Chemical and Biological Engineering American University of Sharjah (AUS)

Overview

The Chemical and Biological Engineering program will allow students to benefit from studying in a multicultural environment that fosters critical thinking, lifelong learning, frequent opportunities to interact with faculty and staff, use of state-of-the-art chemical and biological engineering teaching and research laboratories and simulation software and development of communication skills.

Providing breadth and depth of knowledge and significant design and engineering experience, our program gives you a chance to gain hands-on laboratory experience across the key areas of chemical and biological engineering through cutting-edge teaching and research equipment. Students will also benefit from our industry-sponsored graduation projects and innovative and modern teaching methodologies including project-based learning. The comprehensive curriculum consists of a four-year, 130-credit-degree plan that meets the needs of the engineering community in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region. The chemical and biological engineering degree is tailored to serve the needs of national and regional industries, including biotechnology, food and beverage production, manufacturing and processing, quality assurance, environmental protection, biomedical, pharmaceuticals, research and development, and more. For the benefit of society at large, we also ensure that you are educated to be environmentally and ethically responsible.

To successfully graduate from the program, students must complete university requirements and core requirements for all chemical and biological engineering students. In addition, each student must also complete technical and free elective courses. Students must also complete an internship experience,   a senior project over the course of two semesters and fulfill the  innovation and entrepreneurship course requirement. 

Student outcomes

Upon graduation, an American University of Sharjah (AUS)graduate in chemical and biological engineering should demonstrate an ability to:

• identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics
• 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.
• communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• 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
• function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives
• develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies