C34M [CHEM3402] THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
(4 Credits) Semester 2 Level III

Pre- requisites: Any two of C20J, C21J, C22J or C23J (Pass or Fail but not Failed Absent).

Syllabus:

One of the Bauxite to Alumina, Cement or Glass industries AND one of the Sugar, Petroleum or Forestry Industries: raw materials, major unit operations and the flow of materials through and chemical changes within them, products and possible alternatives, product quality assurance methods, possible future and developments, local and global relevance, environment issues. The Global and Caribbean Chemical Industries.

Practical work comprises satisfactory participation in an approved work study programme

Evaluation:

Work Study Placement 25%

Project 25%

One two hour written examination 50%

Students will be required to satisfy the examiners in both the written paper and the practical work separately.