Handbook - Chemical Process Engineering (7320)

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Learning Outcomes

Undertake independent work. Graduates will develop their capacity for independent work, particularly identifying and sourcing information that is needed.

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Global outlook Students will develop an appreciation of the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts (EA 1.5).

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Employ communication, adaptive and interactional skills Graduates will demonstrate professional-level skills in presenting information and justifying decisions to other professionals, clients, stakeholders and the broader community (EA 3.2 / EA 2.8). Graduates will demonstrate creative and ethical approaches to practice (EA 3.3 & 3.1). Graduates will develop their ability to work as team members and leaders (EA 3.5).

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Apply Disciplinary Knowledge and practices in chemical engineering. Graduates will develop advanced theory-based knowledge and techniques in chemical engineering (EA 1.3 / EA 2.12). Graduates will broaden their knowledge of engineering, including engineering management (EA 1.4). Graduates will be able to proficiently apply engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving (EA 2.1).

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Use cognitive skills and critical thinking Graduates will develop their ability to define, investigate and analyse chemical engineering problems and develop creative and innovative solutions to these problems (EA 2.14 & 2.15).

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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science - GradCertEngSc7320 - Engineering Science

Specialisation Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC.

Disciplinary Knowledge Courses

Students must take at least 18 UOC, up to a maximum of 24 UOC of the following courses.

Engineering and Technical Management Courses

Students may take up to 6 UOC of the following courses

Students may choose electives from the following list or other courses for which they are qualified to enrol, with the approval of the stream authority. Students may only choose electives for which they are appropriately prepared by way of prior learning. Up to 6 UOC of foundation knowledge courses (usually CEIC3xxx courses) may be approved as electives by the Program Authority where appropriate.

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Entry Requirements

A student must hold a Bachelor degree in Chemical engineering with Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution, with an average mark of at least 65, in order to be admitted to the stream. Those without such a qualification are required to argue their prior learning is equivalent to this qualification. For example, a 3- or 4-year Bachelor of Engineering or Science combined with relevant discipline experience (such as chemical or food process operations) may be recognised.

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