411-446 Research Project

411-432 Particle Mechanics and Processing (prior to 2005 411-332), 411-303 Reactor Engineering (prior to 2005 411-433), 411-335 Biochemical/Environmental Engineering 1B, 411-336 Process Dynamics and Control, 411-337 Practical and Computer Laboratory, 411-441 Heat and Mass Transport Processes 2.

Students successfully completing this unit should be able to plan and conduct an independent research project on process engineering.

Candidates will undertake as individuals or as a member of a team a designated investigative project which could involve a critical literature review, experimental research and/or development, theoretical modelling, process simulation and/or the solution of an industrial problem. Rigorous planning and scheduling of the project, time management, written and verbal technical communication, interpretation of results and team work will be required.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large

• in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

• capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

• intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity

• profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship

A written report of up to 4000 words, not including appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output, due towards the end of semester (50%); an oral presentation during the end of semester examination period (25%); an assessment of the quality of the student's research work (25%).