Online Courses Handbook 2003

302529 v.2 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

BEng(Curtin), BEng(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction
This course covers the development, design and operation of processes and plant for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. A great variety of process industries serves 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 Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, 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
The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. A certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before a degree will be awarded. 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 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 to be done in 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 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 various engineering schools.

Note
In certain cases, the need to complete special units may result in extension of studies beyond the regular four-year term. Students with other, or equivalent, qualifications should direct enquiries to the Head of the Department.

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

Duration and Availability
This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Provided that the stipulated prerequisites and corequisites are fulfilled, enrolment on a part-time basis is permitted.

Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering in 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 can be obtained from the Department of Chemical Engineering, or from Institution of Engineers, Australia or the Institution of Chemical Engineers in Australia.

Career Opportunities
A graduate in chemical engineering may expect to find employment with process and plant design engineers or with manufacturing industry. Engineering companies design and build plant for the production and processing industries. Manufacturing companies manage, operate, maintain and develop processes and plant for the efficient production of materials. Other opportunities for employment are afforded by public utilities and authorities, research laboratories, academic institutions and consulting practices. There are many fields of specialisation both by class of industry and by nature of work. Particular interests for work in design, plant management, administration, project engineering, resource development, process control, environmental management, operation planning and financial consulting can be accommodated.

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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

302237 v.2 ChE 121 Chemical Engineering and Society 5.0 25.0

302242 v.2 ChE 123 Engineering Mechanics 5.0 25.0

302352 v.2 Mathematics 161 5.0 25.0

7039 v.4 Chemistry 101 7.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

301995 v.3 Introduction to Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5

302240 v.2 ChE 122 Process Principles 5.0 25.0

302353 v.2 Mathematics 162 5.0 25.0

7040 v.5 Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0

7868 v.4 Programming in Basic 102 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

302245 v.2 ChE 211 Process Instrumentation 2.5 12.5

302246 v.2 ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics 5.0 25.0

302248 v.2 ChE 222 Process Analysis 5.0 25.0

302249 v.2 ChE 223 Thermodynamics 5.0 25.0

302250 v.2 ChE 281 Chemical Engineering Laboratory 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

2981 v.5 Physical Chemistry 272 3.0 12.5

302251 v.2 ChE 224 Process Systems Analysis 5.0 25.0

302252 v.2 ChE 225 Engineering Materials 5.0 25.0

302253 v.2 ChE 226 Process Heat Transfer 5.0 25.0

302256 v.2 ChE 282 Chemical Engineering Laboratory 3.0 12.5

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

302260 v.2 ChE 323 Transport Phenomena 5.0 25.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

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

302263 v.2 ChE 325 Reaction Engineering 5.0 25.0

302264 v.2 ChE 326 Process Control 5.0 25.0

302265 v.2 ChE 381 Process Laboratory Projects 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

302268 v.2 ChE 411 Advanced Process Control 2.5 12.5

302269 v.2 ChE 421 Risk Management 5.0 25.0

302270 v.2 ChE 422 Advanced Separation Processes 5.0 25.0

302271 v.2 ChE 481 Process Laboratory Projects 3.0 12.5

302297 v.2 ChE 491 Research Project 1 3.0 12.5

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

302272 v.2 ^ ChE 423 Process Economics and Management 5.0 25.0

302273 v.2 ChE 499 Design Project 12.0 50.0

302299 v.2 ^ ChE 492 Research Project 2 3.0 12.5

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 12.5

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Semester 1 (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

302155 v.2 * ChE 376 Chemviron Systems 5.0 25.0

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.2 * ChE 375 Petroleum Processing 2.5 12.5

302291 v.2 * ChE 379 Special Topics 2.5 12.5

Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Hrs/Wk Credits

302156 v.2 # ChE 476 Chemviron Processes 5.0 25.0

302294 v.2 # ChE 472 Advanced Reaction Engineering 2.5 12.5

302296 v.2 # ChE 478 Advanced Engineering Materials 2.5 12.5

302302 v.2 # ChE 473 Advanced Process Simulation 2.5 12.5

302303 v.2 # ChE 474 Mineral Processing 2.5 12.5

302304 v.2 # ChE 475 Petroleum Processing 2.5 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.1 ^ ChE 377 Computational Fluid Dynamics 2.5 12.5

306072 v.1 ^ ChE 477 Catalytic Combustion 3.0 12.5

307032 v.1 ^ ChE 470 Gas Reservoir Engineering 3.0 12.5

307446 v.1 ChE 471 Special Topics 3.0 12.5

# May be undertaken in Semester 1 or Term 3 of Year 4.

* May be undertaken in Semester 1 of Years 3 and 4.

^ May be undertaken in Term 3 of Year 4.

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