University of Mauritius

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering

Overview of Department

General Information

Chemical Engineering is a broad based discipline which requires a knowledge of mathematics, science, chemistry to solve problems in industries. With their skills and experience, graduates can work in the fields of chemical, environmental and energy engineering and as scientific/technical officers in a wide range of industries. They can also offer consultancy services in related engineering projects. The core of the programme is focused on Chemical engineering principles and the current programme leaves students with the choice to specialize in two areas at the end of their fourth year of studies, they can specialize in either Environmental or Renewable Energy engineering. Students can pursue further studies in fields related to Chemical engineering such as Biochemical engineering, environmental or energy engineering. They can also conduct MPhil/PhD research in a field of their choice associated to the undergraduate degree. At the end of the undergraduate degree, a multitude of job opportunities exist. Chemical engineers can aspire to work in scientific, research and development services.

Educational Aims of Departmental Programmes

Our BEng. programme has been designed to be help meet the future needs of the Mauritian economy and to produce graduates who have the personal and intellectual qualities to be successful in their chosen careers. By the end of the course our graduates should be able to:

have a systematic knowledge of Chemical Engineering including Environmental
Engineering
work in the field of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
apply their technical knowledge and intellect to solve Chemical and Environmental Engineering problems
use transferable skills to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
take responsibility for their continuing personal and professional development

Objectives

To fulfill its aims, the department has the following objectives:

to recruit qualified students who will benefit from the programme/s available
to encourage development of staff who are dedicated to engineering teaching and research
to review the content and delivery of programme to ensure quality assurance
to provide teaching which ensures that, on successful completion of a programme,
students:
- understand the physical and chemical processes involved in engineering practice
- are able to apply these principles to the solutions of practical engineering problems
- understand the role of design as applied in process industries
- can assess safety and environmental factors in the design and operation of plant
- possess a range of personal skills, such as communication and team work.