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CHNG1108: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
2025 unit information
This unit will introduce students to the profession of chemical engineering. It will give students an appreciation of the variety of the chemical and process industries, their history, the economic importance and the scale of their operations both in Australia and globally. The unit will make use of virtual process plants and industrial leaders as guest speakers.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ENGG1800 or CIVL1900 or MECH1560 or AERO1560 or AMME1960 or BMET1960 or MTRX1701 or ENGG1960 or ELEC1004 or ELEC1005 or ENVE1001 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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HSC Mathematics and Chemistry |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. recognise the engineering design process
- LO2. write and critique short engineering reports
- LO3. work effectively in small groups
- LO4. recognise the roles and potential career paths of chemical engineers
- LO5. recognise the size and scope of the process industries.
- LO6. understand the principles of chemical engineering
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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