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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

304168 v.3 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043753C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

Covers the development, design and operation of processes and plant for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. A great variety of process industries serve the needs of society. Among the more familiar are petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical and polymer production, fertiliser manufacture, cement and lime production, minerals and metals extraction and refining, paper and board manufacture, sugar refining, food processing, production of industrial and fine chemicals.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and at least two out of TEE Calculus, Physics and Chemistry. OR at least three of the following four : Mathematics 3C/3D, Mathematics Specialist 3C/3D, Physics 3A/3B and Chemistry 3A/3B. Engineering Studies 3A/3B desirable.Well-performed candidates without one of the prerequisite subjects may be accepted and required to undertake an additional program of preparatory studies.

Specific Requirements

STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements. Students are required to complete Senior First Aid training and provide evidence of it to the Faculty for graduation.

Note

In certain cases, the need to complete appropriate bridging and special course units may result in extension of studies beyond the regular five-year term.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

Students are based for the first three years at the Bentley Campus, for their fourth year at the Kalgoorlie Campus, and for the fifth year at the Bentley Campus (the year at Kalgoorlie Campus could be undertaken in the third year of the course). The opportunity to spend two semesters at a major regional centre for mineral processing and extractive metallurgy provides valuable experience for students.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree. The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing owned double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering has full recognition by Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers. To qualify for the grade of Corporate Member of these institutions, graduates are required to complete a minimum offour years approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Further information regarding membership of professional institutions can be obtained from the Department of Chemical Engineering, or from Engineers Australia or theInstitution of Chemical Engineers in Australia. The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy recognises the science course for admission to membership. To satisfy requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks or equivalent of exposure to professional practice. This requirement can be met by appropriate work experience. Students must demonstrate that they have met these requirements by using a formal log book to record their professional experiences during this period of their degree study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Further Information

For more information contact the Career Consultant, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816, email careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website www.scieng.curtin.edu.au.

Special Note

For details on the honours classes refer to the Curtin Policies website http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/honours_degrees_and_degrees_with_honours.doc

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1
313683 v.1   Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major 200.0
  200.0
Year 2 Semester 1
302240 v.4   Process Principles 227 5.0 25.0
303138 v.3   Mining and Metallurgy 231 4.0 25.0
308807 v.1   Fluid Mechanics 230 4.0 25.0
314448 v.1   Principles and Processes in Chemistry 100 6.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11317 v.5   Resource Geology 112 6.0 12.5
302249 v.3   Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 223 5.0 25.0
311693 v.1   Metallurgical Processes 252 4.0 12.5
313756 v.1   Process Engineering and Analysis 212 5.0 25.0
314450 v.1   Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 120 6.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11971 v.3   Metallurgical Chemistry 351 5.0 25.0
12512 v.3   Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0
303116 v.2   Mineral Processing 351 8.0 25.0
303119 v.2   Process Engineering 451 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11974 v.4   Hydrometallurgy 352 5.0 25.0
12511 v.3   Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5
303117 v.2   Mineral Processing 352 5.0 25.0
310137 v.4   Process Mineralogy 252 5.0 25.0
310542 v.2   Materials Handling 354 3.0 12.5
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
302253 v.5   Process Heat Transfer 228 7.0 25.0
302262 v.3   Fluid and Particle Processes 324 5.0 25.0
302263 v.3   Reaction Engineering 325 5.5 25.0
307660 v.4   Engineering Sustainable Development 201 3.0 12.5
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   12.5
  100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
302257 v.3   Process Mass Transfer 221 5.0 25.0
302259 v.3   Process Plant Engineering 322 5.0 25.0
307668 v.2   Process Instrumentation and Control 328 5.5 25.0
313771 v.1   Process Synthesis and Design 312 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 5 Semester 1
302269 v.3   Risk Management 421 5.0 25.0
313758 v.1   Process Modelling and Simulation 314 5.0 25.0
313760 v.1   Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer Processes 422 5.0 25.0
313791 v.1   Research Project 411 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 5 Semester 2
302272 v.3   Process Economics and Management 423 5.0 25.0
302273 v.3   Design Project 499 6.0 50.0
313792 v.1   Research Project 412 9.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION  
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
302290 v.4   Petroleum Processing 475 6.0 12.5
307446 v.3   Biochemical Engineering 471 4.0 12.5
310756 v.3   Fundamentals of Air Pollution Control 313 3.0 12.5
311182 v.2   Wastewater Treatment Processes 302 3.0 12.5
314108 v.1   Computational Fluid Dynamics 477 4.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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