305379 v.2 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Commerce (Information Technology)

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. Chemical engineers todaywork closely with information technology (IT) and IT specialists, many taking up positions in IT and often progressing to take up management positions.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Applicable Mathematics and two out of TEE Calculus/Physics/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. 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, ie 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 current 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 bridging and special course 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
This 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
Graduates are uniquely prepared to meet the needs of business and industry for technically proficient managerial personnel. With the current demand for graduates with expertise in chemical engineering, information technology and management, graduates should 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.

Special Note
The curriculum was revised during 2003 and the revised program will be phased in from 2004 to 2007. Information on the original course structure and units for students who commenced this course prior to 2004 is available by consulting the 2003 Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1

307545 v.1 Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major 200.0

200.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10987 v.4 Accounting 100 3.0 25.0

1234 v.4 Economics 100 3.0 25.0

302248 v.2 ChE 222 Process Analysis 2.0 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.3 ChE 224 Process Systems Analysis 5.0 25.0

302253 v.3 ChE 327 Process Heat Transfer 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10830 v.4 Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0

302246 v.2 ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics 8.0 25.0

305457 v.1 Design (User Interface and Web Design) 150 3.0 25.0

305458 v.1 Development (Introduction to Programming) 150 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

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

305466 v.1 Development (Principles of Programming) 200 3.0 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

305477 v.1 Analysis (Systems Analysis) 200 4.0 25.0

305479 v.1 Technological Infrastructure (Introduction to Business Computing Infrastructure) 200 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

13605 v.3 Project Management 250 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

305467 v.1 Development (Object Oriented Programming) 250 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

302269 v.2 ChE 421 Risk Management 5.0 25.0

302270 v.2 ChE 422 Advanced Separation Processes 5.0 25.0

305474 v.1 Design (Database Design) 200 5.0 25.0

305480 v.1 Technological Infrastructure (Network and Web Site Administration) 250 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 5 Semester 2

10850 v.4 Marketing 100 3.0 25.0

302273 v.2 ChE 499 Design Project 14.0 50.0

305481 v.1 Technological Infrastructure (EC Internetworking) 300 3.0 25.0

100.0

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y

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