Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemical Engineering is one of the oldest fields in engineering. It has been offered by De La Salle University continuously since it was established in 1947 along with three other traditional engineering fields namely, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, in line with the government’s drive towards economic and industrial development of the Philippines.
With the current and future growth of the chemical industry, well-trained Chemical Engineers will be in great demand. The Department of Chemical Engineering is greatly concerned with this national problem and has geared itself to offer better and more advanced educational standards.
The Chemical Engineering curriculum aims to develop knowledge and skills that will prepare students for leadership in the practice of the chemical engineering profession. Besides providing a firm foundation in the basic engineering and physical sciences, with non-technical courses in arts and management, the program trains students for further specialization in dynamic chemical engineering sub-areas such as: Industrial Process Control, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, and Energy Engineering.
Starting with AY 2008-2009, the Chemical Engineering program requires that the set of electives be geared towards a career track or field of specialization. The career tracks include Environmental Management, Energy Engineering, and Biotechnology.
- Environmental Management Track
Air Pollution Control
Hazardous Waste Management
Pinch Technology (Mass Pinch)
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) - Energy Engineering Track
Renewable Energy Technologies
Pinch Technology (Heat Pinch)
Clean Coal Technology - Biotechnology Track
Molecular Biology
Enzyme Technologies
Environmental Biotechnology
Checklists for the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Program
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BS ChE Program Checklist – ID 121
BS ChE Program Checklist – ID 120
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Alphabetical List of Courses, Descriptions, and Requisites
| Course Code | Course Name | Course Description | Hours (Units) |
Pre-Requisites/Co-Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANLYCHE | Analytical Chemistry | Introduces the principles of chemical analysis, including volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods. Provides fundamental lab and theoretical skills for quantitative analysis. | 3.0 (3.0) |
None |
| BIOCHEE | Biochemical Engineering | Focuses on processing biological materials such as cells and enzymes. Emphasizes reaction kinetics and reactor design for biochemical processes. | 3.0 (3.0) |
ORGCH14 (H), REAKCHE (H) |
| CALENG1 | Differential Calculus | Introduces limits, continuity, and derivatives for engineering applications. Emphasizes problem-solving with real-world scenarios. | 4.0 (4.0) |
None |
| CALENG2 | Integral Calculus | Explores integration and its applications such as areas, volumes, and work. Includes double and triple integrals for three-dimensional regions. | 4.0 (4.0) |
CALENG1 (H) |
| CALENG3 | Differential Equations | Focuses on ordinary and partial differential equations. Explores solution methods with engineering applications. | 4.0 (4.0) |
CALENG2 (H) |
| CAPSCHE | Chemical Engineering Design 2 | Explores systematic approaches to process plant synthesis and design. Integrates economics, safety, and environmental considerations. | 3.0 (3.0) |
EQUICHE (H) |
| CHECALC | Chemical Engineering Calculations | Covers material balances with or without reactions in single and multiple-unit systems. Introduces core principles of chemical engineering computations. | 3.0 (3.0) |
ANLYCHE (H) |
| CHELAWS | Laws and Ethics for Chemical Engineers | Reviews legal frameworks and professional ethics relevant to chemical engineering practice in the Philippines. Emphasizes responsible and sustainable engineering. | 2.0 (2.0) |
SAFECHE (C) |
| CHELE01 | Polymer Science and Engineering | Introduces polymer properties, reactions, and polymerization kinetics. Covers reactor design and processing methods for industrial applications. | 3.0 (3.0) |
CHETHRM (S) |
| CHELE02 | Introduction to Analytical and Preparative Methods for Biotechnology | Discusses major instrumental methods for analyzing biotechnology-derived products. Includes modern analytical techniques and their applications. | 3.0 (3.0) |
CHELE01 (H) |
| CHELE03 | Introduction to Industrial Ecology | Introduces sustainability concepts in industrial settings by drawing analogies with natural ecosystems. Covers industrial symbiosis, material flows, and life cycle assessment. | 3.0 (3.0) |
CHELE02 (H) |
| CHEMAT4 | Advanced Chemical Engineering Mathematics | Builds on differential equations with advanced analytical and numerical methods. Emphasizes Laplace transforms and their chemical engineering applications. | 3.0 (3.0) |
CALENG3 (H) |
| CHETHRM | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | Applies the first and second laws of thermodynamics to various systems. Includes volumetric properties, phase diagrams, and equations of state for ideal and non-ideal fluids. | 4.0 (4.0) |
PHYCHE1 (H), CHECALC (H) |
| DATAENG | Engineering Data Analysis | Presents applied probability, engineering statistics, and data analytics for univariate and bivariate data. Covers regression, hypothesis testing, experimental design, and ANOVA. | 3.0 (3.0) |
FNDSTAT (H), CALENG2 (S) |
| DYCOPRO | Process Dynamics and Control | Introduces the fundamentals of process dynamics and control. Emphasizes modeling, simulation, and real-world control applications. | 4.0 (4.0) |
MOMECHE (H) |
| ECOMCHE | Engineering Economy for Chemical Engineers | Introduces the economic aspects of engineering projects, including time-value of money and accounting. Examines depreciation, cost analysis, and feasibility studies. | 3.0 (3.0) |
CALENG1 (S) |
| ELECCHE | Elective in Chemical Engineering | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| ENGENVI | Environmental Science and Engineering | Explores ecological principles, pollution control, and waste management. Reviews environmental laws and regulations for engineering practice. | 3.0 (3.0) |
ENGCHEM (H) |
| ENGMANA | Engineering Management A | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| ENGMEC1 | Engineering Mechanics 1 | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| ENGPHYS | Engineering Physics | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| EQUICHE | Chemical Engineering Design 1 | Introduces systematic selection and design of process equipment. Includes cost estimation, equipment specifications, and decision analysis. | 3.0 (3.0) |
REAKCHE (H), MASSCHE (H), SEPPROC (H) |
| FNDMATH | Foundation Course in Mathematics | Reviews basic math concepts such as algebra, trigonometry, matrices, and conic sections. Prepares students for advanced calculus and engineering mathematics. | 5.0 (5.0) |
None Pre-req to: CALENG1 (H) |
| HEATCHE | Transport Phenomena 2: Heat Transfer | Presents fundamentals of conduction, convection, and radiation. Includes analysis and design of heat exchangers and evaporators. | 3.0 (3.0) |
MOMECHE (H) |
| INCOCHE | Course Integration for Chemical Engineering | Integrates advanced chemical engineering knowledge for licensure exam preparation. Provides practice with problem-solving and mock boards. | 2.0 (2.0) |
MASSCHE (H), SEPPROC (H) |
| INWAMAC | Industrial Waste Management and Control | Introduces environmental impact assessment, environmental management systems, and pollution prevention. Focuses on waste treatment strategies in industrial settings. | 3.0 (3.0) |
ENGENVI (H), BIOCHEE (S) |
| LBYCH1A | Chemical Engineering Laboratory 1A | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| LBYCH1B | Chemical Engineering Laboratory 1B | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| LBYCH1C | Chemical Engineering Laboratory 1C | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| LBYCH2A | Physical Principles Laboratory 1 | Focuses on experimental determination of various physical-chemical properties. Covers key lab techniques such as spectrophotometry and refractometry. | 1.0 (1.0) |
PHYPRN1 (C) |
| LBYCH2B | Chemical Process Industries Laboratory | Broadens knowledge of industrial processes through research, communication, project management, and community involvement. Engages students in service learning for real-world application. | 1.0 (1.0) |
PROCCHE (C) Pre-req to: PRCGECH |
| LBYCH2C | Physical Principles 2 Laboratory | Focuses on experiments for physical chemistry principles, including thermochemistry and electrochemistry. Develops hands-on skills in experimental design and data analysis. | 1.0 (1.0) |
PHYCHE2 (C) |
| LBYCH3A | Engineering Thermodynamics Laboratory | Examines thermodynamic concepts through lab experiments on fuel properties and steam engine performance. Includes analysis of a mini-steam power plant system. | 1.0 (1.0) |
CHETHRM (H) |
| LBYCH3B | Unit Operations Laboratory 1 | Provides hands-on experience in momentum and heat transfer experiments. Covers evaporation and relevant equipment such as pumps and heat exchangers. | 1.0 (1.0) |
HEATCHE (H) |
| LBYCH3C | Process Instrumentation and Control Laboratory | Introduces instrumentation and control equipment in a lab setting. Reinforces control theory principles through practical experiments and system analysis. | 1.0 (1.0) |
DYCOPRO (H) |
| LBYCH4A | Unit Operations Laboratory 2 | Builds on prior unit operations lab work, emphasizing mass transfer processes like distillation and drying. Explores practical aspects of reaction kinetics. | 1.0 (1.0) |
MASSCHE (H) |
| LBYEC2A | Laboratory for Engineering Course 2A | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| LBYEC2E | Laboratory for Engineering Course 2E | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| LBYEC3A | Laboratory for Engineering Course 3A | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| LBYMRCH | Methods of Research in Chemical Engineering | Introduces research methods and ethics in chemical engineering. Guides students in drafting a thesis proposal, focusing on technical writing and safety. | 1.0 (1.0) |
GEPCOMM (H), DATAENG (H), CHECALC (H) Pre-req to: THSCHR1 (H) |
| LBYPH1A | Physics Laboratory 1A | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| MASSCHE | Mass Transfer Operations | Covers distillation, absorption, extraction, and drying. Focuses on process design and performance analysis. | 3.0 (3.0) |
MOMECHE (H), CHETHRM (H) |
| MOMECHE | Momentum Transfer (Fluid Mechanics) | Introduces fluid mechanics with emphasis on flow properties, fluid statics/dynamics, and related equipment. Develops problem-solving skills in momentum transfer. | 4.0 (4.0) |
PHYCHE1 (H) |
| ORGCH13 | Organic Chemistry 1.3 | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| ORGCH14 | Organic Chemistry 1.4 | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| PARTCHE | Introduction to Particle Technology | Covers characterization, behavior, production, and modeling of particulate systems. Examines multiphase transport phenomena, fluidization, and powder processes. | 2 hrs Lec + 3 hrs Lab (3.0) |
MOMECHE (H) |
| PHYCHE1 | Physical Chemistry 1 | Introduces thermodynamic concepts including chemical potential and phase equilibria. Examines phase diagrams and their applications in chemical processes. | 4.0 (4.0) |
CHECALC (H), PHYSICS2 (C) |
| PHYCHE2 | Physical Chemistry 2 | Explores chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, and molecular spectroscopy. Builds on foundational concepts from Physical Chemistry 1. | 4.0 (4.0) |
PHYCHE1 (H) |
| PRCGECH | Process Geometry & Chemistry | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| PROCCHE | Chemical Process Principles | Introduces fundamental material and energy balance concepts in chemical processes. Lays the groundwork for advanced chemical engineering coursework. | 3.0 (3.0) |
ANLYCHE (H) |
| QUANMAN | Quantitative Methods of Management | Introduces mathematical models and data analysis for effective decision-making in business. Covers project management tools, forecasting methods, and decision theory in production, marketing, and logistics. | 3.0 (3.0) |
ENGMANA (H), DATAENG (H) |
| REAKCHE | Chemical Reaction Engineering | Examines chemical reactor principles with emphasis on kinetics and reactor design. Focuses on performance optimization for various reactor types. | 4.0 (4.0) |
PHYCHE2 (H), CHECALC (H) |
| SAFECHE | Safety in Chemical Engineering | Covers safety fundamentals and risk management in chemical processes. Highlights standards and protocols for hazard prevention. | 2.0 (2.0) |
None |
| SEMFCHE | Seminar in Chemical Engineering | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| SEPPROC | Separation Processes | Covers equilibrium-stage operations like distillation, extraction, and membrane separations for binary and multicomponent systems. Involves software tools to tackle complex separation problems. | 2 hrs Lec + 3 hrs Lab (3.0) |
MASSCHE (C) Pre-req to: EQUICHE |
| SOLUTHE | Solution Thermodynamics | To be updated. | To be updated. (To be updated.) |
To be updated. |
| THSCHR1 | Chemical Engineering Thesis 1 | Implements the approved research plan from Methods of Research. Requires progress reports and an oral presentation to a faculty panel. | 1.0 (1.0) |
LBYMRCH (H) |
| THSCHR2 | Chemical Engineering Thesis 2 | Completes the thesis manuscript and defends the research findings. Involves final editing, document preparation, and committee presentation. | 1.0 (1.0) |
THSCHR1 (H) |