BB-CENEXM v.2 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:
5 Years
Course Overview
Bachelor Double Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in more than one discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
Chemical Engineers find the best sequence of physical, chemical and biological processing steps, and the right operating conditions, to convert raw materials into higher value products safely, economically and on a large scale. In the Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), students examine the development, design, assessment and management of processes for the production of a wide range of materials. It covers the theory and applications of thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer and reaction engineering. Building on this foundation, students go on to explore process control, synthesis and design, process economics, risk management and safety, and research studies for general chemical processes. Extractive metallurgy is a specialist field that deals with the extraction of metals and mineral products from their ores. Extractive metallurgists play a key role in the mining industry. In the Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) students learn about the development of the best process to treat a particular ore and the efficient operation of the processing plant to convert the ore into metal and other products, as well as the basics of resource geology, mining engineering and the socio-environmental aspects of mining. The combination of the two degree programs provides graduates with enhanced abilities to work at the interface between the two disciplines in the research and development of new processes and the improvement of existing industrial operations in the minerals processing and metals sector. Students doing this double degree spend their third year at Kalgoorlie campus.
Professional Recognition
Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) recognise the course as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary experience graduates will be eligible for corporate membership of Engineers Australia and IChemE.
Course Accreditation Status
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Bachelor Double Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Applicants require an ATAR ≥80; Mathematics Methods ATAR; and at least one of the following: Physics ATAR; Chemistry ATAR; Engineering Studies ATAR. Desirable: Mathematics Specialist ATAR. STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates with a Bachelor Degree may qualify for entry to some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master by Coursework degrees. Graduates with a Bachelor Degree with Honours may also qualify for entry to a Master or Doctorate by Research. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Specific Course Completion Details
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. Students are required to complete Senior First Aid training and provide evidence of it to the Faculty for graduation.
Course Organisation
Bachelor Double Degrees include a combined degree study program leading to two awards. The duration of the double degree may vary among disciplines, but typically requires less time to complete than if the two undergraduate degrees were studied separately.
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply scientific, process and metallurgical engineering principles to process engineering design and development, including sound risk management, environmental and occupational health and safety practice
2. think critically and creatively to generate innovative and optimum solutions
3. identify, evaluate and synthesise information from a range of sources to optimise process engineering design and development
4. communicate effectively in ways appropriate to the discipline, audience and purpose
5. use appropriate information, process and metallurgical technologies (recognising their advantages and limitations) in the design and development of sustainable process systems
6. engage in continuous education, training and research, and take control of their own learning and development
7. recognise and apply international standards and best practice in process and metallurgical engineering
8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity
9. be ‘career ready’ for the process engineering profession, demonstrate leadership qualities, and work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently
Duration and Availability
This course is five years' full-time study or equivalent part-time study. Only one intake is offered each year, in Semester 1. Students are based for the first two years at the Bentley Campus, for their third year at the Kalgoorlie Campus, and for the fourth and fifth year at the Bentley Campus. The opportunity to spend two semesters at a major regional centre for mineral processing and extractive metallurgy provides valuable experience for students. 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.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| STRU-BENPM | v.1 | Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| INDE1000 | v.1 | Engineering Foundations - Principles and Communication | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MAEN1000 | v.1 | Engineering Materials | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| COMP1004 | v.1 | Engineering Programming | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| MATH1020 | v.1 | Calculus for Engineers | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| PHYS1012 | v.1 | Engineering Physics | 3.2 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| INDE1001 | v.1 | Engineering Foundations - Design and Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MCEN1000 | v.1 | Engineering Mechanics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN1000 | v.1 | Electrical Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MATH1019 | v.1 | Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEM1000 | v.1 | Principles and Processes in Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2000 | v.1 | Process Principles | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE2001 | v.1 | Mining and Metallurgy | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENGR2000 | v.2 | Fluid Mechanics | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN2001 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEM1002 | v.1 | Reactivity and Function in Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2003 | v.1 | Process Mass Transfer | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE2002 | v.1 | Metallurgical Processes and Materials Handling | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| MINE3009 | v.1 | Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE3000 | v.1 | Metallurgical Chemistry | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE3006 | v.1 | Mineral Processing- Comminution and Separation | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE4001 | v.1 | Process Engineering | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| GEOL1001 | v.1 | Resource Geology | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| PRRE2003 | v.1 | Process Mineralogy | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE3005 | v.1 | Hydrometallurgy | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE3007 | v.1 | Mineral Processing- Flotation and Dewatering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE2004 | v.1 | Introduction to Geometallurgy Theory and Practice | 1.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN2002 | v.1 | Process Heat Transfer | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3009 | v.1 | Fluid and Particle Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENEN2000 | v.2 | Engineering Sustainable Development | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| CHEN3010 | v.1 | Reaction Engineering | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| WSEN3001 | v.1 | Wastewater Treatment Processes | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| OR | |||||
| CHEN3007 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Air Pollution Control | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN3000 | v.1 | Process Plant Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3001 | v.1 | Transport Phenomena | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2004 | v.2 | Process Simulation | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3005 | v.1 | Process Instrumentation and Control | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 5 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN3003 | v.1 | Process Synthesis and Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4000 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Research Project 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4001 | v.1 | Process Safety and Risk Management | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4012 | v.1 | Advanced Separation Processes | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 5 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN4002 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Research Project 2 | 9.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4015 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Design Project | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| CHEN4016 | v.1 | Process Economics and Management | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Further Information
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