FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

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MODULE GUIDE

Thermodynamics Applied III

TDA301T
 Study Guide Thermodynamics Applied III – 2023

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

STUDENT
MODULE GUIDE

NAME OF MODULE

Thermodynamics Applied III

MODULE /
NQF NQF QUALIFICATION &
SUBJECT
LEVEL CREDITS SAQA ID
CODE
Diploma in Chemical Engineering TDA301T
6 360
SAQA ID No: NLRD49744

Compiled by: Leshabane LJ

Date: July 2023

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CONTENT

1. SECTION A: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1

1.1 WELCOME .................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE ....................................................................................... 2

1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS MODULE/SUBJECT ................................................................. 2

2. SECTION B: ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT .................................................................. 2

2.1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................... 2

2.2 CONSULTATION AND AVAILABILITY OF LECTURERS .......................................... 3

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1. SECTION A: INTRODUCTION

1.1 WELCOME

We would like to welcome you to the Thermodynamics: Applied III (TDA301T) courses. This is
a one-semester subject which is offered via compulsory lectures over approximately 12 weeks.
During the first semester you have already studied the fundamentals of this subject under
Thermodynamics: Chemical Engineering III(TCE301T).

This course discusses advanced topics and applications of Chemical Engineering

Thermodynamics. The course is structured in such a way as to provide the methodologies
necessary for the use of applied thermodynamics in Chemical Engineering Modelling. Students
are advised to read the lecture notes (and corresponding chapters from textbook) BEFORE
coming to class. Good knowledge of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, physics, chemistry
and mathematics is the requirement for the course. We trust you will enjoy the course, and find
it interesting and informative.

Thermodynamics is the branch of physical science that deals with the various phenomena of
energy and related properties of matter, particularly, of the laws of transformations of heat into
other forms of energy and vice-versa. Engineering Thermodynamics is the modified name of
this science when applied to design and analysis of various energy conversion systems.

Thermodynamics consists of a few fundamental laws and principles applied to a wide range of
problems. Thermodynamics is a core subject of engineering and allows understanding of the
mechanism of energy conversion. The foundations of thermodynamics are its laws, which are
the soundest theory, never so far revised. These laws provide a unique framework for
describing physicochemical phenomena. However, despite their incredible beauty, these laws
cannot go very far without thermo-physical/thermodynamic data. Thermodynamic and transport
property data are crucial in the oil & gas industries e.g. for flow assurance and oil recovery, in
the chemical industries e.g. for the design of separation processes, in the pharmaceutical and
polymer industries e.g. for solvent selection and emission control but also in the environmental
science e.g. for the estimation of the distribution of chemical in various ecosystems and recently
also in biotechnology e.g. the origin of many diseases is traced to aggregation of proteins and
several protein separations also require thermodynamic data.

Many separation processes in chemical and biochemical engineering as well as in petroleum

industries depend on phase equilibrium data. Depending on the application and compounds
involved, different types of data are needed e.g. vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) for many
distillations, liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) for liquid extractions and solid-liquid equilibrium (SLE)
for crystallization. Accurate design of separation processes requires good phase equilibrium
data. The importance of thermodynamics can be appreciated as often more than 40% of the
cost in many processes is related to the separation units.

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1.2 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

This study guide provides you with all the essential information on this programme. Section A
serves as an introduction and Section B addresses organisational matters. Section C indicates
the prescribed and recommended resources for this module. Section D addresses the learning
programme itself and provides you with amongst others the programme overview, outcomes
and references to the textbook to enable you to do the required self-study and preparation for
lecturers Section C provides an overview of the assessment requirements for this module to
enable you to prepare for assessments and complete assignments and other work according
requirements. You are required to familiarise yourself with the content in this study to ensure you
are aware of the requirements and expectations.

1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS MODULE/SUBJECT

The purpose of the module is to develop your understanding of the field of modern, accessible,
and applied approach to Chemical Engineering Technology. On successful completion of this
module you will have developed your knowledge and skills regarding fluid flow, mechanism of
heat transfer and principles of mass transfer. The course is designed to give the student a basic
experience in both fluid statics and dynamics, and behaviour of thermal systems regarding heat
transfer from or to them. Within this context, the first principle of mass transfer is presented and
its industrial applications.
This course is, therefore, suitable and applicable for chemical engineering students at the
undergraduate level. Hence, the objective is to provide the student with a fundamental
understanding essential for technicians and technologists. The student will understand chemical
engineering technology principles used for the design and operation of chemical processing
equipment. The student will learn how to use chemical engineering technology functions to
estimate efficiency of any technological process.

2. SECTION B: ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT

2.1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS

ACADEMIC
NAME ROOM NO TEL NO E-MAIL
FUNCTION
LJ Leshabane 2-120 0123825785 leshabanelj@tut.ac.za Lecturer
Mauirce Onyango 3-705 012382 3533 onyangoms@tut.ac.za Subject Head
Magdeline Mashilo 20-G07 0123825371 mashilom@tut.ac.za Subject Librarian
0820966980 External
Mike Masukume -- Masukume@hmail.com
Moderator
Exam Committee − − − Internal Moderator

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2.2 CONSULTATION AND AVAILABILITY OF LECTURERS

Throughout the semester consultation will be available to all Thermodynamics: Applied III
students. If, after attending class and making every effort the student still has problems with
understanding key concepts or principles or their application, the postgraduate teaching
assistant (PGTA) and Lecturer are available for consultation. The student may choose to
make appointments if he/she is still having problems with understanding, or applying the
knowledge.

To allow the lecturer to plan his diary, it is important to book an appointment with the
lecturer. Do not assume that if the lecturer is in his office that you can expect consultation
even if it is during the time the lecturer has set aside for consultation.
Appointments must be booked at least three days in advance.
The following times are set aside for consultation.
Day Time
Monday Not Available
Tuesday Not available
Wednesday 8:00 – 14:00
Thursday 8:00 – 14:00
Friday 8:00 – 14:00

How to book an appointment? – Use provided email address to send a mail to the lecturer
requesting one of the above mentioned consultation time slots. The lecturer will confirm on the
same system if the appointment is made.

When you have booked an appointment, be professional and be on time. Furthermore, be

prepared for the appointment. Bring all necessary paperwork along. This will save time during
the appointment.

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2.3 YEAR/SEMESTER PLAN

The content of this course enables a student to understand chemical engineering

principles as applied to the subject field of thermodynamics. This course is divided into six
modules and covers a wide spectrum that includes both a theory and practical component.
Your mastery of that theory is assessed at regular intervals. More importantly, the
application of theory is assessed through written tests, practical, assignment, Tutorials.
The following outline provides an overview of the content to be covered in this course.

Week Topic
Contact Sessions

Week 1 – 2 UNIT 1: EQUATIONS OF STATE 3 x Lecturing, 1 x Tutorial

Week 3 – 4 UNIT 2: PHASE EQUILIBRIA 1: PROBLEM 3x Lecturing, 1 x Tutorial

FORMULATION
Week 5 – 6 UNIT 3: PHASE EQUILIBRIUM II: FUGACITY 3 x Lecturing, 1 x Tutorial
1 x Laboratory
Week 7- 8 UNIT 4: PHASE EQUILIBRIA III: 3 x Lecturing, 1 x Tutorial
APPLICATIONS
Week 9 – UNIT 5: CHEMICAL REACTION EQUILIBRIA 3 x Lecturing, 1 x Tutorial
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3. SECTION C: PRESCRIBED AND RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

3.1 PRESCRIBED RESOURCES (COMPULSORY)

The prescribed textbook gives a highly comprehensive coverage of the subject. It goes
beyond the scope of the syllabus, thus only the fundamentals will be covered in each
section. As an advantage to the student, the textbook has numerous examples and
problems at the end of each chapter.

Prescribe books and documents

Name:
Engineering and
Chemical
Thermodynamics
Author: M. D. Koretsky
Publisher: Wiley
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ISBN No:

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3.2 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

There is also an abundance of additional material in the library for further reading. The
following recommended resources will enhance your understanding and knowledge in this
course, and you are encouraged to use the following additional resources.

Recommended resources
Name: Chemical, Introduction to Chemical Fundamentals of
Biochemical, and Engineering Engineering
Engineering Thermodynamics (7th Thermodynamics (7th
Thermodynamics Edition) Edition)
(4th Edition)
Author: Stanley I. Sandler J. M. Smith M. J. Moran
H.C. Van Ness H. N. Shapiro
M.M. Abbott

Publisher: Wiley McGraw Hill Wiley

ISBN no: 12:978-0-471- 007-124708-4 13: 978-0470917688

66174-0
Recommended electronic material and websites
VIDEO YouTube and other links

WEBSITES It is recommended that the student uses the internet as much as possible and some
assignments may be given to the students to do that incorporate the internet.

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4. SECTION D: SUBJECT/MODULE DESCRIPTION

4.1 ARTICULATION AND RELATION TO OTHER SUBJECTS

Good knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics is the requirement for the course.
The students must have in-depth knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics, drawing
skills and computer skills.

4.2 KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Mathematical Basic Engineering Engineering Complementary Computing

Sciences Sciences Sciences Design and Studies and IT
Synthesis
25% 75%

4.3 HEQSF CREDIT FOR THE MODULE CALCULATION

Type of Activity Time Unit in Hours or Fraction Contact Time Multiplier

L = total lectures
T = total tutorials
P = total practicals
X = total other contact periods
A = total assignment non-contact
E = assessment hours outside
time
accounted for by L, T, P, X and A
of an
TL = duration of a lecture period
TT = duration of a tutorial period
TP = duration of a practical period
TX = duration of other period
TA = duration of assignment
Hours
ML = total work per lecturer period
MT = total work per tutorial period
MP = total work per practical
period
MX = total work per other period
ME = total work outside L, T, P, X,
and A per assessment hour

C = {(L * T L* ML) + (T * TT * MT) + (P * TP * MP) + (X * TX * MX) + (A * TA) + (E * ME)} / 10

Complete calculation for your module: Example:

1. Contact for lecturers during a semester nominally 12 weeks

2. If preparation and reading required same as lecturing timetime, then ML = 2
3. If no extra work required outside tutorials then MT = 1
4. If additional preparation required for practicals equal to 50% of
practical period then MP = 1,5
5. If preparation for an exam/assessment is equal to 34 times the length
of exam/assessment, then ME = 3
6. Assessment time is calculated as time of assessment plus 4 times
duration of assessment for studying for assessment. For example is
an exam is 3 hours then a student need at least 12 hours of
preparation

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Note: “C” should be equal to the HEQSF credits for your module

4.4 TIME ALLOCATION

Learning Activity Time (hours)

Lectures 18
Student preparation and self-study 5
Tutorials 0
Practical’s / Laboratory 0
Other contact periods 40

Assignments 402
Total learning time 460
Complete using calculation in
4.3

C = {(L * T L* ML) + (T * TT * MT) + (P * TP * MP) + (X * TX * MX) + (A * TA) + (E *

ME)} / 10

C = {(Lecturers) + (Tutorials) + (Practical) + (Other) + (Assignments) +

(Assessments)} / 10

4.5 UNIT CONTENT

UNIT 1: EQUATIONS OF STATE

Unit Outcomes:
Obtain volumetric equation of state parameters from critical properties.
Solve problems for real fluids using volumetric equations of state (e.g. van der Waals
or Peng-Robinson)
A student who has satisfactorily completed this course
EXIT

ELO 1

ELO 2

ELO 3

ELO 4

ELO 5

ELO 6

ELO 7

ELO 8

ELO 9

will met the following Graduate Attributes / Exit Level

Outcomes:

Y Y Y

Assessments Due date

Exercises & Assignments: Class Test , Assignment 1, Semester Test 1

Projects:

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Practical:

UNIT 2: PHASE EQUILIBRIA I: PROBLEM FORMULATION

Unit Outcomes:

Explain why it is convenient to use the thermodynamic property Gibbs energy to

determine pure species phase equilibrium.
Apply the fundamental property relation for Gibbs energy and tools of the
thermodynamic web to predict how the pressure of a pure species in phase
equilibrium changes with temperature and how other properties change in relation
to one another.
Apply thermodynamics to mixtures.
Define a partial molar property and describe its role in determining the properties of
mixtures.
Relate the volume, enthalpy, and entropy changes of mixing to the relative
intermolecular interactions of like and unlike interactions.
Identify the role of the chemical potential.
A student who has satisfactorily completed this course EXIT

ELO 1

ELO 2

ELO 3

ELO 4

ELO 5

ELO 6

ELO 7

ELO 8

ELO 9
will met the following Graduate Attributes / Exit Level
Outcomes:

Y Y Y Y Y

Assessments Due date

Exercises & Assignments: Class Test, Assignment 1, Semester Test 1.

Projects:

Practical:

UNIT 3: PHASE EQUILIBRIA II: FUGACITY

Unit Outcomes:

• Find the fugacity and fugacity coefficient of gaseous species I as a pure species and in a
mixture.
• For liquids and solids, determine the activity coefficients for binary and multicomponent
mixtures through activity coefficient models.
• State the molecular conditions when a liquid or solid forms an ideal solution.
• Calculate the pure species fugacity of a liquid or solid at high pressure using the Poynting
correction.
• Define fugacity, fugacity coefficient, activity coefficient, and excess Gibbs energy.
• Apply the Gibbs-Duhem equation to relate activity coefficients of different species in a
mixture.
A student who has satisfactorily completed this course
EXIT

ELO 1

ELO 2

ELO 3

ELO 4

ELO 5

ELO 6

ELO 7

ELO 8

ELO 9

will met the following Graduate Attributes / Exit Level

Outcomes:

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Y Y Y Y Y

Assessments Due date

Exercises & Assignments: Class Test , Assignment 2, Semester Test 2.

Projects:

Practical:

UNIT 4: PHASE EQUILIBRIA III: APPLICATIONS

Unit Outcomes:

• Construct phase diagrams for binary systems in vapour - liquid equilibria (VLE), liquid – liquid
equilibria (LLE), vapor-liquid-liquid equilibria (VLLE), solid-equilibria (SLE), solid-solid
equilibria (SSE), and solid-solid-liquid equilibria (SSLE), correcting for nonideal behaviour in
the vapor, liquid, or solid phases using fugacity coefficients and activity coefficients.
• Given a phase diagram for binary mixture, identify what phase or what phases are present at
a specified state.
• Perform bubble-point and dew-point VLE calculations.
• Treat solubility of gases in liquids using Henry’s law for both ideal and nonideal behaviour.
• Identify when a binary mixture exhibits an azeotrope.
• For VLE, LLE, and SLE, relate phase diagrams schematically to the Gibbs energy of each
phase in the mixture using the minimization of Gibbs energy to determine the equilibrium
state of the mixture.
• Calculate boiling-point elevation, freezing point depression, and osmotic pressure.
• Fit parameters in binary activity coefficient models.
A student who has satisfactorily completed this course
EXIT

ELO 1

ELO 2

ELO 3

ELO 4

ELO 5

ELO 6

ELO 7

ELO 8

ELO 9
will met the following Graduate Attributes / Exit Level
Outcomes:

Y Y

Assessments Due date

Exercises & Assignments: Class Test , Semester Test 2.

Projects:

Practical:

UNIT 5: CHEMICAL REACTION EQUILIBRIA

Unit Outcomes:

Chemical equilibrium in a single phase system

Heterogenous chemical reactions

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A student who has satisfactorily completed this course

EXIT

ELO 1

ELO 2

ELO 3

ELO 4

ELO 5

ELO 6

ELO 7

ELO 8

ELO 9
will met the following Graduate Attributes / Exit Level
Outcomes:

Y Y Y Y

Assessments Due date

Exercises & Assignments: Only in the exam.

Projects:

Practical:

Note: N / Y = No / Yes
B = Beginner (the first time the student
encounter this outcome) I =
Intermediate
A = Advance (when at exit level/final)

Note: If “YES” take note that if you fail this outcome,

you fail the course Which objective was reach:
Example: Objective 11: Use appropriate equipment and/or software

Where and how is this

learning objective assessed?
What constitute satisfactory
performance?
What strategy is to be followed should this learning objective not be satisfactorily
obtained?

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4.6 SUBMISSION AND FORMAT OF REPORTS AND RUBRICS WITH EVERY

PROJECT

All reports must comply with at least the basics of a technical report. Submit all
reports as if it is a report to an employer or project manager. Therefore the format will
be at least as follows:

▪ Cover page

▪ Table of content

▪ Introduction to the assignment or practical

▪ Detailed information

▪ Summary

▪ List of references

▪ Font: Arial

▪ Font size: 12 points

▪ Line spacing: 1,5

▪ Margins: 25 mm

A template will be available on MyTutor that is formatted correctly to the above

mentioned format. Download this template and use it asis.

Important!!!

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1) Information that is Cut and Paste from the internet will be marked negatively
as it does not indicate that the student understand the relevantwork.

2) Reports must be submitted through MyTutor.

On completion of the report, before submitting the report, rename the template to a
recognizable name that can be linked to the group or individual to whom the results of the
report must go. For example:

• “Ass 2 -Mightyminds.doc” – This is assignment 2 of the group that calls

themselves Mighty Minds.

• “Ass 1- B Kruger.ess” – This is assignment 1 of B. Kruger.

3) Do not include in reports any art, pictures or information that has absolutely no
relevance to the task. It will impact negatively on your scoring for the report’s
layout.

4.7 RUBRICS FOR PROJECTS

Each Project should have a detailed rubric. General rubrics may be provided in the study
guide or individual rubrics posted with projects on myTUTor

4.8 PLAGIARISM AND DISHONESTY

Handing in any written assignment for assessment in which the essential parts of the assignment have
been copied from the work of another person, or any form of plagiarism is regarded as misconduct and will
be dealt with according toTUT policies and procedures.

4.9 COMPOSITION OF FINAL MARK

All marks must be checked and verified by students for correctness within 3 days of
publishing. No alterations will be made after this time.

The predicate and final mark will be calculated as follows:

EXAMPLE AS CT PR PJ WR TOTAL
ASSESSMENT 1 5 5
ASSESSMENT 2 5 5
ASSESSMENT 3 20 20
ASSESSMENT 4 10 10
ASSESSMENT 5 30 30
ASEESSMENT 6 30 30
TOTALS 10 20 10 60 100.00

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AT: Attendance
CT: Class Tests
EV: Evaluation
GP: Group Presentation
HM: Group Presentation
OP: Oral Presentations
PA: Practical Evaluation
PJ: Projects
PR: Practical
WR: Written Tests

Final mark:
Predicate mark: 100 % (minimum of 40% needed for admission to the
examination) Examination mark: 100 % (minimum of 50% needed in the
examination to pass)

𝐸𝑥𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 + 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘

Final Mark =
2

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes as stated in Qualification Standard

Exit level outcomes defined below are stated generically and may be assessed in various engineering
disciplinary or cross-disciplinary contexts in a provider-based or simulated practice environment. Words and
phrases having specific meaning are defined in this document or in the ECSA document E-01-P.

Notes:
1. The Level Descriptor: Narrowly-defined engineering problems applicable to this Qualification Standard
is characterised by:
a. can be solved mainly by specific practical engineering knowledge, underpinned by related
theory;
and one or both of:
b. are fully defined but require feedback;
c. are discrete, specifically focussed tasks within engineering systems;
d. are routine, frequently encountered and in familiar specified context;
and one or more of:
e. can be solved in standardized or prescribed ways;
f. are encompassed by specific standards, codes and documented procedures; requires
authorization to work outside limits;
g. information is concrete, specific and largely complete, but requires checking and possible
supplementation;
h. involve specific issues but few of these imposing conflicting constraints and a specific range
of interested and affected parties.

General Range Statement: The competencies defined in the ten exit level outcomes may be demonstrated in
a provider-based and / or simulated workplace context.

Exit Level Outcome 1: Problem solving

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Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve narrowly-defined engineering problems.

Exit Level Outcome 2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to wide practical procedures and
practices to solve narrowly-defined engineering problems.

Range Statement: Knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering science is characterized by:
1. A coherent range of fundamental principles in mathematics and natural science underlying a sub-
discipline or recognised practice area.
2. A coherent range of fundamental principles in engineering science and technology underlying an
engineering sub-discipline or recognised practice area.
3. A codified practical knowledge in recognised practice area.
4. The use of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences, supported by established
mathematical formulas, codified engineering analysis, methods and procedures to solve narrowly-
defined engineering problems.

Exit Level Outcome 3: Engineering Design

Perform procedural design of narrowly-defined components or processes to meet desired needs within
applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.

Range Statement: Design problems used in assessment must conform to the definition of narrowly-defined
engineering problems.

Exit Level Outcome 4: Investigation

Conduct tests, experiments and measurements of narrowly-defined engineering problems by

applying relevant codes and manufacturer guidelines.

Range Statement: The task should be appropriate to the discipline.

Exit Level Outcome 5: Engineering methods, skills, tools, including Information

technology
Use appropriate established techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools including information
technology for the solution of narrowly-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations.

Range Statement: A range of established methods, skills and tools appropriate to the sub-discipline of the
program including:
1. Sub-discipline-specific tools, processes or procedures.
2. Computer packages for computation and information handling;
3. Computers and networks and information infrastructures for accessing, processing, managing, and
storing information to enhance personal productivity and teamwork;
4. Basic techniques from economics, management, and health, safety and environmental protection.

Exit Level Outcome 6: Professional and Technical Communication

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing within an engineering context.

Range Statement: Material to be communicated in the following context:

1. Audiences are engineering peers, academic personnel and related engineering persons using
prescribed formats.
2. Written reports range from 300-2000 words plus tables, diagrams and appendices.
3. Methods of providing information include the conventional methods of the discipline, for example
engineering drawings and sketches.

Exit Level Outcome 7: Impact of Engineering Activity

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on society and the environment.
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Range Statement: The combination of social and environmental factors must be appropriate to the discipline
or sub-discipline of the qualification. Evidence may include examples of situations in which the graduate is likely
to participate.

Issues and impacts to be addressed:

1. Are encompassed by standards and documented codes of practice; and
2. Are narrowly-defined, discrete and part of an engineering system.

Exit Level Outcome 8: Individual and Teamwork

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic engineering management principles.

Range Statement:
1. Tasks are discipline or sub-discipline specific and within the technical competence of the graduate.
2. Management principles include:
3. Planning: set objectives and review achievement.
4. Organising: identify and organize tasks. Recognise responsibilities.
5. Leading: set example, communicate, motivate.
6. Controlling: monitor own performance and check against standards.

Exit Level Outcome 9: Independent Learning

Engage in independent and life-long learning.

Range Statement: Information relevant to the assigned task is sourced and organised.

Exit Level Outcome 10: Engineering Professionalism

Understand and commit to ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

Range Statement: Evidence includes case studies, memorandum of agreement, code of conduct, membership
of professional societies etc typical of engineering practice situations in which the graduate is likely to participate

Exit Level Outcomes for the Qualification

Technical Communication

Individual and Teamwork

Application of scientific

engineering knowledge

Information technology
Engineering methods,

Impact of Engineering

Independent Learning
skills, tools, including
Engineering Design

Professional and
Problem solving

Professionalism
Investigation

Engineering
Activity
and

ELO
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
Engineering Physics
Fundamental Skills:
- Communication Skills
Fundamental Skills:
- Computer Skills
Fundamental Skills:
ELO ELO ELO ELO ELO ELO ELO ELO ELO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X

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-Information Literacy
Fundamental Skills:
-Life Skills X X X X

Technical Mathematics X X X
Workshop Practice X X X X

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