Discipline

Chemical Engineering   & Technology

Discipline Code

0817

Length of Study

PhD 4 years

Credit Requirement

PhD _14_ credits:   _9_ credits for courses,

_5_ credits for other academic sections.

Program Objectives

To enhance and broaden basic   knowledge and skill in chemical engineering and technology, and cultivate   analytical and critical thinking, logical reasoning, and ability to solve   issues in the areas in chemical engineering as well as lifelong learning. To   use modern engineering tools, resources and techniques appropriate to the   discipline to solve broadly-defined chemical engineering problems   systematically and to reach substantiated conclusions. To encourage   students to uphold values, attitudes and ideals to remain professional,   ethical and humanistic, and at all times adhere to ethical standards and code   of practice relevant to the discipline. To develop good teamwork,   communication and interpersonal skills, as well as socially- and   culturally-sensitive to engage effectively with the professional community   and society at large. To prepare students with leadership qualities with   sufficient knowledge on management, business practices and entrepreneurship   to be able to function as an individual, or leaders in diverse technical or   non-technical teams.

Requirements of   Research Ability and Other Aspects

The general outcomes for the graduate students are: (1) able to apply   knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and engineering   specializations to solve broadly-defined chemical engineering problems   systematically and to reach substantiated conclusions, and also keep track of    the cutting-edge development and the latest trend in this field; (2) demonstrate   an understanding of the impact of science and engineering practices, taking   into account the need for sustainable development;(3) demonstrate   teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as socially- and   culturally-sensitive; (4)recognize the need for professional development, and   to engage in independent and lifelong learning.

In   addition, publication quota required for graduation   must comply with regulation promulgated by   the College of chemistry and chemical engineering, Xiamen university.

Curriculum

(*SP -Spring   semester ;FA-Fall semester; SU-Summer semester ;C-Compulsory ;O-Optional)

Category

Course Code

Course Name

Credit

Term

PhD

Remarks

General Courses：

PhD 4 credits

000010510

Selected Topic   on China

2

FA

C

000010508

Chinese Language Ⅰ

2

SP

C

Compulsory

Courses：

PhD _5_ credits

100010006

Scientific Research Writing and Guidance

1

FA

C

100010005

Laboratory Safety

1

FA

C

100210001

Transport Phenomena

3

FA

O

100210002

Advanced Thermodynamics

3

FA

O

100210003

Advanced Applied Mathematics

3

FA

O

100210004

Advanced Biochemical Engineering

3

SP

O

100210005

Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

3

SP

O

100210006

Frontiers of Chemical and Biochemical   Engineering

3

SP

O

330030323

Energy Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

3

FA

O

Other related curriculum  

3

O

Optional

Courses

100220002

Process System   Engineering

2

FA

O

100220003

Products   engineering

2

FA

O

100220004

Catalysis   Engineering

2

FA

O

100220005

Metabolic   Engineering

2

FA

O

100220006

Environmental   Biotechnology

2

SP

O

100220007

Topics on Applied Chemistry

2

FA

O

330030320

Introduction to   Energy Systems Engineering

2

FA

O

330030304

Energy Technology   and Engineering

2

FA

O

390020009

Inorganic   synthesis and preparative chemistry for  functional materials

2

FA

O

390020010

Modern Analysis   and Characterization for Micro-Nano Materials

2

FA

O

109920001

Environmental Biotechnology

2

FA

O

109920002

Literature View of Chemistry and Chemical   Engineering

2

FA

O

109920003

Catalyst Engineering

2

FA

O

109920004

Enzyme Engineering

2

FA

O

109920006

Biochemical Engineering

2

SP

O

Other related curriculum  

2

O

Other Requirements

1) The selection of   courses is done with the advice and approval of the supervisor. The form of   courses selection should signed by supervisor before submitted to graduate   secretary.

2) Courses completed during   master studies can be exempted in the doctoral studies, which must be   approved by both supervisor and the college.

Other academic sections    (C-Compulsory ;O-Optional)

Category

C or not

Credit

Requirements

Evaluation

(Ways and time)

Academic Lectures

C for all   Postgraduate

_2_ credits

Student should take part in at least 40 seminars,   including oral presentations in various meetings, conferences, or group   seminars. The student should submit a summary report on the academic   lectures, and the institute will be responsible for attendance and   assessment.

Before defense

Academic Exchange Activities

Comp

0 credit

Students should participate in at   least 1 national or International Academic Conference / Forum and present   their paper or poster research at the conference. The proof of acceptance and   participation in the conference, and the supervisor 's signature will be   needed to obtain the credit.

Before the spring semester of the   third year.

Cumulative Assessment

optional

0 credits

All doctoral students should complete   the cumulative assessment before the start of the fall semester of the third   academic year. The purpose of cumulative examination is to drive students to   improve their self-study ability, to strengthen literature reading and to   broaden their knowledge. The assessment can include basic theoretical   knowledge, advanced literature and so on. The assessment method can be written   examination, literature reading report or simulated writing of fund   application. Each institute shall organize at least four examinations each   year, each of which shall be divided into three grades of 0,0.5 and 1. The   number of examinations shall not be limited, and the examination results may   be accumulated, and each doctoral student shall obtain at least 2 points   before passing, specific assessment content and assessment methods by the   professional grasp.

Before the start of the fall semester   of the third academic year.

Teaching practice

Comp

1 credit

Graduate Students Work as teaching   assistants for at least one course and complete a certain teaching assistant   workload (not less than 64 hours) for 1 credit, assessed by the teacher in   charge of the experiment or classroom teaching.

Before defense

Thesis Proposal

Comp

1 credit

Students shall be required to   participate in the thesis proposal before the end of the summer semester of   the first academic year, and those who do not participate in the thesis   proposal organized by the Institute for special reasons shall not participate   in the graduation thesis defense. Students should achive the agreement with the institution about the   time of thesis proposal before they leave school for research. The assessment method   includes written report and oral report. The specific requirements are   detailed in the annual notice.

Before the end of the   summer semester of the first academic year

Literature Review and Research Report

Comp

0 credit

Students should complete the   literature review and research report before the end of the summer semester   of the first academic year. They   are supposed to give at least one presentation on the topic that is not   directly related to their research area. At least three mentors，except their own mentor， are needed in the   assessment team. The specific requirements are detailed in the annual notice.

Before the end of the   summer semester of the first academic year

Mid-term Examination

C for all   Postgraduate

_1_ credit

This examination consists of a   formal oral presentation and a academic report about literature review in the   related research field and current research progress. The oral examination   consists of a 15 minutes presentation for master students and 20 minutes for   Ph.D. students to a 5-member examination committee. The exam will take place   in the 3rd semester of the second academic year.

If a student fails in this   section, the student should do examination again within two months. In the   case of second time failure, the examination committee will in writing report   to the college and student generally will be dropped out.

At the end of second   academic year

Pre-defense

Comp

0 credit

There should be a complete scientific   research system and achievements before the pre-defense, with the report of   the research results as the main criteria, and basically meet the scientific   research requirements (depth and workload) for the adoption of the standards.   Those who are qualified in pre-defense may submit their papers for   examination and defense. If the   defendant fails, the defense shall be postponed until six months have passed   before he can apply for a new defense. The specific requirements are set out   in the regulations of the college.

Thesis

1.    The author should understand   fair thoroughly the academic development and recent advance in selected   research fields.

2.    The dissertation is   clearly stated in topics, and logically structured.

3.    The dissertation   will be evaluated and must be signed by supervisor.

Major references and   Journals

No.

Major reference and   Journal

Author

Evaluation*

Remarks

Evaluation ways：1. Examination: Knowledge of references and journals to   be covered on the exam.        2.   Examination on thesis proposal or comprehensive examination；

              3. Reading Report;

              4. Other specific ways.