Course Title: Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PROC2077 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
120H Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016 |
PROC2077 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Lei Bao
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9754
Course Coordinator Email: lei.bao@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 10.13.017B
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Recommended Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course before you commence this course:
PROC2128 - Intro to Chemical Engineering before you commence this course.
If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.
Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.
Course Description
This course focuses on mass and energy balances as preparation for subsequent courses in the design and analysis of material processes. The mass and energy balances for carefully defined systems are the keys to many process engineering topics. These include heat transfer, fluid flow, mass transfer and reaction engineering for physical, chemical, metallurgical and biological processes. All these processes begin with general mass and energy balances. Balancing mass and energy flows is an integral part of every process plant design.
The aim of this course is to develop fundamental, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills in solving mass and energy balances – the skills that you will need in later years in solving mass and heat transfer, fluid flow and reaction engineering problems associated with physical, chemical, metallurgical or biological processes.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:
BH087SCBDD - Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
BH098SACDD - Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry)/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH099FTNDD - Bachelor of Science(Food Technology & Nutrition)/Bachelor of Engineering(Chemical Engineering)(Hons)
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:
BH079P23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH122CEH23 - Bachelor of Engineering(Chemical Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
PLO 1. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of scientific theories, principles and concepts and engineering fundamentals within the engineering discipline
PLO 2. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 4. Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise mathematics, software, tools and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional judgement, in an engineering context.
Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Assess core chemical engineering units and processes
CLO2 Evaluate new and unfamiliar chemical engineering processes, using schematic diagrams and systematic problem-solving techniques
CLO3 Apply a systematic approach to solving mass and energy balance problems in chemical engineering processes, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills
CLO4 Present solutions to complex chemical engineering problems clearly and professionally using standard chemical, engineering and mathematic notations.
Overview of Learning Activities
Teacher directed learning activities comprise the scheduled pre-recorded lecture and tutorial sessions. The pre-recorded lectures will provide a guide to the scope of practical learning whereas tutorials will provide examples and guidance in calculation/problem solving methods. The scheduled face-to-face tutorials and directed reading are designed to develop your knowledge and skills in selected topics.
Overview of Learning Resources
You will be provided access to lecture notes, tutorials (plus solutions), lecture videos and other materials, when applicable via Canvas.
Support can also be found at RMIT Library Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/chemicaleng
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Multiple Choice Quiz, 10%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Tutorial Questions, 30%, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 3: Test, 25%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 4: Test, 35%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.