Chemical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 165
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 61
- Degree
- bachelor
The Chemical Engineering study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 165 credit hours across 61 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 (Common First Year) 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 100 | English Language | 6 |
| MATH 101 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| ENT 101 | Entrepreneurship | 1 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| ARAB 100 | Writing Skills | 2 |
Level 2 (Common First Year) 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | Specialized English Language | 6 |
| CI 101 | University Skills | 3 |
| CT 101 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| STAT 101 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| EPH 101 | Fitness and Health Culture | 1 |
Level 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 103 | General Physics (1) | 4 |
| MATH 106 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 107 | Vectors and Matrices | 3 |
| ENG 109 | Language and Communication | 2 |
| GE 104 | Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| GE 203 | Engineering and Environment | 2 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 104 | General Physics (2) | 4 |
| IC | Islamic Studies Elective | 2 |
| ENG 110 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| MATH 203 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 3 |
| GE 106 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| GE 201 | Statics | 3 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 204 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHEM 244 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (1) | 2 |
| CHEM 230 | Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 201 | Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (1) | 3 |
| CHE 205 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (1) | 2 |
| CHE 219 | Fundamentals of Materials Engineering | 3 |
Level 6 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 107 | Professional Ethics | 2 |
| CHEM 245 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (2) | 2 |
| GE 209 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| CHE 202 | Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (2) | 2 |
| CHE 206 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (2) | 2 |
| CHE 234 | Momentum Transfer | 3 |
| FREE | Free Elective | 2 |
Level 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC | Islamic Studies Elective | 2 |
| MATH 254 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| CHE 333 | Common Operations | 2 |
| CHE 334 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| CHE 335 | Mass Transfer | 3 |
| CHE 320 | Chemical Reaction Engineering | 3 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 350 | Analytical Chemistry for Non-Majors | 4 |
| GE 403 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| CHE 366 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory (1) | 2 |
| CHE 406 | Computational Methods | 2 |
| CHE 409 | Separation Processes | 3 |
| CHE 426 | Heterogeneous Process Engineering | 3 |
| CHE 336 | Process Safety | 1 |
Level 9 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC | Islamic Studies Elective | 2 |
| CHE 412 | Computer-Aided Chemical Process Design | 3 |
| CHE 415 | Process Control | 3 |
| CHE 423 | Selected Topics in Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| CHE 420 | Chemical Process Economics | 2 |
| CHE 496 | Graduation Project (1) | 2 |
| CHE 4xx | Specialized Elective (1) | 3 |
Level 10 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GE 402 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |
| CHE 4xx | Specialized Elective (2) | 3 |
| CHE 4xx | Specialized Elective (3) | 3 |
| CHE 4xx | Specialized Elective (4) | 3 |
| CHE 466 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory (2) | 2 |
| CHE 497 | Graduation Project (2) | 2 |
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 Chemical Engineering
How many credit hours is Chemical Engineering at King Saud University?
Chemical Engineering at King Saud University requires completing 165 credit hours to graduate, spread across 61 courses.
How many years is Chemical Engineering at King Saud University?
The study plan for Chemical Engineering spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Chemical Engineering award?
Chemical Engineering at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 165 credit hours.
Is Chemical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Chemical Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.