University College of Engineering Kakinada (A)

Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering

R20 Course Structure
B.TECH. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Semester I (First year)

Sl. Course Title Category Course Hours per week Credits
No. Code
L T P C
1 Mathematics - I BS 3 0 0 3
2 Engineering Physics BS 3 0 0 3
3 Engineering Mechanics ES 3 0 0 3
4 Engineering Drawing ES 1 0 4 3
5 Programming for problem solving using - C ES 3 0 0 3
6 Engineering Workshop and IT Workshop ES 0 0 3 1.5
7 Engineering Physics Laboratory BS 0 0 3 1.5
8 Programming for problem solving using - C ES 0 0 3 1.5
Laboratory
9 Physics Virtual Laboratory BS 0 0 3 0
MC Constitution of India MC 3 0 0 0
Total credits 19.5

Category CREDITS
Basic Science course 7.5
Engineering Science Courses 12.0
Humanities and social science -
TOTAL CREDITS 19.5

Semester II (First year)

Sl. Course Title Category Course Hours per Credits
No. Code week
L T P C
1
Mathematics - II BS 3 0 0 3
2
Physical Chemistry BS 3 0 0 3
3
Communicative English HS 3 0 0 3
4
Elements of Mechanical Engineering ES 3 0 0 3
5
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering ES 3 0 0 3
6
English Communication Skills Lab HS 0 0 3 1.5
7
Physical Chemistry Laboratory BS 0 0 3 1.5
8
Basic Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) ES 0 0 3 1.5
Laboratory
MC Professional Ethics and Human Values HS 2 0 0 0
MC Physical Fitness Activities 0 0 2 0
Total 19.5
credits
Universities/Institutions may swap a few courses between 1 st and 2nd semesters to balance the work load of
teaching and laboratory schedule.

Category CREDITS
Basic Science course 7.5
Engineering Science Courses 7.5
Humanities and social science 4.5
TOTAL CREDITS 19.5
 University College of Engineering Kakinada (A)
Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering
R20 Course Structure
B.TECH. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Semester III (Second year)

Sl. Course Title Category Course Hours per Credits
No. Code week
L T P C
1 Mathematics - III BS 3 0 0 3
2 Organic Chemistry for Chemical Engineering PCC 3 0 0 3
3 Introduction to Chemical Engineering** PCC 3 0 0 3
4 Mechanical Unit Operations PCC 3 0 0 3
5 Material and Energy Balances PCC 3 0 0 3
6 Chemical Engineering Organic Chemistry PCC 0 0 3 1.5
Laboratory
7 Mechanical Unit Operations Laboratory PCC 0 0 3 1.5
8 Applied Mathematical methods Laboratory PCC 0 0 3 1.5
9 Introduction to Python programming SC 1 0 2 2
MC Environmental Science MC 2 0 0 0
Total credits 21.5

Category CREDITS
Basic Science Course 3.0
Professional Core Courses 16.5
Skill Oriented Course 2.0
TOTAL CREDITS 21.5

** Incorporation of Industrial oriented Chemical Engineering basics suggested

by BOS members during syllabus framing
 University College of Engineering Kakinada (A)
Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering
R20 Course Structure
B.TECH. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Semester IV (Second year)

Sl. Course Title Category Course Hours per week Credits
No. Code
L T P
1 Management Science HS 3 0 0 3
2 Mathematics -IV BS 3 0 0 3
3 Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics PCC 3 0 0 3
4 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics – I PCC 3 0 0 3
5 Process Heat Transfer PCC 3 0 0 3
6 Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics PCC 0 0 3 1.5
Laboratory
7 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics PCC 0 0 3 1.5
Laboratory
8 Process Heat Transfer Laboratory PCC 0 0 3 1.5
9 Industry Exploration Project SC 1 0 2 2
Total credits 21.5
Internship 2 Months (Mandatory) during summer
vacation
Honors/Minor courses (The hours distribution can be 3-0-2 or 3-1-0 4 0 0 4
also)

Category CREDITS
Basic Science Courses 3.0
Professional Core Courses 13.5
Engineering Science Courses -
Skill oriented course* 2.0
Humanities and Social Sciences 3.0
TOTAL CREDITS 21.5