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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering — study plan

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Chemicals and Materials

Credit hours
128
Levels
8
Courses
46
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering study plan at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 46 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Freshman - Semester 1 18 credits

Code Course Credits
CHEM 101 Principles of Chemical Science I 4
ENGL 101 Introduction to Academic Discourse 3
IAS 121 Language Foundation 2
MATH 101 Calculus I 4
PE 101 Physical Education III 1
PHYS 101 General Physics I 4

Freshman - Semester 2 18 credits

Code Course Credits
CHEM 102 Principles of Chemical Science II 4
ENGL 102 Introduction to Argument Writing 3
ICS 104 Introduction to Programming in Python and C 3
MATH 102 Calculus II 4
PHYS 102 General Physics II 4

Sophomore - Semester 1 18 credits

Code Course Credits
CHE 200 Principles of Chemical Engineering 3
ENGL 214 Academic & Professional Communication 3
IAS 111 Belief and its Consequences 2
ISE 291 Introduction to Data Science 3
MATH 201 Calculus III 3
CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 202 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1

Sophomore - Semester 2 15 credits

Code Course Credits
CHE 204 Fluid Mechanics 3
CHE 212 Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing 2
COE 292 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
IAS 212 Professional Ethics and Governance 2
MATH 208 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 3
MSE 207 Materials Science for CHE 2

Junior - Semester 1 18 credits

Code Course Credits
CHE 300 Heat Transfer 3
CHE 303 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3
CHE 304 Mass Transfer 3
STAT 201 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 3
IAS xxx Islamic/Arabic Elective Elective 2
CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry II: Kinetics and Spectroscopy 3
CHEM 312 Kinetics and Spectroscopy Laboratory 1

Junior - Semester 2 18 credits

Code Course Credits
BUS 200 Business & Entrepreneurship 3
CHE 306 Separation Processes 3
CHE 309 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I 2
CHE 360 Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering 3
CGS 392 Career Essentials 1
GS xxx Global Studies Elective Elective 3
XXX xxx Free Elective Elective 3

Senior - Semester 1 6 credits

Code Course Credits
CHE 398 Internship 6
CHE 411 Senior Design Project I 0

Senior - Semester 2 17 credits

Code Course Credits
CHE 401 Process Dynamics and Control 3
CHE 402 Kinetics and Reactor Design 3
CHE 405 Process Design and Economics 3
CHE 409 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II 2
CHE 412 Senior Design Project II 3
CHE 4xx Chemical Engineering Elective Elective 3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 46 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering award?

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.

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