The Degree Programme aims to train professional Product, Process and Quality Control Technicians, able to cover technical and operational roles for management, analysis and production, solving problems of medium complexity and aware of the potential and limits of technologies in the cultural and social context in which they are applied. The programme therefore aims to develop knowledge of chemical processes and competences for participating in the management, control and maintenance of chemical plants, based on HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) regulations and best practices. Furthermore, students will acquire sound knowledge of the chemical and physical characterisation of organic and inorganic materials, polymers and formulas used to verify the correspondence of the product to the declared specifications, applying procedures and protocols in their field of responsibility. Finally, the programme provides appropriate knowledge of analytical methods applied to laboratory analyses and plant control and management, as well as to the control of production cycle and waste products.
In the first year of the Degree Programme in Chemical Methodologies for Products and Processes, the basic learning activities cover mathematics, computing and chemistry, aiming to align the students' basic competences and develop basic knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry required to continue the programme. The learning outcomes of the course units also include knowledge of the basic rules and regulations for safely managing chemical substances and instrumentation. Some first-year core course units also cover polymers and industrial applications.
In the second year, the core course units cover product and formula controls, industrial processes and waste products, as well as quality and certification. In the first two years of the degree programme, a significant number of hours are devoted to laboratory activities, also supervised by professionals in the sector identified from among the companies involved in the initiative. The laboratory activities aim to acquire competences and disciplinary and inter-disciplinary skills and develop major transferable skills, including making judgements, group work and communication skills.
The third year focuses mainly on the internship to be performed in a company, as well as project work managed jointly between the university and the host company. The final examination focuses on the topics covered during the company internship.
The programme catalogue is completed by an English exam at B2 level.
