Chemical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 127
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 63
- Degree
- bachelor
The Chemical Engineering study plan at Jubail University College is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 127 credit hours across 63 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGL 119 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| IAS 111 | Arabic Language Foundation | 2 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PE 111 | Physical Education I | 1 |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CS 110 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| ENGL 129 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | General Physics II | 4 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN 211 | Principles of Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| CHEN 213 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| ENGL 213 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| IAS 221 | Arabic Communication Skills | 2 |
| MATH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MECH 326 | Materials Science for Chemical Engineers | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN 221 | Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEN 222 | Process Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CHEN 223 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEN 315 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing | 2 |
| CHEN 324 | Chemical Process Safety and Environment | 3 |
| MATH 221 | Differential Equations | 3 |
Level 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN 311 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHEN 313 | Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers | 3 |
| CHEN 316 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 4 |
| IAS 121 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
| MATH 250 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN 321 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHEN 322 | Separation Processes | 3 |
| CHEN 323 | Process Plant Design and Economics | 3 |
| CHEN 325 | Capstone Design Project I | 1 |
| CHEN 422 | Chemical Reaction Engineering | 3 |
| CS 410 | Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| IAS 212 | Professional Ethics in Islam | 2 |
Level 7 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 482 | Business Principles and Practices | 3 |
| CHEN 326 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy | 2 |
| CHEN 421 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHEN 423 | Process Dynamics and Control | 3 |
| CHEN 424 | Chemical Process Troubleshooting | 2 |
| CHEN 425 | Capstone Design Project II | 2 |
Level 8 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEN 491 | Field Training | 3 |
Electives (choose 6 CR) 63 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 244 | Legal Environment in Business Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 432 | Chemistry of Materials and Environment Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 433 | Green Chemistry and Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 434 | Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes Elective | 3 |
| CIT 233 | Enterprise Resource Planning Elective | 3 |
| ICE 439 | Principle of Automation Elective | 3 |
| MATH 432 | Engineering Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| MATH 433 | Operations Research Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 131 | General Physics 3 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 212 | Modern Physics Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 213 | Nano Science Elective | 3 |
| CHEN 435 | Petrochemicals Elective | 3 |
| CHEN 436 | Water Treatment and Desalination Elective | 3 |
| CHEN 437 | Polymer Technology Elective | 3 |
| CHEN 438 | Nanomaterials Elective | 3 |
| CHEN 441 | Petroleum Refining Elective | 3 |
| CHEN 442 | Energy Efficiency in Chemical Process Industries Elective | 3 |
| MECH 445 | Solar Energy Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 446 | Energy Conservation Elective | 3 |
| MECH 447 | Maintenance Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 449 | Sustainable Energy Engineering Elective | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Chemical Engineering
How many credit hours is Chemical Engineering at Jubail University College?
Chemical Engineering at Jubail University College requires completing 127 credit hours to graduate, spread across 63 courses.
How many years is Chemical Engineering at Jubail University College?
The study plan for Chemical Engineering spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Chemical Engineering award?
Chemical Engineering at Jubail University College awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 127 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.