Chemical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 132
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 54
- Degree
- bachelor
The Chemical Engineering study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 54 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (18 Credits) 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0330-100 | Modern and Contemporary History of Kuwait | 3 |
| 9988-123 | English I - Intermediate Writing Skills | 3 |
| 9988-221 | English II - Technical Writing | 3 |
| 0600-310 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
MATHEMATICS AND BASIC SCIENCE COURSES (27 Credits) 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0410-101 | Calculus I | 3 |
| 0410-102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| 0410-111 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| 0410-211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| 0410-240 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| 0420-101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| 0420-105 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| 0430-101 | Physics I | 3 |
| 0430-105 | Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| 0430-102 | Physics II | 3 |
| 0430-107 | Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (18 Credits) 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0600-201 | Introduction to Design and Product Fabrication | 3 |
| 0600-208 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| 0600-209 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| 0600-304 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| 0600-307 | Applied Numerical Methods and Programming in Engineering | 3 |
| 0600-200 | Computer Programming for Engineers Elective | 3 |
| 0600-202 | Statics Elective | 3 |
| 0600-205 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0600-210 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering Principles for non-EE Elective | 3 |
| 0600-221 | Programming Fundamental for Engineers Elective | 3 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (69 Credits) 81 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0640-211 | Chemical Engineering Principles | 3 |
| 0640-241 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| 0640-242 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| 0640-291 | Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Design | 3 |
| 0640-321 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| 0640-324 | Kinetics and Reactor Design (A) | 3 |
| 0640-343 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| 0640-344 | Heat Transfer Laboratory | 1 |
| 0640-345 | Mass Transfer | 3 |
| 0640-351 | Process Dynamics and Control | 3 |
| 0640-352 | Process Dynamics and Control Laboratory | 1 |
| 0640-393 | Chemical Process Synthesis | 3 |
| 0640-428 | Kinetics and Reactor Design (B) | 3 |
| 0640-440 | Mass Transfer Operations | 3 |
| 0640-443 | Mass Transfer Operations Laboratory | 1 |
| 0640-461 | Water Desalination | 3 |
| 0640-472 | Petroleum Refining Engineering | 3 |
| 0640-482 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| 0640-491 | Plant Design | 3 |
| 0420-208 | General and Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| 0420-217 | Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| 0420-269 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| 0630-241 | Material Science and Metallurgy Elective | 3 |
| 0640-327 | Corrision Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0640-437 | Polymer Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0640-302 | Introduction to Chemical Processes Elective | 3 |
| 0640-304 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0640-314 | Properties of Materials Elective | 3 |
| 0640-316 | Hydrogen Technology 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 Chemical Engineering
How many credit hours is Chemical Engineering at Kuwait University?
Chemical Engineering at Kuwait University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 54 courses.
How many years is Chemical Engineering at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Chemical Engineering spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Chemical Engineering award?
Chemical Engineering at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 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.