303763 v.5 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

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

Course CRICOS Code: 050336F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) provides students with the knowledge and skills to become professional chemists in analytical, research and industrial laboratories. The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) prepares graduates for professional work in the development, design and operation of processes and plants for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. The combination of the two degree programs provides graduates with special abilities to work at the interface between the twodisciplines in research and development of new processes and specialised plants.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and two out of TEE Calculus, Physics and 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

STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.

Note

Selection is based primarily on Tertiary Entrance Rank.

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. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

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 Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the Institution of Chemical Engineers and Engineers Australia recognises the course as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary experience, graduates will be admitted to membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and for corporate membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and Engineers Australia.

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.

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
307545	v.1	Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major		200.0
				200.0
Year 2 Semester 1
302240	v.3	ChE 227 Process Principles	5.0	25.0
302252	v.3	ChE 213 Process Engineering Materials	3.0	12.5
307661	v.1	ChE 212 Process Analysis	3.0	12.5
308807	v.1	Fluid Mechanics 230	4.0	25.0
7039	v.5	Chemistry 101	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
302249	v.2	ChE 223 Thermodynamics	5.0	25.0
302251	v.4	ChE 224 Process Systems Analysis	5.0	25.0
302253	v.4	ChE 228 Process Heat Transfer	5.0	25.0
7040	v.6	Chemistry 102	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
302257	v.2	ChE 321 Mass Transfer Operations	5.0	25.0
302259	v.2	ChE 322 Process Plant Engineering	5.0	25.0
312485	v.1	Chemical Energetics and Kinetics 211	6.0	25.0
312489	v.1	Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy 201	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
302262	v.2	ChE 324 Fluid and Particle Processes	5.0	25.0
302263	v.2	ChE 325 Reaction Engineering	5.0	25.0
312490	v.1	Analytical Chemistry 202	6.0	25.0
312492	v.1	Chemical Reactions and Mechanisms 212	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
302260	v.2	ChE 323 Transport Phenomena	5.0	25.0
302270	v.2	ChE 422 Advanced Separation Processes	5.0	25.0
312487	v.1	Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy 301	6.0	25.0
312496	v.1	Synthetic Methods in Chemistry 311	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
302265	v.2	ChE 381 Process Laboratory Projects	3.0	12.5
307668	v.1	ChE 328 Process Instrumentation and Control	3.0	25.0
312498	v.1	Chemical Research Methods 362	16.0	50.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		12.5
				100.0
Year 5 Semester 1
302261	v.3	ChE 414 Process Synthesis and Design II	3.0	12.5
302269	v.2	ChE 421 Risk Management	5.0	25.0
302297	v.2	ChE 491 Research Project 1	3.0	12.5
307660	v.3	Engineering Sustainable Development 201	2.0	12.5
308572	v.1	ChE 312 Process Synthesis and Design I	3.0	12.5
312491	v.1	Materials Chemistry 231	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 5 Semester 2
302272	v.2	ChE 423 Process Economics and Management	5.0	25.0
302273	v.2	ChE 499 Design Project	10.0	50.0
312488	v.1	Materials Chemistry 332	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302278	v.2	ChE 373 Fuels and Combustion Technology	2.5	12.5
302280	v.2	ChE 374 Mineral Processing	2.5	12.5
302290	v.3	ChE 475 Petroleum Processing	3.0	12.5
302291	v.3	ChE 379 Special Topics (Biochemical Engineering)	4.0	12.5
302302	v.2	ChE 473 Advanced Process Simulation	2.5	12.5
302303	v.2	ChE 474 Mineral Processing	3.0	12.5
302305	v.2	ChE 479 Advanced Special Topics	2.5	12.5
302306	v.2	ChE 493 Research Project 3	3.0	12.5
302307	v.2	ChE 494 Research Project 4	3.0	12.5
305957	v.2	ChE 477 Computational Fluid Dynamics	2.0	12.5
307032	v.1	ChE 470 Gas Reservoir Engineering	3.0	12.5

The course outline above is an example of what will be studied in 2008

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	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.