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CHNG4813: Engineering Project A

2022 unit information

The ability to plan, systematically conduct and report on a major research project is an important skill for professional engineers. This unit of study builds on technical competencies introduced in previous years, as well as making use of the report writing and communications skills the students have developed. The research activity is spread over two units (Chemical Engineering Project A and B) run in first and second semester. In this unit of study, students are required to plan and begin work on a major research project, which is very often some aspect of a staff member's research interests. Some of the projects will be experimental in nature, while others may involve computer-based simulation, design or literature surveys. In this unit, students will learn how to examine published and experimental data, set objectives, organize a program of work and devise an experimental or developmental program. The progress at the end of Engineering Project A will be evaluated based on a seminar presentation and a progress report. The skills acquired will be invaluable to students undertaking engineering work. Students are expected to take the initiative when pursuing their research projects. The supervisor will be available for discussion - typically 1 hour per week.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Engineering

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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CHNG3801 AND CHNG3802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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CHNG4811 or CHNG4812
Assumed knowledge:
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Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) 3000 level core chemical engineering UoS have been successfully completed

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. formulate an appropriate method for investigating a specific engineering question
  • LO2. document and report project work undertaken in a professional format with appropriate referencing
  • LO3. deliver a technical presentation that is clear, confident and engaging to an academic audience
  • LO4. develop in-depth knowledge of a specialised area within the discipline
  • LO5. formulate and plan a personal project investigating an engineering problem
  • LO6. employ originality, ingenuity and initiative in dealing with critical engineering issues
  • LO7. analyse data, draw appropriate conclusions and present those conclusions in context, with due consideration of methods and assumptions involved.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2020
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2021
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable

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School permission required for enrolment in semester 2.