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Type A
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Code |
Competences Specific | | | A1.1 |
Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering. |
| | A1.2 |
Design, execute and analyze experiments related to engineering. |
| | A1.3 |
Be able to analyze and synthesize the continuous progress of products, processes, systems and services, whilst applying criteria of safety, economic viability, quality and environmental management. (G6) |
| | A1.4 |
Know how to establish and develop mathematical models by using the appropriate software in order to provide the scientific and technological basis for the design of new products, processes, systems and services and for the optimization of existing ones. (G5) |
| | A2.1 |
Be able to apply the scientific method and the principles of engineering and economics to formulate and solve complex problems that arise in processes, equipment, installations and services, in which the material undergoes changes to its composition, state or energy content, these changes being characteristic of industiral chemistry and other related sectors such as pharmacology, biotechnology, materials sciences, energy, food and the environment. (G1) |
| | A2.2 |
Conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial installations and services in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors in terms of quality, safety, economics, the rational and efficient use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. (G2) |
| | A2.3 |
Lead and technically and economically manage projects, installations, plants, companies and technological centres in the ambit of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors. (G3) |
| | A3.1 |
Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences by means of study, experience, practice and critical reasoning in order to establish economically viable solutions for technical problems (I1). |
| | A3.2 |
Design and optimize products, processes, systems and services for the chemical industry on the basis of various areas of chemical engineering, including processes, transport, separation operations, and chemical, nuclear, elctrochemical and biochemical reactions engineering (I2). |
| | A3.3 |
Conceptualize engineering models and apply innovative problems solving methods and appropriate IT applications to the design, simulation, optimization and control of processes and systems (I3). |
| | A3.4 |
Be able to solve unfamiliar and ill-defined problems by taking into account all possible solutions and selecting the most innovative. (I4) |
| | A3.5 |
Lead and supervise all types of installation, process, system and service in the different industrial areas related to chemical engineering (I5). |
| | A3.6 |
Design, construct and implement methods, processes and installations for the integrated management of waste, solids, liquids and gases, whilst also taking into account the impacts and risks of these products (I6). |
| | A4.1 |
Lead and organize companies and production and service systems by applying knowledge and abilities regarding industial organization, commercial strategy, planning and logistics, mercantile and labour legislation, and financial and costs accounting (P1). |
| | A4.2 |
Lead and manage the organization of work and human resources by applying criteria regarding industrial safety, quality management, occupation risk prevention, sustainability and environmental management (P2). |
| | A4.3 |
Manage research, development and technological innovation whilst ensuring the transfer of technology and taking into account property and patent rights (P3). |
| | A4.4 |
Adapt to structural changes in society caused by economic, energy or natural factors so as to be able to solve any resulting problems and to contribute technological solutions with a high commitment to sustainability (P4). |
| | A4.5 |
Lead and monitor the control of installations, processes, products, certification, auditing, verification, testing and reports (P5). |
| | A5.1 |
Carry out, present and defend (once all the curriculum credits have been obtained) an original individually produced piece of work before a university panel. The work will consist of a professional integrated Chemical Engineering project that synthesizes (TFM1) |
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Type B
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Code |
Competences Transversal | | | B1.1 |
Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9). |
| | B1.2 |
Adapt to changes and be able to apply new and advanced technologies and other important developments with initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. (G10) |
| | B2.1 |
Lead and define multidisciplinary teams that are able to make technical changes and address management needs in national and international contexts. (G8) |
| | B3.1 |
Work in a team with responsibilities shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams. |
| | B4.1 |
Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the competences pertaining to chemical engineering that enable continuous professional development. (G11) |
| | B5.1 |
Carry out and lead the appropriate research, design and development of engineering solutions in new or little understood areas, whilst applying criteria of creativity, originality, innovation and technology transfer. (G4) |
| | B5.2 |
Bring together knowledge, make judgements and take decisions on the basis of incomplete or limited knowledge whilst taking into account the social and ethical responsibilities of professional practice. (G7) |
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Type C
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Code |
Competences Nuclear | | | C1.1 |
Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English |
| | C1.2 |
Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies |
| | C1.3 |
Be able to manage information and knowledge |
| | C1.4 |
Be able to express themselves correctly both orally and in writing in one of the two official languages of the URV |
| | C2.1 |
Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals |
| | C2.2 |
Be able to define and develop their academic and professional project |
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Type A
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| | A1.1 |
Conduct an innovative chemical engineering project similar to one a chemical engineer may be required to conduct in his or her work.
Synthesize and integrate the competences acquired on the Master’s.
| | | A1.2 |
Conduct experiments and/or simulations to solve problems related with production plant processes (equipment, process, plant, control, supply chain, energy efficiency, and the environment, etc.).
| | | A1.3 |
Apply knowledge of analysis and synthesis for the continuous progress of products, processes, systems and services using criteria of safety, economic viability, quality and environmental management.
| | | A1.4 |
Make mathematical models of the viscoelastic response of polymeric materials and correctly interpret the experimental data of storage and loss moduli.
Further understand methods and strategies for designing processes and products (problems with a high degree of abstraction, unstructured problems and open-ended problems).
| | | A2.1 |
Apply knowledge of the scientific method and the principles of engineering and economics to formulate and solve complex problems in the chemical industry and related sectors.
| | | A2.2 |
Understand the impact of engineering in the social and global context, including the ethical implications of the decisions taken.
Apply concepts of operation and sustainable production.
| | | A2.3 |
Understand and apply the basics of business management and its sub-systems.
Acquire a clear vision of how to apply knowledge gained in relation to sustainable business management.
| | | A3.1 |
Become familiar with the most common technical equipment used by professionals in the field.
| | | A3.2 |
Understand the complex nature of the design of processes and products and its relationship with the other aspects of engineering.
| | | A3.3 |
Predict and plan how much time and effort are needed to develop products, processes, systems and services in the chemical industry.
| | | A3.4 |
Develop the skill of finding solutions to unfamiliar problems that are only partially defined and have specific competency requirements by considering all possible solution methods (including the most innovative ones) and selecting the best. Be able to correct the solution implemented by evaluating the various designs (I4).
Combine the skills and knowledge pertaining to chemical engineering with direct experience in the development of an original technical project.
| | | A3.5 |
Understand the concepts and operating techniques of the industrial sectors, especially those of the chemical industry.
Be able to define a process maintenance procedure.
| | | A3.6 |
Understand the environmental impact and risks of decisions taken during the process and product engineering phase.
Understand the impact and risks associated with the supply chain and the analysis of the product life cycle during the product’s design phase.
| | | A4.1 |
Apply skills and knowledge pertaining to industrial organisation, commercial strategy, planning and logistics, mercantile and labour legislation, and financial and cost accounting.
| | | A4.2 |
Implement knowledge of work organisation and human resources while applying the criteria of industrial safety, quality management, risk prevention, sustainability, and environmental management.
| | | A4.3 |
Understand the legislation on intellectual property rights and the management of patents as applied in the chemical industry.
| | | A4.4 |
Analyse the competitive situation of a chemical company and take strategic decisions for improving competitiveness.
| | | A4.5 |
Apply knowledge of verification procedures, control of installations, processes and products, and certification and auditing.
| | | A5.1 |
Conduct, present and, once all curriculum credits have been obtained, defend an original and individually produced piece of work before a university panel. This work will consist of a professional integrated Chemical Engineering project that synthesizes the competences acquired from the courses taken (FP1).
Culminate their acquisition of the competences imparted in a final integrative project.
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Type B
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| | B1.1 |
Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
Prepare and deliver structured presentations that satisfy the stipulated requirements.
Plan the communication: generate ideas, look for information, select and order information, make sketches, identify the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
Draft documents using the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register. Illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
Employ the strategies used to make effective oral presentations (audio-visual aids, eye contact, voice, gestures, timing, etc.).
Use language appropriate to the situation.
| | | B1.2 |
Respond effectively to changes introduced during the course.
Respond effectively to changes introduced during the course.
| | | B2.1 |
Evaluate and situate needs and resources in order of importance in a real context. Prioritize those needs that are the object of the study.
Specify the long-term objectives of operations.
Present the group with clearly defined and ambitious goals.
Develop strategies for involving the team to achieve objectives.Develop strategies for involving the team to achieve objectives.
Collaborate actively to plan teamwork, distribute team roles, and guide the team towards a high performance.
Ensure that all team members are involved in team management and operation.
| | | B3.1 |
Take an active role and share information, knowledge and experiences.
Make a personal contribution in the specified time and with the resources available.
Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
Collaborate actively in the planning of teamwork, the distribution of tasks and the setting of deadlines.
Bear in mind the points of view of others and provide constructive feedback.
Enable any differences, disagreements and conflicts among the team to be handled positively.
| | | B4.1 |
Enable any differences, disagreements and conflicts among the team to be handled positively.
Set their own learning objectives.
Set their own learning objectives.
Ask appropriate questions for solving queries and search for information based on sound judgement.
| | | B5.1 |
Decide how to manage and organize the work and time needed to carry out a task based on a general plan.
Analyse their potential as well as their limitations for undertaking a particular task.
Decide how to manage and organize their work and time.
Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
| | | B5.2 |
Select important information needed to solve problems using objective criteria.
Provide alternative solutions to the same problem and evaluate the risks and advantages.
Invent a strategy for solving the problem.
Conduct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
Obtain the support of others in order to ensure the success of their decisions.
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Type C
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| | C1.1 |
Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Take notes during a class.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
| | | C1.2 |
Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
| | | C1.3 |
Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
| | | C1.4 |
Produce grammatically correct oral texts.
Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts.
Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
Produce grammatically correct written texts
Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts
Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation
| | | C2.1 |
Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women.
Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th
ose with special educational needs.
Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy.
| | | C2.2 |
Identify their training needs.
Identify their own academic and professional interests and motivations.
Define and study their curriculum bearing in mind their training needs, and their academic and pr
ofessional interests and motivations
Develop resources and strategies that will ease their transition into working life.
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| Selection technique and assignment |
| Procedures |
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Students can propose their own final master project to be
developed in a company by a formal request. This request must be directed to
the coordinator of the final master projects and must include a short
description of the project and its scope as well as the name and contact data
of the external project tutor. The adequacy of the project proposed will be
evaluated by the coordinator.
If the student does not propose any project, the coordinator publishes a
list of available final master projects for which students can apply by
following an established procedure known by the master students. |
| Methodologies :: Tests |
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Competences |
(*) Class hours
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Hours outside the classroom
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(**) Total hours |
| Introductory activities |
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2 |
4 |
6 |
| Selection/assignation of Bachelor's /Master's final project |
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2 |
4 |
6 |
| Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the Bachelor's /Master's final project |
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6 |
12 |
18 |
| Composition of the Bachelor's /Master's final project |
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0 |
330 |
330 |
| Presentation and defence of the Bachelor's /Master's final project |
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10 |
5 |
15 |
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(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
| Specific action plan / execution |
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Description |
| Introductory activities |
Get in contact with students to gather information and introduce them to the subject.
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| Selection/assignation of Bachelor's /Master's final project |
Students can propose their own final master project to be developed in a company by a formal request. This request must be directed to the coordinator of the final master projects and must include a short description of the project and its scope as well as the name and contact data of the external project tutor. The adequacy of the project proposed will be evaluated by the coordinator.
If the student does not propose any project, the coordinator publishes a list of available final master projects for which students can apply by following an established procedure known by the master students. |
| Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the Bachelor's /Master's final project |
Project tutors interview the student at different times during project development. |
| Composition of the Bachelor's /Master's final project |
Students prepare a project, which reflects the achievement of skills related to the master skills. |
| Presentation and defence of the Bachelor's /Master's final project |
Students give a seminar of their master's thesis in front of a jury. |
| Coordination and monitoring mechanisms |
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Es durà a terme una coordinació interna (per part de la universitat) i una coordinació externa (per part del centre de pràctiques). |
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Description
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The internal
(university) and external
(company) tutors are in charge of
following up the final master’s project of each student.
The follow up is done through regular meetings and contacts. |
| Evaluation criteria and procedures |
| Es durà a terme una avaluació interna (per part de la universitat) i una avaluació externa (per part del centre de pràctiques). |
| Methodologies |
Competences |
Description |
Weight |
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| Composition of the Bachelor's /Master's final project |
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Evaluation of the final master’s project report |
60 % |
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| Presentation and defence of the Bachelor's /Master's final project |
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Evaluation of the final master’s project seminar (oral presentation and defence) |
40 % |
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| Others |
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| Other comments and second exam session |
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To pass the final master's project, it is required to have passed all the subjects of the master. The presentation and defence of the final master's project is usually done in front of a panel of three persons including the internal and external tutors and another university professor (or someone else from the company). OBSERVATIONS: There will be only one exam session for this subject. There will be no opportunity for students to retake the exam in a subsequent exam session. |
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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation. |
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