Department of Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering Technology (FET) at Al-Balqa Applied University was established in 1975 to award a diploma degree in Chemical Industries. In 1988, a BSc program was started in Applied Engineering which became later a BSc in Chemical Industries Engineering in 1995.
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the BAU (in FET) provides two degrees in Chemical Engineering: Bachelor of Chemical Industries Engineering and Diploma of Chemical Industries Technology. These degree programs are intended to train and prepare students for the practice of their profession in industries and academia. Both programs concentrate on the basics of chemical engineering sciences and applications in different fields where students will gain both design and analysis skills. The department has a qualified group of academic staff of both MSc and PhD holders graduated from distinguished universities in various fields of specialization

The department awards the following academic degrees:

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering./Chemical Industries Engineering
Intermediate University Degree: Chemical Industry Technology

The number of students on study seats

Bachelor's degree: (465) male and female students
Intermediate university degree: (80) male and female students

Vision

We will build on our long tradition of excellence to be the leading chemical engineering program in partnership with our students, alumni, industry, and government. We will provide our students with educational experiences that will enable them to become leaders in their profession and society. We will maintain and develop world-class research programs that complement our educational mission, address the evolving needs of industry and society, and contribute to economic and social development in the Jordan, across the nation, and around the world.

Mission

The Chemical engineering Department will serve its students, industry and society by fulfilling the missions of discovery, learning, and engagement through the creation, dissemination, and application of chemical engineering methods, knowledge, and professional standards relevant to the practice of chemical engineering in the many aspects of modern life where it plays a crucial role

Objectives

The objectives of the undergraduate programs in the Department of Chemical Engineering are to equip students with

The capability of understanding the basic mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles needed for solving problems in operation, evaluation, and design of chemical processes.
The skills related to experimentation, teamwork, open-ended problem solving, critical thinking, and life-long learning.
The communication skills, English and Arabic, and awareness of professional ethics and safety practices
Understanding of environmental, societal, and economic aspects of the profession
Ability to practice academic principles in industry

Outcomes

The graduates must have:

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles in solving chemical engineering problems
Engage in adopting and developing new technology
Design and evaluate chemical processes
Conduct chemical engineering experiments and analyze and interpret plant data
Function and work with others in multidisciplinary teams
Communicate effectively both in English and Arabic
Apply modern simulation software
Function professionally and behave ethically
Recognize environmental and societal impact of engineering decisions
Apply safety rules in the work place
Recognize contemporary issues related to the profession
Acquire industrial practice training for science and applied programs

Outcomes

The graduates must have:

Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles in solving chemical engineering problems
Engage in adopting and developing new technology
Design and evaluate chemical processes
Conduct chemical engineering experiments and analyze and interpret plant data
Function and work with others in multidisciplinary teams
Communicate effectively both in English and Arabic
Apply modern simulation software