Chemical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) - BEng(Curtin) - 313603 Science and Engineering

Chemical Engineering is sometimes called process engineering because it involves finding the best sequence of chemical and physical processing operations, and the right operating conditions, to convert raw materials into higher-value products. These products include fuels, plastics, metals, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs and clean water. Chemical engineers design, trouble-shoot and manage the large-scale processes that make these everyday products, in a safe, sustainable and cost-effective manner. The expertise of chemical engineers is essential to the design, operation and management of processes in many industry sectors such as: oil and gas minerals processing and metals petrochemicals, polymers and synthetic fibres bulk chemicals, like cement and fertilisers advanced materials used in the automotive, electronics and aerospace industries pharmaceuticals consumer products, from detergents to cosmetics. What the course involves In your first year you will complete the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY). The EFY builds a solid base of the fundamental concepts common to all areas of engineering. The EFY was developed in partnership with industry to create a curriculum that is reflective of engineering practice. After completing this common year you can select to specialise in chemical, or oil and gas engineering areas. In the chemical specialisation you will examine the development, design and operation of processes and plant for the extraction, conversion and purification of a wide range of materials. It covers the theory and applications of fluid flow, energy transfer, separation and chemical reaction for the synthesis, design optimisation and control

Entry requirements:
Indicative TER (ATAR)*:

80
STAT entry*: Not accepted.

Essential WACE courses:

At least three of the following four: Mathematics 3C/3D, Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D, Physics 3A/3B and Chemistry 3A/3B At least English 2A/2B, Literature 2A/2B or English as an Additional Language/Dialect 2A/2B

Desirable WACE courses:

Engineering Studies 3A/3B, Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D

Where:
Bentley or Sarawak This course may not be offered at all locations every year. Please contact us for more information on availability.

When:
February or July

of general chemical processes. In the oil and gas specialisation you will gain specialised knowledge of the exploration, development and conservation of oil and gas resources. It explores the theory and practice required to plan and supervise drilling and well-completion programs, design and select drilling and production equipment, estimate reserves, and manage oil and gas processes. For both streams you need to complete at least 12 weeks of engineering work experience during the summer breaks.

How:
Full-time or part-time

Study:
On-campus

Duration:
4 years full-time

Fees (indicative first year only):

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Career opportunities
This course can help you become a: Chemical Engineer

Professional recognition
Graduates fulfill the stage one competencies required by Engineers Australia (EAust) as the pathway to chartered-engineer status (CPEng). The course is also recognised by many other professional bodies, including membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK).

Find out more:

Tel: +61 8 9266 1000 Or visit: www.courses.curtin.edu.au

Units
Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling. Credits needed to graduate: 600
Core units
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 223 Design Project 499 Fluid Mechanics 230 Principles and Processes in Chemistry 100 Process Economics and Management 423 Process Heat Transfer 228 Process Instrumentation and Control 328

Hrs/Wk
5.0 6.0 4.0 6.0 5.0 7.0 5.5

Credit
25.0 50.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0

Process Mass Transfer 221 Process Principles 227 Reaction Engineering 325 Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 120 Risk Management 421

5.0 5.0 8.0 6.0 5.0

25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0

See Courses Handbook for full course structure

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