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Chemical Engineering Specialisation

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About this Specialisation

Designed for students interested in chemical engineering.

This major will extend your knowledge in the fields of chemical thermodynamics, environmental and process risk management, minerals and solids processing, among others.

Code SPAAPD

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
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Professional Recognition

  • This Specialisation has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.

    This professional recognition only applies when you study this Specialisation in the following course:

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ENS6166Process Engineering Fundamentals15
ENS5556Heat and Mass Transfer15
ENS5161Environmental and Process Risk Management15
ENS6167Process Systems Analysis15
ENS6169Chemical Thermodynamics15
ENS6160Signals and Systems15
ENS5253Control Systems15
ENS5561Minerals and Solids Processing15
ENS6172Unit Operations and Process Design Fundamentals15
ENS6171Reaction Engineering15
ENS5209Process Control15
ENS5270Engineering Process Design15

Note: Where a student has completed the equivalent of one or more of the above units in prior undergraduate level studies at an appropriate level, the Course Coordinator may, in some cases, consider substitutions with other available units. Students should consult with their course coordinator to see whether this is possible.

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods within the chemical engineering discipline to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
  2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic chemical engineering situations.
  3. Apply high level communication and collaboration skills in a professional chemical engineering context.
  4. Use high level self management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial chemical engineering project.

Related Courses

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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