Mission
To educate chemical engineers with a high level of competitiveness at the local, regional, national, and international levels, committed to continuous professional development, fostering the generation, application, and dissemination of knowledge and technology for the benefit of the productive sector, goods and services, society, and their professional growth, with a spirit of collaboration, ethics, and sustainability.
Vision
By 2030, the Chemical Engineering educational program will be accredited both nationally and internationally. Its students will be efficiently guided through a comprehensive tutoring system, developing proactive, ethical, and competitive professionals capable of solving problems in the chemical industry, with a strong sense of belonging. The faculty will engage in continuous training and participate in outreach, research, and social development projects as part of academic bodies. The program will have infrastructure and educational resources aligned with current technological advances, reflecting the profile of a socially responsible institution.
Admission Profile
Applicants to the Chemical Engineering program must possess the following knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values:
Knowledge:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Logical and Mathematical Reasoning
- Reading and Writing
- Problem Analysis and Solving
- Observation of Physical Phenomena
- Handling Laboratory and Computer Equipment
- Creativity
- Leadership
Attitudes:
- Awareness of environmental and societal issues
- Teamwork participation
- Collaborative
- Enthusiastic
- Constructive critical thinking
- Interest in scientific and research activities
Values:
- Disciplined
- Respect for the environment and surroundings
- Responsible
- Honest
Graduation Profile
The graduate of the Chemical Engineering program is a professional who acts interdisciplinarily, applying the sciences of chemical engineering, basic process operations, design, evaluation, and economic analysis to produce value-added products within the context of global scenarios for the benefit of humanity and society, while protecting the environment and promoting the efficient use of energy and water.
The Chemical Engineer will be competent to:
- Analyze, design, and evaluate industrial chemical processes using chemical synthesis and analysis techniques and methodologies, in order to optimize industrial processes according to national and international regulations, in an organized, systematic manner and with respect for the environment.
- Control production processes through the application of quality management and control systems, to achieve continuous improvement in industrial processes, with responsibility, honesty, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Design and select processes and equipment for industrial pollution control by applying the principles of unit operations in compliance with current regulations, aiming to reduce environmental impact, with social responsibility and honesty.
Graduate Attributes
Dear Chemical Engineering students and interested parties,
As part of the process of maintaining communication between the Study Program and the community of students, faculty, and other stakeholders, the Chemical Engineering Coordination shares with you the Graduate Attributes of the Chemical Engineering Program (competencies that students are expected to demonstrate upon graduation).
The Graduate Attributes (GA) are:
- GA1. Identify, formulate, and solve problems in industrial chemical processes by applying the principles of basic sciences and chemical engineering.
- GA2. Apply, analyze, and design industrial chemical processes resulting from engineering projects according to the needs of the productive sector.
- GA3. Design and carry out physicochemical experiments and computational simulations, analyzing the obtained data to propose alternatives that contribute to the optimization of production processes.
- GA4. Communicate effectively through oral and written language, employing various technological strategies that allow adaptation to different audiences and contexts.
- GA5. Respond ethically and professionally to proposed solutions related to chemical engineering problems, responsibly addressing global, economic, environmental, and social needs.
- GA6. Recognize the ongoing need for additional knowledge and possess the ability to locate, evaluate, integrate, and appropriately apply this knowledge.
- GA7. Collaborate in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams with an entrepreneurial attitude, analytical skills, research capabilities, and leadership during the development of sustainable chemical engineering projects.
Educational Objectives
Dear Chemical Engineering students and interested parties,
As part of the process of maintaining communication between the Study Program and the community of students, faculty, and other stakeholders, the Chemical Engineering Coordination shares with you the Educational Objectives (the goals that students are expected to achieve through their experience in the program and their work as professionals).
The Educational Objectives (EO) are:
- EO1. Demonstrate effective and efficient practice of chemical engineering in activities carried out in the public, private, governmental, or academic sectors, respecting professional ethical standards and principles, incorporating social, ethical, environmental, and economic considerations, and assuming their professional responsibilities.
- EO2. Work and interact with leadership in multidisciplinary teams to address complex problems or chemical engineering projects that may require different approaches and perspectives to reach a successful solution and achieve the proposed goals.
- EO3. Demonstrate technical competencies for planning, implementing, organizing, directing, and/or controlling, at various levels, chemical or productive industrial projects or companies, integrating capital, personnel, and equipment in a joint effort to optimize production.
- EO4. Enhance their professional development through advanced courses in science and engineering, continuing their learning throughout their professional career.
Professional Field
The Chemical Engineer is qualified to work in:
Private Sector:
- Chemical process industry and manufacturing industry
- Companies that manufacture equipment and process plants
- Water treatment and effluent management companies and plants
- Companies specializing in quality control and industrial safety
- Regulatory bodies for fuels, environmental hygiene, quality, and occupational safety
- Companies specializing in the calculation and design of equipment for the chemical engineering industry
- Universities and higher education institutions
Public Sector:
- Agencies for the prevention and control of industrial process pollution
- Agencies responsible for water, energy, and mining management
Independent Professional:
- Design and development of scientific and technological projects.
- Environmental, hygiene, and industrial safety consulting