Course Title: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PROC2128 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Torben Daeneke
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 8969
Course Coordinator Email: torben.daeneke@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 10.10.16
Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces the basic concepts of chemical engineering. Mass and energy balances will be introduced as preparation for subsequent courses in design and analysis of material processes. The general mass and energy balances for carefully defined systems are key 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 following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
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
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
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 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.
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
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: Demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to solve, mass and energy balance problems.
CLO2: Apply engineering methods and theory to solve chemical engineering problems, and present the solutions following professional engineering standards.
CLO3: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of mass and energy balance analysis.
CLO4: Analyse technical information and communicate the acquired knowledge to both non-technical and technical audiences in a professional written format.
Overview of Learning Activities
Teacher directed learning activities comprise scheduled tutorial sessions. Pre-recorded lecture videos will provide a guide to the scope of practical learning whereas tutorials will provide examples and guidance in calculation/problem solving methods. The lecture videos, 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 pre-recorded lecture videos, lecture notes, tutorials (plus solutions), and other materials, when applicable via the Learning Management System.
Support can also be found at RMIT Library Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/chemicaleng.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Assignments, 20%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Quiz, 15%, CLO1
Assessment Task 3: Test, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 4: Report, 25%, CLO1 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.