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Unit of study table

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Master of Engineering majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

To meet requirements for the Master of Engineering majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering a candidate will complete 72 credit points as listed in the unit of study table including:
(a) 24 credit points of Core units
(b) 24 credit points of Specialist units
(c) A minimum of 12 credit points of Research units
(d) A maximum of 12 credit points of Elective units
Candidates who have been granted 24 credit points of Reduced Volume Learning (RVL), must complete 48 credit points including:
(a) A minimum of 12 credit points of Core units
(b) A minimum of 12 credit points of Specialist units
(c) A minimum of 12 credit points of Research units
(d) Elective units are not available for candidates with RVL

Core units

Candidates must complete 24 credit points of Core units.
Where Reduced Volume Learning has been granted candidates must complete a minimum of 12 credit points of Core units.
ENGG5102
Entrepreneurship for Engineers
6    A Some limited industry experience is preferred but not a must.
N ELEC5701
Semester 1
ENGG5202
Sustainable Design, Eng and Mgt
6    A General knowledge in science and calculus and understanding of basic principles of chemistry, physics and mechanics
Semester 1
ENGG5103
Safety Systems and Risk Analysis
6      Semester 2
PMGT5871
Project Process Planning and Control
6      Int December
Int July
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late

Specialist units

Candidates must complete 24 credit points of Specialist units, but may take additional units as Electives.
Where Reduced Volume Learning has been granted candidates must complete a minimum of 12 credit points of Specialist units.
Exchange units may be taken as Specialist units with the approval of the Program Director.
CHNG5001
Process Systems Engineering
6    A First year undergraduate physics and mathematics (differential equations). Use of mathematical and/or computer-based modelling tools and techniques. Feedback control concepts and principles as taught in CHNG3802/CHNG5802 or similar courses. Students who are unsure about meeting these requirements should contact the unit coordinator for advice.


This unit of study is for Masters students and can be selected as an elective by 4th year students.
Semester 2
CHNG5003
Green Engineering
6    A CHNG3801 AND CHNG3802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806 AND CHNG3807. All core third year chemical engineering.
Semester 2
CHNG5004
Particles and Surfaces
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering UoS in third year or their equivalent have been successfully completed.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
CHNG5005
Wastewater Eng - Systems and Practice
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve `real` chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use basic calculus and linear algebra, and carry out such computations using Matlab and MS Excel. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on information from diverse sources.
Semester 1
CHNG5006
Advanced Wastewater Engineering
6    A CHNG5005 OR CHNG3804.
Semester 2
CHNG5008
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Adv
6    P CHNG5801 OR (CHNG3802 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806)

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
CHNG5601
Membrane Science
6      Semester 1
CHNG5602
Cellular Biophysics
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
CHNG5603
Analysis, Modelling, Control: BioPhy Sys
6    A It is assumed that students have a general knowledge of: MATH 1001 Differential Calculus MATH 1003 Integral Calculus and Modeling
Semester 1
CHNG5604
Membrane Science Laboratory
6    A CHNG5601
Semester 2
CHNG5605
Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace
6   

This course is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective course for fourth year students.
Semester 2

Research units

All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit points from the following units:
CHNG5020
Capstone Project A
6    A CHNG5801 AND CHNG5802 AND CHNG5803 AND CHNG5805 AND CHNG5806.
P Completion of 24 credits of ME or exemption, or 42 credits of MPE

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG5021
Capstone Project B
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that Capstone Project A has been successfully completed.
P CHNG5020

Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Semester 1

Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG5022
Capstone Project B Extended
12    P 42 credit points in the Master of Engineering and WAM >70, or 66 credit points in the Master of Professional Engineering and WAM >70 or exemption
C CHNG5020

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG5222
Dissertation A
12    N ENGG5220, ENGG5221.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
In order to enrol in a project, students must first secure an academic supervisor in an area that they are interested. The topic of your project must be determined in discussion with the supervisor. The supervisor can come from any of the Engineering Departments, however, they need to send confirmation of their supervision approval to the Postgraduate Administrator.
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG5223
Dissertation B
12    N ENGG5220, ENGG5221

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
With permission from the Head of Department students progressing with distinction (75%) average or higher results may replace AMME5020, AMME5021 and 12 cp of electives with AMME5222 & AMME5223, Dissertation A & B.

Elective units

Candidates may complete a maximum of 12 credit points from the following units:
Specialist units may also be taken as Elective units. Other Postgraduate units in the Faculty may be taken as Elective units with the approval of the Program Director.
Electives may be approved for candidates who have been granted RVL with the approval of the Program Director.
CIVL5670
Reservoir Stream & Coastal Eng
6    A CIVL3612 AND MATH2061.


Students who have previously studied CIVL3613 will only be permitted to enrol in this unit by approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.)
Semester 1
ENGG5216
Management of Engineering Innovation
6    A Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management
Semester 1
ENGG5231
Engineering Graduate Exchange A
6    P Permission from faculty and school.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Int January
Int July
ENGG5232
Engineering Graduate Exchange B
6    P Permission from faculty and school.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Int January
Int July
MECH5275
Advanced Renewable Energy
6    A The students will require an understanding of the basic principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, and the application of these principles to energy conversion systems. In particular, students should be able to analyse fluid flow in turbomachinery; perform first and second law thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion systems; and perform calculations of radiative, conductive and convective heat transfer.
P MECH5262 or MECH3260
Semester 2

For more information on degree program requirements visit CUSP.