INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY OF HO CHI MINH CITY
FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Curriculum in Master of Chemical Engineering 2022
27/03/2022

1. Brief

– Total credits of the training program                                    60 credits

– Basic courses group                                                                          16 credits

  • Compulsive                               06 credits
  • Elective                                                                            10 credits

– Intermediate courses group                                                         16 credits

  • Compulsive                                              6 credits
  • Elective                               10 credits

– Specialized courses group                                                             28 credits

  • Compulsive:                               0 credits
  • Elective:                               13 credits
  • Graduate Practice and internship:                15 credits

– Practical credits: 17 credits, ratio 28.3%

2. Curriculum

No.

Courses

Credits

CLOs

Bloom’s level-domain

Learning activities

Assessment methods

Semester 1

16(15,2,32)

 

 

 

 

Compulsory courses

6(6,0,12)

 

 

 

 

1.               

Philosophy

3(3,0,6)

1

3 – Cognitive

Short answers, Case studies

Short answers, Test

2

4 – Cognitive

Discussions, Compare and contrast

Case studies, Test

3

3 – Cognitive

Short answers, Case studies

Short answers, Test

2.               

Scientific research methodology

3(3,0,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Discussion

Presentation

2

5 – Cognitive

Discussion

Research proposal

3

4 – Affective

Discussion

Research proposal

Elective courses 1

4(4,0,8)

 

 

 

 

3.               

Research course 1

4(4,0,8)

1

5 – Cognitive

Lectures, Case Studies, Group Discussions

Examinations, Research Papers, Class Presentations

2

5 – Cognitive

Problem-Solving Exercises, Data Analysis Software

Quizzes, Problem Sets

3

5 – Cognitive

Case Studies, Group Projects, Research Seminars

Group Presentations, Research Papers, Peer and Self-Assessment, Final Exam or Oral Exam

4.               

Simulation in chemical engineering

2(2,0,4)

1

5 – Cognitive

Questionnaires

Provide alternative solutions

2

5 – Cognitive

Review paper, Debates

Discussions, report

3

5 – Cognitive

Review paper, Debates

Report

5.               

Statistical methods and experiments design

2(2,0,4)

1

5 – Cognitive

Discussions, worked examples

Report

2

5 – Cognitive

Discussions, Review paper

Report

3

5 – Cognitive

Discussions, Review paper

Report, presentation

Elective courses 2

6(5,2,12)

 

 

 

 

6.               

The organometallic chemistry of the transition metals

3(3,0,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Interactive lecture

Discussion

2

5 – Cognitive

Problem-based learning

Research proposal

3

5 – Affective

Problem-based learning

Criteria for project

7.               

Green chemistry

3(3,0,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Present, concept map, Review paper

Report, Presentation

2

5 – Cognitive

Present, concept map, Review paper

Report, Presentation

3

5 – Affective

Critical reflection, Self-report goals (personally and academically)

Report, Presentation

8.               

Industrial catalysis

3(3,0,6)

1

4 – Cognitive

Interactive lecture, Discussion 

Case studies 

2

5 – Cognitive

Interactive lecture, Discussion 

Report, presentation 

3

5 – Cognitive

Problem-based learning 

Report, presentation 

9.               

Advances in analytical chemistry

3(2,2,5)

1

5 – Cognitive

Debates

Discussion

2

5 – Cognitive

Problem-based learning

Problem-solving tasks, Discussion

3

5 – Psychomotor

Demonstrations, Discussion

Observation (checklist), Lab reports

Semester 2

13(13,0,26)

 

 

 

 

Compulsory courses

3(3,0,6)

 

 

 

 

 

Chemical engineering thermodynamics

3(3,0,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Debates, Compare and contrast

Discussion, Provide alternative solutions

2

5 – Cognitive

Review paper, Debates

Discussions, Report

3

5 – Cognitive

Review paper, Debates

Discussions, Report

Elective courses 1

4(4,0,8)

 

 

 

 

11.           

Research course 2

4(4,0,8)

1

5 – Cognitive

Review papers 

Discussions 

2

5 – Cognitive

Review papers 

Discussions 

3

5 – Psychomotor

Analyze and contrast (with charts, tables) 

Presentation 

4

6 – Psychomotor

Analyze and contrast (with charts, tables) 

Presentation 

12.           

Electrochemical applications in chemical engineering

3(3,0,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Debates, Compare and contrast

Problem-solving tasks

2

5 – Cognitive

Debates, Compare and contrast, review papers

Report and presentation

3

5 – Cognitive

Debates, Compare and contrast, review papers

Report and presentation

13.           

Applied nanomaterials

2(2,0,4)

1

5 – Cognitive

Compare and contrast

Discussion, Report

2

5 – Cognitive

Debates, Review paper

Discussion, Report

3

5 – Cognitive

Debates, Review paper

Discussion, Report

Elective courses 2

6(6,0,12)

 

 

 

 

14.           

Separation methods and applications

2(2,0,4)

1

5 – Cognitive

Research Seminars

Report, Presentation

2

6 – Cognitive

Data analysis

Report; Presentation

3

5 – Cognitive

Problem-based learning

Report; Presentation

15.           

Renewable energy

2(2,0,4)

1

5 – Cognitive

Present, concept map, Review paper

Essay, Presentation

2

6 – Cognitive

Present, concept map, Review paper

Essay, Presentation

3

5 – Affective

Critical reflection, Self-report goals (personally and academically)

Essay, Presentation

16.           

Seminar

2(2,0,4)

1

5 – Cognitive

Problem-based learning and discussion

Report/Presentation

2

5 – Cognitive

Problem-based learning and discussion

Presentation

3

5 – Affective

Discussion

Presentation

17.           

Green analytical chemistry and application

2(2,0,4)

1

5 – Cognitive

Review paper 

Presentation 

2

5 – Cognitive

Compare and contrast 

Presentation 

3

5 – Cognitive

Compare and contrast 

Report

18.           

Innovation management in chemical engineering

2(2,0,4)

1

4 – Cognitive

Review paper or Compare and Contrast

Report

2

4 – Cognitive

Review paper or Compare and Contrast

Report

3

5 – Cognitive

Review paper or Compare and Contrast

Report

4

5 – Cognitive

Review paper or Compare and Contrast 

Report 

Semester 3

16(15,2,32)

 

 

 

 

Compulsory courses

3(2,2,6)

 

 

 

 

 

Structural analysis and application

3(2,2,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Debates and Discussions

Problem-solving tasks

2

5 – Cognitive

Debates and Discussions

Problem-solving tasks

3

5 – Psychomotor

Collaborative Learning

Scenario-Based Assessments

Elective courses 1

4(4,0,8)

 

 

 

 

20.           

Research Course 3

4(4,0,8)

1

5 – Cognitive

Paper review 

Report, Presentation 

2

5 – Cognitive

Paper review 

Report, Presentation 

3

5 – Cognitive

Paper review 

Report, Presentation 

21.           

Organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry

3(3,0,6)

1

6 – Cognitive

Guided reading and discussion, paper club discussions, free response questions 

Research article analysis essay, research article presentation, examination 

2

5 – Cognitive

Case studies, data analysis, free response questions 

Pharmacological assessment report, presentation, examination 

3

6 – Cognitive

Case-based learning, free response questions 

Manufacturing process proposal, presentation, examination 

Elective courses 2

9(9,0,18)

 

 

 

 

22.           

Chemistry of natural products

3(3,0,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Research Seminars

Literature Review and Critique

2

6 – Cognitive

Data analysis

Presentation

3

5 – Affective

Ethical Case Studies and Discussions, Sustainable development plan for natural products

Presentation

23.           

Drug delivery

3(3,0,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Learning through creative projects

Written task/essay

2

6 – Cognitive

In-Class Collaborative Problem Solving Exercise

Oral presentation- in person

3

6 – Cognitive

Teaching through Design Problem base project

Performance and Written essay

24.           

Catalysis for petroleum processing

3(3,0,6)

1

5 – Cognitive

Mind map

Discussion

2

5 – Cognitive

Compare and contrast

Persuasive essay

3

6 – Cognitive

Decision-making tasks

Outline alternative solutions

25.           

Polymer synthesis and application

3(3,0,6)

1

6 – Cognitive

Lectures, Case Studies, Group Discussions

Examinations, Research Papers, Class Presentations

2

5 – Cognitive

Problem-Solving Exercises, Data Analysis Software

Quizzes, Problem Sets

3

5 – Cognitive

Case Studies, Group Projects, Research Seminars

Group Presentations, Research Papers, Peer and Self-Assessment, Final Exam or Oral Exam

26.           

Advanced organic synthesis

3(3,0,6)

1

6 – Cognitive

Presentation, discussion, case study, problem solving task, group discussion

Defend

2

6 – Cognitive

Presentation, discussion, group discussion, case studies

Defend

3

6 – Cognitive

Problem solving task, Presentation, group discussion

Defend

27.           

Advanced methods of physical analysis

3(2,2,5)

1

4 – Psychomotor

Lab experiments

Lab report

2

5 – Cognitive

Compare and contrast (with charts, tables), journals

Report

3

5 – Cognitive

Review scientific papers, specialized journals, and books

Report and presentation

Semester 3

15(0,30,30)

 

 

 

 

Research orientation options

 

 

 

 

 

Master thesis

15(0,30,15)

1

6 – Cognitive

Review paper, discussion

Dissertation, presentation

2

5 – Cognitive

Pros and cons list, Discussion

Dissertation, presentation

3

6 – Cognitive

Compare and contrast, mind map, presentation

Dissertation, presentation

4

5 – Psychomotor

Describe processing, Research projects

Dissertation, presentation

 

 

 

5

5 – Affective

Instruct students about self-reliance and show ways they can work independently

Dissertation, presentation

Applied orientation options

 

 

 

 

 

Enterprise practice

6(0,12,12)

1

6 – Cognitive

Compare and contrast, pros and cons list

Reports, Presentations

2

5 – Cognitive

Brainstorm, Pros and cons list

Reports, Presentations

3

5 – Psychomotor

Provide alternative solutions

Reports, Presentations

4

5 – Affective

Discussion, Problem Solving

Reports, Presentations

 

Research project

9(0,18,18)

1

6 – Cognitive

Review paper, discussion

Dissertation, presentation, proposal

2

5 – Cognitive

Pros and cons list, discussion

Dissertation, presentation, proposal

3

5 – Psychomotor

Describe processing, Research projects

Dissertation, presentation, proposal

4

5- Affective

Instruct students about self-reliance and show ways they can work independently

Dissertation, presentation, proposal

3. Course Specification

List of course specification

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