FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL, METALLURGICAL

AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
STUDY GUIDE

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I (CH1216B)

NQF: 6
NQF Credits: 14
Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering Technology in
Chemical Engineering Compiled by:
Dr Moropeng ML
SAQA ID:
Date of last revision:
February 2024 (Leshabane LJ)
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CONTENT
STUDY GUIDE 1
Chemical Engineering Design I: Equipment (CEE317B) ........................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
1. SECTION A: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 3

1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS MODULE/SUBJECT ................................................................................. 3

2. SECTION B: ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT .................................................................................. 4

2.1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................................... 4

2.2 CONSULTATION AND AVAILABILITY OF LECTURER(S) ....................................................... 4

2.3 YEAR/SEMESTER PLAN ........................................................................................................... 5

3. SECTION C: PRESCRIBED AND RECOMMENDED RESOURCES ..................................................... 6

3.1 PRESCRIBED RESOURCES (COMPULSORY) ........................................................................ 6

3.2 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES ............................................................................................... 6

4. SECTION D: SUBJECT/MODULE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 8

4.1 ARTICULATION AND RELATION TO OTHER SUBJECTS ...................................................... 8

4.2 KNOWLEDGE AREAS................................................................................................................ 8

4.3 TIME ALLOCATION .................................................................................................................... 8

4.4 HEQSF CALCULATION OF THE MODULE/SUBJECT CREDIT ............................................... 9

4.5 UNIT CONTENT ....................................................................................................................... 10

4.6 SUBMISSION AND FORMAT OF REPORTS AND RUBRICS WITH EVERY

ASSIGNMENT/PROJECT/PRACTICAL ................................................................................... 13

4.7 PROJECT MARKING RUBRICS .............................................................................................. 14

4.8 PLAGIARISM AND DISHONESTY ........................................................................................... 14

4.9 COMPOSITION OF FINAL MARK ............................................................................................ 14

5. GRADUATE ATRRIBUTES (GAS)........................................................................................................ 16

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1. SECTION A: INTRODUCTION

WELCOME

Welcome to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I (CH1216B). This is a one-semester module,

which provides an introduction in field of Thermodynamics. It is offered via compulsory lectures over
15 weeks. The name thermodynamics stems from the Greek words therme (heat) and dynamics
(power). Thermodynamics can be defined as the science of energy. It is hard to imagine an area,
which does not relate to thermodynamics in some respect. Therefore, developing a good
understanding of thermodynamic principles has long been an essential part of the education of a
Chemical Engineer.

In this subject, you will learn about the introductory concepts of thermodynamic systems, variables
and significance of chemical engineering thermodynamics; properties of pure substance; first law of
thermodynamics/heat and work; second law of thermodynamic/ entropy..

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 text book
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.

1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS MODULE/SUBJECT

The purpose of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamic I is to introduce to students the principles of

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and illustrate their application to design of chemical process
plants. On completion of this module, the student will have an understanding of Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics and skills to solve root-cause problems to significantly improve chemical process
industry/design/plant production, profitability and environmental compliance. The student will also be able
to define and interpret solutions arising in a variety of engineering problems. The focus is on formulating
and solving problems as may be found in a typical chemical process industry (workplace). The module is
pitched at NQF level 6

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2. SECTION B: ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT

2.1 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS

Head of Departmental
Lecturer Subject Head
Department Administrator
Mr Lebogang Dr Moropeng ML Dr Moropeng ML
Details: Ms Ngaka R
Leshabane (DTech: Chem Eng) (DTech: Chem Eng)
Campus: Pretoria Pretoria Pretoria Pretoria
Office: 2-120 3-724 3-724 3-707
Tel: 012-3825785 012-3823516 012-3823516 0123823550
Email: LeshabaneLJ@tut.ac.za moropengl@tut.ac.za moropengl@tut.ac.za ngakarm@tut.ac.za

2.2 CONSULTATION AND AVAILABILITY OF LECTURER(S)

Throughout the semester consultation will be available to all Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
I students. If, after attending class and making every effort the student still has problems with
understanding key concepts or principles or their application, the lecturer is 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/her diary, it is important to book an appointment with the lecturer. Do
not assume that if the lecturer is in his/her 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.

The following times are set aside for consultation.

Day Time
Monday 9:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 12:00
Wednesday
Thursday 9:00 - 12:00
Friday

How to book an appointment: Use D2L-Brightspace 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

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2.3 YEAR/SEMESTER PLAN

This course is divided into four units, and covers a wide spectrum, which includes both theory and
practical components. Your mastery of 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
Knowledge Area
Contact
Week Topic Math Nat Eng Des & Compl
Sessions Sci
Sci Sci Synth Studies

1-2 Unit 1: Introduction to 3 lectures, ✓

Thermodynamic concepts 1 tutorial,
• Introductory Concepts of
(6.5 hours)
Thermodynamic Systems,
variables and Significance of
Chemical Engineering

3-4 Unit 2: Properties of Pure 4 lectures, ✓

Substances 2 tutorial,
• Ideal gas law and equations (11 hours)
of state.
• Introduction to properties of
pure substances.
• Application of pure
substances (steam,
refrigerants, oxygen, other
gases)
5-8 Unit 3: First Law of 6 lectures, ✓ ✓
Thermodynamics 4 tutorial,
• Zeroth law of (15 hours)
thermodynamics.
• Introduction to heat, work,
internal energy of a system
• Application of first law to
turbines, heat pumps, etc.

9 - 12 Unit 4: Second Law of 6 lectures, ✓ ✓

Thermodynamics 5 tutorial,
• Introduction to entropy. (16.5 hours)
• Determining numerical value
for entropy.
• Application of second law to
Carnot cycle, power cycles,
Linde process and
refrigeration cycles

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3. SECTION C: PRESCRIBED AND RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

3.1 PRESCRIBED RESOURCES (COMPULSORY)

Prescribe books and documents

Name: An Introduction to Thermodynamics
for undergraduate Engineering
Students (1st Ed.)
Author: Winnick, J. 1996
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

ISBN No: ISBN-13: 978-0471055907

3.2 RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Recommended resources
Name: Chemical, Biochemical & Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Engineering Engineering Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics Thermodynamics (7th Ed.) through examples

Author: Stanley I. Sandler 2006 Smith, J. M., Van; Ness, H. Rao, Y. V. C. 2003
C. and Abbott, M. M. 2005

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc McGraw Hill University Press, India

ISBN no: ISBN: 978-1-119-32128-6 ISBN-13:978-0071247085 ISBN :8173714231

VIDEO YouTube and other links

WEBSITES Fluid properties calculator

http://www.irc.wisc.edu/properties/
Visual entropy
http://jcsu.jesus.cam.ac.uk/~drw31/programming/entropy_applet.html
Expert system for thermodynamics TEST
http://www.thermofluids.net/
Refrigeration cycle:
http://www.dnatube.com/video/7853/Thermodynamic-cycles
Thermodynamic equilibrium
http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/Thermodynamics/index.html
Carnot and Rankin cycles:
http://www.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/ntnujava/index.php?topic=23
http://www.bpreid.com/carnot.php

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Organic Rankine cycle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU2AlRRlQDc
Second law and heat engine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHUwFuHuCdw
Steam Thermodynamics
https://www.myodesie.com/wiki/index/returnEntry/id/2951
Water T-s diagram
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:T-s_diagram.svg
Water P-v and T-v diagrams
https://www.ohio.edu/mechanical/thermo/Intro/Chapt.1_6/Chapter2a.html
Steam tables calculator
https://www.steamtablesonline.com/Steam97Web.aspx

It is recommended that you use the internet as much as possible and some assignments may be
given to you to do that incorporate the internet.

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4. SECTION D: SUBJECT/MODULE DESCRIPTION

4.1 ARTICULATION AND RELATION TO OTHER SUBJECTS

Modules CF2115B & PHC115B are a pre-requisite for this module CH1216B, and this module is a
pre-requisite for module CH2216B that is Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II.

This compulsory core module will lay foundation in your future studies at B.Eng Tech. level. In fact,
knowledge of thermodynamics will be used in almost all B. Eng Tech. Chemical Engineering subjects.
The concepts and knowledge gained in this module will allow you to design various equipment in
chemical plant for chemical conversion of raw materials and separation of products.

4.2 KNOWLEDGE AREAS

The credits in the knowledge areas in the table are an indication of the hours that you will
spend in this module/subject. The hours is determined by multiplying the credits in the table
with 10.

An average student should spend this total time on this module/subject. This time is further
divided into the different learning activities in Section 4.3.

Engineering
Mathematical Natural Engineering Complementary
Design and Total
Sciences Sciences Sciences Studies
Synthesis

4 2 8 0 0 14.0

4.3 TIME ALLOCATION

Learning Activity Total Time (hours)

Lectures 12*3=36 29

Tutorials 22

Practical’s / Laboratory 12

Student preparation and self-study 31

Other contact periods 6

Assignments 16

Assessments 22

Total learning time 140 hours

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4.4 HEQSF CALCULATION OF THE MODULE/SUBJECT CREDIT

Time unit in hours or

Type of activity Contact time multiplier
fractions of an hour
L = total lectures 15 TL = 1.5 ML = 3.0

T = total tutorials 10 TT = 2.0 MT = 1.5

P = total practicals 1 TP = 2.0 MP = 2.5

X = total other contact periods
TX = 1.0 MX = 1.0
6
A = total assignment non-
TA = 4.0 TA = 2.0
contact = 2
E = assessment hours outside
time accounted for by L, ME = 2
T, P, X and A 7.5

The HEQSF equation to calculate the module/subject credit is:

C = {(L * TL* ML) + (T * TT * MT) + (P * TP * MP) + (X * TX * MX) + (A * 1) + (E * ME)} / 10

C = {(68) + (30) + (5) + (6) + (16) + (15)} / 10

C = 14.0

Description of Contact time multipliers that are more than 1

⚫ Setting up of Laboratory and equipment
⚫ Conducting Laboratory experiment as per manual
MP ⚫ Complete reports and writing up of experiments and practical work.

⚫ Program outcome -Student readiness and assimilation of details

⚫ Research, prepare and review lecture materials
ML ⚫ Student need to conduct work that was given during the lecture (self-study and completing tasks)

⚫ Tutorial problems – review questions and answers

MT ⚫ Student need to prepare and apply knowledge to tutorial problems

⚫ Project
ME ⚫ Preparation time for assessment

MX Not Applicable.

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4.5 UNIT CONTENT

UNIT 1:

Unit Outcomes: The student should be able to

Describe a particular body of matter (system) and its thermodynamic states as defined by a few
measurable macroscopic properties

Unit 1: Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamic (Thermodynamic system)

Learning Outcome: The student should be able to:

• Describe a particular body of matter (system) and its thermodynamic states as

defined by a few measurable macroscopic properties

GA 10
GA 1

GA 2

GA 3

GA 4

GA 5

GA 6

GA 7

GA 8
GA 9
For a description of Graduate Attributes (GAs) refer to
section 5

The following GAs are sensitised in this Unit: ✓

Assessments Due date

Assessment: This outcome is sensitised in Class Test 1 where the student is tested on their
understanding and knowledge of the subject.
Satisfactory performance: The lecturer will mark and evaluate the test and indicate
whether the candidate has demonstrated that they are competent by passing or failing
the assessment.
Not achievement: Should a student’s competence in this outcome not be considered
satisfactory, she/he will NOT be given the opportunity to be reassessed on this unit.

Class Test 1 20/03/2024

Unit 2: Properties of pure substance

Learning Outcome: The student should be able to:

• Apply the state postulate and the phase rule to determine the appropriate
independent properties to constrain the state of a system that contains a pure
substance.
GA 10
GA 1

GA 2

GA 3

GA 4

GA 5

GA 6

GA 7

GA 8
GA 9

For a description of Graduate Attributes (GAs) refer to

section 5

The following GAs are sensitised in this Unit: ✓

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Assessments Due date

Assessment: This outcome is sensitised in a assignment 1 (GA 3) and Semester Test 1

(GA 2) where the student is tested on their understanding and knowledge of the subject.
Satisfactory performance: The lecturer will mark and evaluate the test and indicate
whether the candidate has demonstrated that they are competent by passing or failing
the assessment.
Not achievement: Should a student’s competence in this outcome not be considered
satisfactory, she/he will NOT be given the opportunity to be reassessed on this unit.

Assignment 1
01/04/2024
Semester Test 1 27/03/2024
Unit 3: First law of thermodynamics

Learning Outcome: The student should be able to:

• Apply the first law of thermodynamics to solve problems in chemical

engineering systems

GA 10
GA 1

GA 2

GA 3

GA 4

GA 5

GA 6

GA 7

GA 8
GA 9
For a description of Graduate Attributes (GAs) refer to
section 5

The following GAs are sensitised in this Unit: ✓

Assessments
Due date
Assessment: This outcome is sensitised in a assignment 1, Class test 2 and
Semester Test 2 where the student is tested on their understanding and
knowledge of the subject.
Satisfactory performance: The lecturer will mark and evaluate the test and
indicate whether the candidate has demonstrated that they are competent by
passing or failing the assessment.
Not achievement: Should a student’s competence in this outcome not be
considered satisfactory, she/he will NOT be given the opportunity to be
reassessed on this unit.

Assignment 2 01/04/2024
Class Test 2 02/05/2024
Semester Test 2 09/05/2024
Unit 4: Second law of thermodynamics

Learning Outcome: The student should be able to:

• Illustrate the ways the second law of thermodynamics (entropy) is used to make
numerical predictions about closed systems, open systems and thermodynamic cycles
GA 10
GA 1

GA 2

GA 3

GA 4

GA 5

GA 6

GA 7

GA 8
GA 9

For a description of Graduate Attributes (GAs) refer to

section 5

The following GAs are sensitised in this Unit: ✓

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Assessments
Due date
Assessment: This outcome is sensitised in a assignment 1 and Semester Test 2
where the student is tested on their understanding and knowledge of the
subject.
Satisfactory performance: The lecturer will mark and evaluate the test and
indicate whether the candidate has demonstrated that they are competent by
passing or failing the assessment.
Not achievement: Should a student’s competence in this outcome not be
considered satisfactory, she/he will NOT be given the opportunity to be
reassessed on this unit.

Assignment 1
01/04/2024
Class Test 2
02/05/2024
Semester Test 2
09/05/2024
Exercises & Assignments: see exercises from the class notes, assignments are
posted on D2L-Brightspace
Practical: Practical 1 is as posted on D2L-Brightspace

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4.6 SUBMISSION AND FORMAT OF REPORTS AND RUBRICS WITH EVERY

ASSIGNMENT/PROJECT/PRACTICAL

A brief summary of the assignments are included below.

All assignments/reports and simulation models must be submitted in electronic form on D2L!!! By
each student individually.

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 on work done

• Summary

• List of references

• Font: Arial

• Font size: 12 points

• Line spacing: 1,5

• Margins: 25 mm

A template will be available on D2L that is formatted correctly to the above-mentioned format.
Download this template and use it as is.

Important!!!

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

2) Reports must be submitted through D2L.

On completion of the report, before submitting the report, rename the template to a name according
to the example below. For example:

• Ass1_204359761_MASHEGO.doc – This is assignment 1 of student Mashego,

student Number 204359761.

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.

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4.7 PROJECT MARKING RUBRICS

Each Project should have a detailed rubric. General rubrics may be provided in the study guide or
individual rubrics posted with projects on D2L-Brightspace

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 to TUT 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

The predicate mark is the total marks for assessments done during the semester/year.

Assessment Weight of summative assessment marks for the semester/year

Number
GP AS PR WR CT E-Test

1 10

2 10

3 10

4 25

5 25

6 10

7 10
TOTAL
10 20 50 20 100
Predicate:

AS: Assignments
e-Test: e-Tests
PJ: Projects
PR: Practical work / Experiments
WR: Written Tests
GP: Group Presentations

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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)

In addition to this Final Mark, there is another mark for the GAs as determined in Section 5.

MODULE / SUBJECT PASS or FAIL:

You will pass this module/subject when both the Final Mark and GA marks are passed.

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5. GRADUATE ATRRIBUTES (GAs)

Each Graduate attribute have the following questions:

• Where is outcome assessed?

• How is this outcome assessed?

• What is satisfactory performance?

• What is the consequence of unsatisfactory performance?

Graduate Attribute 1: Problem solving

Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly defined engineering
problems

Level Descriptor: Broadly-Defined engineering problems:

a. require coherent and detailed engineering knowledge underpinning the technology
area;

and one or more of the characteristics:

b. are ill-posed, or under or over specified, requiring identification and interpretation into
the technology area;
c. encompass systems within complex engineering systems;
d. belong to families of problems which are solved in well-accepted but innovative ways;

and one or more of the characteristics:

e. can be solved by structured analysis techniques;
f. may be partially outside standards and codes; must provide justification to operate
outside;
g. require information from practice area and source interfacing with the practice area
that is incomplete;
h. involves a variety of issues which may impose conflicting needs and constraints;
technical, engineering and interested or affected parties

Graduate Attribute 2: Application of scientific and engineering

knowledge

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to define and applied
engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve broadly-defined
engineering problems.

The level of knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences is characterized
by:
1. A knowledge of mathematics using formalism and oriented toward engineering
analysis and modelling; fundamental knowledge of natural science: both as relevant
to 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;

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3. A systematic body of established and emerging knowledge in specialist area or

recognized practice area; and
4. The use of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences, supported by
established models, to aid solving broadly-defined engineering problems.

Graduate Attribute 3: Engineering Design

Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly defined components, systems, works,
products or processes to meet desired needs normally within applicable standards, codes of
practice and legislation.

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

1. A major design project must be used to provide a body of evidence that

demonstrates this outcome.
2. The project would be typical of that which the graduate would participate in a typical
employment situation shortly after graduation.
3. The selection of components, systems, engineering works, products or processes to
be designed is dependent on the sub-discipline.
4. A major design project should include one or more of the following impacts: social,
economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental.

Graduate Attribute 4: Investigations, experiments and data analysis

Conduct investigations of broadly defined problems through locating, searching and selecting
relevant data from codes, databases and literature, designing and conducting experiments,
analysing and interpreting results to provide valid conclusions.

Range Statement: The balance of investigation and experiment should be appropriate to the
discipline. An investigation or experimental study should be typical of those in which the graduate
would participate in an employment situation shortly after graduation.

Graduate Attribute 5: Engineering methods, skills, tools, including Information Technology

Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information
technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of broadly-defined engineering problems, with
an understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints.
Range Statement: A range of 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, modelling, simulation, and information
handling;
3. Computers and networks and information infra-structures for accessing, processing,
managing, and storing information to enhance personal productivity and teamwork;
4. Techniques from economics, management, and health, safety and environmental
protection.

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Graduate Attribute 6: Professional and Technical Communication

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the affected
parties.

Range Statement: Material to be communicated is in an academic or simulated professional

context.

1. Audiences range from engineering peers, related engineering personnel and lay
persons. Appropriate academic or professional discourse is used.
2. Written reports range from short (300-1000 words plus tables and diagrams) to long
(10 000 to 15 000 words plus tables, diagrams and appendices), covering material at
exit level.
3. Methods of providing information include the conventional methods of the discipline,
for example engineering drawings, as well as subject-specific methods.

Graduate Attribute 7: Sustainability and Impact of Engineering Activity

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on the society,
economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation.

Range Statement: The combination of social, workplace (industrial) and physical environmental
factors must be appropriate to the sub-discipline of the qualification. Evidence may include case
studies typical of the technological practice situations in which the graduate is likely to participate.

Issues and impacts to be addressed:

1. Are generally within, but may be partially outside of standards and code of practice
2. Involve several groups of stakeholders with differing and conflicting needs.
3. Have consequences that are locally important but may extend more widely.
4. May be part of, or a system within a wider engineering system.

Graduate Attribute 8: Individual, Team and Multidisciplinary Working

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these
to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects.
Range Statement:

1. The ability to manage a project should be demonstrated in the form of the project
indicated in attribute 3.
2. Tasks are discipline specific and within the technical competence of the graduate.
3. Projects could include: laboratories, business plans, design, etc.;
4. Management principles include:
4.1 Planning: set objectives, select strategies, implement strategies and review
achievement;
4.2 Organising: set operational model, identify and assign tasks, identify inputs, delegate
responsibility and authority;
4.3 Leading: give directions, set example, communicate, motivate;
4.4 Controlling: monitor performance, check against standards, identify variations and
take remedial action.

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Graduate Attribute 9: Independent Learning

Engage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed learning skills.

Range Statement: The learning context is varying and unfamiliar. Some information is drawn from
the technological literature.

Graduate Attribute 10: Engineering Professionalism

Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and
norms of engineering technology practice.

Range Statement: Evidence includes case studies typical of engineering practice situations in which
the graduate is likely to participate.

Graduate Attribute 11: Engineering Professionalism

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