Bachelor of science degree

Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Vision

The Chemical Engineering Program will execute its core activities with the aim of advancing excellence and leadership in education, research, and societal service. It will nurture an environment that prioritizes safety, productivity, collaboration, collegiality, and a commitment to continual improvement. 

Mission

The mission of the Chemical Engineering program is to provide exceptional education, research, and service in chemical engineering, preparing students for professional practice and contributing to the advancement of the science and technology fundamental to the field. Ultimately, the aim is to benefit both Kuwaiti citizens and the global community.

                                                                                                                                                                                            

The Chemical Engineering Program will execute its core activities with the aim of advancing excellence and leadership in education, research, and societal service. It will nurture an environment that prioritizes safety, productivity, collaboration, collegiality, and a commitment to continual improvement.

Students of the chemical engineering program at AIU will develop the knowledge and skills needed to produce, design, transfer and manipulate energy and materials, contributing to the advancement of their society. Chemical engineers apply their specialized understanding of chemical reactions and separations to tackle energy, medical, environmental, and social issues and create new materials on a large scale.

Program Objectives and Student Outcomes

Suggested Degree Plan

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Career Opportunities

  • Chemical Manufacturing Engineer
  • Chemical Processing Engineer 
  • Design Engineer 
  • Energy Engineer 
  • Quality Control Engineer 
  • Product and materials development Engineer 
  • Health, Safety and Environmental Engineer
  • Mining Engineer
  • Technical sales and support

Degree Requirements

The School of Engineering and Computing offers seven majors: Biomedical, Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering.

School of Engineering and Computing Requirments
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering must complete a minimum of 131 credits including satisfaction of all degree requirements of AIU. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of AIU and those of the department.
Engineering and Computing Requirements

Minimum General Education Requirements 38 credits
School Core Requirements                                       34 credits
Major Requirements 59 credits
Total Credits Required for Degree 131 credits


General Education Requirements
American International University has established seven competencies that form the foundation of the learning outcomes in our courses. Upon successful completion of the General Education program, students will be able to demonstrate:

  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Ethical reasoning
  • Global self-awareness
  • Information literacy
  • Mathematical and scientific reasoning
  • Quantitative and IT Literacy

With the understanding that our students will specialize in a variety of academic majors, the General Education Program requirements are designed to ensure that all students will acquire experiential and activity-based learning and the application of knowledge in concrete situations as part of their AIU experience. 

Required Chemical Engineering Courses
All chemical engineering students must complete the following courses. Students are responsible for observing all course prerequisites and limitations.

  • Materials Science for Engr. Applications
  • Materials Science Laboratory
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Material and Energy Balances
  • Transport Phenomena I
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Thermodynamics: Chemical Equilibria
  • Transport Phenomena II
  • Kinetics and Reactor Design
  • Measurements Laboratory
  • Separation Processes
  • Chemical Engineering Laboratory
  • Chemical Engineering Seminar
  • Product and Process Design
  • Process Dynamics and Simulation
  • Process Dynamics and Simulation Lab
  • Safety in the Chemical Process Industry

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