Chemical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 131
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 63
- Degree
- bachelor
The Chemical Engineering study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 131 credit hours across 63 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 202 | English Language I Post Foundation | 3 |
| ARAB 100 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| MATH 101 | Calculus I | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 103 | Experimental General Chemistry I | 1 |
| GENG 106 | Computer Programming | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 203 | English Language II Post Foundation | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 191 | General Physics for Engineering I | 3 |
| PHYS 192 | Experimental General Physics for Engineering I | 1 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | Experimental General Chemistry II | 1 |
| GENG 107 | Engineering Skills and Ethics | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 193 | General Physics for Engineering II | 3 |
| PHYS 194 | Experimental General Physics for Engineering II | 1 |
| CHEM 209 | Fundamentals in Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 235 | Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineers | 3 |
| CHME 201 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering I | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 121 | History of Qatar | 3 |
| GENG 300 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| CHME 202 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering II | 3 |
| CHME 212 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| CHME 213 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| DAWA 111 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 217 | Mathematics for Engineers | 3 |
| GENG 200 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| CHME 311 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| CHME 312 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II | 3 |
| CHME 313 | Mass Transfer I | 3 |
| CHME 324 | Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Lab | 1 |
Year 3 - Spring 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENG 231 | Materials Science | 3 |
| GENG 360 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| CHME 314 | Chemical Reaction Engineering | 3 |
| CHME 315 | Mass Transfer II | 3 |
| CHME 325 | Unit Operations Lab | 1 |
| CHME 327 | Computer Methods in Chemical Engineering | 1 |
| SBSP | Social/Behavioral Sciences Package Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Summer 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHME 399 | Practical Training | 3 |
Year 4 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHME 421 | Senior Design Project I | 3 |
| CHME 423 | Process Control | 3 |
| CHME 406 | Chemical Process Industries | 3 |
| CHME-ELEC-1 | Major Elective I Elective | 3 |
| CHME-ELEC-2 | Major Elective II Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Spring 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHME 422 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| CHME 426 | Reaction Engineering and Process Control Lab | 1 |
| CHME-ELEC-3 | Major Elective III Elective | 3 |
| CHME-ELEC-4 | Major Elective IV Elective | 3 |
| CHME 458 | Process Safety and Hazard Prevention | 3 |
Major Electives (Pool) 42 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHME 413 | Process Modeling & Simulation Elective | 3 |
| CHME 431 | Petroleum Refining Process Elective | 3 |
| CHME 433 | Petrochemical Technology Elective | 3 |
| CHME 435 | Polymer Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CHME 445 | Desalination Elective | 3 |
| CHME 451 | Introduction to Gas Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CHME 454 | Natural Gas Treatment Elective | 3 |
| CHME 455 | Introduction to Biochemical Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CHME 462 | Pollution Control Elective | 3 |
| CHME 464 | Wastewater Treatment Elective | 3 |
| CHME 470 | Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CHME 474 | Process Equipment Design Elective | 3 |
| CHME 477 | Process Integration Elective | 3 |
| CHME 486 | Corrosion Engineering 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 Qatar University?
Chemical Engineering at Qatar University requires completing 131 credit hours to graduate, spread across 63 courses.
How many years is Chemical Engineering at Qatar 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 Qatar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 131 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.