302153 v.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering

PGradDipChemEng(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides an advanced professional qualification for graduates in engineering or applied science disciplines (not usually for graduate chemical engineers). Applicants will be graduates with qualifications in areas related to chemical engineering, and intending to work in the chemical processing industries. Chemical engineering graduates, especially those with honours, should consider enrolling in the Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) by research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A recognised degree in engineering or applied science at honours level or a recognised degree in engineering or applied science without honours but with relevant experience. Such candidates will be accepted at the discretion of the Head of Department. Candidates with an appropriate pass degree can be accepted at the discretion of the Head of Department but will be required to complete up to 12 full units over one and a half years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). Transfer from the Graduate Certificate to this course is allowable subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one years full-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Chemical Engineering may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to the approval of the Head of Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

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

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

302222 v.2 # ChE 599 Design Project 12.0 50.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

302195 v.2 ChE 511 Process Heat Transfer 6.0 25.0

302196 v.2 ChE 512 Fluid Mechanics 6.0 25.0

302197 v.2 ChE 513 Fluid and Particle Processes 6.0 25.0

302198 v.2 ChE 514 Process Control 6.0 25.0

302199 v.2 ChE 515 Reaction Engineering 6.0 25.0

302200 v.2 ChE 516 Mass Transfer Operations 6.0 25.0

302201 v.2 ChE 541 Risk Management 6.0 25.0

302202 v.2 ChE 542 Advanced Separation Processes 6.0 25.0

302203 v.2 ChE 543 Chemviron Systems 6.0 25.0

302204 v.2 ChE 544 Chemviron Processes 6.0 25.0

302208 v.2 * ChE 552 Mineral Processing 3.0 12.5

302209 v.2 * ChE 553 Petroleum Processing 3.0 12.5

302210 v.2 * ChE 554 Fuels and Combustion Technology 3.0 12.5

302211 v.2 * ChE 555 Advanced Engineering Materials 3.0 12.5

302212 v.2 * ChE 556 Advanced Reaction Engineering 3.0 12.5

302214 v.2 * ChE 558 Advanced Process Control 3.0 12.5

302215 v.2 * ChE 559 Advanced Process Simulation 3.0 12.5

302394 v.2 * ChE 517 Process Design and Synthesis 3.0 12.5

307065 v.1 ChE 570 Gas Reservoir Engineering 3.0 12.5

# Enrolment is only permitted if four full units have already been successfully completed

* Only four of these units may be selected each semester

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2003 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y
2003 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.