Course Title: Engineering Experimental Investigations
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Engineering Experimental Investigations
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PROC2084 |
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 |
PROC2084 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Naba K Dutta
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 0322
Course Coordinator Email: naba.dutta@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 10.12.22
Course Coordinator Availability: To be arranged at the first class
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Assumed Knowledge
BH079 Core Courses (Semesters 1-4)
Course Description
Engineering experimental investigations will allow you to perform experiments using chemical unit operations and material testing facilities. These are conducted over a number of weeks thus providing the opportunity to explore in greater depth about the phenomena important for chemical engineering. It allows you to develop your scientific and research skills through the observation, recording, evaluation, analyses and reporting of your experimental work and acts as a primer for the research project work you will perform in subsequent years.
This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:
BH079 - Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
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)
BH122CEH23 - Bachelor of Engineering(Chemical Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.4. Professional use and management of information.
3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
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 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, bounds, design practice and research trends of contemporary engineering practice including sustainable practice
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 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional judgement, in an engineering context.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Model problems related to chemical engineering processes and materials engineering phenomena by making appropriate assumptions and simplifying complex systems
CLO2 Investigate real-world chemical engineering processes, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis
CLO3 Critically analyse experimental data to enhance understanding of chemical engineering principles and processes
CLO4 Collaborate effectively in teams to conduct laboratory experiments and solve complex engineering problems using experimental data and derived correlations
CLO5 Communicate experimental findings to an engineering audience through well-structured scientific reports, including abstracts, literature reviews and conclusions
Overview of Learning Activities
You will participate in laboratory sessions. You will collaborate with your peers to perform laboratory work and writing reports/assignments. The course is supported by the Canvas learning management system.
Total study hours: You will average between 2 to 4 hours per week in laboratory sessions. You will be expected to spend 4 to 6 hours per week performing analysis of your experimental results, conducting literature reviews and performing report writing
Overview of Learning Resources
You will be provided access to notes, laboratory manuals, experimental apparatus and videos to perform the tasks.
Support can also be found at RMIT Library Guides: https://rmit.libguides.com/c.php?g=932702&p=6742411
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Laboratory Report, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
Assessment Task 2: Assignment,10%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 3: Laboratory Report, 40%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 4: Assignment, 10%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
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.