School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Master of Engineering specialisations
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
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| The School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering offers the ME in the following specialisations. | |||
| 1. Master of Engineering (Environmental) | |||
| 2. Master of Engineering (Biophysical Processes) | |||
| 3. Master of Engineering (Sustainable Processing) | |||
| 4. Master of Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular) | |||
| 5. To qualify for a specialisation in Chemical and Biomolecular, Biophysical Processes, Environmental or Sustainable Processing, 12 credit points of relevant specialist units must be completed. | |||
Fundamental Units |
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| Candidates in all streams are required to complete 12 credit points of fundamental units of study from the table below or as determined by the Director of the ME program. | |||
| CHNG5001 Process Systems Engineering |
6 | A Mathematics, physics and modeling. Assumed knowledge at the bachelor of Science level. This unit of study is for Masters students and can be selected as an elective by 4th year students. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5603 Analysis, Modelling, Control: BioPhy Sys |
6 | A It is assumed that students have a general knowledge of: MATH 1001 Differential Calculus MATH 1003 Integral Calculus and Modeling |
Semester 1 |
| CHNG5601 Membrane Science |
6 | Semester 1 |
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Master of Engineering (Environmental) |
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Specialist Units |
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| Candidates must complete 12 credit points from the following specialist units. | |||
| CHNG5004 Particles and Surfaces |
6 | A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering UoS in third year or their equivalent have been successfully completed. |
Semester 1 |
| CHNG5005 Wastewater Eng - Systems and Practice |
6 | A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve 'real' chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use basic calculus and linear algebra, and carry out such computations using Matlab and MS Excel. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on information from diverse sources. P CHNG5801 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| CIVL5665 Advanced Water Resources Management |
6 | A Basic calculation skills and a knowledge of the application of spreadsheets to perform data manipulation and presentation. |
Semester 2 |
Master of Engineering (Biophysical Processes) |
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Specialist Units |
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| Candidates must complete 12 credit points from the following specialist units. | |||
| CHNG5602 Cellular Biophysics |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| CHNG5604 Membrane Science Laboratory |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| CHNG5605 Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Master of Engineering (Sustainable Processing) |
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Specialist Units |
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| Candidates must complete 12 credit points from the following specialist units. | |||
| CHNG5003 Green Engineering |
6 | A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that all (six) core chemical engineering UoS in third year or their equivalent have been successfully completed. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5005 Wastewater Eng - Systems and Practice |
6 | A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve 'real' chemical engineering problems. Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use basic calculus and linear algebra, and carry out such computations using Matlab and MS Excel. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on information from diverse sources. P CHNG5801 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| ENGG5202 Sustainable Design, Eng and Mgt |
6 | A General knowledge in science and calculus and have completed 24 credit points of specialist units of study in their selected discipline. |
Semester 1 |
Master of Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) |
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Specialist Units |
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| Candidates must complete 12 credit points from the units listed in the above specialist unit tables. | |||
| Other postgraduate units from the school of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering may be approved by the Director of the ME Program as alternates to the above specialist units. | |||
Elective Units |
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| 1. Candidates in all streams must complete 12 credit points of elective units. | |||
| 2. Electives may be taken from fundamental units, specialist units, project management units or professional practice units of study listed in the postgraduate tables in the Faculty of Engineering and IT Handbook. | |||
Professional Pathway Units |
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| Candidates in all streams must complete 12 credit points of professional pathway units from the specialist units in the tables above. | |||
or Research Pathway Units |
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| 1. School permission is required to complete this pathway. | |||
| 2. Admission to this pathway is determined by obtaining a distinction (WAM 75 or higher) average in the first 24 credits of their ME studies. | |||
| Candidates may complete ENGG5219 in place of CHNG5220 AND CHNG5221. | |||