CHEM ENG 1007 - Introduction to Process Engineering
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM ENG 1007 Course Introduction to Process Engineering Coordinating Unit Chemical Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge SACE Stage 2 Mathematics, SACE Stage 2 Chemistry Assessment Quizzes, practicals, test, assignments, final examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Philip van Eyk
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Recognise and use concepts, conventions and calculations important in process engineering; 2 Draw and interpret pictures and diagrams depicting processes; 3 Define and describe important processing engineering unit operations and equipment; 4 Identify and work with units and dimensions - including units' conversion between SI and the American Enginering units' systems; 5 Solve problems in a systematic and professional manner using conventional notation and terminology, including making assumptions when necessary and the importance of significant figures. 6 Explain and apply the fundamental principles of materials and energy balances; 7 State the importance of fluid flow behaviour (such as viscosity, Reynods Number & velocity profile) in process engineering systems and learn application of the mechanical energy balance for pipe design and pump selection; 8 Understand the basic principles of Chemical Engineering in preparation for undertaking the core chemical engineering fundamental topics including: - Fluid Mechanics
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Reaction Engineering
- Process Control & Instrumentation
- Materials
- Economics
- Process Design
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia . The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 C A A — — A B B B — A — A — — — University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Textbook:
- Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering; 8th ed. Himmelblau, D.M. & Riggs, James B.
Barr Smith Library, Main Collection; 660.2 H658.7 (7th ed.)
- R.M. Felder, R.W Rousseau, & L.G. Bullard, “Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes”, 4th Edition, Wiley (2015).
- G.V. Reklaitis, “Introduction to Material and Energy Balances”, Wiley (1983).
- R.M Murphy, “Introduction to Chemical Processes: Principles, Analysis, Synthesis”, McGraw-Hill (2007).
Online Learning
A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni.
- Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering; 8th ed. Himmelblau, D.M. & Riggs, James B.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course uses a number of different learning and teaching approaches including:
- Lectures.
- Workshops
- Weekly problem-solving tutorials.
- Practical demonstrations.
- Online quizzes.
- Term 1 test.
- Term 2 test.
- Final examination.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact hours Workload hours Expected total student workload Lectures/Workshops 24 60 84 Tutorials/Practicals 24 30 54 Online quizzes 0 12 12 In-class tests 2 10 12 Revision 2 0 2 TOTAL 48 112 160
Learning Activities Summary
Week 1: What is Chemical Engineering
Week 2: Introductory Concepts
Week 3: Material Balances
Week 4: Material Balances
Week 5: Material Balances
Week 6: Material Balances & Test
Mid-semester break
Week 7: Gases, Vapours and Liquids
Week 8: Gases, Vapours and Liquids
Week 9: Energy
Week 10: Energy
Week 11: Energy
Week 12: Energy & Test
Week 13: Optional teaching week
SWOT week
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Quizzes x 3
Aligned with corresponding weekly course materialFormative 5% Tutorials
Accessed via MyUni
Group Work (groups of 4) and aligned with corresponding weekly course materialFormative weekly 20% Laboratory Assignment TBA 10% Test
Accessed via MyUniSummative Week 6 10% Test
Accessed via MyUniSummative Week 12 10% Exam Summative Exam Period 45% Assessment Detail
Details of individual assessment tasks will be provided during the semester.
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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