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Unit of study descriptions

Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular)

To qualify for the award of the Master of Professional Engineering in this specialisation, a candidate must complete 144 credit points, including core and elective units of study as listed below.
Candidates with a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent in the relevant discipline, and who have reached an acceptable level of academic achievement in their prior degree, may be eligible for a reduction of volume in learning of up to 48 credit points.

Core units

Year One

Year One covers Foundation units only. Candidates with a prior Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in the field related to this specialisation may be exempted from Foundation units.

Year One - Semester One

CHNG9000 Chemical Engineering for Scientists

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr John Kavanagh Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture(1.00 hours per week), Tutorial(2.00 hours per week), Assumed knowledge: University Level Mathematics, calculus, linear algebra and statistics, IELTs 6.5 Assessment: Through semester assessment (80%) and Final Exam (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit provides an introduction to chemical engineering for MPE students whose first degrees are in science. The unit covers the history of the chemical industry and the development of chemical engineering as a profession. Students will develop skills in written, visual and oral communication and the ability to use software tools to solve chemical engineering problems.
CHNG9201 Conservation and Transport Processes

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Perry Johnson Mr Jun Huang Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecture: 2 hours per week; Tutorial: 2 hours per week; Laboratory: 6 hours per semester. Prohibitions: CHNG5701 OR CHNG2801 Assumed knowledge: Calculus, Computations (Matlab, Excel), Mass and Energy Balances. Assessment: Through semester assessment (60%) and Final Exam (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study is designed for postgraduate students who should be proficient at applying the basic principles of mass, energy and momentum balances to solve advanced engineering problems involving fluid flow, heat and mass transfer. Further, students will be able to perform simple dimensional analysis and to see the utility of this general approach in engineering: for example in friction factors, heat and mass-transfer correlations. Students will also develop skills in the advanced design of different types of chemical reactors, given the corresponding chemical rate law. The focus of this unit of study is to provide the key concepts and principles as tools through keynote lectures, with supporting tutorials and laboratory sessions giving valuable hands-on experience. Guidance will be provided to students to seek additional detailed information for specific applications in their projects. This unit of study runs concurrently with another enabling technology unit of study CHNG9202. These two units together will provide students with the tools and know-how to tackle the real-life engineering problems encountered in the concurrent project-based unit of study, CHNG9203. This integrated course structure is designed to help students become familiar with the multi-disciplinary nature of chemical engineering today.
CHNG9202 Applied Maths for Chemical Engineers

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Alejandro Montoya Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Prohibitions: CHNG2802 OR CHNG5702 Assumed knowledge: Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that first year undergraduate core maths, science and engineering UoS (or their equivalent) have been successfully completed. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: School permission required.
Virtually every aspect of a chemical engineer`s professional life will involve some use of mathematical techniques. Not only is the modern chemical engineer expected to be proficient in the use of these techniques, they are also expected to be able to utilise computer-based solutions when analytical solutions are unfeasible. This UoS aims to expose students to an appropriate suite of techniques and enable them to become proficient in the use of mathematics as a tool for the solution of a diversity of chemical engineering problems.

Specifically, this unit consists of two core modules: (A) Statistical methods and (B) Numerical methods. These modules aim at furthering knowledge by extending skills in statistical analysis and Chemical Engineering computations. This unit will also enable the development of a systematic approach to solving mathematically oriented Chemical Engineering problems, which will help with making sound engineering decisions.

In addition, there will be considerable time spent during the semester on advanced topics related to mathematical analysis techniques in engineering and recent associated developments.
CHNG9203 Energy and Fluid Systems

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Timothy Langrish Session: Semester 1 Classes: Project Work - in class: 8 hours per week; Prohibitions: CHNG2803 OR CHNG5703 Assumed knowledge: 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. Assessment: Through semester assessment (50%) and Final Exam (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
CHNG2803/9203 is a practically and theoretically-based course, where students will be introduced to types of problems that the modern chemical engineer may be asked to solve. The material is contemporary in nature, and the projects link with the key concepts taught in CHNG2801/9201 and CHNG2802/9202 and across the curriculum.

The objectives in this unit are to provide an interesting, enjoyable, and challenging introduction to fundamental aspects of chemical engineering, particularly conservation and transport processes involving fluids and energy, as well as to the application of mathematical techniques in typical engineering problems.

In this course there is one overall project. The overall goal of the project work throughout this semester is to build a small cooling tower. This cooling tower may be used to cool water from processes that make the water hot, to humidify air that is cold and dry (as in a Sydney winter) or to dehumidify warm wet air (as in a Sydney summer).

The overall project will be split into two sub-projects

i. Fluid mechanics: 4 weeks

ii. Heat and mass transfer: 8 weeks

The project in CHNG9203 addresses transport processes, including the movement of momentum (fluid mechanics), thermal energy (heat transfer) and components with mass. The projects are underpinned by a critical and constructive analysis and best practice in learning and teaching. In addition to the basic knowledge and skills required to pass this unit, the development of an understanding sufficient to enable you to tackle new and unfamiliar problems will be emphasized. You will learn to work in largely unsupervised groups and to be responsible for managing your individual and group performance.

Year One - Semester Two

CHNG9103 Material and Energy Transformations Intro

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Marjorie Valix Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3hr lectures per week, 2hr tutorials per week Prohibitions: CHNG1103 OR CHNG5707 Assessment: Through semester assessment (50%) and Final Exam (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
The students should develop an understanding of and competence in the formulation and solution of material and energy balance problems in engineering; develop competence in using basic flowsheet analysis and appropriate computational tools; improve their group work and problem solving skills; gain an ability to extract a simplified version of a problem from a complex situation. Students will also develop a preliminary understanding in the use of process simulator (e.g., Hysis) to formulate and solve material and energy problems around simple models of unit operations and recycles.

Material Transformation related topics include: unit systems and unit conversions; properties of solids, fluids and gases; mass balance calculations on batch and flow systems; balances on multiple units processes, balances on reactive systems, recycle, bypass and purge calculations; equilibrium compositions of reacting systems; vapour pressure and humidity. Energy transformations include the following topics: apply the first law of thermodynamics to flow and batch systems in process industries; understand thermodynamic properties such as internal energy, enthalpy and heat capacity; conduct energy balances for sensible heat changes, phase transformations and reactive processes for practical industrial systems; understand the applications of psychrometry, refrigeration, heat of formation and combustion in industry.
Textbooks
R. Himmelblau/Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering// R.M. Felder and R.W. Rousseau/Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes//
CHNG9204 Chemical and Biological Systems Behaviour

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Alejandro Montoya Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecture: 2 hours per week; Tutorial: 2 hours per week; Project Work - own time: 4 hours per week. Prohibitions: CHNG2804 OR CHNG5704 Assumed knowledge: 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. Assessment: Through semester assessment (70%) and Final Exam (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Chemical Engineering requires an understanding of material and energy transformations and how these are driven by molecular interactions. The rate of such transformations is dependent on driving forces and resistances, and these need to be defined in terms of fundamental physical and chemical properties of systems.

This course seeks to provide students with a sound basis of the thermodynamics of chemical and biological systems, and how these, in turn, define limits of behaviour for such real systems. The thermodynamic basis for rate processes is explored, and the role of energy transfer processes in these highlighted, along with criteria for equilibrium and stability. Emphasis is placed on the prediction of physical properties of chemical and biological systems in terms of state variables. The course delivery mechanism is problem-based, and examples from thermal, chemical and biological processes will be considered, covering molecular to macro-systems scale.

In addition, there will be considerable time spent during the semester on advanced topics related to the analysis of the behaviour of chemical and biological systems, and recent associated technological developments.
Textbooks
J Winnick/Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics/1997//
CHNG9206 Materials Purification and Recovery

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Marjorie Valix Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecture: 3 hours per week; Tutorials/Practical Sessions: 3 hours per week. Prohibitions: CHNG2806 OR CHNG5706 Assumed knowledge: 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 Assessment: Through semester assessment (60%) and Final Exam (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
To recognise that chemical engineers are involved in creation of products and processes, in manipulating complex systems, and in managing technical operations. To develop an appreciation of the practical application of concepts and tools to real design problems in the process, products and service sectors in which chemical engineers are engaged. To consider this through project-driven case studies covering a range of integrated analysis scenarios, from the domain of energy, thermodynamic and fluid systems. In this course, the focus is on the production of alcohol (by fermentation) and the separation of this alcohol (by distillation). The fermentation related topics include: biotechnology; the process of fermentation; organism; requirements for growth and the metabolic pathways that lead to the generation of specific products; the application of the principles of mass balance and thermodynamics in the analysis of bioprocessing systems; growth and product stoichiometry; elemental and electron balance; equations; the use of electron balance equations and energy balance equations in estimating the growth heat of reaction; bioprocessing heat of reaction and in assessing the cooling requirements of fermentation systems and concepts of analytical chemistry with relevance to the analysis of the process of fermentation. Distillation related topics include: Distillation vapour liquid equilibrium (VLE); operation of a distillation column; use of Hysis to formulate and solve material and energy problems around distillation unit operations This course is a concurrent requirement for the concept and enabling technology courses running in parallel in the same semester.
CHNG9304 Biochemical Engineering

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Fariba Dehghani Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2 hours of lectures, 1 hour of tutorials per week. 8 hours of laboratory work per semester. Prohibitions: : CHNG3804 OR CHNG5804 Assessment: Through semester assessment (60%) and Final Exam (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Biochemical engineering is increasingly playing an important role in technology to modern society. The engineers with knowledge of various aspects of biochemical processes are tremendously valuable. The course will examine cutting edge examples of biochemical technologies across a broad range of applications relevant to chemical engineering. The specific objectives of this course are to understand the history and scope of the biotechnology industry; examine the role of biochemical engineering in the industrial application of biotechnology and its development. We will provide an understanding of the major fundamental aspects of biochemical engineering and implementing the knowledge acquired to some selected industrial applications.
In addition to the above fundamentals, there will be considerable time spent during the semester on advanced topics related to biochemical engineering and associated technological developments.
Textbooks
Campbell/Biochemistry/1999// Pauline M. Doran/Bioprocess Engineering Principles/2004//

Year Two - Semester One

CHNG9301 Process Design

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ali Abbas Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Prerequisites: (CHNG9201 OR CHNG5701) AND (CHNG9202 OR CHNG5702) AND (CHNG9203 OR CHNG5703) AND (CHNG9204 OR CHNG5704) AND (CHNG9206 OR CHNG5706) Corequisites: CHNG9302 Prohibitions: CHNG5801 Assessment: Through semester assessment (40%) and Final Exam (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study consists of two strands: (1) vapour-liquid equilibrium and distillation and (2) heat transfer and heat exchangers. The central aim is to show how these unit operations interact in the design and operation of process equipment. The first strand focuses on the following; numerical methods for predicting vapour-liquid equilibrium; binary and multi-component distillation; deviations from ideal behaviour. The second strand of this unit of study focuses on the understanding of the differences between various conventional heat exchanger types and their strengths and weaknesses. Students will understand and be able to design a range of conventional heat exchangers using a systematic approach, and will focus on design and heat transfer calculations. The two strands make extensive use of computer software: Excel and Matlab for data manipulation and equation solving; commercial flowsheeting software (Hysys) for solving engineering design problems. This unit of study runs concurrently with another enabling technology unit of study CHNG9302. These two units together provide students with the tools and know-how to tackle real-life engineering problems encountered in the concurrent project-based unit of study, CHNG9303. This integrated course structure is designed to help students become familiar with the multi-disciplinary nature of chemical engineering today.
Textbooks
Seader, Henley, Roper/Separation Process Principles//
CHNG9302 Control and Reaction Engineering

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ali Abbas Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Prerequisites: (CHNG9201 OR CHNG5701) AND (CHNG9202 OR CHNG5702) AND (CHNG9203 OR CHNG5703) AND (CHNG9204 OR CHNG5704) AND (CHNG9206 OR CHNG5706) Corequisites: CHNG9301 Prohibitions: CHNG5802 Assessment: Through semester assessment (50%) and Final Exam (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Aims and Objectives: This Unit of study has two strands: the first is reaction engineering while the second is concerned with process modelling and process control. The first strand of this unit of study focuses on the understanding of the key concepts of reaction engineering in process design. It covers reaction kinettics, stoichiometry, reactor design, multiple reaction systems, catalysis and using reaction data to estimate rate laws. All industrial processes require some process monitoring and control for satisfactory operation. The first strand commences with process data management before moving on to empirical modelling. The second strand will concentrate on the role of process control covering: the development of linear models, control system analysis, the design and performance of feedback control systems, and the use of control related software. This UoS demonstrates that: process control is an integral concept for any modern plant; a unified approach allows a diversity of application fields to be readily handled via a consistent approach from data analysis, though process control to process optimisation. The UoS will allow each student to achieve and demonstrate competency through a range of individual and group-based activities. By the end of this UoS a student should achieve competence in the following: process data management skills relevant to engineering (data-based modelling and data reconciliation techniques); appreciation of the role of process control in modern manufacturing; designing an appropriate feedback control system and analysing its performance for a range of process applications using both traditional and software-based techniques; appreciation of the limitations of feedback control and be able to design a range of common enhancements; appreciate the limitations that exist whenever mathematical models are used as the basis for process control; appreciate the 'vertical integration' that exists from modelling, through control, to optimisation. This UoS is part of an integrated third-year program in chemical engineering. Completion of this body of work is required before a student will be permitted to move into the final-year with its emphasis on detailed design work, thesis based research and advanced engineering options.
Textbooks
J.A. Romagnoli and A. Palazoglu/Introduction to Process Control/2005//
CHNG9303 Chemical and Biological Processes

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr John Kavanagh Session: Semester 1 Classes: 4 hours of in-class project work per week. Prerequisites: (CHNG9201 OR CHNG5701) AND (CHNG9202 OR CHNG5702) AND (CHNG9204 OR CHNG5704) Prohibitions: CHNG3803 OR CHNG5803 Assumed knowledge: 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. Assessment: Through semester assessment (50%) and Final Exam (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This is a project based unit of study where students will work in small teams through three project-driven case studies covering a range of design scenarios, from the domain of chemical and biological processes. This course runs in parallel with CHNG5801 and CHNG5802, and the projects allow the students to demonstrate their kowledge of process modelling, the design of rate and equilibrium processes, the control of chemical processes and the practical and commercial aspects of design. Projects include designing equipment such as fermenters, reactors, distillation columns and heat exchangers, determining the optimal operating conditions for individual items of equipment, estimating the operating costs of processes, designing small flowsheets and designing simple control systems. By the end of this unit students will be proficient in estimating the feasibility of processes, desigining individual items of equipment and designing small flowsheets.
Textbooks
HYSYS User's Manual//
ENGG5202 Sustainable Design, Eng and Mgt

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Tony Vassallo Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Tutorial 2 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: General knowledge in science and calculus and understanding of basic principles of chemistry, physics and mechanics Assessment: Through semester assessment (70%) and Final Exam (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
The aim of this UoS is to give students an insight and understanding of the environmental and sustainability challenges that Australia and the planet are facing and how these have given rise to the practice of Sustainable Design, Engineering and Management. The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the nature and causes of the major environmental problems facing our planet, with a particular focus on energy and water, and how engineering is addressing these challenges.
The course starts with a description of the physical basis of global warming, and proceeds with a discussion of Australia`s energy and water use, an overview of sustainable energy and water technologies and sustainable building design. Topics include the principles of sustainability, sustainable design and social responsibility, sustainable and renewable energy sources, and sustainable use of water. Aspects of designing a sustainable building, technologies that minimise energy and water consumption, consider recycling and reducing waste disposal using advanced design will also be discussed during this course.

Year Two - Semester Two

CHNG9305 Product Formulation and Design

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Andrew Minett Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2 hours of lectures and 1 hours of tutorials per week. Prerequisites: (CHNG9201 OR CHNG5701) AND (CHNG9202 OR CHNG5702) AND (CHNG9204 OR CHNG5704) Prohibitions: CHNG3805 OR CHNG5805 Assumed knowledge: 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. Assessment: Through semester assessment (55%) and Final Exam (45%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Many products emerge from their processing not as a continuous stream, but as discrete entities. There are many examples of discrete systems in chemical engineering, such as particulate systems (eg powders, solid particles in fluids), as well as polymeric and biological systems (eg emulsions and cells, respectively). Indeed, on a larger scale, a batch processing system itself can be thought of as a series of discrete but connected entities. This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in discrete systems necessary for a chemical engineer to be able to formulate and design discrete products which have desired properties. In essence it is a course on product formulation and design.
This module will provide students with a working knowledge of the types of discrete systems available, the ways in which particulate systems can be characterized and their applications in industry. These aspects will form the foundation for an introduction of the modelling techniques used for discrete systems, such as population balances and batch scheduling.
In addition to the above fundamentals, there will be considerable time spent during the semester on advanced topics related to the formulation and design of a variety of products, as well as the associated recent technological developments.
Textbooks
Cussler, E, and Moggridge, G/Chemical product design/2001/660.0685// Rhodes, Martin J./Introduction to Particle Technology/1998/620.4346//
CHNG9306 Management of Industrial Systems

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Don White Session: Semester 2 Classes: 3 hours of lectures and 3 hours of tutorials per week. Prerequisites: (CHNG9201 OR CHNG5701) AND (CHNG9202 OR CHNG5702) AND (CHNG9204 OR CHNG5704). [These prerequisites may have been partially or fully met in students prior learning] Prohibitions: : CHNG3806 OR CHNG5806 Assumed knowledge: 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. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Aims and Objectives: To develop an appreciation of management practice in process-led and product-driven industries; considering project management, economic evaluation of processes, risk assessment and decision making with multiple objectives and uncertainty; to develop the requisite tools to support above; to consider approaches to innovation and entrepreneurship; to consider all this in the context of different scales of operation - from single process, to business unit, to enterprise, and across supply and value chains; to support this analysis through real-problem case studies and projects. By the end of this unit of study a student should be competent in: developing project work plans in conjunction with project management schedules; performing economic evaluations of projects, plans and processes; performing qualitative risk assessments of projects, plans and processes; exploring optimisation of complex processes under risk and uncertainty, covering unit operations, business units, enterprises and value chains.
Textbooks
Peters, Timmerhaus and West/Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers/Fifth/2003/0-07-239266-5//
Select 12 credit points from Specialist electives/Management electives.
Candidates must complete 24 credit points from Specialisation Electives and 6 credit points from Management Electives across Year Two and Year Three.

Year Three - Semester One

CHNG5020 Capstone Project A

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Andrew Minett Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Meeting 1 hr/week; Project Work - own time 5 hrs/week. Prerequisites: 96 cp from MPE degree program or 24 cp from the ME program (including any credit for previous study) Assumed knowledge: (CHNG9301 OR CHNG5801) AND (CHNG9302 OR CHNG5802) AND (CHNG9303 OR CHNG5803) AND (CHNG9305 OR CHNG5805) AND (CHNG9306 OR CHNG5806). Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Supervision
Note: School permission required for enrolment in semester 2.
The ability to plan, systematically conduct and report on a major research project is an important skill for professional engineers. This unit of study builds on technical competencies introduced in previous years, as well as making use of the report writing and communications skills the students have developed. The research activity is spread over two units (Minimum 12 A and B) run over two semesters. In this unit of study, students are required to plan and begin work on a major research project, which is very often some aspect of a staff member`s research interests. Some of the projects will be experimental in nature, while others may involve computer-based simulation, design or literature surveys. In this unit, students will learn how to examine published and experimental data, set objectives, organize a program of work and devise an experimental or developmental program. The progress at the end of Thesis A will be evaluated based on a seminar presentation and a progress report. The skills acquired will be invaluable to students undertaking engineering work.Students are expected to take the initiative when pursuing their research projects. The supervisor will be available for discussion - typically 1 hour per week.
CHNG9402 Chemical Engineering Design A

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Don White Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Prerequisites: (CHNG9301 OR CHNG5801) AND (CHNG9302 OR CHNG5802) AND (CHNG9305 OR CHNG5805) AND (CHNG9306 OR CHNG5806). Prohibitions: CHNG5112 Assumed knowledge: Enrollment in this unit of study assumes that all core chemical engineering UoS, apart from final year, have been successfully completed. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In the overall design process, chemical engineers must clearly understand the (often complex) interactions and trade-offs that occur between technical, economic, social and environmental considerations. This UoS builds on concepts in each of these areas introduced in previous years but with an emphasis on their successful integration within a comprehensive design activity.
This design activity is spread over two UoS (Chemical Engineering Design A and B) run in first and second semester. The primary aim in the first UoS is to consider the technical issues - with an emphasis on creating and evaluating a range of alternative options that exist at both the unit operation and complete flowsheet levels. The primary emphasis in the subsequent UoS is on evaluating how non-technical considerations affect the final process design and its operation.
In addition to the above fundamentals, there will be considerable time spent during the semester on advanced topics related to designing chemical processes and associated technological developments.
Textbooks
Peters, Timmerhaus and West/Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers/Fifth/2003/0-07-239266-5//
ENGG5217 Practical Experience

Teacher/Coordinator: GSE Administration Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Practical Experience, Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Professional practice
Note: Students should have completed one year of their MPE program before enrolling in this unit.
The 3 year MPE requires students to obtain industrial work experience of twelve weeks duration (60 working days) or its equivalent towards satisfying the requirements for award of the degree. Students can undertake their work experience in the final year of the MPE program (Year 3). Students may have prior work in an Engineering field carried out on completion of their undergraduate degree accepted as meeting the requirements of this component. Students must be exposed to professional engineering practice to enable them to develop an engineering approach and ethos, and to gain an appreciation of engineering ethics. and to gain an appreciation of engineering ethics. The student is required to inform the Faculty of any work arrangements by emailing the Graduate School of Engineering and Information Technologies. Assessment in this unit is by the submission of a portfolio containing written reports on the involvement with industry. For details of the reporting requirements, go to the faculty's Practical Experience portfolio web site http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/practical-experience/index.shtml
Select 12 credit points from Specialist electives/Management electives.
Candidates must complete 24 credit points from Specialisation Electives and 6 credit points from Management Electives across Year Two and Year Three.

Year Three - Semester Two

CHNG9406 Chemical Engineering Design B

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Don White Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week. Prerequisites: CHNG9402 OR CHNG5112 Prohibitions: CHNG5116 Assumed knowledge: Enrollment in this unit of study assumes that all core chemical engineering units of study, apart from final year, have been successfully completed. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In the overall design process, chemical engineers must clearly understand the (often complex) interactions and trade-offs that occur between technical, economic, social and environmental considerations. This UoS builds on concepts in each of these areas introduced in previous years but with an emphasis on their successful integration within a comprehensive design activity.
This design activity is spread over two UoS (Chemical Engineering Design A and B) run in first and second semester. The primary aim in the first UoS is to consider the technical issues - with an emphasis on creating and evaluating a range of alternative options that exist at both the unit operation and complete flowsheet levels. The primary emphasis in this UoS is on evaluating how non-technical considerations affect the final process design and its operation.
In addition to the above fundamentals, there will be considerable time spent during the semester on advanced topics related to designing chemical processes and associated technological developments.
Textbooks
Peters, Timmerhaus and West/Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers/Fifth/2003/0-07-239266-5//
CHNG5021 Capstone Project B

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Andrew Minett Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Meeting 1 hr/week; Project Work - own time 5 hrs/week. Corequisites: CHNG5020 Assumed knowledge: Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that Capstone Project A has been successfully completed. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Supervision
Note: School permission required for enrolment in session 1.
The ability to plan, systematically conduct and report on a major research project is an important skill for professional engineers. This unit of study builds on technical competencies introduced in previous years, as well as making use of the report writing and communications skills the students have developed. The research activity is spread over two units (Capstone Project A and B) run in first and second semester. In this unit of study, the primary emphasis is on the execution of a comprehensive and systemic series of investigations, and the reporting of the study in a major thesis document and an oral presentation. Students will acquire skills in developing a plan for a series of studies to illuminate an area of research, in evaluating alternatives at the conceptual level with a view to creating a `short-list` worthy of more detailed technical investigation, and in searching the literature for guidance of the studies. Further, communication skills will be developed, such as the ability to clearly present the background and results in a written format and in an oral presentation to a general engineering audience. This UoS is part of an integrated (two semester) fourth year program involving a chemical engineering research project and thesis. It has the overarching aim of completing the `vertical integration` of knowledge - one of the pillars on which this degree program is based. The supervisor will be available for discussion - typically 1 hour per week.
Candidates achieving an average mark of 70% or higher over 48 credit points of units of study in the Year Two Table or equivalent are eligible for the Extended Capstone Project. See Project units.
Candidates achieving an average mark of 75% or higher over 48 credit points of units of study in the Year Two Table or equivalent are eligible for the Research Pathway and may replace CHNG5021 and 6cp of recommended electives with CHNG5223 Dissertation B.
Select 12 credit points from Specialist electives/Management electives.
Candidates must complete 24 credit points from Specialisation Electives and 6 credit points from Management Electives across Year Two and Year Three.

Specialist elective units

Candidates must complete 24 credit points from the following Chemical & Biomolecular Specialist elective units.

Specialist Elective Units - Depth

Complete a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 credit points of Specialist Elective Depth units.
CHNG5001 Process Systems Engineering

Credit points: 6 Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecture 1 hr/week; Project Work - in class 2 hrs/week; Project Work - own time 4 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: 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. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: This unit of study is for Masters students and can be selected as an elective by 4th year students.
Whatever its purpose, any process requires some level of process monitoring and control to allow it to operate satisfactorily. Once a process is under control, the option exists to further improve performance via the implementation of some level of optimisation. This UoS will develop skills in integrating process modelling, simulation, design, optimisation and control concepts. The aims of this UoS are (i) to demonstrate that modelling, process control and optimisation are integral concepts in the overall consideration of industrial plants, (ii) to demonstrate that a unified approach allows a diversity of application fields to be readily handled, and (iii) to allow each student to achieve and demonstrate acceptable competency over the UoS material through a range of individual and group-based activities.
Textbooks
J.A. Romagnoli and A. Palazoglu/Introduction to Process Control/2005//
CHNG5004 Particles and Surfaces

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Marjorie Valix Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Tutorial 2 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: 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. Assessment: Through semester assessment (45%) and Final Exam (55%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Particles and Surfaces: Mineral Processing. Aims and Objectives: Solid-solid and solid-liquid interactions are an important aspect in mineral processing. The aim of any mineral processing operation is the efficient extraction of the valuable metals or minerals (concentrate) from the waste materials in the ore (gangue). The goal of this course is to understand the various key steps and the corresponding principles required to achieve metal extraction from the ores.
Syllabus summary: This course will elucidate the principles in size reduction or comminution of the ore in liberating the valuable minerals, examine the microscopic details of solid-liquid, solid-gas and solid-solid interactions in mineral processing and their roles in macroscopic phenomena such as adhesion, wetting, adsorption, and mineral reactions such as reduction roasting and leaching. The general understanding of these factors will allow manipulation and improvement of performance in mineral beneficiation, dewatering of mineral slurries and extractive metallurgy.
By the end of this course students should develop a proficiency in characterisation of physical, surface and chemical properties of solids and metal aqueous streams; devising strategies to achieve extraction process objectives, within the constraints imposed by social, economic and physical environments, developing management strategies for treating liquid and solid effluents and becoming familiar with computer software packages in modelling aqueous and solid systems. This UoS is an advanced Chemical Engineering elective.
Textbooks
Linkson, P.B./Particles & Surfaces - Mineral Processing/2009//
CHNG5006 Advanced Wastewater Engineering

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Geoff Barton Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Tutorial 1 hr/week; Laboratory 1 hr/week. Assumed knowledge: CHNG5005 OR CHNG3804. Assessment: Through semester assessment (65%) and Final Exam (35%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit of study addresses inter-related issues relevant to wastewater treatment including: (i) the diverse nature of wastewater and its characteristics; (ii) an overview of conventional wastewater treatment options; (iii) the use of commercial software in designing and evaluating a range of advanced wastewater treatment options including biological nutrient removal; (iv) the potential role of constructed wetlands in domestic and industrial wastewater treatment; (v) wastewater management in the food processing, resources, and coal seam gas production industries; (vi) researching advanced wastewater treatment options.
CHNG5008 Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Mr Jun Huang Session: Semester 2 Classes: Project Work - own time 8 hrs/week; Lecture 4 hrs/week. Prerequisites: (CHNG3801 OR CHNG9301 OR CHNG5801) AND (CHNG3802 OR CHNG9302 OR CHNG5802) AND (CHNG3805 OR CHNG9305 OR CHNG5805) AND (CHNG3806 OR CHNG9306 OR CHNG5806) Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Note: School permission required for enrollment.
This course will give students insights into advanced concepts in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, which are essential for the design of efficient processes and green products for the sustainable development and minimise or preferably eliminate waste for a clean world. This unit of study will examine cutting edge examples of nano-technology, renewable energy, bio-technology, and other advanced technologies across a broad range of applications relevant to chemical and biomolecular engineering. At the completion of this unit of study students should have developed an appreciation of the underlying concepts and be able to demonstrate they can apply these skills to new and novel situations. Students are expected to develop an integrated suite of problem-solving skills needed to successfully handle novel (and previously unseen) engineering situations, coupled with an ability to independently research new areas and be critical of what is found, and an ability to cope with experimental data, change and uncertainty through critical thinking.
CHNG5601 Membrane Science

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Terry Chilcott Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecture 4 hrs/week. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
"Membrane Science" provides background in the physics and electrochemistry of a variety of synthetic membranes used in industry as well as cellular membranes. The course aims to provide students with an understand of: membrane self-assembly and manufacture; membrane separation processes such as filtration, desalination, ion exchange and water-splitting; and techniques for membrane characterisation and monitoring.
Textbooks
R. K. Hobbie/Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology// W. Ho and K. K. Sirkar/Membrane Handbook Part VIII Microfiltration// B. Nolting/Methods in Modern Biophysics// H. G. L. Coster/Thermodynamics of Life Processes//
CHNG5602 Cellular Biophysics

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Terry Chilcott Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecture 4 hrs/week. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Students will be given a good background in the physics of biological processes. Students will understand the differences between thermodynamically closed and open systems and its relevance to cells and other biological systems. Students will be provided with an introduction to the thermodynamics of irreversible and evolutionary processes of relevance to biology. Students will be introduced to the statistical mechanics of self assembly and equilibrium structures and its relevance to biology at the molecular level.
Textbooks
R. K. Hobbie/Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology// B. Nolting/Methods in Modern Biophysics// H. G. L. Coster/Thermodynamics of Life Processes//
CHNG5604 Membrane Engineering Laboratory

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Soryong Chae, Dr Terry Chilcott Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Laboratory 4 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: CHNG5601 Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This a practical unit of study where students apply the theoretical concepts of membrane science to engineering practice via a series of laboratory experiments. The students will gain practical insights into mass transport processes through various membranes. Students will understand the construction and functional properties of synthetic separation membranes and also will explore experimentally the various factors affecting the performance of membranes.
Textbooks
H.G. L. Coster and T. C. Chilcott/Fundamentals of Membrane Science (Laboratory Notes to be made available to students)// R. K. Hobbie/Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology// W. Ho and K. K. Sirkar/Membrane Handbook Part VIII Microfiltration// B. Nolting/Methods in Modern Biophysics//

Specialist Elective Units - Breadth

Complete a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 credit points of Specialist Elective Breadth units.
CHNG5003 Green Engineering

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Andrew Minett Session: Semester 2 Classes: Meeting 4 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: CHNG3801 AND CHNG3802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806 AND CHNG3807. All core third year chemical engineering. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Green engineering, eco-technology and sustainable technology are all interchangeable terms for the design of products and processes that maximise resource and energy efficiency, minimise (or preferably eliminate) waste and cause no harm to the environment. In modern society, engineers equipped with the skills to develop sustainable technologies are tremendously valuable. This unit of study will examine cutting edge examples of sustainable technologies across a broad range of applications relevant to chemical and biomolecular engineering. The delivery of teaching and learning material will be exclusively in project mode. Students will be expected to critically analyse modern engineering processes and improve them, from the ground up if necessary, so that they satisfy the criteria of eco-design. At the completion of this unit of study students should have developed an appreciation of the underlying principles of green engineering and be able to demonstrate they can apply these skills to new and novel situations. Students are expected to develop an integrated suite of problem-solving skills needed to successfully handle novel (and previously unseen) engineering situations, coupled with an ability to independently research new areas and be critical of what is found, and an ability to cope with experimental data, change and uncertainty through critical thinking.
CHNG5005 Wastewater Engineering

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Geoff Barton Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Tutorial 1 hr/week; Group assignment 2 hrs/week; Site Visit 5 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: 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. Assessment: Through semester assessment (50%) and Final Exam (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
The unit aims to acquaint students with the application of chemical engineering concepts and practice in an environmental context, the important example of wastewater treatment will be explored.
The key issues that will be considered are: Wastewater creation and characterisation; Wastewater treatment costs; Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment options; High-rate anaerobic and aerobic treatment options; Sludge management and water recovery/reuse options; Process integration considerations.
By the end of this UOS, a student should have gained an engineering-based appreciation of the technical, economic and social challenges posed by wastewater generation and its cost-effective treatment.
This UoS is an advanced elective in chemical engineering. The concepts and enabling technologies taught here are relevant to the real-world practice of chemical engineering across a broad range of industries.
CHNG5603 Analysis, Modelling, Control: BioPhy Sys

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Fariba Dehghani Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Tutorial 1 hr/week; Project Work - own time 2 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: It is assumed that students have a general knowledge of: MATH 1001 Differential Calculus MATH 1003 Integral Calculus and Modeling Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: 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
This course will give students an insight into the use of (computer-based) statistical techniques in extracting information from experimental data obtained from real life bio-physical systems. The issues and techniques required for mathematical modeling as well as monitoring and/or control scheme for bio-physical systems will be discussed and implemented in diverse range of bioprocesses, including biomaterials and fermentation products.
We will review statistical distribution; tests based on z, t, F variables; calculation of confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; linear and nonlinear regression; analysis of variance; principal component analysis; and use of computer-based statistical tools. The issues associated with dynamic response of bio-physical processes; inferred or estimated variables; control system design and implementation; introduction to model-based control; use of computer-based control system design and analysis tools will be elaborated.
When this course is successfully completed you will acquire knowledge to choose the appropriate statistical techniques within a computer based environment, such as Excel or MATLAB, for a given situation. The students will also obtain potential for monitoring/control scheme based on the key dynamic features of the process. Such information would be beneficial for any future career in Bio-manufacturing companies. Students are encouraged to promote an interactive environment for exchange of information.
Textbooks
Martinez W.L and Martinez A.R./Computational Statistics Handbook with MATLAB/2002// Edgar, T.F. and Himmelblau D.M./Optimization of Chemical Processes/1988// Devore, J.L/Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Sciences/2000// Gauch R.R./Statistical Methods for Researchers Made Very Simple/2000//
CHNG5605 Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Fariba Dehghani Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Project Work - own time 6 hrs/week. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: This course is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective course for fourth year students. .
The objectives of the course are to provide students with an overview of biochemical and pharmaceutical industry. It will give students an insight into drug delivery systems and formulation; how therapeutic drugs work; and a general overview of biochemical and pharmaceutical marketing. The design and management of clinical trials, which are key factors for development of any new therapeutic agent will also be covered in the course. The challenges for commercialisation of innovative methods and/or biochemical and pharmaceutical products and aspects of intellectual property protection will be elaborated. Ultimately the aspects of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and international legislation for marketing pharmaceutical products will be illuminated.
Lectures in this course will be delivered by both University of Sydney staff and by a number of visiting professional representatives from industry and government agencies. We will also arrange a site visit for a bio-manufacturing company as warranted.
When you successfully complete this course you acquire knowledge about drug formulation, pharmaceutical processing including physical processes, legislation governing the bio-manufacturing and commercialisation of biochemicals and pharmaceuticals. The information would be beneficial for your future career in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.
Students are encouraged to engage in an interactive environment for exchange of information. This course will be assessed by quizzes, assignments, oral presentation and final report.This unit of study is offered as an advanced elective unit of study to final year undergraduate students. Students may be required to attend lectures off-campus.

Management elective units

Candidates must complete 6 credit points from the following Management elective units in years 2 and 3.
ENGG5203 Quality Engineering and Management

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Mr Ted Tooher Session: Semester 2 Classes: Presentation 2 hrs/week; Project Work - in class 2 hrs/week; Project Work - own time 6 hrs. Assumed knowledge: First degree in Engineering or a related discipline Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This subject is designed to support Engineers in the implementation of engineering tasks in the workplace, It addresses the use of quality control and management as well as systems assurance processes. It is designed to enable engineers entering practice from other related disciplines or with overseas qualifications to do so in a safe and effective way. The study program will include management of quality in research, design and delivery of engineering works and investigation, as well as of safe work practices and systems assurance.
ENGG5205 Professional Practice in PM

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr John Flynn Session: Intensive January,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture 3 hrs/week; E-Learning 1 hr/week. Assessment: Through semester assessment (60%) and Final Exam (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: This is a core unit for all Master of Professional Engineering students as well as all students pursuing Project Management studies (including Master of Project Management, Graduate Certificate in Project Management and Graduate Diploma in Project Management). No prerequisite or assumed knowledge.
This UoS teaches the fundamental knowledge on the importance, organizational context and professional practice in project management. It serves as an introduction to project management practices for non-PM students. For PM students, this UoS lays the foundation to progress to advanced PM subjects. Although serving as a general introduction unit, the focus has been placed on scope, time, cost, and integration related issues.
Specifically, the UoS aims to
1. introduce students to the institutional, organisational and professional environment for today's project management practitioners as well as typical challenges and issues facing them;
2. demonstrate the importance of project management to engineering and organizations;
3. demonstrate the progression from strategy formulation to execution of the project;
4. provide a set of tools and techniques at different stages of a project's lifecycle with emphasis on scope, time, cost and integration related issues;
5. highlight examples of project success/failures in project management and to take lessons from these;
6. consider the roles of project manager in the organization and management of people;
7. provide a path for students seeking improvements in their project management expertis.
Textbooks
Maylor, Harvey/Project Management./4/2010//
ENGG5214 Management of Technology

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ron Johnston Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecture 1 hr/week; Tutorial 1 hr/week; Project Work - in class 2 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This Uos is designed to develop competence in the management of technology. It will address all aspects of the management of technology, the nature and importance of technological change and innovation, within the context of the global knowledge economy, the management of the new product development process, the role of technology in manufacturing and service competitiveness, the role of IT in logistics management, supply chain strategies, and communication, and the characteristics of high technology markets.
Textbooks
Babcock DL and Morse LC/Managing Engineering and Technology/4th/2006//
ENGG5215 International Eng Strategy and Operations

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ron Johnston Session: Semester 2 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Tutorial 2 hrs/week; Project Work - in class 2 hr/week for half the semester. Assumed knowledge: Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This UoS is designed to introduce students to the global context of much of contemporary engineering and the consequent strategic and operational issues. It will address the nature, characteristics and variety of risks of global businesses, the opportunities and pressures for effective strategies, and the many management challenges in international business. In particular it will focus on Australian consulting, logistics and construction engineering firms that are operating on a global basis.
Textbooks
Hill C/Global Business Today/5th/2007// P.Dowling, P. Liesch, S. Gray and C. Hill/International Business: Asia Pacific Edition/1st/2009/9780074717547//
ENGG5216 Management of Engineering Innovation

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Ron Johnston Session: Semester 1 Classes: Lecture 1 hr/week; Tutorial 1 hr/week; Presentation 1 hr/week; Project Work - in class 2 hrs/week. Assumed knowledge: Sound competence in all aspects of engineering, and some understanding of issues of engineering management Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit is designed as enable students to grapple with the challenges of engaging in, facilitating and managing innovation and technology commercialisation. Key learning outcomes are: developing an understanding of the processes of management, and in particular of innovation, dealing with uncertain and inadequate information, how to communicate effectively to and motivate a group of people to work out what to do, and how to do it.
Content will include the challenges of modern management; understanding of the new rules of international competitiveness; effects of globalisation on Australia's economic performance; the competitiveness of Australian firms; the generation of employment and wealth; the changing requirements of the engineer; the engineer as manager and strategist; the role of innovation in business management; product innovation and commercialisation; IP recognition and management; starting a high-tech company.
Textbooks
Tidd J et al/Managing Innovation/4th/2009//
PMGT5871 Project Process Planning and Control

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr John Flynn, Dr Mahendrarajah Piraveenan, Julia Chechia Session: Intensive December,Intensive July,Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Lecture 2 hrs/week; Tutorial 1 hr/week. May also be offered online and/or in block mode. Assessment: Through semester assessment (60%) and Final Exam (40%) Mode of delivery: Online
Project Management processes are what moves the project from initiation through all its phases to a successful conclusion. This course takes the project manager from a detailed understanding of process modelling through to the development and implementation of management processes applicable to various project types and industries and covers approaches to reviewing, monitoring and improving these processes.
Textbooks
Jeffrey K. Pinto/Project Management: Achieving Competitive Advantage/3rd edition/2012/9780132664158// Kathy Schwalbe/Information Technology Project Management/Sixth Edition//

Project units

All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit points of Project units.
Candidates achieving an average mark of 70% or higher over 48 credit points of units of study in the Year Two Table or equivalent are eligible for the Extended Capstone Project.
Extended Capstone Project candidates take Capstone Project units CHNG5020 and CHNG5022 (total 18 cp) in place of Capstone Project CHNG5021 and 6 cp of elective units.
CHNG5020 Capstone Project A

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Andrew Minett Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Meeting 1 hr/week; Project Work - own time 5 hrs/week. Prerequisites: 96 cp from MPE degree program or 24 cp from the ME program (including any credit for previous study) Assumed knowledge: (CHNG9301 OR CHNG5801) AND (CHNG9302 OR CHNG5802) AND (CHNG9303 OR CHNG5803) AND (CHNG9305 OR CHNG5805) AND (CHNG9306 OR CHNG5806). Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Supervision
Note: School permission required for enrolment in semester 2.
The ability to plan, systematically conduct and report on a major research project is an important skill for professional engineers. This unit of study builds on technical competencies introduced in previous years, as well as making use of the report writing and communications skills the students have developed. The research activity is spread over two units (Minimum 12 A and B) run over two semesters. In this unit of study, students are required to plan and begin work on a major research project, which is very often some aspect of a staff member`s research interests. Some of the projects will be experimental in nature, while others may involve computer-based simulation, design or literature surveys. In this unit, students will learn how to examine published and experimental data, set objectives, organize a program of work and devise an experimental or developmental program. The progress at the end of Thesis A will be evaluated based on a seminar presentation and a progress report. The skills acquired will be invaluable to students undertaking engineering work.Students are expected to take the initiative when pursuing their research projects. The supervisor will be available for discussion - typically 1 hour per week.
CHNG5021 Capstone Project B

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Andrew Minett Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Meeting 1 hr/week; Project Work - own time 5 hrs/week. Corequisites: CHNG5020 Assumed knowledge: Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that Capstone Project A has been successfully completed. Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Supervision
Note: School permission required for enrolment in session 1.
The ability to plan, systematically conduct and report on a major research project is an important skill for professional engineers. This unit of study builds on technical competencies introduced in previous years, as well as making use of the report writing and communications skills the students have developed. The research activity is spread over two units (Capstone Project A and B) run in first and second semester. In this unit of study, the primary emphasis is on the execution of a comprehensive and systemic series of investigations, and the reporting of the study in a major thesis document and an oral presentation. Students will acquire skills in developing a plan for a series of studies to illuminate an area of research, in evaluating alternatives at the conceptual level with a view to creating a `short-list` worthy of more detailed technical investigation, and in searching the literature for guidance of the studies. Further, communication skills will be developed, such as the ability to clearly present the background and results in a written format and in an oral presentation to a general engineering audience. This UoS is part of an integrated (two semester) fourth year program involving a chemical engineering research project and thesis. It has the overarching aim of completing the `vertical integration` of knowledge - one of the pillars on which this degree program is based. The supervisor will be available for discussion - typically 1 hour per week.
CHNG5022 Capstone Project B Extended

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Andrew Minett Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: No formal classes Prerequisites: 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 Corequisites: CHNG5020 Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Supervision
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Permission required for semester 1 or 2 based on achievement in Capstone Project A and taking other program requirements into consideration.
The ability to plan, systematically conduct and report on a major research project is an important skill for professional engineers. This unit of study builds on technical competencies introduced in previous years, as well as making use of the report writing and communications skills the students have developed. The research activity is spread over two units (Capstone Project A and B/B extended) run in first and second semester. In this unit of study, students are required to plan and begin work on a major research project, which is very often some aspect of a staff member`s research interests. Some of the projects will be experimental in nature, while others may involve computer-based simulation, design or literature surveys. In this unit, students will learn how to examine published and experimental data, set objectives, organize a program of work and devise an experimental or developmental program. The progress at the end of Capstone Project A will be evaluated based on a seminar presentation and a progress report. The skills acquired will be invaluable to students undertaking engineering work.Students are expected to take the initiative when pursuing their research projects. The supervisor will be available for discussion - typically 1 hour per week. Capstone Project B extended enables the student to undertake a project of greater scope and depth than capstone project B.

Research pathway

Candidates achieving an average mark of 75% or higher over 48 credit points of units of study in the Year Two Table or equivalent are eligible for the Research Pathway.
Research pathway candidates take Dissertation units CHNG5222 and CHNG5223 (total 24 cp) in place of Capstone Project units and 12 cp of elective units.
CHNG5222 Dissertation A

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Andrew Minett Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Prohibitions: ENGG5220, ENGG5221 Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Supervision
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: 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.
To complete a substantial research project and successfully analyse a problem, devise appropriate experiments, analyse the results and produce a well-argued, in-depth thesis. Department permission required for enrolment in sessions 1 and2
CHNG5223 Dissertation B

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: A/Prof Fariba Dehghani Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Prohibitions: ENGG5221, ENGG5220 Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Supervision
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: 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.
To complete a substantial research project and successfully analyse a problem, devise appropriate experiments, analyse the results and produce a well-argued, in-depth thesis. Department permission required for enrolment insessions 1 and 2

MIPPS pathway (Major Industrial Project Placement Scheme)

MIPP pathway candidates take CHNG5205 Major Industrial Project Placement (24 credit points) in place of the Engineering Project units (12 credit points) plus CHNG5112 Foundation of Chemical Engineering Design A and one of the electives from the Specialist Units of Study.
CHNG5205 Major Industrial Placement Project

Credit points: 24 Teacher/Coordinator: David Hind, A/Prof Don White Session: Semester 1 Classes: Professional Placement hours set by supervisor. Prerequisites: Passed at least 48 credit points in Master of professional engineering with adequate foundation knowledge in discipline. Students wishing to do this unit of study should contact the Head of School prior to enrolment. Prohibitions: : CHNG5112 OR CHNG5020 OR CHNG5021 OR CHNG9402 . Assessment: Through semester assessment (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Enrolment by permission only. The students enrolled in this subject should have completed the first year Master of Professional Engineering with specialisation in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and a minimum credit average. The candidate will be selected by interview and at the discretion of the Head of School. Students enrolled in this subject are exempted from completing Chemical Engineering Design A (CHNG9402), Capstone Project A and B (CHNG5020 and CHNG5021) and one of the electives from the Specialist Units of Study that students are expected to take in the first semester of the second year. This exemption is granted because students are exposed to the core aspects of these courses through practical exercises undertaken during the MIPPS placement. While undertaking MIPPS, students have a unique opportunity to see and experience the industrial environment around them, in a manner which is not available at University. MIPPS students are required to enroll in Chemical Engineering Design B (CHNG9406) in the following semester.
The purpose of this proposal is to introduce a new subject into the Master of Professional Engineering with specialisation in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. The new subject is designed to equip students with practical experience in the area of chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Industrial project placement will clearly cover and widen the practical nature of curriculum base studies.
This unit of study will give students a rich experience for undertaking a major project in an industrial environment and developing skills in the preparation and presentation of technical reports. The project is performed under industry supervision supported by School staff and extends over one semester. The students will be engaged full time on the project at the industrial site. Students will be placed with industries, such as mining, oil and gas processing, plastic and paint manufacturing, food production, wastewater and water treatment. The students will learn essential engineering skills, such as how to examine published and experimental data, set objectives, project management, and analysis of results and assess these with theory and existing knowledge.

Exchange units

Exchange units require the approval of the Program Director. With approval, up to 12 credit points of Exchange units may taken in place of other units, towards the requirements ofthe degree.
ENGG5231 Engineering Graduate Exchange A

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: GSE Administration Session: Intensive January,Intensive July Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
The purpose of this unit is to enable students to undertake an overseas learning activity during the university's summer or winter break while completing a Masters degree in either Engineering, Professional Engineering, Information Technologies or Project Management. The learning activity may comprise either a short project under academic or industry supervision or summer or winter school unit of study at an approved overseas institution. The learning activity should demonstrate outcomes and workload equivalent to a 6 credit point Master's level unit in the student's current award program.
Students may enrol in this unit with permission from the school and the Sub-Dean Students for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.
ENGG5232 Engineering Graduate Exchange B

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: GSE Administration Session: Intensive January,Intensive July Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
The purpose of this unit is to enable students to undertake an overseas learning activity during the university's summer or winter break while completing a Masters degree in either Engineering, Professional Engineering, Information Technologies or Project Management. The learning activity may comprise either a short project under academic or industry supervision or summer or winter school unit of study at an approved overseas institution. The learning activity should demonstrate outcomes and workload equivalent to a 6 credit point Master's level unit in the student's current award program.
Students may enrol in this unit with permission from the school and the Sub-Dean Students for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.

For more information on units of study visit CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).