Chemical Engineering METU Middle East Technical University

Overview

Program Objectives

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program at METU Middle East Technical University will:

• have successful careers in chemical engineering practice and research in industry, government agencies, business and/or universities
• demonstrate leadership qualities within their chosen career path
• successfully earn advanced degrees or certificates where appropriate to pursue their chosen careers
• conduct themselves with the highest standards of ethical practice and careful consideration of the societal and global responsibilities of the engineering profession.

Student outcomes

• an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

• an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

• an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

• an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

• an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.