University Breadth Subject as an Entry to Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Breadth subjects enable students to explore topics that are outside their core degree discipline and can be used to promote chemical engineering to non-engineering students. A breadth subject was created to be welcoming to all students, that presented energy issues through a chemical engineering context. Contact was through lectures, flipped classes and tutorials that were formulated to introduce engineering concepts. The subject was well received by student and a successful strategy to engage non-engineering students.