Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical - Minerals Processing)

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Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical - Minerals Processing)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 4 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 314161

2009
ATAR N/A

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Program Outline

Chemical engineering involves the systematic design, development and operation of process systems for the extraction, transformation and recovery of materials. It is a key engineering discipline, which combines knowledge of basic chemistry and mathematics with engineering principles and real world economic considerations. The scale of operation varies from small to very large, and a principal feature of chemical engineering is the translation of laboratory-scale research results to large-scale commercial production.

Chemical engineering is the discipline that sustains and improves a range of industries as diverse as food processing, petrochemicals, ceramics, petroleum refining, primary metals, plastics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, glass and specialty chemicals.

A specialised program in Minerals Processing, the science and technology of adding value to raw mined products through the extraction of valuable minerals, is available from 2010. Graduates of this program will be well equipped to offer their expertise to the mining industry.
Program Structure

The first two years of the program build a scientific and engineering foundation for the more specialist chemical engineering courses which predominate in the third and fourth years.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
Related Programs
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Pharmaceutical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Energy - Chemical)

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domestic applicant
international applicant
international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results

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SATAC Code	314161
2009 CSP IB	31
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Year 12 applicants

You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics.

IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Chemistry

Alternative entry pathways

Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 314161

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

Not offered to international students.

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Not offered to international students.

Minerals Processing

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

Level I
Semester 1 CHEM 1100 Chemistry 1A (3 units) CHEM ENG 1007 Process Engineering (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics 1A (3 units) GEOLOGY 1104 Geology for Engineers 1 (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM 1200 Chemistry 1B (3 units) CHEM ENG 1008 Engineering Computing (3 units) MATHS 1012 Mathematics 1B (3 units) ENV BIOL 1002 Ecological Issues 1 (3 units)
Level II
Semester 1 MATHS 2201 Engineering Maths 1 (3 units) CHEM 2530 Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II OR CHEM 2510 Chemistry IIA (3 units) CHEM ENG 2010 Introduction to Process Simulation (3 units) CHEM ENG 2014 Process Engineering IIA (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM ENG 2011 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3 units) CHEM ENG 2019 Introduction to Minerals Processing (3 units) CHEM ENG 2018 Process Engineering IIB (3 units) CHEM ENG 2016 Professional Practice II (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 CHEM ENG 3035 Chemical Engineering Applications A (3 units) CHEM ENG 3034 Chemical Engineering Applications B (3 units) CHEM ENG 3023 Chemical Engineering Applications C (3 units) CHEM ENG 3024 Professional Practice III (3 units) Semester 2 CHEM ENG 3030 Simulation and Concept Design (3 units) CHEM ENG 3023 Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Lab (3 units) CHEM ENG 3031 Process Control and Utilities (3 units) CHEM ENG 3029 Materials III (3 units)
Level IV (not available in 2010)

Electives (not available in 2010)

This program trains graduates to meet the needs of the process and related industries with particular emphasis on mineral processing but, including the oil and gas, petrochemical plastics, metals, mineral processing, fine and bulk chemicals, paper, food, pharmaceutical, wine and beverage, water and wastewater industries, to name but a few.

Potential careers

Minerals Processing Engineer, Biotechnology, Nanotechnologist, Environmental Engineer, Researcher, Engineer, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Winery Engineer, Academic, Metallurgist, Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer

The objective of the undergraduate Chemical Engineering programs is to produce graduates with following attributes:

The ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals.
Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large.
In-depth technical competence in at least one chemical engineering discipline.
Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance.
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams; with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team manager.
Understanding the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them; and expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so.
Ability to focus on the integration of process safety considerations with environmental concerns, waste minimisation, and control system specifications.
Confidence to tackle real-world problems and issues central to engineering and to work as individuals and cooperatively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Enthusiasm and interest for undertaking life-long learning and the continual updating of their engineering skills.

The program is designed to provide the necessary academic requirements for professional membership of Engineers Australia and many overseas engineering bodies.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Please direct enquiries to the Student Centre
Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

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Last updated: Thursday, 9 Feb 2012

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