Overview of Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical - Gas Engineering) in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Gas Engineering is a field of profession that involved activities such as gas processing, pipeline transmission & distribution and gas utilization. Skills and expertise in the process design, installation, system operation, project supervision, research and management are important to ensure those activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner for the benefit of mankind. With the 84.9 trillion cubic feet (2004) gas reserves, Malaysia is in need of skill manpowers in gas engineering area in order to utilize this energy that is estimated to last for about 6o years. Malaysia is 16th in the list of world gas reserves. In 1984, the first Gas Processing Plant in Peninsular Malaysia (Terengganu) was launched. This mark the beginning of gas era in Malaysia that was followed by the implementation of peninsular gas utilization projects.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
After having completed the programme, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies
| Code |
Intended Learning Outcomes |
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PLO1 (KW)
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Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals, chemical/petroleum/bioprocess/ gas/nuclear engineering principles to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| PLO2 |
Ability to identify, formulate, conduct research literature, and |
| (THPA) |
analyze complex chemical/ petroleum/ bio-process/ gas/ nuclear engineering problems using first principles of mathematics and engineering sciences. |
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PLO3 (THDS)
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Ability to design solution for complex chemical/ petroleum/ bioprocess/gas/nuclear engineering problems and design system or process to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. |
PLO4 (THI) |
Ability to conduct investigation of complex chemical/ petroleum/ bioprocess/ gas/ nuclear engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. |
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PLO5 (SCMT)
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Ability to inculcate modern computational techniques and tools complex chemical/ petroleum/ bioprocess/ gas/ nuclear which include prediction and modeling to solve complex engineering problem with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PLO6 (AD) |
Ability to responsibly act as well as respond to the societal health, safety, environment, legal and cultural issues that are relevant to the professional engineering practice. |
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PLO7 (GCS)
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Ability to explain and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex chemical/ petroleum/ bioprocess/ gas/ nuclear engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. |
| PLO8 (GCE) |
Ability to apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. |
| PLO9 (CS) |
Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral modes to all levels of society |
| PLO10 (TW) |
Ability to work independently, and as a member or a leader in a team to manage project in multi-disciplinary environment. |
| PLO11 (SC) |
Ability to acquire knowledge and engage in independent and life-long learning. |
| PLO12 (ES) |
Ability demonstrate knowledge of engineering management principles and entrepreneurial mindset to manage projects in multi-disciplinary environments. |
Note: KW = Engineering Knowledge; THPA = Thinking Skills-Problem Analysis; THDS= Thinking Sills Design/Development of Solution; THI =Thinking Skills-Investigation; SCMT= Scholarship Modern Tool Usage; AD = Global Citizen Adaptability; GCS = Global Citizen Sustainability; GCE = Global Citizen Ethics; CS = Communicating Skills; TW = Leadership and Team Working; SC = Life Long Learning; ES = Enterprising Skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Matriculation or STPM with minimum of B- in Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics/ Further Additional Mathematics, Chemistry/ Engineering Chemistry and Physics/ Engineering Physics/ Biology with CPA 3.00 and not physically handicapped which makes him/her unable to conduct experimental/ practical work.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The gas era and the country’s 2020 vision have spawned the development of the gas industry, such as gas processing, transmission, distribution and utilization, and as well as petrochemical industry. These industries need manpower equipped with technical expertise in both chemical and gas engineering. Students who graduate as a chemical-gas engineer have a wide base of career choices from either in pure chemical engineering to gas engineering background. They can also easily adapt themselves in public and as well as private sectors. These include government agency, research and development centre, higher learning institution and many others.
