MDDU-CHENG v.2 Chemical Engineering Double Degree Major (BEng/BCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Chemical or Process engineering involves finding 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. Gas processing, oil refining, minerals processing and metals production are among the most commonly recognised applications of chemical engineering, but the discipline encompasses a diversity of products that serve the needs of society. These include LNG, LPG, petrochemicals and polymers, fertilisers and agrichemicals, cement and lime, industrial and fine chemicals, paper and board, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology products, food and beverages, power and clean water. In this double degree major, 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, risk management and safety, and research studies for general chemical processes.
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.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
Course Entry/Completion Note
Students who take the Optional Unit in Year 5 Semester 1 must take the appropriate Commerce unit in Year 5 Semester 2: ACCT2000 for the Accounting Double Degree Major, ECOM2000 for the Economics Double Degree Major, INVE3001 for the Finance Double Degree Major or MGMT3002 for the Management Double Degree Major. Students who take the Optional Unit in Year 5 Semester 2 must take the corresponding Commerce unit from the list above in Year 5 Semester 1.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Duration and Availability
This major is part of a 5.5 years full-time study or equivalent part-time study course. Only one intake is offered each year in Semester 1.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| STRU-BENPM | v.1 | Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN2000 | v.1 | Process Principles | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENGR2000 | v.2 | Fluid Mechanics | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2002 | v.1 | Process Heat Transfer | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEM1000 | v.1 | Principles and Processes in Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2001 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEM1002 | v.1 | Reactivity and Function in Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN2003 | v.1 | Process Mass Transfer | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2004 | v.2 | Process Simulation | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN3003 | v.1 | Process Synthesis and Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3010 | v.1 | Reaction Engineering | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3009 | v.1 | Fluid and Particle Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN3000 | v.1 | Process Plant Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3005 | v.1 | Process Instrumentation and Control | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3001 | v.1 | Transport Phenomena | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 5 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 25.0 | |||||
| Year 5 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN4012 | v.1 | Advanced Separation Processes | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4001 | v.1 | Process Safety and Risk Management | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENEN2000 | v.2 | Engineering Sustainable Development | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| CHEN3004 | v.1 | Mineral Processing | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| OR | |||||
| CHEN3007 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Air Pollution Control | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| OR | |||||
| WSEN3001 | v.1 | Wastewater Treatment Processes | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 5 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN4000 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Research Project 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4015 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Design Project | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 6 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN4002 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Research Project 2 | 9.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 5 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| CHEN4011 | v.1 | Advanced Modelling and Control | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4014 | v.1 | Advanced Particle Processes | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4004 | v.1 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4010 | v.2 | Advanced Thermodynamics and Reactor Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4017 | v.1 | Bioprocess Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4018 | v.1 | Natural Gas Processing | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
* Please see "Course Entry/Completion Note"
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