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:

  1. A lifelong learner
  2. A critical thinker
  3. An effective communicator
  4. Technologically savvy
  5. A cultural modernist
  6. Morally upright

The academic, personal and transferable dimensions for each attribute are shown below:

Attribute

Academic Dimension

Personal Dimension

Transferable Dimension

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

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.

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. 

Moral

uprightness

 

 

 

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.

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