Unit of study table
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Master of Engineering majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
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| To qualify for the award of the Master of Engineering in this specialisation, a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including core and elective units of study as listed below. | |||
| Candidates with a Bachelor of Engineering Honours or equivalent in the relevant discipline, and who have reached the required level of academic achievement in their prior degree, may be eligible for a reduction of volume in learning of up to 24 credit points. | |||
Core units |
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| Candidates must complete 24 credit points of Core units. | |||
| Where Reduced Volume Learning has been granted candidates must complete a minimum of 12 credit points of Core units. | |||
| ENGG5102 Entrepreneurship for Engineers |
6 | A Some limited industry experience is preferred but not essential. N ELEC5701 |
Semester 1 |
| ENGG5202 Sustainable Design, Eng and Mgt |
6 | A General knowledge in science and calculus and understanding of basic principles of chemistry, physics and mechanics |
Semester 1 |
| ENGG5103 Safety Systems and Risk Analysis |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| PMGT5871 Project Process Planning and Control |
6 | Intensive December Intensive July Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Specialist units |
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| Candidates must complete 24 credit points of Specialist units, but may take additional units as Electives. | |||
| Where Reduced Volume Learning has been granted candidates must complete a minimum of 24 credit points of Specialist units. | |||
| Exchange units may be taken as Specialist units with the approval of the Program Director. | |||
| CHNG5001 Process Systems Engineering |
6 | A First year undergraduate physics and mathematics (differential equations). Use of mathematical and/or computer-based modelling tools and techniques. Feedback control concepts and principles as taught in CHNG3802/CHNG5802 or similar courses. Students who are unsure about meeting these requirements should contact the unit coordinator for advice. This unit of study is for Masters students and can be selected as an elective by 4th year students. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5003 Green Engineering |
6 | A CHNG3801 AND CHNG3802 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3805 AND CHNG3806 AND CHNG3807. All core third year chemical engineering. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5004 Particles and Surfaces |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| CHNG5005 Wastewater Engineering |
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. |
Semester 1 |
| CHNG5006 Advanced Wastewater Engineering |
6 | A CHNG5005 OR CHNG3804. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5008 Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering |
6 | P (CHNG3801 OR CHNG9301 OR CHNG5801) AND (CHNG3802 OR CHNG9302 OR CHNG5802) AND (CHNG3805 OR CHNG9305 OR CHNG5805) AND (CHNG3806 OR CHNG9306 OR CHNG5806) Note: Department permission required for enrolment Note: School permission required for enrollment. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5601 Membrane Science |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| CHNG5602 Cellular Biophysics |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| CHNG5603 Analysis, Modelling, Control: BioPhy Sys |
6 | A It is assumed that students have a general knowledge of: (MATH1001 OR MATH1021) AND (MATH1003 OR MATH1023) This course is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective course for fourth year students. Some lectures my be given by a guest lecturer. |
Semester 1 |
| CHNG5604 Advanced Membrane Engineering |
6 | A CHNG5601 |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5605 Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace |
6 |
This course is for Master degree students and also is offered as an elective course for fourth year students. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5606 Advanced Food Processing |
6 | A CHNG2801 AND CHNG2802 AND CHNG3804 AND CHNG3805 AND AGEN3004 This unit of study is for Masters students and can be selected as an elective by 4th year students. |
Semester 2 |
| CHNG5607 Advanced Biochemical Engineering |
6 | A CHNG2802 AND CHNG2806 AND CHNG3803 AND CHNG3804 Students who have not completed the units listed as assumed knowledge should consult the coordinator before enrolling in the course. |
Semester 1 |
Research units |
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| All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit points from the following units: | |||
| CHNG5020 Capstone Project A |
6 | A (CHNG9301 OR CHNG5801) AND (CHNG9302 OR CHNG5802) AND (CHNG9303 OR CHNG5803) AND (CHNG9305 OR CHNG5805) AND (CHNG9306 OR CHNG5806). P 96 credit points from the MPE degree program (incuding any credit for prior study) or 24 credit points from the ME degree program (incuding any credit for prior study) N CHNG5222 OR CHNG5223 OR CHNG5205 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHNG5021 Capstone Project B |
6 | A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that Capstone Project A has been successfully completed. C CHNG5020 N CHNG5022 OR CHNG5222 OR CHNG5223 OR CHNG5205 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHNG5022 Capstone Project B Extended |
12 | P 42 credit points in the Master of Engineering and WAM >70, or 66 credit points in the Master of Professional Engineering and WAM >70 or exemption C CHNG5020 N CHNG5021 OR CHNG5222 OR CHNG5223 Note: Department permission required for enrolment Permission required for semester 1 or 2 based on achievement in Capstone Project A and taking other program requirements into consideration. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHNG5222 Dissertation A |
12 | N ENGG5220 OR ENGG5221 OR CHNG5020 OR CHNG5021 OR CHNG5022 Note: Department permission required for enrolment In order to enrol in a project, students must first secure an academic supervisor in an area that they are interested. The topic of your project must be determined in discussion with the supervisor. The supervisor can come from any of the Engineering Departments, however, they need to send confirmation of their supervision approval to the Postgraduate Administrator. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHNG5223 Dissertation B |
12 | C CHNG5222 N ENGG5220 OR ENGG5221 OR CHNG5020 OR CHNG5021 OR CHNG5022 Note: Department permission required for enrolment In order to enrol in a project, students must first secure an academic supervisor in an area that they are interested. The topic of your project must be determined in discussion with the supervisor. The supervisor can come from any of the Engineering Departments, however, they need to send confirmation of their supervision approval to the Postgraduate Administrator. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| With permission from the Head of Department students progressing with distinction (75%) average or higher results may replace AMME5020, AMME5021 and 12 credit points of electives with AMME5222 & AMME5223, Dissertation A & B. | |||
| A candidate who has been granted RVL and who is eligible to undertake the extended capstone project or dissertation may be granted exemption of up to 12 credit points of specialist units. | |||
Elective units |
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| Candidates may complete a maximum of 12 credit points from the following units: | |||
| Specialist units may also be taken as Elective units. Other Postgraduate units in the Faculty may be taken as Elective units with the approval of the Program Director. | |||
| Electives may be approved for candidates who have been granted RVL with the approval of the Program Director. | |||
| CIVL5670 Reservoir, Stream and Coastal Engineering |
6 | A CIVL3612 and MATH2061. |
Semester 1 |
| ENGG5231 Engineering Graduate Exchange A |
6 | Intensive January Intensive July |
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| ENGG5232 Engineering Graduate Exchange B |
6 | Intensive January Intensive July |
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| MECH5275 Renewable Energy |
6 | A The student will need a sound background in advanced level fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. In particular, students should be able to analyse fluid flow in turbomachinery; perform first and second law thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion systems, including chemically reacting systems; and perform advanced level calculations of conductive and convective and radiative heat transfer, including radiative spectral analysis. P (MECH3260 AND MECH3261) OR (AERO3260 AND AERO3261) OR (MECH5262 AND MECH5261) OR (MECH9260 AND MECH9261) OR (AERO9260 AND AERO9261). Students claiming to have prerequisite knowledge based on study at other institutions must contact the unit of study coordinator before enrolling in this unit and may be required to sit a pre-exam to demonstrate that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake this advanced level unit. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
For more information on degree program requirements visit CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).