Online Courses Handbook 2003

304168 v.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin), BSc(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
Applicable Mathematics, Calculus and Chemistry. Well performed candidates without some of these subjects may be admitted but will be required to complete appropriate bridging and special course units as prescribed.

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 employmentor 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 School of Engineering. A certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before a degree will be awarded.

Note
In certain cases, the need to complete appropriate briding and special course units may result in extension of studies beyond the regular four-year term.

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. Students are based for the first three years at the Bentley campus, for their fourth year at the Kalgoorlie campus and for the fifth year at the Bentley campus (the year at Kalgoorlie campus could be undertaken in the third year of the course). The opportunity to spend two semesters at a major regional centre for mineral processing and extractive metallurgy provides valuable experience for students.

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 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. The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy recognises the science course for admission to membership.

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

301995 v.3 Introduction to Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5

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

302352 v.2 ** Mathematics 161 5.0 25.0

7039 v.4 Chemistry 101 7.0 25.0

7868 v.4 Programming in Basic 102 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

302240 v.2 ChE 122 Process Principles 5.0 25.0

302242 v.2 ChE 123 Engineering Mechanics 5.0 25.0

302353 v.2 Mathematics 162 5.0 25.0

7040 v.5 Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

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

303138 v.1 WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

13473 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0

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

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

302245 v.2 ChE 211 Process Instrumentation 2.5 12.5

302250 v.2 ChE 281 Chemical Engineering Laboratory 3.0 12.5

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

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

11310 v.4 WASM Geology 111 5.0 25.0

11974 v.2 WASM Hydrometallurgy 351 5.0 25.0

12512 v.2 WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0

303116 v.1 WASM Mineral Processing 351 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

11317 v.4 WASM Resource Geology 112 3.0 12.5

11553 v.2 WASM Materials Handling 352 5.0 25.0

303117 v.1 WASM Mineral Processing 352 5.0 25.0

303126 v.1 WASM Pyrometallurgy 352 4.0 25.0

303131 v.1 WASM Process Mineralogy and Analysis 318 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 5 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 1 OPTION 12.5

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 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 (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 5 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

Optional Units to Select From in Year 5 Term 3 Hrs/Wk Credits

307032 v.1 ChE 470 Gas Reservoir Engineering 3.0 12.5

# May be undertaken in semester 1 or Term 3 of year 5.

* May be undertaken in semester 1, year 5.

** Students may instead be required to undertake Mathematics 163 and Mathematics 165 concurrently which will increase course fees and may increase course duration.

^ These units have Term three availability.

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