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The students are able to:
ad a.: analyse advanced concepts and techniques from complementary courses in the alternative profile focus, apply them to solve chemical engineering problems, use newly acquired knowledge to optimise processes and increase the efficiency of process engineering applications, and integrate and critically evaluate specific content from process engineering or chemical process analysis in scientific and industrial contexts.


ad b.: acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in terms of content and methodology from freely selectable courses in the Master's programmes in Chemistry or Materials and Nanosciences, combine this with their knowledge of chemical engineering, analyse interdisciplinary issues incorporating different scientific ways of thinking and working, develop innovative solutions, tailor their professional profile to their specific needs, and develop and apply key skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication skills in both their own field and across disciplines.
ad c.: acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in terms of content and methodology from freely selectable courses in the Master's Programmes in Chemistry or Materials and Nanosciences, combine this with their knowledge of chemical engineering, analyse interdisciplinary issues incorporating different scientific ways of thinking and working, develop innovative solutions, tailor their professional profile to their specific needs, and develop and apply key skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication skills in both their own field and across disciplines.
ad d.: combine specialised content from Master's Programmes in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences ¿ particularly in the areas of drug development and regulatory affairs ¿ with chemical engineering knowledge in a targeted manner; apply regulatory, analytical and pharmaceutical technology perspectives to industrial processes; analyse interdisciplinary issues, integrating scientific, legal and technological
as well as further developing and applying key qualifications such as precision in their work, regulatory competence and interprofessional communication.
ad e.: combine specialised content from Master's Programmes in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences ¿ particularly in the areas of drug development and regulatory affairs ¿ with chemical engineering knowledge, apply regulatory, analytical and pharmaceutical technology perspectives to industrial processes, analyse interdisciplinary issues while integrating scientific, legal and technological aspects, and further develop and apply key skills such as precision work, regulatory competence and interprofessional communication.
ad f.: analyse natural and synthetic polymers in terms of their suitability for textile fibre production, assess the structural and surface properties as well as the physiological properties of textile fibres, apply chemical modification and functionalisation processes, and correctly classify the basic production techniques and material classes of textile chemistry.
ad g.: explain the chemical fundamentals and processes involved in the manufacture of technical textiles and composites, evaluate material systems for applications in medicine, construction, aerospace, automotive engineering and conveyor technology in terms of properties, requirements and technical implementation, and justify the specific selection of suitable materials for each application scenario.
ad h.: analyse the structure of polymeric materials and their physical and chemical properties, including polymer reactivity, technical application properties and ecological aspects such as LCA, recycling and disposal, and systematically evaluate technical polymers as materials, composite and lightweight materials, and functional polymers in the context of current applications.
ad i.: apply analytical methods such as thermal analysis, sorption methods, porosity and crystallinity determination, IR, NMR and mass spectrometry, end group determination, molecular weight distributions and microscopy to polymeric materials and to evaluate their suitability for structural and functional characterisation in a well-founded manner.
ad j.: explain the chemical fundamentals of textile materials, including natural and synthetic polymers for fibre production, surface finishing, chemical modification and functionalisation, analyse the structure-property relationships of textile fibres, and systematically describe basic textile manufacturing processes.

ad k.: explain the chemical and process engineering fundamentals of manufacturing technical textiles and composite materials, evaluate requirements and design variants for applications in medicine, filtration, construction engineering, vehicle manufacturing, aerospace and conveyor technology, and justify the selection of suitable materials for specific applications.
ad l.:
- independently analyse and evaluate measurement techniques, including identifying the basic components of A/D and D/A conversion, distinguishing between different conversion mechanisms and recognising signal disturbances;
- design and implement advanced computer-based systems for experiment control, including the development of programmes in LABVIEW, the optimisation of data acquisition systems and the integration of software and hardware components;
- critically reflect on the applicability and limitations of modern measurement techniques and computer-assisted experiment control in real chemical experimental environments, including the evaluation of data quality, the assessment of system latencies and the analysis of potential sources of error.
ad m.:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts and practices in the field of intellectual property, particularly in the context of chemistry, including patent law, copyright law and trademark law;
- present comprehensive knowledge of European chemicals legislation and its implications for the handling and approval of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, including handling, approval processes and safety standards; critically analyse and evaluate the current state of practice in the field of intellectual property and regulatory frameworks in chemistry, including ongoing developments and challenges in this area.
ad n.: - critically analyse and evaluate innovation processes, including systematic planning, management and control, the evaluation of innovative ideas and the identification of success factors;
- initiate, plan and successfully implement scientific projects, including clear project definition, the application of appropriate tools for planning, organisation and control, and the integration of stage-gate processes; to carry out process optimisations in scientific and industrial contexts, including workflow control, the application of FMEA for product development and the analysis of case studies from the research and industrial environment.
ad o.: - critically and comprehensively evaluate and reflect on key theories and methods of computer-assisted database research, including: the structuring of chemical science databases, the main features of databases such as SciFinder, Beilstein Reaxys, and Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, and the general structure and information content of these databases;
- develop, interpret and adapt advanced and detailed strategies for searching for literature in scientific databases, including: using various search algorithms, creating effective search profiles and applying specific search techniques in specialised databases such as Science of Synthesis ¿ Houben Weyl and esp@cenet; systematically analysing, managing and critically interpreting complex data from chemical science databases, including: evaluating the relevance and quality of data, applying data management principles and techniques, and using information resources to solve chemical science problems.

ad p.: - critically assess current research topics in materials science, nanoscience and related disciplines and evaluate their scientific relevance.
- reflect analytically on scientific presentations, interpret their key messages for their own field of study, and draw conclusions for their own research.
- orient themselves within the scientific community, establish contacts and use networks specifically for their own academic and professional development.
ad q.: - recognise interdisciplinary connections and use additional qualifications in a targeted manner to deepen and individualise their subject profile.
- develop a critical awareness of interdisciplinary issues and relate new skills to their own academic focus.

The students are able to
ad a: identify current research topics; assess their relevance for the further development of materials science and nanoscience as well as for related fields; recognise how current topics are presented and discussed at a scientific level; critically analyse the quality and scope of scientific presentations and interpret the key messages for your own field; build effective networks and use them to promote your academic and professional development, by participating in the lectures.
ad b: demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts and practices in the field of intellectual property, particularly in the context of chemistry, including patent law, copyright law and trademark law; demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of European chemicals legislation and its implications for the handling and authorisation of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, including handling, authorisation processes and safety standards; critically analyse and evaluate the current state of practice in the field of intellectual property and regulatory frameworks in chemistry, including ongoing developments and challenges in this area.
ad c: critically analyse and evaluate innovation processes, including systematic planning, management and control, the evaluation of innovative ideas and the identification of success factors; initiate, plan and successfully implement scientific projects, including clear project definition, the application of suitable tools for planning, organisation and control, and the integration of stage-gate processes; carry out process optimisation in scientific and industrial contexts, including workflow control, the application of FMEA for product development and the analysis of case studies from the research and industrial environment.
ad d: conduct critical and comprehensive evaluations and reflections on key theories and methods of computer-assisted database research, including: the structuring of chemical science databases, the main features of databases such as SciFinder, Beilstein Reaxys, and Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, and the general structure and information content of these databases; developing, interpreting, and adapting advanced and detailed strategies for searching scientific databases, including: use of various search algorithms, creation of effective search profiles and application of specific search techniques in specialised databases such as Science of Synthesis ¿ Houben Weyl and esp@cenet; systematic analysis, management and critical interpretation of complex data from chemical science databases, including: evaluating the relevance and quality of data, applying data management principles and techniques, and using information resources to solve chemical-scientific problems.
ad e: independently analyse and evaluate measurement techniques, including identifying basic components of A/D and D/A conversion, distinguishing between different conversion mechanisms and recognising signal interference. design and implement advanced computer-based systems for experiment control, including developing programmes in LABVIEW, optimising data acquisition systems, and integrating software and hardware components; critically reflect on the applicability and limitations of modern measurement techniques and computer-aided experiment control in real chemical experimentation environments, including the evaluation of data quality, the assessment of system latencies, and the analysis of potential sources of error.
ad f: independently deepen your specific knowledge and understanding of metal and ceramic processing, including knowledge of processes, techniques and tools used in precision engineering workshops; identify and analyse problems in precision engineering workshops using analytical skills and scientific working methods, and independently develop solutions, including the selection of suitable tools, materials and techniques for specific applications; apply practical skills in the precision engineering workshop both independently and as part of a team in a confident, efficient and ethically responsible manner, including the manufacture, processing and modification of metal and ceramic components for laboratory applications.
ad g: apply glassblowing techniques, including recognising different types of glass, selecting appropriate techniques for specific requirements, and considering safety aspects when working with glass; independently design and manufacture glass apparatus for laboratory applications, including implementing specific laboratory configurations, applying joining techniques, and complying with standards for laboratory apparatus; develop and implement solutions to glass-related problems in the laboratory environment, including dealing with unforeseen challenges during glassblowing, adapting techniques to specific requirements, and integrating glass apparatus into multidisciplinary laboratory projects.
ad h: personalise and deepen your subject profile by acquiring additional qualifications, establishing connections to your own specialist knowledge and demonstrating critical awareness of specialist topics at the interface between different areas. You will have additional and in-depth skills, abilities and additional qualifications.