Course Title: Chemical Engineering Specialisation

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Chemical Engineering Specialisation

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

PROC2087

City Campus

Undergraduate

120H Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

PROC2087

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Amgad Rezk

Course Coordinator Phone: -

Course Coordinator Email: amgad.rezk@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 10.10.20

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

It is assumed that you have completed all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year courses in your program and that vocabulary, concepts and techniques which are part of those courses are familiar.


Course Description

This course contains two modules covering different speciality areas. The modules are designed to use chemical engineering principles and apply them to particular industry sectors. You will gain additional skills that will enable you to analyse and design processes - skills that can be generalised to a wide variety of other industry sectors.

Typical modules offered from a range of topics to include environmental engineering; corrosion engineering; metallurgical engineering; polymer engineering; interface engineering; oil & gas engineering, food engineering and Nanomaterials. Each year new modules may be added and other modules deleted.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to Program Learning Outcomes for BH079 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) and associated double degrees for students who commenced their program prior to 2023:

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1.    Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

1.2.    In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.

1.3.    Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.

1.4.    Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline

Engineering Application Ability

2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering solving.

2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

This course contributes to Program Learning Outcomes for BH079 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) and associated double degrees for students who commenced their program in 2023:

  • PLO1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering. 
  • PLO2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.    
  • PLO3: Apply engineering research principles, methods and contemporary technologies and practices to plan and execute projects taking into account ethical, environmental and global impacts. 
  • PLO4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity. 

 


On completion of this course you should be able to:

Module 1: Nanomaterials

  1. Describe in-depth the concepts of nanostructures and how the nanoparticle size can affect the morphology, crystal structure, reactivity, and electrical properties
  2. Comprehend the various techniques for the synthesis of nanomaterials (including inorganic nanoparticles, one and two-dimensional nanoparticles, thin films, nanoporous materials, and nanostructured bulk materials).
  3. Appraise the different nanomaterial characterisation techniques and comprehend the advantages and limitations of each method
  4. Critically research the literature and assess the viability of a practical application of nanomaterials in various fields including water treatment, biomedicine, catalysis, and others.
  5. Demonstrate a proficient and professional communication skills utilising various media.

Module 2: Corrosion Engineering

  1. Understand general concepts of various corrosion processes, protection methods and materials selection with practical cases.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to determine if corrosion can occur under specific operating conditions in a given equipment or construction.
  3. In cases where corrosion occurs, shall be able to identify the most probable corrosion type(s), estimate the corrosion rate and propose the most reasonable protection method(s) with regard to safety, price and environmental considerations.
  4. Critically survey literature and assess the viability of a practical application of existing structural materials and corrosion protection strategy in various fields including pipelines, biomedical devices, water system, chemical processing, and others.
  5. Demonstrate a proficient and professional communication skills utilising various media.


Overview of Learning Activities

A range of materials, including slides used in pre-recorded lectures, will be available on the learning management system.


Overview of Learning Resources

There is no prescribed text. Learning resources will be made available through Canvas.


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Module 1 Nanomaterials

Assessment Task 1: Nanomaterial Assignment 1, Written report
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2,3,4

Assessment Task 2: Nanomaterials Assignment 2, Oral presentation
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2,3,4,5

 

Module 2 Corrosion Engineering

Assessment Task 1: Corrosion Assignment 1, Written Report – Literature Review
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1,2,3,4

Assessment Task 2: Corrosion Assignment 2, Oral Group Presentation
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2,3,4,5

Your final mark will be the sum of the marks for both modules.