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Unit of Study Table

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

Chemical Engineering Stream Table

Chemical and Biomolecular Stream Core units

Complete all 108 credit points of the following units of study:
ENGG1801
Engineering Computing
6      Semester 1
Summer Late
CHEM1101
Chemistry 1A
6    A HSC Chemistry and Mathematics. Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) and HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Chemistry and Mathematics Bridging Courses (offered in February).
N CHEM1001 or CHEM1901 or CHEM1903 or CHEM1905 or CHEM1906 or CHEM1909 or CHEM1109
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
CHEM1102
Chemistry 1B
6    P CHEM1101 or CHEM1901, or a Distinction in CHEM1001
N CHEM1002 or CHEM1902 or CHEM1904 or CHEM1907 or CHEM1908 or CHEM1108
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
CHNG1103
Material and Energy Transformations Intro
6      Semester 2
CHNG2801
Conservation and Transport Processes
6    A Calculus, Computations (Matlab, Excel), Mass and Energy Balances.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902)
C CHNG2802 and CHNG2803.
Semester 1
CHNG2802
Applied Maths for Chemical Engineers
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all core science and engineering UoS in first-year have been successfully completed.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902)
C CHNG2801 AND CHNG2803.
Semester 1
CHNG2803
Energy and Fluid Systems 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 mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with 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 qualitative and quantitative information.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902)
C CHNG2801 AND CHNG2802
Semester 1
CHNG2804
Chemical and Biological Systems Behaviour
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 mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and to carry out computations with Matlab and MS-Excel.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902)
C CHNG2805 AND CHNG2806.
Semester 2
CHNG2805
Industrial Systems and Sustainability
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 mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL.
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902)
C CHNG2804 AND CHNG2806.
Semester 2
CHNG2806
Materials Purification and Recovery
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 mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with 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 qualitative and quantitative information
P (MATH1001 OR MATH1901) AND (MATH1002 OR MATH1902) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1903) AND (MATH1005 OR MATH1015 OR MATH1905) AND ENGG1801 AND CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1901) AND (CHEM1102 OR CHEM1902)
C CHNG2804 AND CHNG2805.
Semester 2
CHNG3801
Process Design
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering UoS in second year have been successfully completed.
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3803, CHNG3802
Semester 1
CHNG3802
Control and Reaction Engineering
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering UoS in second year have been successfully completed.
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3801; CHNG3803
Semester 1
CHNG3803
Chemical/Biological Process Design
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 mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with 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 qualitative and quantitative information.
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3801 and CHNG3802
Semester 1
CHNG3805
Product Formulation and Design
6    A Mass and Energy Balances Conservation and Transport Phenomena Applied Mathematics (for Chemical Engineering) Process Design Concepts Process Control and Optimisation Concepts
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3806; CHNG3807
Semester 2
CHNG3806
Management of Industrial Systems
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 mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with 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 qualitative information.
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3805; CHNG3807
Semester 2
CHNG3807
Products and Value Chains
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 mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with 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 qualitative and quantitative information.
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806
C CHNG3805; CHNG3806
Semester 2
CHNG4802
Chemical Engineering Design A
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering unit of study in third year have been successfully completed.
P CHNG3801,CHNG3802, CHNG3803, CHNG3805, CHNG3806, CHNG3807
N CHNG4203


School permission required for enrolment insession 2
Semester 1
CHNG4806
Chemical Engineering Design B
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all core chemical engineering units of study in third-year have been successfully completed, as well as the related first semester UoS CHNG4802 or CHNG4203
P CHNG4802 or CHNG4203


Department permission required for enrollment in session 1
Semester 2

Chemical and Biomolecular Stream Specialist units

Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Select a maximum of 12 credit points from the following units of study:
ENGG1800
Engineering Disciplines (Intro) Stream A
6      Semester 1
MBLG1001
Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro)
6    A 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry.
N MBLG1901 or MBLG1991
Semester 2
MBLG1901
Molecular Biology and Genetics (Adv)
6    A [( 85 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) AND (85 or above in HSC Chemistry or equivalent)] OR [( 75 or above in one junior biology unit) AND (75 or above in one junior chemistry unit)]
N MBLG1001 or MBLG1991

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
PHYS1001
Physics 1 (Regular)
6    N PHYS1002 or PHYS1901 or EDUH1017
Semester 1
PHYS1003
Physics 1 (Technological)
6    N PHYS1004 or PHYS1902


It is recommended that PHYS1001 or PHYS1002 or PHYS1901 be completed before this unit
Semester 2
PHYS1901
Physics 1A (Advanced)
6    A (85 or above in HSC Physics or equivalent) OR (75 or above in one of PHYS1003 or PHYS1004) OR (PHYS1902)
N PHYS1001 or PHYS1002 or EDUH1017

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
CHEM2401
Molecular Reactivity and Spectroscopy
6    P (CHEM1101 or CHEM1901 or CHEM1903) and (CHEM1102 or CHEM1902 or CHEM1904) and 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics
N CHEM2001 or CHEM2101 or CHEM2301 or CHEM2311 or CHEM2502 or CHEM2901 or CHEM2903 or CHEM2911 or CHEM2915


This is a required chemistry unit of study for students intending to major in chemistry. Students who have passed CHEM1001 and CHEM1002 may enroll in this unit after obtaining Departmental permission.
Semester 1
CHEM2402
Chemical Structure and Stability
6    P (CHEM1101 or CHEM1901 or CHEM1903) and (CHEM1102 or CHEM1902 or CHEM1904), 6 credit points of Junior of Mathematics
N CHEM2202 or CHEM2302 or CHEM2902 or CHEM2912 or CHEM2916


This is a required chemistry unit of study for students intending to major in chemistry. Students who have passed CHEM1001 and CHEM1002 may enroll in this unit after obtaining Departmental permission.
Semester 2
CHEM2403
Chemistry of Biological Molecules
6    P 12 credit points of Junior Chemistry and 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics.
N CHEM2001 or CHEM2101 or CHEM2301 or CHEM2311 or CHEM2502 or CHEM2901 or CHEM2903 or CHEM2913


To enrol in Senior Chemistry, students are required to have completed (CHEM2401 or CHEM2911 or CHEM2915) and (CHEM2402 or CHEM2912 or CHEM2916). Students are advised that combinations of Intermediate Chemistry units that do not meet this requirement will generally not allow progression to Senior Chemistry.
Semester 2
CHEM2404
Forensic and Environmental Chemistry
6    P (CHEM1101 or CHEM1901 or CHEM1903) and (CHEM1102 or CHEM1902 or CHEM1904), 6 credit points of Junior Mathematics
N CHEM3107 or CHEM3197 or AGCH3033


To enrol in Senior Chemistry students are required to have completed (CHEM2401 or CHEM2911 or CHEM2915) and (CHEM2402 or CHEM2912 or CHEM2916). Students are advised that combinations of Intermediate Chemistry units that do not meet this requirement will generally not allow progression to Senior Chemistry.
Semester 1
Select a minimum of 12 credit points from the following units of study:
AGEN3004
Food Processing and Value Adding
6    A Junior Biology and Chemistry
P 36 cp Junior/Intermediate units including 12 cp Junior Chemistry (CHEM1001 or CHEM1101 or CHEM1901 and CHEM1002 or CHEM1102 or CHEM1902 or AGEN1006)
Semester 1
CHNG3804
Biochemical Engineering
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering units of study in second year have been successfully completed.
P CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 and CHNG1103 and CHNG2801 and CHNG2802 and CHNG2803 and CHNG2804 and CHNG2805 and CHNG2806 and MATH1001 and MATH1002 and MATH1003 and MATH1005
Semester 2
CHNG3808
Polymer Engineering
6    A CHNG3801 Process Design (including Reaction Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer) or equivalent is an absolute Co-Requisite requirement.
P CHNG2801; CHNG2802; CHNG2803; CHNG2804; CHNG2805; CHNG2806; CHEM1101; CHEM1102; CHNG1103; ENGG1800; ENGG1801; ENGG1803; MATH1001; MATH1002; MATH1003; MATH1005
C CHNG3801; CHNG3802
Semester 1
CHNG3809
Laboratory and Industrial Practice
6    P CHNG1103, CHNG2801, CHNG2802, CHNG2803, CHNG2804, CHNG2805 AND CHNG2806
C CHNG3801, CHNG3802, CHNG3803

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
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
CHNG5005
Wastewater Engineering
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
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


This course is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective course for fourth year students. Some lectures my be given by a guest lecturer. this
Semester 1
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
Select a minimum of 12 credit points from the following units of study:
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
CHNG5004
Particles and Surfaces
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (CHNG3801 AND CHNG3802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806 AND CHNG3807) core chemical engineering UoS in third year and all unit operations have been successfully completed.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
CHNG5006
Advanced Wastewater Engineering
6    A CHNG5005 OR CHNG3804.
Semester 2
CHNG5008
Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering
6    P (CHNG3801 OR CHNG9301 OR CHNG5801) AND (CHNG3802 OR CHNG9302 OR CHNG5802) AND (CHNG3805 OR CHNG9305 OR CHNG5805) AND (CHNG3806 OR CHNG9306 OR CHNG5806)

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

Semester 1
CHNG5604
Membrane Engineering Laboratory
6    A CHNG5601
Semester 2
Select a maximum of 12 credit points of units of study from the Bachelor of Engineering Honours General Elective table. It is strongly recommended that candidates select CHNG1108 as one of these electives in the first year of their candidature.


For a standard enrolment plan for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering visit CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).