Outcome Based Education

OBE or Outcome Based Education is an approach that focuses on outcomes such as the achievements of students that are measurable, proven and can be improved. It is simply the establishment of expected goals or outcomes for different levels of elementary-secondary education, and a commitment to ensure that every student achieves at least those minimum proficiencies before being allowed to graduate.

The School of Chemical Engineering has identified and developed the following five Program Educational Objectives (PEO) as part of the School’s goal in fulfilling the vision and mission of the University as well as the educational mission of the School:

1. Competent and employable graduates applying chemical engineering knowledge, sustainable practises, and entrepreneurial skills to address engineering challenges.

2. Ethical leaders with effective communication and leadership skills, facilitating collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

3. Graduates embracing a culture of lifelong learning and adaptability in diverse fields, contributing to socio-economic development.

School Programme Outcomes

Students of the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Programme are expected to attain the ability to:

1. PO1 - Engineering Knowledge

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and chemical engineering specialization to develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WK1 to WK4).

2. PO2 - Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex chemical engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4).

3. PO3 - Design/Development of Solutions

Design creative solutions for complex chemical engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (WK5).

4. PO4 - Investigation

Conduct investigation of complex chemical engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK8).

5. PO5 - Tool Usage

Create, select, apply and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, to complex chemical engineering problems (WK2 and WK6).

6. PO6 - The Engineer and the World

Analyze and evaluate the impact of sustainable development on society, economy, sustainability health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in the context of solving complex chemical engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7).

7. PO7 – Ethics

Apply ethical principles, commit to professional ethics and norms of chemical engineering practice, and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK9).

8. PO8 - Individual and Collaborative Team Work

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9).

9. PO9 – Communication

Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex chemical engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, considering cultural, language, and learning differences.

10. PO10 - Project Management and Finance

Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making with entrepreneurial mind-set to one’s own work, as a member/leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

11. PO11 – Lifelong Learning

Recognize the need for lifelong learning, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent learning, adapt to new and emerging technologies and apply critical thinking within the broad context of technological change (WK8).

OBE promises high level of learning for ALL students as it facilitates the achievement of the outcomes, characterized by its appropriateness to each learner's development level and active and experienced-based learning. Moreover, knowing that this system is going to be used would also give students the freedom to study the content of the course in a way that helps them learn it. OBE must involve administrators, educators, parents, teachers and students for successful implementation