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CHNG9000: Chemical Engineering for Scientists
2025 unit information
This unit provides an introduction to chemical engineering for Master of Professional Engineering students whose first degrees are in science. The unit covers the history of the chemical industry and the development of chemical engineering as a profession. Students will develop skills in written, visual and oral communication and the ability to use software tools to solve chemical engineering problems.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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University level mathematics, calculus, linear algebra and statistics |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. write short engineering reports
- LO2. produce drawings of chemical engineering equipment
- LO3. make effective short presentations
- LO4. use spreadsheets to solve chemical engineering problems
- LO5. use programs to solve chemical engineering problems
- LO6. use flowsheets to solve chemical engineering problems
- LO7. solve simple chemical engineering problems.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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