Teaching plan for the course unit

General Information

Recommendations

Prior knowledge of chemical engineering is required.

Competences / Learning outcomes to be gained during study

• CB6 – To have knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.

  CB7 – To know how to apply the knowledge acquired and the ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within wider (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of ​​study.

  CB8 – To be able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes analysis on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.

  CB9 – To know how to communicate the conclusions and the knowledge and the reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner.

  CB10 – To possess the learning skills that allow the student to continue learning in a way that will have to be largely self-directed or autonomous.

  CG1 – Capacity for learning and responsibility (capacity for analysis, synthesis, global visions and application of knowledge in practice/ability to make decisions and adapt to new situations).

  CG2 – Ability to work in groups and in multidisciplinary and international teams.

  CG3 – Ability to formulate creative solutions to the problems raised that integrate the relevant aspects of social or ethical responsibility.

  CG5 – Ability to locate, analyze, prioritize and integrate information.

  CE1 – Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences with critical reasoning in order to establish economically viable solutions to technical problems.

  CE2 – Design and optimize products, processes, systems and services of the chemical industry taking as a technological basis the various areas of Chemical Engineering (processes, transport phenomena, separation operations, chemical reaction engineering, biochemical... ).

Teaching blocks

Teaching methods and general organization

Attendance consists of 4 hours a week for 15 weeks, divided into two-hour sessions. Face-to-face classes are compulsory.

In the development of the sessions, care is taken at all times to use non-discriminatory language, and that an inclusive atmosphere and attention to diversity is perceived, with an inclusive and respectful attitude on the part of both the teacher and the students The proposed activities also take into account this diversity as much as possible, being, at the same time, diverse.

In general, during part of each session, the concepts and methodologies explained will be worked on through exercises and practical cases of application. The results of the practical activities carried out in class can be handed in at the end of the session and can be used as attendance control. At the end of each thematic block, a task consisting of the resolution of a complex problem or the work of a practical case outside the classroom will have to be carried out, and may include recommended readings, open questions and others. A small part of the content of the subject will be worked on in reverse class format. The student’s work in order to achieve the skills and objectives of the subject must be completed with personal work, through personal study and the resolution of exercises and questions. It includes hours of study in order to prepare the exams. In addition, and depending on the possibilities, professionals from different fields of product engineering will be invited to hold seminars during class hours. The content of these seminars is also part of the content of the subject and is therefore subject of examination. 

The Product Engineering subject deals with fundamental concepts of the development of products formulated with complex structures and textures, in order to satisfy a heterogeneous and changing market, increasingly aware of social and environmental aspects. For example, products are developed with healthier ingredients, with fewer petroleum derivatives, that are more respectful of the environment or that are better preserved. From this point of view, the Sustainable Development Goals related to this subject can be, among others:

- Good Health and Well-being.

- Industry, innovation and infrastructure.

- Responsible consumption and production.

Official assessment of learning outcomes

The evaluation of learning is continuous. This will take into account the activities carried out in class, among which there may be an individual test, and the problems and questions solved as supervised work outside of class hours (50% of the final mark). The remaining 50% will be obtained from a final exam, which will consist of concept questions, test-type questions, problems and analysis and discussion of a text. This exam will be held on the date set by the Master’s Coordinating Committee. In order to pass the subject, a minimum of 4 points out of 10 must be obtained in each evaluation block (evaluation throughout the course and final exam), so that averaging according to the percentages established for each part at least 5 points are reached.

By agreement of the Master’s Coordination Committee, only those students who have failed the subject can be re-evaluated. In order to take the reassessment, it is essential to have taken the exams and to have taken part in the continuous assessment tasks. The re-evaluation will take place on the date set by the Master’s Coordination Committee. The re-evaluation may take into account the student’s progress throughout the course and his/her rate of achievement of the skills and objectives.

As a general rule, the evaluation is continuous. Despite this, the student will be able to take the single assessment by using the form available for that purpose on the website of the Faculty of Chemistry and by handing it conveniently filled in and signed to the subject teacher during the first week of the semester.
The single assessment consists of a written exam at the end of the semester, which can coincide with the final test of students who opt for continuous assessment, and provides 100% of the subject grade. Pass is set at 5 points out of 10.

The minimum attendance to be evaluated is 80%.

By agreement of the Master’s Coordination Committee, only those students who have failed the subject can be re-evaluated. To appear for the reassessment it is essential to have taken the final test. The re-evaluation will take place on the date set by the Master’s Coordination Committee.