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Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical - Process and Product)
B.E(CPP)
2008
Program Outline
Chemical Engineering is involved in 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 which 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.
The first two years of the Chemical Engineering academic program are spent
mostly in building a scientific and engineering foundation, with chemical engineering
topics dominating the third and fourth years. Students are able to choose from
three specialisation streams, Energy & Environment, Process & Product
Engineering, and Food, Wine & Bio-molecular Engineering.
Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
B.E.(Chemical) (Process & Product Engineering)
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level II |
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Semester 1
- CHEM ENG 2014 Process Engineering IIA (3 units)
- CHEM 2530 Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II OR
CHEM 2100 Chemistry IIA (3 units)
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 2010 Introduction to Process Simulation (3 units)
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 2011 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 2016 Professional Practice II (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 2018 Process Engineering IIB (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 2013 Process Modelling & Computations (3 units)
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| Level III |
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Semester 1
- CHEM ENG xxxx Chemical Engineering Applications A (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Chemical Engineering Applications B (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Professional Practice III (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Materials III (3 units)
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG xxxx Simulation & Concept Design (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Lab (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Process Control & Utilities (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Chemical Engineering Applications C (3 units)
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| Level IV |
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Semester 1
- CHEM ENG xxxx Professional Practice IV (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Process & Product Design (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Dynamics & Control (Chemical) (3 units)
- Elective (3 units)
Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 4026 Chemical Engineering Research Project (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Process Design Project (6 units)
- Elective (3 units)
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| Electives |
- CHEM ENG 4001 Special Studies in Chemical Engineering (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4002 A/B Chemical Engineering Research Elective II (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4004 Minerals Processing (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4021 Combustion Processes (3 units)
- CHEM ENG 4024 Environmental Engineering (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Frontier Technologies (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Bio-Fuels (3 units)
- CHEM ENG xxxx Biomolecular Engineering (3 units)
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Career Opportunities
Chemical engineers have the opportunity to enjoy a diverse career, and there are a range of different jobs from which to choose. You can work in a laboratory, in an office, in the outdoors or on an industrial plant, or combination of all of these in the one job. Some industries and careers that chemical engineers are involved in include:
- Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
- Wine-making
- Food production (e.g. beer, milk, cheese)
- Petrochemicals (e.g. gold, rare earths, oil refining, natural gas, plastics)
- Industrial Chemicals (e.g. detergents and soaps, chlorine, explosives)
- Mining and minerals processing (e.g. iron ore, steel manufacture, aluminium)
- Environmental engineering (i.e. air pollution control, water and waste-water treatment, waste disposal, resource management)
- Semi-conductors and microelectronics (many chemical engineers work in these areas)
- Nanotechnology (an emerging scientific area utilising very small particles for diverse applications)
- Management consulting (i.e. engineering business and financial management).
Many chemical engineers go on to manage companies, or even start their own business.
Professional Accreditation
This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses
and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore
reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice.
Please read the important information contained in the
disclaimer.
Last updated:
Thursday, 2 Oct 2008
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