Grado en Ingeniería Química

Competencias transversales

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Conocimientos

• Identify elementary mathematical models and tools for calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and statistics in Chemical Engineering.
• Recognize the general laws of physics (mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electromagnetism, and energy transfer) applicable to the design and analysis of chemical and industrial processes.
• Describe the inner workings of computers, operating systems, databases, and computer programs.
• Define the basic concepts of standardization and methods of graphical representation.
• Identify the basic principles of general, organic and inorganic chemistry, and their application in chemical engineering processes.
• Describe the concept of a company, the institutional and legal framework in which it operates, and the organisational and management systems applicable to industrial companies.
• Describe the fundamentals of electrical and electronic machines, mechanisms, and systems, and their operation in industrial environments.
• Understand the fundamentals of materials engineering, their properties, behavior, and selection for applications in chemical equipment and processes. 
• Identify the fundamentals of automation and basic control methods applied to chemical engineering processes. 
• Identify the processes of transfer of matter, energy and quantity of movement, and their relevance in the operation and design of chemical engineering equipment. 
• Identify the principles of sustainability, safety, quality and the environment, applicable to the responsible design and operation of chemical processes. 
• Identify the biotechnological processes and recovery of raw materials and energy resources applicable to chemical engineering and new industrial sectors (bioengineering, energy, environment).

Habilidades

• Apply the knowledge and techniques of mathematics, statistics and graphical representation (including CAD) to the modelling, analysis and problem solving of chemical engineering. 
• Use computer tools, programming, simulation and automatic control for the design, operation and optimization of chemical and industrial processes. 
• Apply the principles of physics and mechanics (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and material strength) to the design, dimensioning, and analysis of chemical equipment and facilities. 
• Apply the principles and fundamentals of matter and energy balances, molecular transport phenomena, chemical reaction engineering, reactor design, and separation operations in the chemical industry.
• Design and execute laboratory and pilot plant experiments and trials, using measurement techniques, modeling, and data analysis for system characterization and model validation.
• Integrate the principles of sustainability, industrial safety, risk prevention, quality and environmental management in the design and operation of chemical processes and facilities.
• Apply knowledge of industrial organization, economics and business management to the planning, direction and optimization of processes and resources in industrial environments.
• Optimise chemical and biochemical processes and products by incorporating criteria of energy efficiency, digitalisation, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Competencias

• Manage digital technologies for the analysis and optimization of chemical processes with critical criteria, oriented towards sustainability and innovation.
• Act responsibly in the implementation of chemical engineering projects, coordinating activities, resources and work teams in business or research environments, assessing and mitigating the social, economic and environmental impacts of their activity. 
• Carry out and defend a professional or academic work in the field of chemical engineering that integrates the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the degree. 
• Correctly use the technical specifications, regulations and standards that must be complied with in the professional practice.
• Communicate technical and scientific information clearly and effectively, adapting the discourse to different audiences and professional contexts.
• To act in the development of chemical engineering projects with ethical responsibility and with respect for fundamental rights and duties, diversity and democratic values, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Critically analyse inequalities based on sex/gender in the field of chemical engineering, proposing actions that promote equality and compliance with the SDGs.