CHEM ENG 2017 - Transport Processes in the Environment

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

The first part of the course introduces the process system approach. The second part deals with the application of certain key principles of engineering and science that are required for any quantitative treatment of environmental problems. Topics to be covered in this course include: Introduction and basic concepts; Environmental chemicals and properties; Inter-media transport; Simple exchange models; Air pollution problems; Nuclear chemistry; Environmental modelling; Plume dispersion; Simple kinetic models.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CHEM ENG 2017
    Course Transport Processes in the Environment
    Coordinating Unit School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina)
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assumed Knowledge MATHS 1011, MATHS 1012
    Assessment Tutorials, mid-Semester test, final examination
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Nam Nghiep Tran

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    The first part of the course introduces the process system approach. The second part deals with the application of certain key principles of engineering and science that are required for any quantitative treatment of environmental problems. Topics to be covered in this course include Introduction and basic concepts; Environmental chemicals and properties; Inter-media transport; Simple exchange models; Air pollution problems; Nuclear chemistry; Environmental modeling; Plume dispersion; Simple kinetic models.

    This course has been designed to support you to achieve the course learning outcomes and develop broad skills that can be used in your academic and professional work.

    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

     
    1 Define the basic concepts of Kinetics and rate of reactions;
    2 Outline the basic concepts of Reactor Models & Ideal Reactors;
    3 Demonstrate basic calculations in Water Chemistry;
    4 Explain the concepts of Fate & Effects of Pollutants;
    5 Explain the basic concepts of Plume Dispersion;
    6 Explain the basic concepts of Air Pollution;
    7 Explain the basic concepts of Greenhouse Effects; and
    8 Explain Radiation and Uranium Mining.

     
    The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
    The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.2   1.3   2.1   3.1   

    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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1-8

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1-8
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    Textbook

    Davis and Cornwell (2013) Introduction to Environmental Engineering, 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill, NY.

    Fogler (2018) Essentials of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 2nd Edition. Prentice-Hall, USA.

    Kiely (1997) Environmental Engineering. McGraw-Hill International, UK.

    Masters and Ela (2014) Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, 3rd Edition. Pearson Education Ltd, UK.


    Online Learning

    MyUni will be used for the course. Course information, lecture slides, assignments, and additional resources will all be available on MyUni.

    MyUni-Canvas and Lecture Recordings

    This course will operate with the new MyUni Learning Management System platform, Canvas. Lecture recordings will also be available through Echo 360 on this platform. All online lectures will be recorded for revision and/or if attendance is not possible. Online learning modules and resources will be used for content where an online delivery mode is considered most appropriate.

    MyUni Announcements

    The announcement section will be used to notify students of important information, with critical announcements (changes to deadlines, etc.) also emailed to students. It is assumed and expected that students take note of these announcements.

    MyUni Discussion Board

    The discussion board will be used and forums will be created for assignments. The discussion board will also be used as a consultation channel for contact with teaching staff. Questions for teaching staff of a general nature relating to the course or assignment requirements are to be posted on MyUni. This allows the responses to be viewed by other students with similar questions and ensures that all students are given the same information.
    Online Learning
    A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course uses a number of different teaching and learning approaches including lectures and tutorial classes.
    Workload

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

    Activity Contact Hours Workload Hours
    Lectures 24 48
    Tutorials 19 38
    In-class test 2 10
    TOTAL 45 96
    Learning Activities Summary
    Topic 1: Introduction to process systems

    Topic 2: Kinetics

    Topic 3: Reactor Models & Ideal Reactors

    Topic 4: Water Chemistry

    Topic 5: Fate & Effects of Pollutants

    Topic 6: Plume Dispersion

    Topic 7: Air Pollution

    Topic 8: Greenhouse Effects

    Topic 9: Radiation and Uranium Mining

  • Assessment

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

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

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome
    Assignments 6 individual assignments

    Every Monday at 7:00 PM from Week 2 to Week 7

    30% LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    Mid-semester Test 2-hour online test with individual submission Week 8 20% LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
    Final Exam 2-hour face to face exam TBA 50% LO 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
    Assessment Detail
    1. Assignments (30%)

    There are 6 assignments = 30% total mark.

    Students will have to submit an individual answer for each of the 6 assignments that will be uploaded on MyUni at the beginning of Week 2 to Week 7. The assignments will account for 30% of the total mark.

    2. Mid-semester Test (20%)

    Students will have to take the mid-semester test online in Week 8. The test will cover knowledge that has been delivered in lectures 1 to lecture 6. The mid-semester test will account for 20% of the total mark.

    3. Final Exam (50%)

    The final exam will account for 50% of the total mark and will cover all knowledge that has been delivered during the course.
    This will be a 2-hour face-to-face exam.
    Submission
    1. Assignments (30%)

    All of the assignments need to be submitted online via MyUni.
    Deadline for each assignment will be on Monday 7:00 PM from Week 2 to Week 7.

    2. Mid-semester Test (20%)

    The mid-semester test will be organised online. Students will also need to submit their answers through MyUni.
    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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