MJRP-CHEMM v.1 Chemical Engineering Major (M ProfEng)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major in Chemical Engineering is designed for those students who have an undergraduate degree in engineering or technology (other than chemical engineering) or a related discipline in science, to gain content knowledge in areas specific to Chemical Engineering. It will provide the graduates with strong theoretical, laboratory, design and research experiences which are essential to the development of professional competence. The graduate students from this major may be able to fast track a career in chemical processing industries.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply scientific and engineering principles and techniques for chemical process engineering problem-solving, design and research purposes
2. demonstrate critical and creative thinking, and reflective practices, in the analysis, design and research of process engineering systems
3. acquire, evaluate and integrate information relevant to the analysis, design and research of process engineering systems and components
4. communicate engineering information effectively in written, oral and graphical forms, to a variety of audiences professionally
5. identify, use and justify appropriate technologies for chemical process engineering applications
6. engage in continuous professional development and demonstrate the ability to set and achieve learning goals
7. apply international standards and best practices in chemical process engineering, using relevant techniques and skills
8. recognise the cultural impact of engineering operations
9. demonstrate professional integrity and ethical responsibilities of an engineer and scientist
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN5000 | v.1 | Process Heat Transfer | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| INDE5001 | v.1 | Engineering - Design and Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENGR5000 | v.1 | Fluid Mechanics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEM1000 | v.1 | Principles and Processes in Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN5020 | v.1 | Mass and Energy Balances | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5025 | v.1 | Thermodynamics | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2004 | v.2 | Process Simulation | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5005 | v.1 | Mass Transfer Operations | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN5040 | v.1 | Reaction Engineering | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3003 | v.1 | Process Synthesis and Design | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5042 | v.1 | Fluid and Particle Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| BLAW2000 | v.2 | Law for Engineers | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| ENEN2000 | v.2 | Engineering Sustainable Development | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN5041 | v.1 | Process Instrumentation and Control | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5017 | v.1 | Process Plant Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN5036 | v.1 | Process Economics and Management | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3001 | v.1 | Transport Phenomena | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN5006 | v.1 | Process Safety and Risk Management | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENGR6009 | v.1 | Professional Engineering Research Design Project 1 | 50.0 | ||
| CHEN5039 | v.1 | Advanced Separation Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| ENGR6010 | v.1 | Professional Engineering Research Design Project 2 | 50.0 | ||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| CHEN4011 | v.1 | Advanced Modelling and Control | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4014 | v.1 | Advanced Particle Processes | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN4010 | v.2 | Advanced Thermodynamics and Reactor Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
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