CHEM ENG 1010 - Professional Practice I

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

This course is an introduction for new students of chemical engineering and related programs to their new discipline and to their new learning environment. This introduction is made through a mix of lectures, group-based activities, site visits, and presentations from practising chemical engineers. Since a key attribute of successful professional engineers is the ability to communicate effectively, the course focuses on improving core engineering communication skills, while also accommodating students entering the course with different standards of communication skills. As part of a group you will attempt the Engineers Without Borders Challenge, which allows you to devise chemical engineering solutions to a problem faced by a specific developing community.

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Course Details

Course Code	CHEM ENG 1010
Course	Professional Practice I
Coordinating Unit	School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina)
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	individual and group assessments, design project, final examination

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Elizabeth Yong

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. explain the nature of chemical engineering and the role of chemical engineers in society;

2. demonstrate knowledge of key industries within the discipline of chemical engineering, of major companies within these industries and of important issues facing these industries and the discipline;

3. understand and apply some key concepts in chemical engineering, including those of design, safety and sustainability;

4 devise a simple solution to a specific engineering problem and apply appropriate optimisation criteria;
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5. critically evaluate and interpret information through research;

6. write and speak in a style appropriate to academic and professional contexts;

7. work proficiently and effectively in small teams; and

8. understand the need for lifelong learning and for continuous professional development.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	3, 4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	3, 4, 5, 6
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4, 7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	4, 7
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	4, 6, 7

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Reference Book

Dowling, D, Carew, A & Hadgraft, R 2010, Engineering your future: an Australasian guide, 1st Edition, John Wiley & Sons Australia.

Online Learning

A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

2 x 2 hour workshops per week

6 x 1 hour Small Group Discovery sessions during the semester (see timetable)

2 x 4 hour visits to industry sites replace the 2 hour workshop in 2 weeks of semester (see timetable).

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Contact hours
Lectures - 8 hours
Workshops/Small Group Discovery Experience - 18 hours
Site visits/Industry Speakers - 10 hours

Workload hours
Group/Individual Project Work - 58 hours
Exam & Exam Preparation - 12 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Lectures will be delivered on various topics. The remainder of the workshop time is dedicated to group work under the guidance of lecturers, and visits to industry sites.

Lectures and learning activities will focus on the following topics:

1. The nature of chemical engineering and the role of chemical engineers in society;
2. Key industries within the discipline of chemical engineering and important issues facing these industries and the discipline;
3. Key concepts in chemical engineering, including those of design, safety and sustainability;
4. Applying an engineering method to devise a simple solution to a specific engineering problem;
5. The context of the Engineers Without Borders Challenge;
6. The role of a global engineer;
7. Effective team work;
8. Finding academic sourcies of information;
9. Critically evaluating and interpreting information through research; and
10. The appropriate style of writing and speaking in academic and professional contexts.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Students will work in small groups on an Engineers Without Borders Challenge project under the supervision of a senior academic.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task 1 Group Charter 2 - 2%
Assessment Task 2 Individual Communication Skill online tests - 8%

2.1 Sources of evidence

2.2 Referencing Conventions
2.3 Structure - paragraphs and research discussion paper

2.4 Cohesion (achieving flow in your writing)

2.5 Register (features of formal writing)

Assessment Task 3 Engineering Method Group Assessment Tasks

3.1 Group Report: Problem definition 7%

3.2 Group Progress Report (Oral): performance criteria and alternative options 7%

3.3 Group Interim Report: including preliminary evaluation of options against performance criteria 7%

3.4 Group Project Report - Final 35%

Assessment Task 4.1 Individual Research Paper 1 (draft) 12%
Assessment Task 4.2 Individual Research Paper 2 (optional resubmit) 12%
Assessment Task 5 Test on all topics - 10%

Assessment Related Requirements

Students are expected to attend all workshops and participate in all group meetings for the Engineers Without Borders Challenge project, and to attend industry site visits.

Attendance at other workshops is optional. Lectures and presentations by guest speakers are recorded. All material presented in the course is examinable.

Assessment Detail

Assessment criteria are provided on MyUni for all assessment tasks.

The research discussion papers and tests will be assessed as individual tasks. Marks for group assessment tasks related to the Engineers Without Borders Challenge will take into account peer assessment for the work of all members in the group.

Tests during semester will be online multiple-choice.
The Class Test in Week 12 will be a combination of online multiple choice, short answer and essay-type questions.

Submission

Submission details for each assessment task will be provided on MyUni. Late submissions will attract a late penalty of 10% per day.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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