Course Structure Overview

The Chemical Engineering program at TRINITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH is structured over eight semesters with a carefully balanced mix of foundational sciences, core engineering subjects, departmental electives, and laboratory components. The curriculum follows a progressive learning model that ensures students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for professional success.

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Structure (L-T-P-C)	Prerequisites
1	CH101	Chemistry for Engineers	3-0-0-3	-
1	MA101	Calculus I	4-0-0-4	-
1	PH101	Physics for Engineers	3-0-0-3	-
1	BE101	Basic Engineering Drawing	1-0-2-1	-
1	EE101	Basic Electrical Engineering	3-0-0-3	-
2	CH102	Organic Chemistry	3-0-0-3	CH101
2	MA102	Calculus II	4-0-0-4	MA101
2	PH102	Thermodynamics	3-0-0-3	PH101
2	CE101	Introduction to Chemical Engineering	2-0-0-2	-
2	MA201	Linear Algebra	3-0-0-3	MA101
3	CH201	Physical Chemistry	3-0-0-3	CH102
3	MA202	Differential Equations	3-0-0-3	MA102
3	CH202	Chemical Reaction Engineering I	3-0-0-3	PH102
3	CH203	Mass Transfer I	3-0-0-3	PH102
3	CH204	Heat Transfer I	3-0-0-3	PH102
3	CH205	Fluid Mechanics I	3-0-0-3	PH102
4	CH301	Chemical Reaction Engineering II	3-0-0-3	CH202
4	CH302	Mass Transfer II	3-0-0-3	CH203
4	CH303	Heat Transfer II	3-0-0-3	CH204
4	CH304	Fluid Mechanics II	3-0-0-3	CH205
4	CH305	Process Design I	2-0-2-2	CH301, CH302, CH303, CH304
5	CH401	Process Control and Instrumentation	3-0-0-3	CH301, CH302, CH303, CH304
5	CH402	Transport Phenomena	3-0-0-3	CH301, CH302, CH303, CH304
5	CH403	Process Design II	2-0-2-2	CH305
5	CH404	Unit Operations Lab	0-0-6-2	CH301, CH302, CH303, CH304
5	CH405	Environmental Impact Assessment	2-0-0-2	-
6	CH501	Advanced Reaction Engineering	3-0-0-3	CH401, CH402, CH403
6	CH502	Process Optimization Techniques	3-0-0-3	CH401, CH402, CH403
6	CH503	Bioprocess Engineering	3-0-0-3	CH401, CH402, CH403
6	CH504	Nanomaterials and Surface Engineering	3-0-0-3	CH401, CH402, CH403
6	CH505	Sustainable Energy Systems	3-0-0-3	CH401, CH402, CH403
7	CH601	Capstone Project I	0-0-8-4	CH501, CH502, CH503, CH504, CH505
7	CH602	Mini Project I	0-0-6-2	CH401, CH402, CH403
8	CH701	Capstone Project II	0-0-8-4	CH601
8	CH702	Mini Project II	0-0-6-2	CH602

Advanced Departmental Electives

Departmental electives allow students to explore specialized areas within chemical engineering:

• Advanced Reaction Engineering: This course delves into complex reaction mechanisms, catalyst design, and reactor modeling. Students gain hands-on experience in designing heterogeneous catalytic systems and optimizing reaction conditions for industrial applications.
• Process Optimization Techniques: Focused on mathematical methods for optimizing chemical processes, this subject introduces students to linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and simulation-based decision-making tools used in real-world industries.
• Bioprocess Engineering: This elective explores fermentation, bioreactor design, enzyme kinetics, and biofuel production. Students learn how to scale up biotechnological processes from lab to commercial levels while ensuring product quality and safety standards.
• Nanomaterials and Surface Engineering: This course covers synthesis techniques for nanoscale materials, surface modification strategies, and applications in electronics, medicine, and energy sectors. Students perform experiments using advanced characterization tools like SEM, TEM, and AFM.
• Sustainable Energy Systems: Designed to address global energy challenges, this course examines solar cells, wind turbines, hydrogen fuel systems, and carbon capture technologies. It emphasizes renewable energy integration into existing industrial frameworks.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: This subject teaches students how to evaluate the ecological consequences of chemical processes and develop strategies for minimizing environmental footprints through sustainable practices.
• Industrial Instrumentation and Control: Students learn about sensors, actuators, PLCs, SCADA systems, and advanced control algorithms. The course prepares them for roles in automation and process monitoring within large-scale manufacturing plants.
• Transport Phenomena: A rigorous study of momentum, heat, and mass transfer across different media. This course provides a strong foundation for understanding fluid dynamics and thermal behavior in engineering systems.
• Process Design II: An advanced course that combines principles from previous semesters into comprehensive process design projects. Students work on real-world case studies involving chemical plant layouts, safety measures, and economic analyses.
• Green Chemistry and Pollution Control: Focuses on developing environmentally friendly processes and reducing waste generation in chemical industries. It includes practical modules on recycling technologies and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The department emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of the educational experience. This approach ensures students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, fostering creativity, teamwork, and professional readiness.

Mini Projects

Students undertake two mini projects during their undergraduate journey:

• Mini Project I (Semester 6): Students select a topic relevant to one of the specializations. They work in teams under faculty supervision to conduct research, develop prototypes, and present findings at an internal symposium.
• Mini Project II (Semester 7): Building upon Mini Project I, students refine their approach and prepare for industry exposure or further academic pursuits.

Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project

The capstone project spans two semesters (Semester 7 and 8) and serves as the culmination of the student's academic journey:

• Project Selection: Students propose projects aligned with their interests or industry needs. Faculty mentors guide students through feasibility studies, literature reviews, and methodology development.
• Research Methodology: Projects follow structured research protocols including hypothesis formulation, data collection, analysis, and conclusion drawing.
• Evaluation Criteria: Projects are assessed based on innovation, technical depth, presentation quality, documentation standards, and peer feedback. Final presentations are evaluated by a panel of industry experts and faculty members.