This programme focuses on the application of principles of chemical engineering technology and food chemistry to the large-scale processing of food. Foods must be nutritious, i.e., provide the essential nutrients for growth and health; they must be safe, free from dangerous micro-organisms and chemical contaminants; and, if they are to be consumed at all, they must be attractive in taste and appearance. In this programme, students learn how to adapt the unit operations of traditional chemical engineering to the specific requirements of food processing. The main objective of this programme is to make it possible for well-trained chemical engineers and technologist to work in the food industry, possibly one of the largest manufacturing industries in Malaysia.

The programme includes exposure to areas of food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering, food safety, food processing and the nutritive value of food. It is also designed to provide depth and breadth in the relevant physical and biological sciences in which food science and technology is based

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

UniKL graduates who are :

• • PEO 1
    UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative which will contribute towards the requirement of the human capital in chemical and/or food engineering technology related industry
  • PEO 2
    UniKL graduates who are effective leaders with teamwork skills, as well as verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communication skills;
  • PEO 3
    UniKL graduates who are committed towards the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement;
  • PEO 4
    UniKL graduates who are professional, ethical, and socially responsible;
  • PEO 5
    UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in chemical engineering will be able to:

• PLO 1
  Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and chemical engineering technology food to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies.
• PLO 2
  Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to their discipline or area of specialisation.
• PLO 3 
  Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• PLO 4
  Investigation: Conduct investigations of broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.
• PLO 5
  Modern Tool Usage: Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems, with an understanding of the limitations.
• PLO 6
  The Engineer and Society: Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice and solutions to broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems.
• PLO 7
  Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of engineering technology solutions of broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems in societal and environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
• PLO 8
  Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice.
• PLO 9
  Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse technical teams.
• PLO 10
  Communications: Communicate effectively on broadly-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• PLO 11
  Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles, business practices, and technopreneurial competencies, as well as identify business opportunities, and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
• PLO 12
  Life Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist technologies.