Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry
Purpose
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry is a professional qualification designed to equip learners with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and competencies in Industrial Process Chemistry. Graduates will have the ability to analyze substances' physical and chemical composition, study their chemical changes under various conditions, operate chemical process units, enhance safety and efficiency in chemical production, develop new chemical processes, and contribute to production optimization. The program also focuses on advanced topics such as atomic and molecular spectroscopy, catalysis, and synthetic chemistry. Graduates will be prepared to work in various industries including material science, environmental, pharmaceutical, and natural product chemistry. Furthermore, the qualification enables learners to register as industrial process chemists, engage in research and development activities, and uphold ethical standards in their practice.
Rationale
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry was developed in response to the growing demand for qualified Industrial Process Chemists in South Africa. The program aims to address the need for professionals who can improve processes and products through in-depth study of material properties at the atomic and molecular level. This qualification aligns with current trends in process development, value addition to raw materials, and product innovation. Despite Industrial Chemical Process programs being available worldwide, such a program was lacking in South Africa, leading to a shortage of qualified industrial chemists. By introducing this qualification, higher education institutions can meet industry demands, create job opportunities, and contribute to the chemical sector's growth in the country. The collaboration with stakeholders and accreditation from SACNASP ensures that the program meets industry standards and prepares graduates for successful careers in industrial process chemistry.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate design solutions for products or processes
- Select and apply appropriate methods for solving application problems
- Choose optimal industrial processing techniques
- Demonstrate ethical conduct in research and development
- Critically evaluate data to improve process efficiency
- Integrate information gathering and communication skills
- Operate chemical units safely and optimally
By completing this qualification, learners will be well-equipped to pursue further studies at the Master's level in Chemistry or related fields, or horizontally articulate to a Postgraduate Diploma. The program not only bridges the gap in the chemical industry but also prepares individuals for a rewarding career in industrial chemistry.
Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of industrial chemistry, process chemistry concepts, principles and rules, research methodologies and methods and techniques relevant to the chemical process industries in an international and South African scientific context.
- Interrogate multiple sources of knowledge in the field of industrial chemistry and evaluate knowledge and processes knowledge production.
- Demonstrate understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting, transferring appropriate procedures, processes or techniques to unfamiliar problems in Industrial Process Chemistry.
- Identify, analyse and address complex or abstract problems drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and methods appropriate to industrial chemistry.
- Identify and address ethical issues based on critical reflection on the suitability of different ethical value systems to local and global contexts.
- Critically review information gathering, synthesis of data, evaluation and management processes in specialised contexts in order to develop creative responses to problems and issues.
- Take full responsibility for his or her work, decision-making and use of resources, and full accountability for the decisions and actions of others where appropriate.
- Operate effectively within a team of professionals from various fields, or manage this system based on an understanding of the roles and relationships between these various experts within the chemical operation process.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Industrial processes: well defined, discussed, applied, analysed, evaluated, and transferred into mass-produced goods.
- Organic and inorganic chemical processes: optimisation, environmental chemistry, polymer chemistry.
- Transformation of small-scale chemical discoveries: into mass-produced goods, analysis of compounds and substances.
- Development or improvement of products: formulas, analytical methods, processes, process control of industrial equipment.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Review of current research: multiple sources critiqued and evaluated in an independent manner.
- Sound theoretical judgements: using well-reasoned, theory-driven, evidence-based arguments.
- Advanced scholarship: critically and systematically reviewed and evaluated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Standard procedures, processes, techniques: selected, translated, sketched, interpreted, implemented for complex real-life problems.
- Specifications, process parameters: described, applied, deviations documented, data collected, analysed, interpreted.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Identification of complex problems: formulation, critical review, interpretation considering safety, environment, efficiency impacts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Ethical decisions: acknowledged, described, defined, discussed, analysed, evaluated.
- Awareness of consequences: recognised, documented, critical self-assessment demonstrated.
- Trends, prioritisation, solutions: identified, ranked, tested, evaluated, monitored, communicated.
- Flow diagram: drawn according to chemical process unit design.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Knowledge literacy of industrial chemistry: concepts, principles, rules recognised, explained, applied.
- Problems identification: demonstrated, solutions compiled from literature, stakeholders, databases for Risk Assessment.
- Scientific information: compared, reviewed for quality, relevance to South African context.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Project and risk management: identified, formulated, executed ethically, professionally.
- Ethical values, management principles: defended, appraised, judged for validity and appropriateness.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Continuous professional development: learning needs intensified, tailored, evaluated, addressed in a self-directed manner.
- Collaborative learning processes: facilitated within the chemical industry.
Integrated Assessment:
- Formative assessment: assignments, practical work, projects, tests, used for continuous feedback and improvement.
- Summative assessment: examinations, portfolios, presentations, tests, used to determine level of competence at the end of a learning experience.
Integrated assessment ensures alignment with the purpose statement of the qualification, utilizing both formal and informal continuous assessment strategies to assess learning and promote growth and development.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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