Objectivse

The objectives of the undergraduate programs in the Department of Chemical

Engineering are to equip students with 

1. The capability of understanding the basic mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles needed for solving problems in operation, evaluation, and design of chemical processes.
2. The skills related to experimentation, teamwork, open-ended problem solving, critical thinking, and life-long learning.
3. The communication skills, English and Arabic, and awareness of professional ethics and safety practices
4. Understanding of environmental, societal, and economic aspects of the profession
5. Ability to practice academic principles in industry

Strategy

The strategy of the Department of Chemical Engineering to achieve its objectives is to
1. Continually improve and update the quality of the chemical engineering curriculum.
2. Adopt and apply advances in educational technologies to improve teaching and the learning environment.
3. Acquire modern computerized laboratory experiments to update our laboratory program in chemical engineering.
4. Attract and retain high quality faculty and support staff.

Long-Range Goals

Over the coming two years, the Department of Chemical Engineering has a unique opportunity to achieve its vision through the attainment of the following goal:

Overall Program

• Sustain top ranking among Chemical Engineering Departments.
• Grow the Chemical Engineering Department to at least 20 full-time, research-active faculty with improved diversity
• Establish stronger industrial interactions, especially with companies in the Amman area.
• Improve infrastructure and facilities to promote scholarly research

Graduate Program

• Establish a graduate program
• Improve the quality of incoming graduate students.
• Establish a research center of excellence in energy that involves at least three chemical engineering faculty members. This center should attract major funding from industrial and governmental sources. The center will be considered a key to enhancing the external visibility and reputation of the Department.
• Through research partnerships and programs, take full advantage of the unique geographical location that the Department enjoys as a result of its proximity to the chemical, energy, and medical industries.

Short-Range Goals

Undergraduate Program

            · Create an excellent environment for learning.
·        Produce 100% Results in the University examinations and secure many University Ranks including the First Rank.
·        Make the students and faculty aware of the latest developments and emerging trends in technology through guest lectures, symposium, workshops, seminars and conferences.
·        Encourage and support the faculty members in technical upgradation of their abilities through publication of articles, papers and books and also improve upon the teaching methods.
·        To continuously strengthen the library with regard to books, magazines, journals, CDs and audio/video tapes for updating knowledge on developing industrial trends.
·        To organize data on content development and web base for existing courses.