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Chemical Engineering Degree

  • In extinction
Modality
In-person
Branch of knowledge
Engineering and Architecture
School(s)
Higher Technical Engineering School
Rúa Lope Gómez de Marzoa, s/n, 15782
Santiago de Compostela
881816700 (Conserxaría)
881816701 (Dirección)
etse.secredireccion [at] usc.gal
Campus
Santiago de Compostela
enxeñeria química

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.

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

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Physics

  • G4021101
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  • Basic Training
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Fluid Flow Laboratory and Heat Transfer

  • G4021226
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  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 6 Credits

Materials Science

  • G4021321
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  • Compulsory Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 4,5 Credits

Material Transfer

  • G4021322
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 4,5 Credits

Quality Management

  • G4021342
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  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 4,5 Credits

Waste treatment management

  • G4021343
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  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 4,5 Credits

Water treatment management

  • G4021344
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  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • Second Semester
  •  
  • 4,5 Credits

Chemical Process Systems Laboratory

  • G4021421
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  • 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
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  • Elective Credits
  •  
  • First Semester
  •  
  • 4,5 Credits

Risk Prevention and Safety

  • G4021442
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  • 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

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

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

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

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

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:

Programa alumnos titores

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):

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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:

http://www.usc.es/etse/grei/cursoponte

Faculty
José Luis Ares Sainz
Andrea Arribas Jimeno
Patricia Barral Rodiño
Pastora Maria Bello Bugallo
Tamara Bouso Rivas
Maria Del Pilar Brocos Fernandez
Marta Carballa Arcos
Antonia María Carro Díaz
Mª Del Carmen Casais Laiño
Agustin Antonio Cobas Martinez
Olinda Nelly Condori Fernandez
María Raquel Domínguez González
Gemma Maria Eibes Gonzalez
Carlos Manuel Estevez Valcarcel
Daniel Jose Franco Ruiz
Maria Amaya Franco Uria
Maria Sonia Freire Leira
Juan Manuel Garrido Fernandez
Alvaro Gil Gonzalez
Diego Gomez Diaz
Maria Dolores Gomez Pedreira
Julia Gonzalez Alvarez
Julio Gonzalez Diaz
Sara Gonzalez Garcia
Almudena Hospido Quintana
Ana López Durán
Paula López Martínez
Sugey De Jesus Lopez Perez
José Ramón Lorenzo Llarena
Iván Lozano González
Anton Luaces Calvin
Miguel Mauricio Iglesias
Sandra Méndez Martínez
Rosa Maria Montes Goyanes
Ramon Felipe Moreira Martinez
Anuska Mosquera Corral
Isabella Narvaez Prado
Pablo Nuñez Otero
Francisco Omil Prieto
Fernando Rafael Pardo Seco
Rosa Maria Pedrido Castiñeiras
Alba Pedrouso Fuentes
Carlos Pernas Fraguela
Alberte Regueira Lopez
Enrique Roca Bordello
David Rodeiro Pazos
Eva Rodil Rodriguez
Óscar Rodríguez Figueiras
Hector Rodriguez Martinez
Adrian Sanchez Fernandez
Inés Sánchez Sellero
Maria Luisa Seoane Martinez
Jose Luis Sieira Lopez
Jorge Sineiro Torres
Ana Maria Soto Campos
Jose Antonio Souto Gonzalez
Gabriel Tojo Suarez
Maria Angeles Val Del Rio
Alejandra Vale Gómez
Brais Vázquez Vázquez
Laura Vicente Garcia
Maria Isabel Vidal Tato
Carlota Vijande Álvarez De Linera

Indicator

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

Offer

IN01
Places offered.

Number of Places Offered for Each Academic Year

Scale info: Whole Number

60,0

60,0

60,0

60,0

60,0

60,0

Enrolment

IN02
Enrolment.

Number of Students Enrolled in an Academic Year Excluding Incoming Mobility Program Students

Scale info: Whole Number

310,0

305,0

305,0

275,0

275,0

286,0

IN03
New enrolments.

Number of Students Enrolling in a Study Program for the First Time, Including Those Transferring Their Academic Records, Accessing Through Partial Recognition of Foreign Studies, or Transitioning from Phasing-Out Programs

Scale info: Whole Number

62,0

67,0

71,0

68,0

66,0

70,0

IN04
Enrolment for start of studies.

Number of Students Enrolling in the First Year of a Study Program for the First Time, Excluding Those Accessing Through Partial Recognition of Foreign Studies, Transfers, or Transitions from Phasing-Out Programs

Scale info: Whole Number

60,0

62,0

68,0

65,0

64,0

67,0

IN05
Variation of enrolment at the start of studies.

Relative Variation Rate of New Enrollment through Pre-registration

Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places

0,0

3,33

9,68

-4,41

-1,54

-

Admittance profile

IN06
Average pre-enrolment access score.

Average Admission Grade through Pre-registration for Students Beginning Studies, Determining the Entry Profile.

Scale info: Rational number with two decimals. The range goes from 0 to the maximum value that can be obtained in each academic year for pre-registration (some historical values were 10.00 points, 12.00 points, or 14.00 points).

10,3626

-

10,0908

10,9065

11,4858

11,3034

IN08
Percentage of foreign students over enrolled students.

Percentage of foreign students among enrolled students, excluding those enrolled in incoming mobility programs.

Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places

0,97

-

1,97

1,45

0,73

0,7

IN09
Percentage of national students from outside Galicia over enrolled students.

Percentage of national students from outside Galicia among enrolled students, excluding those enrolled in incoming mobility programs.

Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places

1,29

1,31

1,31

1,82

1,82

2,1

Adaptation to demand

IN10
Ratio of students pre-enrolled in 1st option over the places offered.

Number of first-time enrolled students who pre-registered as their first choice divided by the number of available seats.

Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places

61,67

-

65,0

71,67

70,0

78,33

IN12
Occupancy rate

Number of new enrollment students through pre-registration divided by the number of available seats.

Scale info: Percentage with Two Decimal Places

100,0

-

113,33

108,33

106,67

111,67

Indicator

2017-2018

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

External mobility

IN18
Percentage of students received by the USC from mobility programmes over the total number of enrolled students.

Number of students received at USC in that degree from other universities (mobility programs) divided by the number of students enrolled in the degree.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

4,84

4,26

1,45

2,91

5,59

Indicator

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

IN22
Percentage of graduates who completed external work placements.

Percentage ratio between the graduates of a degree in an academic year who, during their studies, completed internships in companies and institutions, and the total number of graduates in that degree in the same academic year.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

100,0

96,0

95,83

97,37

100,0

97,67

Indicator

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

Drop-out

IN40
Drop-out rate during the first year.

Percentage ratio between the students of an entry cohort enrolled in the degree in academic year X, who did not enroll in academic years X+1 and X+2, and the total number of students in that entry cohort who entered in academic year X.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

3,23

21,57

11,86

15,52

19,7

27,87

IN41
Drop-out rate RD 1393.

Percentage ratio between the students of a new entry cohort who were supposed to obtain the degree in the previous academic year but did not enroll in either that academic year or the one before.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

16,67

14,52

6,45

27,45

18,64

24,14

Assessment

IN36
Assessment rate.

Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits students presented themselves for and the total number of ordinary credits they enrolled in.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

87,21

88,42

90,53

88,44

87,01

89,56

Average duration of studies

IN38
Average duration of studies.

Average duration (in years) in which students take to complete the credits corresponding to the curriculum.

Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places.

4,7451

4,7727

5,0536

4,9697

4,6316

5,5789

Efficiency of graduates

IN53
Efficiency rate (graduates' performance).

Percentage ratio between the total number of credits a student passed throughout the degree they graduated from and the total number of credits they enrolled in.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

87,4

87,68

82,65

83,4

88,36

75,67

Students per group

IN32
Average number of students per interactive teaching group.

Ratio between the number of enrolled students and the number of interactive teaching groups.

Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places.

25,5679

24,4936

21,5371

22,0838

21,2108

23,0471

IN55
Average number of students enrolled in subjects (FB and OB) per theory (lecture) group.

Ratio between the number of students enrolled in compulsory basic training subjects and the number of theory groups for those subjects.

Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places.

-

54,8718

54,5385

53,5

51,2927

56,6579

IN56
Average number of students enrolled in optional subjects per theory (lecture) group.

Ratio between the number of students enrolled in elective subjects and the number of theory groups for those subjects.

Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places.

-

25,4286

21,2857

24,0

19,7143

17,5714

Success

IN35
Success rate.

Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits passed by students and the total number of ordinary credits they presented themselves for.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

84,46

85,96

87,2

77,19

82,05

81,45

IN50
Success rate of graduates.

Percentage ratio between the total number of credits a student passed throughout the degree they graduated from and the total number of credits they presented themselves for.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

87,4

87,72

82,65

88,87

91,65

83,58

Graduation

IN37
Graduation rate.

Percentage ratio between the students who completed their studies within the time planned in the curriculum or in one additional academic year and their cohort of entry.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

58,33

59,68

74,19

52,94

49,15

60,34

IN51
Graduation suitability rate.

Percentage ratio between the students who completed their studies within the time planned in the curriculum or earlier and their entry cohort.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

36,67

46,77

43,55

37,25

39,66

15,15

Performance

IN34
Performance rate.

Percentage ratio between the total number of ordinary credits passed by students and the total number of ordinary credits in which they enrolled.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

73,66

76,0

78,94

68,26

71,39

72,95

Satisfaction

IN15
Satisfaction of outgoing students with mobility programmes.

Average rating of the satisfaction survey for outgoing students with mobility programs.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

-

3,4

-

4,51

5,0

4,25

IN19
Student satisfaction with external work placement programmes.

Average rating of the satisfaction survey for students with external internships.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

4,26

3,5873

-

4,0

4,67

4,6889

IN20
Satisfaction of external tutors with external work placement programmes.

Average rating of the satisfaction survey for professional tutors with external internships.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

4,1084

3,9889

-

4,89

4,0

4,4

IN21
Satisfaction of academic tutors with external work placement programmes.

Average rating of the satisfaction survey for academic tutors with external internships.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

-

-

-

4,0

-

-

IN23
Graduate satisfaction with publicly available information.

Average rating of the satisfaction survey for graduates with the available public information.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

3,4728

3,55

-

-

-

-

IN33
Level of satisfaction of graduates with services.

Average rating of the questions related to satisfaction with services in the graduates' survey.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

3,9397

4,125

-

-

-

-

IN42
Overall level of satisfaction of graduates with the degree.

Average rating of the questions related to satisfaction with the degree in the graduates' survey.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

3,5116

-

-

3,39

3,32

-

IN46
Student satisfaction with the teaching received.

Average rating of the student satisfaction survey with the teaching received.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

3,63

3,85

3,79

3,92

3,85

3,76

IN47
Satisfaction of the teaching staff with the teaching given.

Average rating of the faculty satisfaction survey with the teaching provided.

Scale info: Minimum 0.00, maximum 5.00.

3,724

4,1264

3,8302

3,9916

4,1318

4,2006

IN48
Response rate in the survey on student satisfaction with the teaching received.

Percentage of responses in the student satisfaction survey.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

51,1475

36,8254

34,6667

41,8251

19,2157

27,3063

Indicator

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

IN24
Percentage of teaching and research staff with six-year terms over the total teaching and research staff in the degree.

Percentage ratio between the PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) with research periods (sexenios) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree who may have research periods.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

91,3

95,92

94,12

95,65

93,75

95,65

IN25
Percentage of PhD teaching and research staff over total teaching and research staff.

Percentage ratio between the doctoral PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

91,84

94,12

92,73

94,34

96,23

94,44

IN26
Percentage of civil servant teaching and research staff over total teaching and research staff.

Percentage ratio between the tenured PDI (Teaching and Research Staff) and the total PDI with teaching in the degree.

Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places.

69,39

70,59

67,27

62,26

69,81

77,78

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