The Degree in Chemical Engineering must train professionals who know the product and process design, including the conception, calculation, construction, commissioning and operation of equipment and installations where processes are performed in which matter changes its composition, state or energy content. The degree in Chemical Engineering qualifies for the profession of Industrial Engineer.
Chemical Engineering Degree
Duration:
4 academic years
RUCT code: 2502237
Seats number: 60
Dean or center director:
JULIA GONZALEZ ALVAREZ
Title coordinator:
Almudena Hospido Quintana
etse.eq [at] usc.es
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician, English
MECES Level: 2
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Decreto 150/2010 do 16 de setembro (DOG 23/09/10
BOE publication date:
BOE do 22 de febreiro de 2011
Last accreditation date:
28/01/2019
Professional qualification:
This qualification entitles the holder to practise the regulated profession of Technical Industrial Engineer in Spain.
The Degree in Chemical Engineering will teach professionals product and process design, including the conception, calculation, construction, commissioning and operation of equipment and installations where processes are performed in which matter changes its composition, state or energy content, characteristic of the chemical industry and of other related sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and environmental sectors. Similarly, this training will qualify you for positions in manufacturing, in design and consulting companies, assignments for technical, legal or business advice, in administration and in teaching at secondary and lower university levels, as well as the free exercise of the profession and the development of expert opinions and reports.
The degree must involve, on the one hand, general training in basic sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology) and in basic technological materials; on the other, specific training in chemical engineering to tackle the study of systems in which substances undergo a change in composition, energy content or physical state.
O Grao en Enx. Química posúe a acreditación internacional IchemE
Physics
- G4021101
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Computer Science
- G4021102
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Mathematics
- G4021103
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Fundamental Chemistry
- G4021104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Inorganic Chemistry
- G4021105
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Statistics
- G4021106
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of Chemical Processes
- G4021121
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Technical English
- G4021122
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
analysis of chemical processes
- G4021123
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Differential Equations
- G4021201
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Graphic Expression
- G4021202
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Enterprise Economy
- G4021203
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry
- G4021204
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Analytical Chemistry
- G4021221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Fluid Transfer
- G4021224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Heat Transfer
- G4021225
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Fluid Flow Laboratory and Heat Transfer
- G4021226
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Materials Science
- G4021321
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Material Transfer
- G4021322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Industrial Production Systems
- G4021323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical Reaction Engineering
- G4021324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental Engineering
- G4021325
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Process Control
- G4021327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical Reactors
- G4021328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Process Engineering
- G4021329
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Separation Operations
- G4021341
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Quality Management
- G4021342
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Waste treatment management
- G4021343
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Water treatment management
- G4021344
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical Process Systems Laboratory
- G4021421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Design Installation and Projects
- G4021422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Industrial Automation
- G4021424
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
professional development: via courses and seminars
- G4021425
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Practicum
- G4021426
- Compulsory Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Industrial Chemistry Processes
- G4021441
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Risk Prevention and Safety
- G4021442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Prevention and control of air pollution
- G4021443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental engineering laboratory
- G4021444
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
No se contempla
professional development: via courses and seminars
- G4021425
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Practicum
- G4021426
- Compulsory Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 6 Credits
Separation Operations
- G4021341
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Quality Management
- G4021342
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Industrial Chemistry Processes
- G4021441
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Risk Prevention and Safety
- G4021442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Physics
- G4021101
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Computer Science
- G4021102
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Mathematics
- G4021103
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Fundamental Chemistry
- G4021104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Inorganic Chemistry
- G4021105
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Statistics
- G4021106
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Differential Equations
- G4021201
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Graphic Expression
- G4021202
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Enterprise Economy
- G4021203
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry
- G4021204
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Waste treatment management
- G4021343
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Water treatment management
- G4021344
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Prevention and control of air pollution
- G4021443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental engineering laboratory
- G4021444
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Fluid Transfer
- G4021224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Heat Transfer
- G4021225
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Fluid Flow Laboratory and Heat Transfer
- G4021226
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Materials Science
- G4021321
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Industrial Production Systems
- G4021323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental Engineering
- G4021325
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Design Installation and Projects
- G4021422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Industrial Automation
- G4021424
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Chemical Processes
- G4021121
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
analysis of chemical processes
- G4021123
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Material Transfer
- G4021322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical Reaction Engineering
- G4021324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Process Control
- G4021327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical Reactors
- G4021328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Process Engineering
- G4021329
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical Process Systems Laboratory
- G4021421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Technical English
- G4021122
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Analytical Chemistry
- G4021221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
professional development: via courses and seminars
- G4021425
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Practicum
- G4021426
- Compulsory Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Technical English
- G4021122
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
professional development: via courses and seminars
- G4021425
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Practicum
- G4021426
- Compulsory Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Industrial Production Systems
- G4021323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Industrial Automation
- G4021424
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Materials Science
- G4021321
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- 24 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Fluid Transfer
- G4021224
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Heat Transfer
- G4021225
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- 24 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Heat Transfer
- G4021225
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Industrial Production Systems
- G4021323
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Process Engineering
- G4021329
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Industrial Automation
- G4021424
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- 24 Credits
Reconocimiento de créditos optativos sin equivalencia en el grado
- G4021RNOEQUIV00
- Elective Credits
- 1 Credits
Mentions are not completed
Dado que no se exige ninguna formación previa específica, los alumnos pueden ser admitidos en la titulación de Grado en Ingeniería Química si reúnen los requisitos de acceso que establece la ley. Para el ingreso en el Grado en Ingeniería Química se recomienda de manera especial que la formación del alumno sea de perfil científico-tecnológico. Dentro de ese perfil, además de en química, física y matemáticas resulta recomendable tener formación en dibujo técnico.
Además, sería deseable que el futuro estudiante del Grado en Ingeniería Química posea las siguientes características personales y académicas:
- Interés por la resolución de problemas reales
- Habilidad en el cálculo
- Capacidad de análisis y síntesis
- Curiosidad tecnológica
- Constancia y responsabilidad en el trabajo
- Competencia en expresión oral y escrita
- Competencia lingüística en inglés, además de en castellano y en gallego.
- Capacidad de trabajo en equipo
1.- El alumnado de primer curso por primera vez a tiempo completo tienen que matricular 60 créditos. Un 15% del alumnado podrá cursar estudios a tiempo parcial (30 créditos).
2.- Continuación de estudios: libre con un máximo de 75 créditos
La USC tiene un programa de alumnos tutores para las titulaciones de grao, de forma que alumnos de últimos cursos, despues de una formación que les facilita la Universidad, realizan tareas de orientación a los alumnos que inician los estudios.
Información programa alumnos tutores:
Cuando se produzca la suspensión de un Título oficial, la USC garantiza el adecuado desarrollo efectivo de las enseñanzas que hubieran iniciado sus estudiantes hasta su finalización. Para ello, el Consejo de Gobierno aprueba los criterios relacionados, entre otros, con:
• La admisión de matrículas de nuevo ingreso en la titulación.
• La supresión gradual de la impartición de la docencia.
• Si el título extinguido es sustituido por otro similar (modificando la naturaleza del título), fija las condiciones que facilitan a los/las estudiantes la continuidad de estudios en el nuevo título y las equivalencias entre las materias de uno y otro plan.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to students with the following degrees/ diplomas or studies, or any other recognized as equivalent to these:
A.1. Spanish Bachiller, European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.
A.2. Baccalaureate from European Union Member States’ education systems or other countries withinternational agreements.
A.3. Advanced Technician in Vocational Training, Advanced Technician in Plastic Arts and Design orAdvanced Technician in Sports Education, from the Spanish Education System.
A.4.Studies carried out in European Union Member States or in other countries with international reciprocal agreements which meet the academic requirements in those States to access their university study programmes.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.
A.6. Partial (foreign or Spanish) university studies.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is also possible for:
B.1. People over twenty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
B.2. People over forty with work or professional experience related to a university field of knowledge.
B.3. People over forty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
Likewise, access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to:
C.1. People meeting the requirements to enter university according to the Spanish Education System regulations prior to Ley Orgánica 8/2013, of December 9.
The degree in Chemical Engineering must train professionals to learn about the design of processes and products, including the conception, calculation, construction, start-up and operation of equipment and installations where processes are carried out in which the subject undergoes changes in its composition, state or energy content, characteristic of the chemical industry and other related sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food or environmental one. Likewise, this training will allow you to hold positions in the manufacturing industry, in design and consulting companies, to undertake technical, legal or commercial advisory tasks, work in administration and in secondary or undergraduate teaching, as well as free practice of the profession and expert opinions and reports.
On the one hand the degree must involve general training in the basic sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology) and in the basic technology subjects; on the other hand it involves specific training in chemical engineering enabling one to deal with the study of systems where substances undergo a change in their composition, energy content or physical state.
Que los estudiantes hayan demostrado poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar a un nivel que, si bien se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vanguardia de su campo de estudio;
Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio;
Que los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro de su área de estudio) para emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica o ética;
Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado;
Que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía.
1. Knowledge in basic subjects and technology subjects, which enables one to learn about new methods and theories, and provides versatility in adapting to new situations.
2. Ability to solve problems with initiative, take decisions, be creative, be a critical thinker and communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of industrial engineering.
3. Learn to carry out measurements, calculations, assessments, appraisals, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar work.
4. Ability to analyse and evaluate the social and environmental impact of technical solutions.
5. Organization and planning ability within the company and within other institutions and organizations.
6. Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the necessary legislation to the role of an Industrial Technical Engineer.
1. Capacidade para a resolución dos problemas matemáticos que poidan exporse na enxeñería.
2. Comprensión e dominio dos conceptos básicos sobre as leis xerais da mecánica, termodinámica, campos e ondas e electromagnetismo e a súa aplicación para a resolución de problemas propios da enxeñería
3. Coñecemento adecuado do concepto de empresa, marco institucional e xurídico da empresa. Organización e xestión de empresas
4. Coñecementos dos principios básicos da mecánica de fluídos e a súa aplicación á resolución de problemas no campo da enxeñería
5. Coñecementos dos fundamentos da electrónica
6. Coñecemento e utilización dos principios da resistencia de materiais
7. Coñecementos sobre: Balances de materia e enerxía, Biotecnoloxía, Transferencia de materia, Deseño de reactores.
8. Capacidade para deseñar, xestionar e operar procedementos de: Simulación de procesos químicos, Control e instrumentación de procesos químicos.
Mobility
La movilidad de los/as estudiantes está regulada a través del “Reglamento de intercambios interuniversitarios”. A través de la Oficina de Relaciones Exteriores se gestionan programas de intercambio tanto nacionales (SICUE), como europeos (ERASMUS) y extracomunitarios (intercambios con países de América Latina o países de habla inglesa):
Internships
La materia Aula Profesional (obligatoria de 6 créditos y de 4º curso) brindará dos posibilidades al alumno:
1. La realización de prácticas en empresas;
2. La asistencia a cursos, seminarios y talleres del Aula Profesional.
La realización de los créditos de prácticas en empresas implicará que el alumno realice prácticas en una o más empresas, durante un máximo de 150 h a efectos de reconocimiento, dentro de aquellas con las que se haya llegado a un convenio.
Los alumnos que realicen prácticas en empresas tendrán un tutor de la universidad que realizará un seguimiento al alumno y velará por la calidad del trabajo efectuado a lo largo de las prácticas.
El TFG lo realizará individualmente cada alumno o en grupo bajo la dirección de alguno de los profesores de la titulación y aplicará los contenidos desarrollados en la titulación haciendo hincapié en las competencias generales que es necesario adquirir en profundidad.
Se recomienda haber seguido la estructura curricular del título, dado que en el Trabajo Fin de Grado deberán plasmar los contenidos y competencias adquiridos en las mismas
Graduates in Chemical Engineering from USC who want to access the Degree in Chemical Engineering should take the following compulsory subjects:
Those with qualifications from other universities can consult information about the bridging course at this address:
Duration:
4 academic years
RUCT code: 2502237
Seats number: 60
Dean or center director:
JULIA GONZALEZ ALVAREZ
Title coordinator:
Almudena Hospido Quintana
etse.eq [at] usc.es
Use languages:
Spanish, Galician, English
MECES Level: 2
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Xunta de Galicia title implantation authorization date:
Decreto 150/2010 do 16 de setembro (DOG 23/09/10
BOE publication date:
BOE do 22 de febreiro de 2011
Last accreditation date:
28/01/2019
Professional qualification:
This qualification entitles the holder to practise the regulated profession of Technical Industrial Engineer in Spain.
The Degree in Chemical Engineering will teach professionals product and process design, including the conception, calculation, construction, commissioning and operation of equipment and installations where processes are performed in which matter changes its composition, state or energy content, characteristic of the chemical industry and of other related sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and environmental sectors. Similarly, this training will qualify you for positions in manufacturing, in design and consulting companies, assignments for technical, legal or business advice, in administration and in teaching at secondary and lower university levels, as well as the free exercise of the profession and the development of expert opinions and reports.
The degree must involve, on the one hand, general training in basic sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology) and in basic technological materials; on the other, specific training in chemical engineering to tackle the study of systems in which substances undergo a change in composition, energy content or physical state.
O Grao en Enx. Química posúe a acreditación internacional IchemE
Physics
- G4021101
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Computer Science
- G4021102
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Mathematics
- G4021103
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Fundamental Chemistry
- G4021104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Inorganic Chemistry
- G4021105
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Statistics
- G4021106
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
The Fundamentals of Chemical Processes
- G4021121
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Technical English
- G4021122
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
analysis of chemical processes
- G4021123
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Differential Equations
- G4021201
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Graphic Expression
- G4021202
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Enterprise Economy
- G4021203
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry
- G4021204
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Analytical Chemistry
- G4021221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Fluid Transfer
- G4021224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Heat Transfer
- G4021225
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Fluid Flow Laboratory and Heat Transfer
- G4021226
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Materials Science
- G4021321
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Material Transfer
- G4021322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Industrial Production Systems
- G4021323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical Reaction Engineering
- G4021324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental Engineering
- G4021325
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Process Control
- G4021327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical Reactors
- G4021328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Process Engineering
- G4021329
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Separation Operations
- G4021341
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Quality Management
- G4021342
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Waste treatment management
- G4021343
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Water treatment management
- G4021344
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical Process Systems Laboratory
- G4021421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Design Installation and Projects
- G4021422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Industrial Automation
- G4021424
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
professional development: via courses and seminars
- G4021425
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Practicum
- G4021426
- Compulsory Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Industrial Chemistry Processes
- G4021441
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Risk Prevention and Safety
- G4021442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Prevention and control of air pollution
- G4021443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental engineering laboratory
- G4021444
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
No se contempla
professional development: via courses and seminars
- G4021425
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Practicum
- G4021426
- Compulsory Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 6 Credits
Separation Operations
- G4021341
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Quality Management
- G4021342
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Industrial Chemistry Processes
- G4021441
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Risk Prevention and Safety
- G4021442
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Physics
- G4021101
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Computer Science
- G4021102
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Mathematics
- G4021103
- Basic Training
- Annual
- 9 Credits
Fundamental Chemistry
- G4021104
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Inorganic Chemistry
- G4021105
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Statistics
- G4021106
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Differential Equations
- G4021201
- Basic Training
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Graphic Expression
- G4021202
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Enterprise Economy
- G4021203
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Organic Chemistry
- G4021204
- Basic Training
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Waste treatment management
- G4021343
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Water treatment management
- G4021344
- Elective Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Prevention and control of air pollution
- G4021443
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental engineering laboratory
- G4021444
- Elective Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Fluid Transfer
- G4021224
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Heat Transfer
- G4021225
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Fluid Flow Laboratory and Heat Transfer
- G4021226
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Materials Science
- G4021321
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Industrial Production Systems
- G4021323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Environmental Engineering
- G4021325
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Design Installation and Projects
- G4021422
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Industrial Automation
- G4021424
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Chemical Processes
- G4021121
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
analysis of chemical processes
- G4021123
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Material Transfer
- G4021322
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical Reaction Engineering
- G4021324
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Process Control
- G4021327
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Chemical Reactors
- G4021328
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Process Engineering
- G4021329
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Chemical Process Systems Laboratory
- G4021421
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Technical English
- G4021122
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Analytical Chemistry
- G4021221
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
professional development: via courses and seminars
- G4021425
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Practicum
- G4021426
- Compulsory Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Technical English
- G4021122
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
professional development: via courses and seminars
- G4021425
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 6 Credits
Practicum
- G4021426
- Compulsory Credits
- Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
- 6 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Industrial Production Systems
- G4021323
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- Second Semester
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Industrial Automation
- G4021424
- Compulsory Credits
- First Semester
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- End of Degree Projects and End of Master's Degree Projects
- 24 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Materials Science
- G4021321
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- 24 Credits
Applied Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering
- G4021222
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Fluid Transfer
- G4021224
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Heat Transfer
- G4021225
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Simulation and Optimisation
- G4021423
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- 24 Credits
Electrotechnics
- G4021223
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Heat Transfer
- G4021225
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Industrial Production Systems
- G4021323
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Biochemical Engineering
- G4021326
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Process Engineering
- G4021329
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
The Fundamentals of Machinery and Resistance Materials
- G4021330
- Compulsory Credits
- 6 Credits
Industrial Automation
- G4021424
- Compulsory Credits
- 4,5 Credits
Undergraduate dissertation
- G4021427
- Compulsory Credits
- 24 Credits
Reconocimiento de créditos optativos sin equivalencia en el grado
- G4021RNOEQUIV00
- Elective Credits
- 1 Credits
Mentions are not completed
Dado que no se exige ninguna formación previa específica, los alumnos pueden ser admitidos en la titulación de Grado en Ingeniería Química si reúnen los requisitos de acceso que establece la ley. Para el ingreso en el Grado en Ingeniería Química se recomienda de manera especial que la formación del alumno sea de perfil científico-tecnológico. Dentro de ese perfil, además de en química, física y matemáticas resulta recomendable tener formación en dibujo técnico.
Además, sería deseable que el futuro estudiante del Grado en Ingeniería Química posea las siguientes características personales y académicas:
- Interés por la resolución de problemas reales
- Habilidad en el cálculo
- Capacidad de análisis y síntesis
- Curiosidad tecnológica
- Constancia y responsabilidad en el trabajo
- Competencia en expresión oral y escrita
- Competencia lingüística en inglés, además de en castellano y en gallego.
- Capacidad de trabajo en equipo
1.- El alumnado de primer curso por primera vez a tiempo completo tienen que matricular 60 créditos. Un 15% del alumnado podrá cursar estudios a tiempo parcial (30 créditos).
2.- Continuación de estudios: libre con un máximo de 75 créditos
La USC tiene un programa de alumnos tutores para las titulaciones de grao, de forma que alumnos de últimos cursos, despues de una formación que les facilita la Universidad, realizan tareas de orientación a los alumnos que inician los estudios.
Información programa alumnos tutores:
Cuando se produzca la suspensión de un Título oficial, la USC garantiza el adecuado desarrollo efectivo de las enseñanzas que hubieran iniciado sus estudiantes hasta su finalización. Para ello, el Consejo de Gobierno aprueba los criterios relacionados, entre otros, con:
• La admisión de matrículas de nuevo ingreso en la titulación.
• La supresión gradual de la impartición de la docencia.
• Si el título extinguido es sustituido por otro similar (modificando la naturaleza del título), fija las condiciones que facilitan a los/las estudiantes la continuidad de estudios en el nuevo título y las equivalencias entre las materias de uno y otro plan.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to students with the following degrees/ diplomas or studies, or any other recognized as equivalent to these:
A.1. Spanish Bachiller, European Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate.
A.2. Baccalaureate from European Union Member States’ education systems or other countries withinternational agreements.
A.3. Advanced Technician in Vocational Training, Advanced Technician in Plastic Arts and Design orAdvanced Technician in Sports Education, from the Spanish Education System.
A.4.Studies carried out in European Union Member States or in other countries with international reciprocal agreements which meet the academic requirements in those States to access their university study programmes.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.
A.6. Partial (foreign or Spanish) university studies.
Access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is also possible for:
B.1. People over twenty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
B.2. People over forty with work or professional experience related to a university field of knowledge.
B.3. People over forty-five after successfully passing a specific access test.
Likewise, access to Bachelor’s Degree programmes is granted to:
C.1. People meeting the requirements to enter university according to the Spanish Education System regulations prior to Ley Orgánica 8/2013, of December 9.
The degree in Chemical Engineering must train professionals to learn about the design of processes and products, including the conception, calculation, construction, start-up and operation of equipment and installations where processes are carried out in which the subject undergoes changes in its composition, state or energy content, characteristic of the chemical industry and other related sectors such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food or environmental one. Likewise, this training will allow you to hold positions in the manufacturing industry, in design and consulting companies, to undertake technical, legal or commercial advisory tasks, work in administration and in secondary or undergraduate teaching, as well as free practice of the profession and expert opinions and reports.
On the one hand the degree must involve general training in the basic sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology) and in the basic technology subjects; on the other hand it involves specific training in chemical engineering enabling one to deal with the study of systems where substances undergo a change in their composition, energy content or physical state.
Que los estudiantes hayan demostrado poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar a un nivel que, si bien se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vanguardia de su campo de estudio;
Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio;
Que los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro de su área de estudio) para emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica o ética;
Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado;
Que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía.
1. Knowledge in basic subjects and technology subjects, which enables one to learn about new methods and theories, and provides versatility in adapting to new situations.
2. Ability to solve problems with initiative, take decisions, be creative, be a critical thinker and communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of industrial engineering.
3. Learn to carry out measurements, calculations, assessments, appraisals, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar work.
4. Ability to analyse and evaluate the social and environmental impact of technical solutions.
5. Organization and planning ability within the company and within other institutions and organizations.
6. Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the necessary legislation to the role of an Industrial Technical Engineer.
1. Capacidade para a resolución dos problemas matemáticos que poidan exporse na enxeñería.
2. Comprensión e dominio dos conceptos básicos sobre as leis xerais da mecánica, termodinámica, campos e ondas e electromagnetismo e a súa aplicación para a resolución de problemas propios da enxeñería
3. Coñecemento adecuado do concepto de empresa, marco institucional e xurídico da empresa. Organización e xestión de empresas
4. Coñecementos dos principios básicos da mecánica de fluídos e a súa aplicación á resolución de problemas no campo da enxeñería
5. Coñecementos dos fundamentos da electrónica
6. Coñecemento e utilización dos principios da resistencia de materiais
7. Coñecementos sobre: Balances de materia e enerxía, Biotecnoloxía, Transferencia de materia, Deseño de reactores.
8. Capacidade para deseñar, xestionar e operar procedementos de: Simulación de procesos químicos, Control e instrumentación de procesos químicos.
Mobility
La movilidad de los/as estudiantes está regulada a través del “Reglamento de intercambios interuniversitarios”. A través de la Oficina de Relaciones Exteriores se gestionan programas de intercambio tanto nacionales (SICUE), como europeos (ERASMUS) y extracomunitarios (intercambios con países de América Latina o países de habla inglesa):
Internships
La materia Aula Profesional (obligatoria de 6 créditos y de 4º curso) brindará dos posibilidades al alumno:
1. La realización de prácticas en empresas;
2. La asistencia a cursos, seminarios y talleres del Aula Profesional.
La realización de los créditos de prácticas en empresas implicará que el alumno realice prácticas en una o más empresas, durante un máximo de 150 h a efectos de reconocimiento, dentro de aquellas con las que se haya llegado a un convenio.
Los alumnos que realicen prácticas en empresas tendrán un tutor de la universidad que realizará un seguimiento al alumno y velará por la calidad del trabajo efectuado a lo largo de las prácticas.
El TFG lo realizará individualmente cada alumno o en grupo bajo la dirección de alguno de los profesores de la titulación y aplicará los contenidos desarrollados en la titulación haciendo hincapié en las competencias generales que es necesario adquirir en profundidad.
Se recomienda haber seguido la estructura curricular del título, dado que en el Trabajo Fin de Grado deberán plasmar los contenidos y competencias adquiridos en las mismas
Graduates in Chemical Engineering from USC who want to access the Degree in Chemical Engineering should take the following compulsory subjects:
Those with qualifications from other universities can consult information about the bridging course at this address: