Updates to 2020/21 Tripos teaching in light of Covid-19 from the University's Education Committee
Due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and government guidance, it has been necessary to make some changes to the Chemical Engineering Tripos for the academic year 2020/21 in order to mitigate against risks to health and to give the best possible academic experience in the circumstances. We will continue to monitor and respond to the changing public health situation. The changes are:
- All lectures will be delivered online.
- The intention is that all smaller group and more participatory classes (supervisions, lab classes, exercises, design project, research project) will continue as normal as far as possible, but with social distancing and/or appropriate PPE.
- The number of Part I exam papers taken by each candidate will reduce from four to three, with the syllabus coverage unchanged.
- The number of Part IIA exam papers will reduce from four to three, with the syllabus coverage unchanged.
- The number of Part IIA exercises will reduce from six to four.
- Should further Covid-19 related restrictions come into force during the academic year, it may be necessary to make further adjustments to the course provision.
Chemical Engineering Tripos timetable
- For up-to-date timetable information, and for linking with electronic calendars, please consult www.timetable.cam.ac.uk
- Timetable: Michaelmas Term 2020
- Timetable: Lent Term 2021
- Timetable: Easter Term 2021 (to follow)
Information for undergraduates
- Chemical Engineering Tripos: information on plagiarism
- Department statement on Transferable Skills
- Library information
- Foreign language information
- Student complaints procedure
- Examination review procedure
- Tripos Supervision Norms
Information on Moodle
On Moodle, accessed from www.vle.cam.ac.uk, can be found
- Syllabus
- Chemical Engineering Tripos Data Book
- Learning resources for each course
- Past examination papers
Examinations information
- Form and Conduct notices for
- Recommendations to Examiners on drawing up class lists
- CET examinations data retention policy
- Notice on approved calculators (2020/21)
- University examinations website
- CUSU examinations website
- The University's Examination Review Procedure
- Examiners double-check addition of marks, entry of marks into a spreadsheet, and the mathematical operations performed within it. Students may contact Dr Andy Sederman if they have a reason for requiring a further check on marks.
Online Resources
- Knovel (compilation of online resources - needs IChemE membership)
- Web of Knowledge (for searching the scientific literature)
- National Chemical Database Service (DETHERM is good for properties of mixtures)
- NIST Chemistry WebBook (reliable information on properties of pure substances)
- NIST Thermophysical Properties of Fluids (reliable information on properties of about 60 fluids)
- Dr Barrie's educational programs on cubic equations of state
- Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
Other Resources
- IChemE - Institution of Chemical Engineers
- TCE - The Chemical Engineer online (news, jobs and internships)
- Engineering Leadership Awards (for second year undergraduates) from the Royal Academy of Engineering