Verfahrenstechnik und Chemieingenieurwesen

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1 Verfahrenstechnik und Chemieingenieurwesen Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Biomolecular or Bioprocess Engineering at Universities and Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Sciences) Recommendation for developing consecutive Bachelor s and Master s degree courses 2nd, revised edition, 2008

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3 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Biomolecular or Bioprocess Engineering at Universities and Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Science) Recommendation of the VDI-Society for Chemical and Process Engineering (VDI-GVC) for the development of consecutive Bachelor s and Master s degree courses with more application-oriented and more research-oriented profiles 2 nd, revised edition, 2008 Contents 1 Preamble 1 2 Qualification framework and curricula for more research-oriented Bachelor s degree courses 4 3 Curricula for more application-oriented Bachelor s degree courses 7 4 Qualification frame work and curricula for more research-oriented Master s degree courses 11 5 Qualification frame work and curricula for more application-oriented Master s degree courses 14 6 Appendix Industrial placements 17 1 Preamble This recommendation was elaborated jointly by representatives from universities, Fachhochschulen (universities of applied science), and industry. It is intended to contribute to the further development of higher education in Germany and to support the implementation of Bachelor s and Master s degree courses at universities and Fachhochschulen (universities of applied sciences) within the framework of the Bologna process throughout Europe. It is based on the following principles: * Profiles according to the resolution of the standing conference of the ministers of education of the Länder of October 10, Ländergemeinsame Strukturvorgaben gemäß 9 Abs. 2 HRG für die Akkreditierung von Bachelor- und Master- Studiengängen

4 2 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 1. In accordance with the European organisational stipulations 1 differing profiles are to be possible in Bachelor s degree courses. According to the decision of the Accreditation Council 2 the profiles are more research-oriented or more application-oriented. 2. The profile of competence of the more application-oriented Bachelor s degree must be equivalent to the Diplom awarded by the Fachhochschulen (universities of applied science) in the past. 3. The profile of competence of the more application-oriented Master s degree must be equivalent to the Diplom awarded by the universities in the past. 4. For the Fachhochschulen (universities of applied science) the standard degree conferred is the Bachelor s degree. Most graduates leave the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) with a Bachelor s degree. 5. For universities the standard degree conferred is the Master s degree, and most students leave the university with a Master s degree at least. 6. The completion of a more research-oriented Bachelor s degree is in particular a qualification for further education in the same or other disciplines. 7. The Master s degree resulting from a more application-oriented degree course gives evidence of a new profile of competence for which there are no previous equivalents. 8. The transition from a more application-oriented to a more research-oriented degree course should be facilitated by appropriate measures. 9. If Bachelor s and Master s degree courses are completed in sequence the appropiate standard period of time for the completion of the courses should be ten semesters. 10. Graduates who have completed Bachelor s degree courses are Ingenieure (engineers) in the sense in which the Laws on Engineers of the German Länder are to be interpreted. The qualification framework and curricula described in the following text are recommendations for the development of more research-oriented Bachelor s and Master s degree courses at universities and more application-oriented Bachelor s and Master s degree courses at Fachhochschulen (universities of applied science) in the fields of: * profile designation with reference to the resolution of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany of 10 October 2003, Structural guidelines common to the Länder as set out in Article 9 Clause 2 of the Framework Act of Higher Education (HRG) for the accreditation of Bachelor s and Master s study courses 1 Realising the European Higher Education Area, Communiqué of the Conference of Ministers responsible for Higher Education in Berlin on 19 September Resolution of the Accreditiation Council of June 20, 2005

5 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, Process Engineering (Verfahrenstechnik), Chemical Engineering (Chemieingenieurwesen), Biomolecular or Bioprocess Engineering (Bioingenieurwesen) and other related fields. The recommendations for the curricula are formulated in broad enough terms to cover the aforementioned degree courses. The recommendations are structured as follows: 1. Professional profile and qualification framework. 2. Qualifications for admission to the course. 3. Structure of the degree course. 4. Contents of the degree course. An important characteristic of engineering degree courses are the industrial placements which are completed before starting the course and during the course, preferably in industry. This gives the students a chance to see what working in industry is like, acquire practical experience of dealing with machines and apparatus and get a clear picture of what an engineer really has to do. Information on the profile of the industrial placements which are adapted to the needs of each individual degree course is available in the section structure of the degree course. Information about the aims of the industrial placements and the preferred positions is available in the appendix. The recommendations assume that the degree courses are organised in modules. A module is a teaching or learning unit which is normally completed in one semester and an examination is taken at the end. Those who pass obtain credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). One credit point corresponds to a student workload of 30 hours. One assumes that an average student will have a workload of 900 hours per semester. Whether the Bachelor s and Master s degree courses are successful or not with regard to the profile building aims aforementioned must be monitored, safeguarded and improved by the consistent use of quality management systems.

6 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 2 Qualification framework and curricula for more research-oriented Bachelor s degree courses 2.1 Professional profile and qualification framework Graduates of a more research-oriented Bachelor s degree course can be offered the following possibilities amongst others: 1. Continuation of their studies in a Master s degree course in a related subject. 2. Continuation of their studies in a Master s degree course in a subject which is not closely related, e.g. business administration, journalism, law or patent management. 3. Taking up a job in industry, commerce, or administration. The more research-oriented Bachelor s degree course imparts in particular with regard to a possible subsequent Master s degree the following qualifications: Knowlege and understanding The graduates have acquired basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology which enables them to understand the phenomena which occur in process engineering, chemical engineering, biomolecular and bioprocess engineering. They have acquired the fundamental principles of process engineering, chemical engineering or biomolecular or bioprocess engineering for the modelling and simulation of chemical reactions and biological processes, of energy, mass and momentum transport processes, and of separation processes on the micro, meso and macro scale. They are familiar with the basic principles of measurement techniques and control engineering Engineering analysis The graduates have the following abilities: to identify problems in their subject and to abstract, formulate and solve them holistically using fundamental principles; to consider, analyse and evaluate products, processes and methods of their subject on a systems engineering base; to select and apply suitable methods of analysis, modelling, simulation and optimisation Engineering design The graduates have the ability to develop designs for machines, apparatus and processes according to specified requirements; a basic understanding of design methods and the ability to apply them.

7 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, Investigations The graduates are able to research the necessary literature and make use of data bases and other sources of information for their work; plan and carry out experiments independently and interpret the results Engineering practice The graduates have the ability to combine theory and practice in order to analyse and solve problems of engineering science using methods based on fundamental principles; understanding for applicable techniques and methods and their limits; the ability to apply their knowledge of different areas taking safety measures and ecological and economic demands into account responsibly, and also to extend their knowledge on their own responsibility; the ability to organise and carry out projects; the ability to work with specialists from other disciplines; the ability to present the results of their work in both written and oral form in an articulate way; an awareness of the non-technical implications of engineering practices General skills Graduates have acquired key qualifications during their degree course (time management, learning and working techniques, willingness to cooperate and work within teams, leadership and communication skills). They are able to communicate with specialists and non-specialists on the content and problems of their subject in German and in English; to work individually and as a member of international groups; continue their education through lifelong learning. 2.2 Qualifications for admission For admission to the Bachelor s degree course the applicant has to prove besides having the Allgemeine Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (Abitur) that he or she is suitable for this subject and field of study. The suitability of applicants is established by procedures to be laid down in the regulations of the departments or the faculties or of the universities themselves. 2.3 Structure of the degree course The degree course comprises six or seven semesters including the Bachelor s thesis. When the degree course has been completed successfully the academic degree Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering is awarded.

8 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, VDI_04_E :14 Uhr Seite 5 The degree course is considered to have been completed when the number of credits specified in the degree course and examination regulations have been acquired. This number must not be less than 180 for the six semester degree course and not less than 210 for the seven semester degree course. Curricula for Chemical Engineering Degree Courses 5 Students of the more research-oriented degree course are to complete a basic industrial placement work typical (Grundpraktikum) for engineers in research, of at least development, 8 weeks, preferably design or before planning they (Fachpraktikum). start their degree course. Students This are is to to spend give a them total a of chance 14 to 20 to weeks familiarise on industrial themselves placements. with workroutines Grundpraktikum in a workshop, and Fachpraktikum during assembly, are required in production but not part or of in the a laboratory. degree course. In a more Industrial specialised placements placement do not (Fachpraktikum) enable students to of acquire at least credits. 6 weeks the students should carry out tasks which are typical for engineers in research, development, design or planning. The basic placement and the more specialised placement are not supervised by the university and no credits are awarded for the placements. 2.4 Fields of study 2.4 The fields Fields of of study study of more research-oriented undergraduate degree courses are given in Table table 1. 1 illustrates the contents of the more research-oriented Bachelor s degree courses. Table 1: Contents of more research-oriented undergraduate degree courses Fields Credits Fundamentals of mathematics and natural sciences mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology Fundamentals of engineering science e.g. mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electrical engineering, electronics, system dynamics and control engineering, material science Process engineering separation science, multiphase flow, solid handling, reaction engineering, biomolecular and biological engineering, additional courses according to individual profiles Engineering applications e.g. production engineering, plant engineering, safety science, environmental engineering, design and manufacture of apparatus and machinery Non-technical subjects e.g. law, business management, philosophy, psychology, sociology Engineering sciences or natural sciences according to the main emphasis of the degree course Bachelor s thesis Total at least 180 or 210 resp. Teaching the students to acquire their key key qualifications is is not not to to be take in separate place in courses, separate but courses, is to be linked but is to the be linked teaching to of the engineering teaching of science. engineering science.

9 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 3 Curricula for more application-oriented Bachelor s degree courses 3.1 Professional profile and aims of the course The graduates of a more application-oriented Bachelor s degree course can, among others, be offered the following possibilities: Taking up a job in industry, commerce, or administration; Continuation of their studies in a Master s degree course. The more application-oriented Bachelor s degree course qualifies students for a profession and gives them the following qualifications: Knowledge and understanding The graduates have acquired extensive knowledge of engineering applications, mathematics, and natural sciences which enable them to work on a scientific basis as graduates and to work responsibly in their professional context. knowledge of the multidisciplinary nature of engineering science Engineering analysis The graduates are able to identify, formulate and solve problems in their subject applying established scientific methods; analyse products, processes and methods of their discipline on a scientific basis; select suitable methods of analysis, modelling, simulation and optimisation and to use them with an emphasis on application Engineering design The graduates have the ability to design machines, apparatus and processes according to specified requirements; a practical understanding of design principles and the ability to apply them Investigations The graduates are able to research the necessary literature and make use of databases and other sources of information for their work; plan and carry out experiments independently and interprete the results.

10 8 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, Engineering practice The graduates have the ability to transmit new results from engineering and natural science into industrial production taking safety measures and ecological and economic demands into account responsibly; are able to plan, control and supervise processes, to develop and operate plants and equipment; understand applicable techniques and methods and their limitations; are able to extend their acquired knowledge on their own responsibility; have the ability to organise and carry out projects; have the ability to work with specialists from other disciplines; have the ability to present the results of their work in both written and oral form in an articulate way; have an awareness of the non-technical implications of engineering practice General skills The graduates have acquired key qualifications during their degree course (time management, learning and working techniques, willingness to co-operate and work within teams, leadership and communication skills). They are able to communicate with specialists and non-specialists on the content and problems of their subject in German and English; work individually and as a member of international groups; continue their education through lifelong learning. 3.2 Qualifications for admission For admission to the Bachelor s degree course the applicant has to prove besides having the Allgemeine Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (Abitur) or the Fachgebundene Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (Fachabitur) that he or she is suitable for this subject and field of study. The suitability of applicants is established by procedures to be laid down in the regulations of the departments or the faculties or of the institutions themselves. 3.3 Structure of the degree course The degree course comprises 7 semesters including the Bachelor s thesis. When the degree course has been completed successfully the academic degree Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering is awarded. In order to ensure that the aims of the course are achieved the students are taught skills and given the means of acquiring knowledge in a way which is related to practice in the fields of planning, design and operation of processes and plants based on basic knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering applications and economics. They then intensify the knowledge they have acquired by going more deeply into some aspects. The

11 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, degree course is characterised by application-orientation and by a strong involvement in laboratory and project work. The degree course has been completed when the number of credits specified in the degree course and examination regulations have been acquired. This number must not be less than than 210. Students of the more application-oriented degree course are to complete a basic industrial placement (Grundpraktikum) of at least 13 weeks, preferably before they start their degree course. This is to give them a chance to familiarise themselves with work routines in a workshop, during assembly, in production or in a laboratory. The basic placement is VDI_04_E :14 Uhr Seite 8 not supervised by the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) and no credits are awarded. In a more specialised placement (Fachpraktikum) of at least 20 weeks the students should 8carry out Curricula tasks for which Chemical are typical Engineering for engineers Degree Courses in research, development, construction or planning. This placement phase is supervised by the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) as it is a typical profile-building attribute of a more application-oriented 3.4 degree Fields course of study and credits are awarded for the placements. Table 2 applies to more application-oriented undergraduate degree courses. For the degree courses Chemical Engineering (Chemieingenieurwesen), Biological Engineering (Bioingenieurwesen), 3.4 Fields of study and Environmental Engineering (Umweltingenieurwesen) the fields may Table by 2 weighted applies to as more required application-oriented in table 3: undergraduate degree courses. Table 2: Fields of study of more application-oriented undergraduate degree courses Fields Credits Fundamentals of mathematics and natural sciences mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology Fundamentals of engineering sciences e.g. mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electrical engineering and electronics, control engineering, material science Process engineering separation science, multiphase flow, solid handling, reaction engineering, biological engineering, additional courses according to individual profiling Engineering applications e.g. production engineering, plant engineering, safety science, utility engineering, environmental engineering, CAD/CAE systems, design and manufacture of apparatus and machinery Non-technical subjects e.g. law, business management, philosophy, psychology, sociology Engineering sciences or natural sciences according to the profile of the degree course Praxissemester with extended report and colloquium 30 Bachelor s thesis Total at least 210 Table 3: Weighting for the more application-oriented undergraduate degree courses

12 e.g. law, business management, philosophy, psychology, sociology Engineering sciences or natural sciences according to the profile of the degree course Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, Praxissemester Chemical with Engineering extended report and Biomolecular and colloquium or Bioprocess Engineering 30 Bachelor s thesis For Total the degree courses chemical engineering (Chemieingenieurwesen) and biological at least 210 engineering (Bioingenieurwesen) the fields may be weighted as required in table 3. Table 3: Weighting for the more application-oriented undergraduate degree courses Chemical Engineering (Chemieingenieurwesen), Biological Engineering (Bioingenieurwesen), and Environmental Engineering (Umweltingenieurwesen) Fields Credits Fundamentals of mathematics and natural sciences mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science Engineering applications e.g. production engineering, plant engineering, safety science, utility engineering, environmental engineering, CAD/CAE systems, design and manufacture of apparatus and machinery Teaching the students to aquire key qualifications is not to be in separate courses but is to Teaching be linked the to the students teaching to of acquire engineering their key science. qualifications is to be linked to the teaching of engineering science.

13 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 11 4 Qualification framework and curricula for more research-oriented Master s degree courses 4.1 Professional profile and qualification framework Graduates of a more research-oriented Master s degree course can be offered the following possibilities amongst others: 1. Taking up a job in industry, commerce or administration. 2. If suitable they can continue their academic education as a doctoral candidate and work as a graduate assistant at a university. The more research-oriented Master s degree course imparts the following qualifications: Knowledge and understanding The graduates have acquired extensive and profound knowledge of mathematics, engineering and other sciences which enable them to carry out scientific work and to act responsibly in their professions and in society. They are critically aware of new developments in their field Engineering analysis The graduates have the following abilities: to analyse and solve problems scientifically, even if the definitions are incomplete or are formulated in an unusual way and show competing specifications; to abstract and formulate complex problems from a new or a developing field; to apply innovative methods in solving problems based on fundamental principles and to develop new scientific methods Engineering design The graduates are able to: develop concepts and solutions to problems based on fundamental principles but also to problems which are posed in an unusual way if necessary involving other fields; develop new products, processes and methods; use their powers of judgement as engineers in order to work with complex and possibly incomplete information, to recognise discrepancies and to deal with them Investigations The graduates are able to: recognise the need for information, to find and provide information; plan and carry out theoretical and experimental research; evaluate data critically and to draw conclusions from it; examine and evaluate the application of new and emerging technologies.

14 12 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, Engineering practice In addition to the qualification acquired during their Bachelor s degree course the graduates are able to: classify knowledge from various fields methododically and draw systematic conclusions from it and also to deal with complexity; familarise themselves with new tasks systematically and without taking too long; be able to think systematically about the non-technical effects of an engineer s job and to include these aspects responsibly in what they do; find solutions which require very considerable competence as far as methods are concerned General skills The key qualifications for practical employment as an engineer acquired during the Bachelor s degree course are expanded during the Master s degree course. 4.2 Qualifications for admission In order to be admitted to a Master s degree course the student must have completed a Bachelor s degree course successfully in one of the subjects listed above. He or she must also be selected by the university as suited to the course. Graduates from Bachelor s courses in other subjects can be admitted to the course provided they can prove that they are particularly suited to the course. They may also be required to fulfil additional conditions. 4.3 Structure of the degree course The standard length of the degree course is 3 or 4 semesters including the Master s thesis according to the length of the Bachelor s course which was completed beforehand. When the degree course has been completed successfully the academic degree Master of Science or Master of Engineering is awarded. The degree course is considered to have been completed when the number of credits specified in the study and examination regulations has been acquired. This must not be fewer than 90 for the three semester degree course and 120 for the four semester degree course. In order to achieve the objectives of the course courses are offered and forms of teaching and learning are applied that enable students to acquire more in-depth knowledge of both mathematics and natural science and of engineering science. These also expand the students abilities for scientific research, explorative innovation and the ability to generate new knowledge and new methods. This course is particularly noted for its close relationship to research and a high proportion of project work. A characteristic of this course is the inclusion of research in teaching and project-related (preferably interdisciplinary) group work. The extension and consolidation of key qualifications and interdisciplinary

15 In order to achieve the aims of the degree course, courses are offered and teaching and learning methods used that enable students to acquire more knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering Qualification and Frames which increase and Curricula their for abilities Degree in scientific Courses for research, Process new Engineering, methods, 13 explorative innovation, Chemical and problem Engineering based learning. and Biomolecular The degree or course Bioprocess includes Engineering project work, guided investigations by students and research. One of the characteristics of the degree qualifications course is that it such can as integrate the ability research to work into in the teams curriculum and between and encourage disciplines, interdisciplinary communication group skills, work. international Key qualifications, qualities, i.e. the problem-solving ability to work skills, in teams innovation and between management disciplines, and leadership communication are enhanced skills, international by the integration qualities, of problem modern solving teaching skills, and innovation learning management, methods. and leadership are enhanced by the integration of modern teaching and learning methods. The students of the more research-oriented Master s degree course must have completed 20 The weeks students of industrial of the more placement research-oriented before starting Master s work degree on their course Master s must thesis; have completed these include 20 weeks the of industrial placements during before the starting Bachelor s work on degree their course Master s referred thesis; the to in industrial section 2.3. placement during the Bachelor s degree course referred to in section 2.3 is part of this. The placement phase is not supervised by the university and no credits are awarded. 4.4 Fields of of study The students can select the majority of of the courses for for their Master s degree themselves, with guided the by guidance academic of an mentor. academic The mentor. proportion The of degree the degree is characterised devoted to independent by a very high work is proportion considerable. of The time curricula devoted of to the independent more research-oriented work. The curricula degree of the courses more have research- to include oriented the fields degree given in courses table 4: have to include fields listed in table 4: Table 4: Fields of study of more research-oriented graduate degree courses Fields Credits Extension of mathematical, scientific and engineering subjects Non-engineering subjects 5 20 e.g. law, economics, philosophy, psychology, sociology Master s thesis 30 Total at least 90 or 120 resp. Teaching the students to to acquire their key key qualifications is is not not to to be take in separate place in courses separate but courses is to be linked but is to the be linked teaching to the of engineering teaching for science. the acquisition of engineering science.

16 14 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 5 Qualification framework and curricula for more application-oriented Master s degree courses 5.1 Professional profile and aims of the course The graduates of a more application-oriented Master s degree course can be offered the following possibilities: 1. Taking up a job in industry, commerce or administration. 2. If suitable they can continue their academic education as a doctoral candidate and work as a graduate assistant at a university. The more application-oriented Master s degree course imparts the following qualifications: Knowledge and understanding The graduates have acquired in-depth knowledge of mathematics and other sciences and of process engineering as well as in-depth application-oriented knowledge in special fields; are critically aware of new developments in their field Engineering analysis The graduates are able to formulate application-oriented ways of looking at problems from a new or developing area within their own special field; analyse and solve application-oriented problems even if the definitions are incomplete or there are competing specifications; to apply current methods when problem-solving Engineering design The graduates are able to develop solutions to application-oriented problems and also to problems which are posed in an unusual way if necessary involving other fields; use their creativity to find new solutions for practical work; use their powers of judgement as engineers in order to work with complex and possibly incomplete information, to recognise discrepancies and to deal with them Investigations The graduates are able to recognise the need for information, to find and provide information; plan and carry out theoretical and experimental research;

17 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 15 evaluate data critically and to draw conclusions from it; examine and evaluate the application of new and emerging technologies Engineering practice The graduates: are competent in special fields of process engineering with emphasis on application; are particularly competent at applying scientific methods in practice; can develop concepts for solutions to applied problems based on scientific knowledge; can combine knowledge from various fields so that it can be put into practice quickly and can also deal with complexity; familiarise themselves with new tasks systematically and without taking too long; can judge which techniques are applicable and where their limits apply; can also recognise the non-technical effects of an engineer s job and can include these aspects responsibly in what they do General skills The key qualifications for practical employment as an engineer acquired during the Bachelor s degree course are expanded during the Master s degree course. 5.2 Qualifications for admission In order to be admitted to this degree course the student must have completed a Bachelor s degree course successfully in one of the subjects listed above. He or she must also be selected by the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) as suited to the course. Graduates from Bachelor s courses in other subjects or of other profile can be admitted to the course provided they can prove that they are particularly suited to the course. They may be required to fulfil additional conditions. 5.3 Structure of the degree course The standard length of the degree course is 3 semesters including the examinations and the Master s thesis. When the degree course has been completed successfully the academic degree Master of Science or Master of Engineering is awarded. For a 3 semester degree course at least 90 credits must be acquired in order to acquire a Master s degree. In order to achieve the objectives of the course courses are offered and forms of teaching and learning are applied that enable students to acquire more in-depth knowledge of both mathematics and natural science and of engineering science in order to increase powers of decision-making and responsibility. This course is particularly noted for its practical

18 awarded. This depends on the choice of the Fachbereich. In 16 the period Qualification of three Frames semesters and Curricula until graduation for Degree at least Courses 90 credits for Process have to Engineering, be obtained. The course is characterised by emphasis on application and by a substantial amount of project orientation work. and The its degree high proportion course comprises of project applied work. research An additional and development characteristic as well of this as project-oriented course is the inclusion and interdisciplinary of applied research group and work. development Key qualifications, in teaching i.e. the and ability project-related to work in teams, (preferably interdisciplinary interdisciplinary) cooperation, group communication work. The extension skills, international and consolidation qualities, of key problem qualifications solving skills, and interdisciplinary innovation management qualifications as well such as leadership as the ability qualities to work are improved in teams by the and integration between disciplines, of modern communication teaching and learning skills, methods. international qualities, problem-solving skills, innovation management and leadership are enhanced by the integration of modern In teaching order to and achieve learning the aims methods. of the degree course, courses are offered and teaching and learning methods used that enable students to acquire more in-depth knowledge of mathematics, By the time science they and begin engineering their Master s and which thesis increase students their of the ability more to develop application-oriented engineered solutions Master s degree with regard course to application. must have completed A characteristic a total of of these 33 weeks courses of industrial is the integration placements; of applied these include research the and industrial development placements into teaching referred and to in the section encouragement 3.3 during of the project-based Bachelor s interdisciplinary degree course. group work. 5.4 Fields of study 5.4 The Fields contents of of study more application-oriented graduate degree courses are listed in table 5. The fields of study of more practically oriented graduate degree courses are given in table 5. Table 5: Fields of study of more application-oriented graduate degree courses Fields Credits Extension of mathematical, scientific and engineering subjects e.g. mathematical methods, fluid mechanics, multiphase flow, material science, heat and mass transfer, chemistry, biology, thermodynamics of mixtures, control engineering Extension of chemical engineering subjects unit operations of chemical, biological, mechanical or thermal process engineering Extension of engineering applications systems engineering, environmental and safety engineering, CAD/CAE systems, process simulation, design and construction of apparatus Non-engineering subjects 5 10 Master s thesis, seminar and colloquium 30 Total at least 90 Specialisation can take place. This is to be related to the special fields of the institution of higher Specialisation education. should take place according to the special fields of the profile of the institution of higher Teaching the students education. to acquire Teaching their the key students qualifications to acquire is not their to key be in qualifications separate courses, is to be but linked is to to be the linked teaching to the of teaching engineering of engineering science. science.

19 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 17 6 Appendix Industrial placements 6.1 Learning goals for students The most important learning goal in the basic industrial placement (Grundpraktikum) is to familiarise students with the world of work and with the basic technical aspects of their subject in industry or craft trades: Preparing a job application The daily routine Work routines Working with other people Writing a report including reflections on the work one has done The main aims of the more specialised placement (Fachpraktikum) are: Familiarisation with the world of work in industry or craft trades from the perspective of an engineer: Preparing a job application The daily routine Work routines Team work Working with other people Applying the knowledge acquired at the institution of higher education, both of methodology and of the subject in an industrial environment. This should also motivate the person in question to continue studying, to acquire more qualifications and also make future professional orientation (specialisation, consolidation) easier. Meeting potential employers Reflections on complex interrelations, formulating them in writing and presenting them orally. 6.2 Aims for firms The most important goals for firms who provide places for industrial placements are: Contributing to the practical training of engineers Building up and maintenance of contacts with institutions of higher education Working on projects in cooperation with institutions of higher education Meeting potential employees Creating and maintaining their own image.

20 18 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 6.3 Length of industrial placement More research-oriented degree courses Basic industrial placement before the Bachelor s degree course The basic industrial placement is not supervised but is recognised by the university. Its duration is 8 to 13 weeks. The firm verifies that the student has completed the placement by providing a job reference. If the student has completed a vocational traineeship this replaces the basic industrial placement. The basic placement should preferably be completed before the Bachelor s degree course begins More specialised placement during the Bachelor s degree course The more specialised placement is not supervised by the university but is recognised by the university provided that the subjects are specific and that the student has written a report and delivered a paper. The firm verifies that the student has completed the placement by providing a job reference. The placement lasts at least 6 weeks as industrial firms know that it is not possible to work on challenging subjects in less time than this More specialised placement during the Master s degree course The more specialised placement is not supervised by the university but is recognised by the university provided that the subjects are specific and that the student has written a report and delivered a paper. The firm verifies that the student has completed the placement by providing a job reference. When admitting students to Master s degree courses universities pay considerable attention to the amount of practical experience their potential students have.

21 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, More application-oriented degree courses Basic industrial placement before the Bachelor s degree course The basic industrial placement is not supervised but is recognised by the Fachhochschule (university of applied science). Its duration is 13 weeks. The firm verifies that the student has completed the placement by providing a job reference. If the student has completed a vocational traineeship this replaces the basic industrial placement. The basic placement should preferably be completed before the Bachelor s degree course begins More specialised placement or practical phase during the Bachelor s degree course The more specialised placement is supervised by the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) as it is part of the particular profile of a more application-oriented degree course: that is to say that a professor of the Fachhochschule( university of applied science) supervises the student during the placement, the student prepares a report and gives a lecture about the placement at the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) which is given a mark by the professor. The placement lasts at least 20 weeks More specialised placement or practical phase during the Master s degree course The more specialised placement is supervised by the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) as it is part of the particular profile of a more application-oriented degree course: that is to say that a professor of the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) supervises the student during the placement, the student prepares a report and gives a lecture about the placement at the Fachhochschule (university of applied science) which is given a mark by the professor. The placement lasts at least 20 weeks. This includes the industrial placement referred to in section during the Bachelor s degree course. When admitting students to Master s degree courses Fachhochschulen (universities of applied science) pay considerable attention to the amount of practical experience their potential students have acquired during the Bachelor s degree course which preceded it.

22 20 Qualification Frames and Curricula for Degree Courses for Process Engineering, 6.4 Preferred types of jobs for placements To achieve the learning goals listed above the following types of jobs are suitable for the industrial placement: Basic industrial placement Handling and processing of metal and non-metallic materials Assembly, maintenance Technical work and laboratory work in an industrial environment Measuring and testing More specialised placement of practical phase Planning, project management Design Development Preparation, carrying out and evaluation of tests Plant operation, plant maintenance and optimisation Disposition, operational scheduling, plant logistics Modelling, simulation Applications technology Quality assurance Analysis of operational sequences