Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)

Overview

Duration:
 4 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 96 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 314021 Townsville; 324021 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Level 1

TEACHING PERIOD 1

EG1000:03 Engineering 1

EG1001:03 Engineering Statics

EG1002:03 Computing for Engineers

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

TEACHING PERIOD 2

EG1010:03 Process Engineering

EG1011:03 Engineering Dynamics

EG1012:03 Electric Circuits

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

Level 2

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

CL2501:03 Process Analysis

MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

ME2512:03 Thermofluid Mechanics

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications

CS3008:03 Fluid Mechanics

EE2600:03 Machines, Measurement and Control

ME2518:03 Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Level 3

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CL3010:03 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

CL3021:03 Mass Transfer Operations

CL3030:03 Reactor Design

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management (odd years)

EG4000:03 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship (even years)

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CH2012:03 Environmental Analytical Techniques

EE3600:03 Automatic Control 2

EG3021:03 Applied Engineering Analysis

ME3512:03 Heat and Mass Transfer

Level 4

TEACHING PERIOD 1

CL4040:03 Process Safety, Design and Management

CL4071:03 Chemical Engineering Design (Part 1 of 2)

EG3000:03 Engineering Project Management (odd years)

EG4000:03 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship (even years)

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2

TEACHING PERIOD 2

CL4072:03 Chemical Engineering Design (Part 2 of 2)

CL4537:03 Mineral and Solids Processing

CL4538:03 Bioprocess Engineering

EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2

Note:

EG4011:03 Thesis Part 1 of 2 and EG4012:03 Thesis Part 2 of 2 are normally offered in Study Periods 1 and 2, respectively. Other Study Period combinations may be possible. See the Associate Dean (Engineering) for advice and approval.

Career Opportunities

Chemical engineers are employed in a wide range of industries, where they: develop safe, efficient processes to convert raw materials into useful products; plan specifications for full-scale production considering costs, market needs, transportation, and environmental issues; diagnose faults in process plants; prepare feasibility studies of various processes.

Professional Recognition

All JCU Engineering programs are fully accredited by Engineers Australia. This accreditation is recognised in all states of Australia and internationally throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our engineering graduates work in a wide variety of interesting and challenging positions both nationally and internationally. The JCU Chemical Engineering program is also accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

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