Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

303763 v.5 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)


BEng(Curtin), BSc(Curtin) OR BEng(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050336F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) provides students with the knowledge and skills to become professional chemists in analytical, research and industrial laboratories. The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) prepares graduates for professional work in the development, design and operation of processes and plants for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. The combination of the two degree programs provides graduates with special abilities to work at the interface between the twodisciplines in research and development of new processes and specialised plants.

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

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 carriedout. Further details regarding the work/report required are available from the various engineering schools. A current certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before a degree will be awarded. The STAT is not acceptable for entry to this course.

Note

Selection is based primarily on Tertiary Entrance Rank.

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. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

The structure of Engineering, Science and Computing owned double degrees is such that students have the option of completing the component Engineering, Science or Computing degree in the minimum time, provided they elect to change from the double degree within the first two semesters of the course.

Professional Recognition

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the Institution of Chemical Engineers and Engineers Australia recognises the course as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary experience, graduates will be admitted to membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and for corporate membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and Engineers Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

The curriculum was revised during 2003 and the revised program is being phased in from 2004 to 2007. Information on the pre-2004 course structure is available by consulting the 2003 Curtin Courses Handbook or by contacting your course coordinator for the transitional phase. Students who commenced prior to and who are continuing in this double degree program from 2003 have the choice to graduate in the chemistry component with either a Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) or Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) award subject to approval by the Head of Department. For details on the honours classes refer to the General Section of the Handbook.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1
307545 v.1   Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major   200.0
  200.0

Year 2 Semester 1
302240 v.3   ChE 227 Process Principles 5.0 25.0
302252 v.3   ChE 213 Process Engineering Materials 3.0 12.5
307661 v.1   ChE 212 Process Analysis 3.0 12.5
308807 v.1   Fluid Mechanics 230 4.0 25.0
7039 v.5   Chemistry 101 6.5 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
302249 v.2   ChE 223 Thermodynamics 5.0 25.0
302251 v.4   ChE 224 Process Systems Analysis 5.0 25.0
302253 v.3   ChE 327 Process Heat Transfer 5.0 25.0
7040 v.6   Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0
  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
8025 v.4   Physical Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
8027 v.4   Organic Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
302262 v.2   ChE 324 Fluid and Particle Processes 5.0 25.0
302263 v.2   ChE 325 Reaction Engineering 5.0 25.0
8026 v.4   Physical Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
8028 v.4   Organic Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
302260 v.2   ChE 323 Transport Phenomena 5.0 25.0
302270 v.2   ChE 422 Advanced Separation Processes 5.0 25.0
308572 v.1   ChE 312 Process Synthesis and Design I 3.0 12.5
7753 v.4   Physical Chemistry 301 6.0 25.0
8029 v.3   Inorganic Chemistry 201 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
302265 v.2   ChE 381 Process Laboratory Projects 3.0 12.5
307668 v.1   ChE 328 Process Instrumentation and Control 3.0 25.0
7754 v.4   Physical Chemistry 302 6.0 25.0
8030 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 202 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   12.5
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 1
10015 v.2   Chemistry and Technology 302 3.0 12.5
302269 v.2   ChE 421 Risk Management 5.0 25.0
302297 v.2   ChE 491 Research Project 1 3.0 12.5
307660 v.1   Engineering Sustainable Development 201 2.0 12.5
7755 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 301 5.0 25.0
  87.5

Year 5 Semester 2
12196 v.2   Chemistry Project 311 8.0 25.0
302272 v.2   ChE 423 Process Economics and Management 5.0 25.0
302273 v.2   ChE 499 Design Project 10.0 50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
302280 v.2   ChE 374 Mineral Processing 2.5 12.5
302290 v.3   ChE 475 Petroleum Processing 2.5 12.5
302291 v.3   ChE 379 Special Topics (Biochemical Engineering) 4.0 12.5
302302 v.2   ChE 473 Advanced Process Simulation 2.5 12.5
302303 v.2   ChE 474 Mineral Processing 5.0 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 2.0 12.5
307032 v.1   ChE 470 Gas Reservoir Engineering 3.0 12.5
 
NB The course outline above is an example of what will be studied in 2008
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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