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1. Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
2. Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: undergraduate degree structures
    2.1. Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (BE)
    2.2. Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular) (BE)
    2.3. Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) (Chemical)
    2.4. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE)
    2.5. Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)
    2.6. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (LLB/BE)
    2.7. Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)
        2.7.1. Biochemical Engineering stream
Subject Lists
    Subject descriptions

1. Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Following the introduction of the chemical engineering degree in 1952, graduates from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have been readily accepted into industry, both in Australia and worldwide. Graduate Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering starting salaries are higher than for any other engineering discipline.

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is concerned with developing and analysing process systems, which are strongly dependent upon chemistry and involve physical changes. Our graduates find employment in the biochemical industry, the food industry, the minerals industry, the metallurgical industry and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in the traditional chemical industry. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineers are well suited for environment-related engineering positions given their strong background in process systems and in chemical and biological processes in particular.

Chemistry and mathematics are taken through the first two years of the course. In Semester 2 of first year, a major chemical and biomolecular engineering subject is taken. Students may also take a Semester 1 unit, Introduction to Chemical Engineering, which provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline, its role in the modern world and the challenges that lie ahead.

In second year, students are introduced to further specific chemical engineering subjects that build on the first-year core subject. These in turn are built on in subsequent years and culminate in final year design and research projects, which bring together all that the student has learnt in the preceding years. Provision is also made for students to broaden their education by taking a number of elective subjects during their course.

2. Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: undergraduate degree structures

2.1. Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (BE)

The recommended or standard course structures are listed below. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that timetable clashes are avoided. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

2.2. Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular) (BE)

The recommended or standard course structure for the first three years only of the Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular) is listed below. The structure for fourth year will be in the 2008 Handbook. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware, however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied.

2.3. Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) (Chemical)

The recommended or standard course structure for the first three years only of the Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Management) (Chemical) is listed below. The fourth year structure will be in the 2008 Handbook. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware, however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied.

2.4. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE)

The recommended or standard course structures are listed below. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects, these should be chosen so that timetable clashes are avoided. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

Students who intend to overlap second and later year subjects should consult with a course adviser to ensure all core engineering requirements are met.

Note: Chemical Engineering subjects: 411-202 Process Engineering 1, 411-391 Bionanoengineering, 411-339 Process Engineering 2, 411-445 Process Engineering 3, 411-448 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 2, 411-449 Materials and Recycling are not taken by students enrolled in BE combined with Arts, Commerce or Law.

2.5. Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce (BE/BCom)

The recommended or standard course structures are listed below. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that timetable clashes are avoided. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

Students who intend to overlap second- and later-year subjects should consult with a course adviser to ensure all core engineering requirements are met.

Note: Chemical Engineering subjects: 411-202 Process Engineering 1, 411-391 Bionanoengineering, 411-339 Process Engineering 2, 411-445 Process Engineering 3, 411-448 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 2, 411-449 Materials and Recycling are not taken by students enrolled in BE combined with Arts, Commerce and Law.

2.6. Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (LLB/BE)

The recommended or standard course structures are listed below. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that timetable clashes are avoided. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

Students taking combined degree courses and who intend to overlap second- and later-year subjects, should consult with a course adviser to ensure all core engineering requirements are met. Students must ensure they complete 300 points of law subjects overall, including the core subjects listed below and at least 12.5 points of legal theory.

Note: Chemical Engineering subjects: 411-202 Processing Engineering 1, 411-391 Bionanoengineering, 411-339 Process Engineering 2, 411-445 Process Engineering 3, 411-448 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 2, 411-449 Materials and Recycling are not taken by students enrolled in BE combined with Arts, Commerce and Law.

2.7. Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc)

The following programs are samples only. The first-year program should fulfil the prerequisites for both BE and BSc studies. For example, those students intending to pursue a major in life sciences should complete the 100-level subjects specified in the life sciences package First-year packages.

Usually the 200-level BE requirements are taken over two years, in the second and third year of the combined program. The order in which the units are taken may be altered to accommodate timetable arrangements.

The recommended or standard course structures are listed below. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that timetable clashes are avoided. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component.

Students taking combined degree courses and who intend to overlap second- and later-year subjects, should consult with a course adviser to ensure all core engineering requirements are met.

Note: Students intending to take Faculty of Engineering mathematics subjects at the 200-level instead of Faculty of Science mathematics subjects must seek course advice from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

2.7.1. Biochemical Engineering stream

Subject descriptions

316-101 Introductory Macroeconomics
316-102 Introductory Microeconomics
316-130 Quantitative Methods 1
316-205 Introductory Econometrics
325-101 Managing People and Organisations
411-101 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
411-102 Chemical Process Analysis
411-201 Introduction to Transport Processes
411-202 Process Engineering 1
411-203 Fluid Mechanics
411-204 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
411-217 Chemical Engineering Research Elective 2
411-254 Biomolecular Process Principles
411-255 Metabolic Engineering
411-303 Reactor Engineering
411-317 Chemical Engineering Research Elective 3
411-330 Biochemical Engineering Mini-Project
411-331 Heat and Mass Transport Processes 1
411-335 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 1B
411-336 Process Dynamics and Control
411-337 Practical and Computer Laboratory
411-339 Process Engineering 2
411-343 Chemical Engineering Management
411-391 Bionanoengineering
411-392 Fermentation Process Engineering
411-393 Bioprocess Engineering
411-417 Chemical Engineering Research Elective 4
411-432 Particle Mechanics and Processing
411-441 Heat and Mass Transport Processes 2
411-442 Process Equipment Design
411-445 Process Engineering 3
411-446 Research Project
411-447 Design Project
411-448 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 2
411-449 Materials and Recycling
411-450 Biochemical Engineering Research Project
431-201 Engineering Analysis A
431-202 Engineering Analysis B
610-141 Chemistry A
610-142 Chemistry B
610-211 Light, Matter & Chemical Change B
610-221 Organic & Bio-organic Chemistry
620-121 Mathematics A (Advanced)
620-122 Mathematics B (Advanced)
620-123 Applied Mathematics (Advanced)
620-141 Mathematics A
620-142 Mathematics B
620-143 Applied Mathematics
620-231 Vector Analysis
620-232 Mathematical Methods
640-121 Physics A (Adv)
640-122 Physics B (Adv)
640-141 Physics A
640-142 Physics B
650-141 Biology of Cells and Organisms
650-142 Genetics & The Evolution of Life

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