Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental and Process Technology

Program Overview

The Bachelor's in Environmental and Process Technology at the Hochschule Düsseldorf emphasizes process engineering for sustainable and resource-efficient production methods, including oil refining and drug manufacturing. The program balances scientific principles with practical projects, internships, and research, preparing graduates for careers in industries like the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as in environmental protection, research, and management.

Program Outline

This involves the physical, chemical, and biological processing of materials, emphasizing cost-efficiency and sustainability across diverse production methods (oil refining, drug manufacturing, brewing, etc.). The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to make production more environmentally friendly and sustainable, saving resources and reducing CO2 emissions and waste. The language of instruction is mainly German.

Outline:

The program spans seven semesters.

• Semesters 1–2: Mathematics and Computer Science; Fundamentals of Natural Sciences; Fundamentals of Engineering; Technical English and Project Work.
• Semesters 3–4: Inorganic and Organic Chemistry; Mechanical and Thermal Process Engineering; Chemical Reaction Engineering; Fluid Mechanics and Noise Protection; Environmental Analysis; Applied Thermodynamics; Heat Transfer; Fundamentals of Business Administration; Measurement Technology; Control Engineering; Scientific Computing; Project Management and Problem-Solving Methods.
• Semester 5: Internship Semester.
• Semesters 6–7: Process Plant Design; Biotechnology; Air Pollution Control; Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment; Environmental Law and Licence Procedures; Project: Environmental and Process Engineering; Compulsory Elective Modules; Bachelor’s Thesis and Colloquium.
The program also includes:
• Fundamentals of natural sciences (physics, chemistry, mathematics).
• Practical projects starting in semester 1.
• Study of material properties and transformations.
• Examination of devices and machines for material conversion, combination, and separation, as well as storage and extraction.
• Understanding of production plant functioning.
• Exploration of air and water purification procedures, and noise protection.
• Study of electricity supply and automated control solutions in production plants.
• Numerous practical laboratory exercises.

Teaching:

The program incorporates a significant amount of practical work, including laboratory exercises and projects starting in the first semester. The text mentions the use of practical projects to teach students about the properties of specific materials and how they change, as well as the functioning of production plants. The program director is Prof. Dr. Stefan Kaluza. The language of instruction is primarily German.

Careers:

Graduates can work in various sectors, including: the chemical and petrochemical industry; pharmaceuticals and cosmetics; food and luxury food; plastics; wood; paper; paints and varnishes; process plant and machine design; water supply and wastewater treatment; engineering services; inspection agencies; environmental and disposal technology; biotechnology and bioprocess engineering; genetic and medical technology; nano- and microtechnology; application-oriented research; safety technology; occupational safety and emission control; waste disposal; management; and patents. The program's social media presence is on Facebook and Instagram.