ATTRIBUTES OF AN APPLIED CHEMISTRY GRADUATE
Attributes of graduates from the Applied Chemistry strand of the Department of Applied Sciences are the academic abilities, personal qualities and technical skills acquired during their course of study at the department as well as their stay at Unitech.
Therefore, an Applied Chemistry graduate is:
- A lifelong learner
- A critical thinker
- An effective communicator
- Technologically savvy
- A cultural modernist
- Morally upright
The academic, personal and transferable dimensions for each attribute are shown below:
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Attribute |
Academic Dimension |
Personal Dimension |
Transferable Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lifelong learner |
Curious and willing to develop further in terms of taking up higher studies |
Sets inspirational goals for personal improvement and career growth |
Ability to take responsibilities for one’s learning and development and cope with the changing environment without losing the focus |
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Critical thinker |
Analyses complex issues and strive to find simple solutions by way of application of theoretical knowledge |
Uses logic and critical thinking and provide unbiased solutions for complex problems |
Ability to find befitting solutions to problems using logical and imaginative thinking applicable to a particular environment |
|
Technologically savvy |
Familiarity in and upgrading of right technologies at right times |
Keeping up-to-date with innovations in the field of chemistry and be always willing to apply |
Aptitude to accept and adapt to changing new technologies and environments |
|
Effective communicator |
Ability to discuss and debate issues articulately, confidently and convincingly |
Character of producing high quality written reports and oral presentations on any topic |
Ability to communicate and negotiate with others and to be open minded to receive accolades and criticisms |
|
Cultural modernist |
Familiarity with international and world cultures and human rights |
Tolerance of the religions, races and cultures of others |
Ability to work in a multicultural setting with an intellectual balance |
ATTRIBUTES OF A FOOD TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE
A food technology graduate attributes are academic abilities, personal qualities and skills which should be acquired by all food technology graduates.
Therefore, a Food Technology graduate is:
|
Attribute |
Academic dimension |
Personal dimension |
Transferable dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lifelong learner |
Is willing to learn. Looks for opportunities to learn and apply new concepts and techniques. |
Sets realistic goals and targets. Set or identify goals work towards achieving those goals for personal, academic and career development. |
Developing an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work. |
|
Critical thinker |
Is able to critically analyse information, apply one’s knowledge and understanding and use appropriate concepts and principles to address problems. |
Is able to critically analyse information. Is able to plan and conduct and report on investigations |
Is creative and innovative. |
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Effective communicator
|
Is able to communicate effectively, confidently and convincingly on issues in the field of food science and technology. |
Is able to communicate confidently, and accurately using appropriate means to a variety of audience in both written and oral presentations. Is able to write high quality scientific reports and articles. |
Is able to communicate effectively to a variety of audience. Respects the views and opinions of others. |
|
Cultural modernist |
Is knowledgeable on international standards and practices related to one’s area of study. |
Tolerates religion and cultures of others. |
Is able to work in a multicultural setting. |
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Moral uprightness
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Is able to recognise the ethical, moral and social issues related to one’s area of work. Appropriate professional codes of conduct in one’s area of study. |
Assumes responsibility for one’s actions. |
Strong work ethic and shows professionalism in dealings with others. |
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Technological savvy |
Show competence in the use of computer based |
Keeping up to date with innovations and new |
Ability to accept and adapt to new techniques |
