Chemical Process Engineering - CEICJS8338
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Chemical Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 8338 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
The specialisation in Chemical Engineering is defined by a core of disciplinary knowledge, advanced disciplinary knowledge and an advanced research component. It provides a solid postgraduate coursework program for the professional chemical engineer wishing to upgrade their skills or extend their knowledge.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent), or hold a Graduate Diploma in Chemical Process Technology from UNSW with at least 65 WAM, or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the stream.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent), or hold a Graduate Diploma in Chemical Process Technology from UNSW with at least 65 WAM, or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the stream.
Stream Structure
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - 24 UOC comprising:
PLUS 18 UOC selected from the following:
- CEIC8204 Topics in Bus Mgt in CE (6 UOC)
- CEIC8205 Fuel and Energy Engineering (6 UOC)
- CEIC8311 Instrumental Analysis Proc Ind (6 UOC)
- CEIC8330 Process Eng in Petroleum Ind (6 UOC)
- CEIC8336 Env Chemistry in Process Ind (6 UOC)
- CEIC8341 Membrane Processes (6 UOC)
- CHEN6701 Advanced Reaction Engineering (6 UOC)
- CHEN6703 Advanced Particle Systems Eng (6 UOC)
- CHEN6706 Advanced Transport Phenomena (6 UOC)
- CHEN6710 Chemical process op (6 UOC)
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - 24 UOC comprising:
PLUS 6UOC selected from the following:
- CVEN9701 Eng Economics & Financial Mngt (6 UOC)
- CVEN9731 Project Management Framework (6 UOC)
- CVEN9888 Environmental Management (6 UOC)
- CVEN9892 Sustainability & Risk Analysis (6 UOC)
- GSOE9017 Managing Energy Efficiency (6 UOC)
- GSOE9121 Operational Energy Efficiency (6 UOC)
- GSOE9143 Sust Elec. Energy Tech Assess. (6 UOC)
- GSOE9210 Engineering Decisions (6 UOC)
- GSOE9340 Life Cycle Engineering (6 UOC)
- GSOE9510 Ethics & Leadership in Eng (6 UOC)
- GSOE9712 Engineering Statistics (6 UOC)
- GSOE9810 Quality in Engineering (6 UOC)
- GSOE9820 Project Management (6 UOC)
- GSOE9830 Economic Decision Anal. in Eng (6 UOC)
- GSOE9840 Maintenance Engineering (6 UOC)
Research-related Courses
- CEIC9002 Advanced Thesis A (12 UOC)
- CEIC9003 Advanced Thesis B (12 UOC)
With the approval of the stream authority, high performing students for whom it is appropriate may substitute the undergraduate course CEIC4002 for CEIC9002.
Electives - maximum 24 UOC
Students may choose the remainder of the electives from the Disciplinary or Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses listed above or with the approval of the stream authority, other courses.
Students may only choose electives for which they are appropriately prepared by way of prior learning. Up to 12 UOC of foundation knowledge courses may be approved as electives by the Program Authority where appropriate.
Electives - maximum 24 UOC
Students may choose the remainder of the electives from the Disciplinary or Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses listed above or with the approval of the stream authority, other courses.
Students may only choose electives for which they are appropriately prepared by way of prior learning. Up to 12 UOC of foundation knowledge courses may be approved as electives by the Program Authority where appropriate.
Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Chemical Engineering) can obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program handbook page.
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