Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

304168 v.2 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)


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

Course CRICOS Code: 043753C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

Covers the development, design and operation of processes and plant for the extraction, conversion and recovery of materials. A great variety of process industries serve 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

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 employmentor seek the assistance of Prospective Students Services. 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 Department of Chemical 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 appropriate bridging and special course units may result in extension of studies beyond the regular five-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 study. 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. 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

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 shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree. 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 Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering has full recognition by 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 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 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 and units for students who commenced this course prior to 2004 is available by consulting the 2003 Curtin Courses Handbook or by contacting your course coordinator for the transitional phase. 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
302260 v.2   ChE 323 Transport Phenomena 5.0 25.0
303138 v.1   WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
13473 v.3   WASM Mining and Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0
302262 v.2   ChE 324 Fluid and Particle Processes 5.0 25.0
302263 v.2   ChE 325 Reaction Engineering 5.0 25.0
307668 v.1   ChE 328 Process Instrumentation and Control 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
11310 v.4   WASM Geology 111 5.0 25.0
11974 v.3   WASM Hydrometallurgy 352 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
302297 v.2   ChE 491 Research Project 1 3.0 12.5
307660 v.1   Engineering Sustainable Development 201 2.0 12.5
308572 v.1   ChE 312 Process Synthesis and Design I 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 2
302265 v.2   ChE 381 Process Laboratory Projects 3.0 12.5
302273 v.2   ChE 499 Design Project 10.0 50.0
302299 v.2   ChE 492 Research Project 2 3.0 12.5
308384 v.1   ChE 415 Advanced Particle Processes 3.0 12.5
  SELECT 1 OPTION   12.5
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 5 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
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.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 Course outline above reflects what will be studied in 2008
 

Availability

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