Online Courses Handbook 2003

305304 v.3 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

BEng(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Introduction
This double degree covers the development, design, operation and management of processes and plant for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. Among the more familiar process industries 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 applicants 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 employment, or seek the assistance of the 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, i.e., it is done during 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 as 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 requiredbefore a degree will be awarded.

Note
Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees. The need to complete appropriate bridging and special course units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

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.

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 (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 may be obtained from the Department of Chemical Engineering, the Institution of Engineers, Australia or the Institution of Chemical Engineers in Australia. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of CPA Australia after a qualifying period, or to enter into the Institute of Chartered Accountants CA Year, subject to that institute's employment conditions.

Career Opportunities
Many chemical engineers progress to take up management positions. This course uniquely prepares graduates to meet the needs of business and industry for technically proficient managerial personnel. With the current demand for graduates with expertise in chemical engineering and management, graduates will have no difficulty securing employment.

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

10987 v.4 Accounting 100 3.0 25.0

1234 v.3 Economics 100 3.0 25.0

302248 v.2 ChE 222 Process Analysis 5.0 25.0

302249 v.2 ChE 223 Thermodynamics 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10848 v.2 Management 100 3.0 25.0

11011 v.3 Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0

302251 v.2 ChE 224 Process Systems Analysis 5.0 25.0

302253 v.2 ChE 226 Process Heat Transfer 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10850 v.4 Marketing 100 3.0 25.0

11010 v.2 Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0

11013 v.2 Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0

302246 v.2 ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

2844 v.6 Law (Corporation) 224 3.0 25.0

OR

10841 v.2 Law (Business Organisations) 222 3.0 25.0

302252 v.2 ChE 225 Engineering Materials 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

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

11014 v.4 Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 5.0 25.0

302257 v.2 ChE 321 Mass Transfer Operations 5.0 25.0

302259 v.2 ChE 322 Process Plant Engineering 5.0 25.0

305228 v.1 Accounting (Financial) 250 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10804 v.4 Accounting (Systems) 204 4.0 25.0

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

302297 v.2 ChE 491 Research Project 1 3.0 12.5

305229 v.1 Accounting (External Reporting) 260 4.0 25.0

OR

305227 v.1 Accounting for Business and Society 261 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

10989 v.4 Accounting (Auditing) 300 3.0 25.0

12607 v.2 Finance (Principles) 215 3.0 25.0

302269 v.2 ChE 421 Risk Management 5.0 25.0

302270 v.2 ChE 422 Advanced Separation Processes 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 5 Semester 2

10988 v.3 Accounting (Concepts and Issues) 303 3.0 25.0

11041 v.3 Taxation 331 3.0 25.0

302273 v.2 ChE 499 Design Project 12.0 50.0

100.0

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

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