Online Courses Handbook 2003

305396 v.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

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, petrochemicaland 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
In certain cases, the need to complete bridging and special units may result in extension of studies for an additional year. Students with other, or equivalent qualifications should direct enquiries to the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering.

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.

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.

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 inchemical 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

10808 v.2 Business Communication 101 3.0 25.0

10850 v.4 Marketing 100 3.0 25.0

302246 v.2 ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics 5.0 25.0

302264 v.2 ChE 326 Process Control 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10852 v.3 Organisational Behaviour 200 3.0 25.0

2644 v.8 Administrative Management 200 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

100.0

Year 4 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

4432 v.4 Industrial Relations (Australian) 201 3.0 25.0

8800 v.5 Employee Relations 200 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10835 v.2 International Management 375 3.0 25.0

11712 v.2 Small Business 200 3.0 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

100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

11018 v.3 Organisational Strategy and Change 300 3.0 25.0

307183 v.1 Human Resource Management (Performance Management) 202 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

12953 v.2 Entrepreneurship 300 3.0 25.0

302273 v.2 ChE 499 Design Project 12.0 50.0

3522 v.6 Strategic Management 313 4.0 25.0

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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