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305304 v.4 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)


BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Introduction


This double degree covers the development, design, operation and management of processes and plant for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. Among the more familiar process industries 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 two out of TEE Calculus/Physics/Chemistry. Well-performed candidates without one of the prerequisite subjects may be accepted and required to undertake an additional program of preparatory studies.

Specific Requirements


The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. To satisfy professional requirements, students must complete at least 12 weeks of approved work experience associated with engineering in industry. Students may make their own arrangements for employment, or seek the assistance of the Careers and Prospective Students Service. As one objective of this work is to make theoretical studies in courses more meaningful, it must be done during the period that the student is undertaking those studies, ie it is done during vacations or in employment as a part-time student, rather than after all course work has been completed. Students are strongly urged to consider the 12 weeks as a minimum and to undertake as much additional work experience as they can. Students are required to submit a report covering the work carried out. Further details regarding the work/report required are available from the School of Engineering. A current certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before a degree will be awarded.

Note


Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees. The need to complete appropriate bridging and special course units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning


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

Duration and Availability


The course is five years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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/School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition


The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) has full recognition by the Institution of 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 of four years approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree. Further information regarding membership of professional institutions may be obtained from the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Institution of Engineers, Australia or the Institution of Chemical Engineers in Australia. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia after a qualifying period, or to enter into the Institute of Chartered Accountants CA Year, subject to that institute's employment conditions.

Career Opportunities


Many chemical engineers progress to take up management positions. This course uniquely prepares graduates to meet the needs of business and industry for technically proficient managerial personnel. With the current demand for graduates with expertise in chemical engineering and management, graduates will have no difficulty securing employment.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note


The curriculum was revised during 2003 and the revised program will be phased in from 2004 to 2007. Information on the original course structure and units for students who commenced this course prior to 2004 is available by consulting the 2003 Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1

307545 v.1   Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major   200.0
  200.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10987 v.4   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
302248 v.2   ChE 222 Process Analysis 2.0 25.0
302249 v.2   ChE 223 Thermodynamics 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
302251 v.3   ChE 224 Process Systems Analysis 5.0 25.0
302253 v.3   ChE 327 Process Heat Transfer 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
11010 v.2   Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0
11013 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0
302246 v.2   ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics 8.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

2844 v.6   Law (Corporation) 224 3.0 25.0
  OR  
10841 v.2   Law (Business Organisations) 222 3.0 25.0
302252 v.2   ChE 225 Engineering Materials 5.0 25.0
302263 v.2   ChE 325 Reaction Engineering 5.0 25.0
302264 v.2   ChE 326 Process Control 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

11014 v.4   Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 5.0 25.0
302257 v.2   ChE 321 Mass Transfer Operations 5.0 25.0
302259 v.2   ChE 322 Process Plant Engineering 5.0 25.0
305228 v.1   Accounting (Financial) 250 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10804 v.4   Accounting (Systems) 204 4.0 25.0
302261 v.2   ChE 311 Process Design and Synthesis 2.5 12.5
302262 v.2   ChE 324 Fluid and Particle Processes 5.0 25.0
302297 v.2   ChE 491 Research Project 1 3.0 12.5
305229 v.1   Accounting (External Reporting) 260 3.0 25.0
  OR  
305227 v.1   Accounting for Business and Society 261 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

10989 v.4   Accounting (Auditing) 300 3.0 25.0
12607 v.3   Finance (Principles) 215 3.0 25.0
302269 v.2   ChE 421 Risk Management 5.0 25.0
302270 v.2   ChE 422 Advanced Separation Processes 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 2

10988 v.3   Accounting (Concepts and Issues) 303 3.0 25.0
11041 v.4   Taxation 331 3.0 25.0
302273 v.2   ChE 499 Design Project 14.0 50.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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