Chemical Engineering Department

1.Program Vision 

The global economy and rapid changes in technology requires an increasing number of Chemical engineers. Today's Chemical engineers are confronted with broader job responsibilities, often involving modern technological aspects that must be integrated with the traditional disciplines. The high demand for Chemical engineers impose the need for Ch.E. programs in which qualifications are valuable for career advancement. The competitive nature of Chemical, petroleum and petrochemical Industries in Iraq and the region requires Chemical engineers that acquire good knowledge and skills in dealing with new technologies. Identifying, evaluating, implementing and managing the most appropriate resources, technologies and systems demands a well-developed level of technical and managerial skills and team-work capabilities. The Chemical engineering program enhance the technical and managerial knowledge and skills of its graduates to meet today’s demands and needs as well as those of the future. The program emphasizes academic and research excellence along with professional development of students in particular areas of interest in Chemical engineering. The program offers a wide selection of courses and research activities related to Chemical engineering which satisfies the local as well as the global needs of the Chemical Industry.

 

 

2.Program Mission

The Department of Ch.E., aspires to be a center of excellence in educating professionals in Chemical engineering in Iraq. The philosophy of the Department is to follow a model of education that promotes both professional and educational aspects of a discipline that supports academic creativity, cultural development, and operates within an environment that encourages technology transfer. The Department offers a comprehensive program at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that can play a pivotal role in the development of the engineering areas in Iraq, and provide a forum for research into topical areas and contribute to policy debates. The Department of Chemical Engineering endeavors to be one of the leading Chemical engineering programs in Iraq and the region.

 

3.Program Objectives

1. Graduating highly qualified ethical chemical engineers.

2. Building the leadership qualities in its graduates through teaching how to lead, problem solving, team work, quality considerations, and professionalism at work.

3. Instilling in graduates the spirit and commitment for acquiring knowledge and community service.

4. Contributing ideas of projects and carrying out research for the benefit and development of the community.

5. Nurturing and care of outstanding students and encouraging them to use their skills.

6. Student counseling, guidance and strengthening of citizenship spirit.

7. Providing good working environment for students, faculty, and other personnel with emphasis on high academic, professional and ethical standards within the university campus. Freedom of opinions and respect of others' opinions and encouragement in exchanging knowledge.

8. Personnel with emphasis on high academic, professional and ethical standards within the university campus.