Physics
15	Engineering Drawing
16	Computer Aided Engineering Drawing
17	Computer Fundamentals and Programming
18	Numerical Methods & Software Applications
19	Chemical Process Design and Simulation

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