CHEM ENG 3036 - Unit Operations Laboratory
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM ENG 3036 Course Unit Operations Laboratory Coordinating Unit Chemical Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4.5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites CHEM ENG 2011, CHEM ENG 2014, CHEM ENG 2018, CHEM ENG 3034 Corequisites CHEM ENG 3033 Incompatible CHEM ENG 3023, CHEM ENG 3026 Assessment Laboratory performance and preparation; major project reports, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Thomas Scott
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 Demonstrate skills in safe operation of laboratory equipment; 2 Analyse experimental data and observed phenomena; 3 Communicate experimental findings through formal written reports in high quality, and communicate with other team members; 4 Further understand the engineering principles of each unit operation; and 5 Work as part of a team in a mature and professional manner.
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 B C C A A — A B A C C C C C C C 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.
1-5 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.
1-5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1-5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1-5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1-5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Online Learning
A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The activities for this course include the following:
Online theory lectures
To be viewed before attending the in-class workshops
In-class workshops
Brief review of the theory in the online lectures and then problem solving as a class
Laboratory practicals
Complete six practicals throughout the semester in groups of three, taking turns as the practical leader.
The leader will write a preliminary report that will be submitted 24 hours prior to the practical.
The leader will write a full laboratory report detailing the relevant theory, methods, results and outcomes of the practical session.
Assignments
To be completed in your own time on the topics covered in the online theory lectures and in-class workshopsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact Hours Workload Hours Workshops 8 20 Laboratory projects 24 36 Project reports 0 60 Assignments 0 8 TOTAL 32 124 Learning Activities Summary
Topic 1: Chemical Reactor Engineering
· Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors in Series
· Indirect Measurement of Rate
Topic 2: Heat Transfer
· Natural Convective Heat Transfer
· Transient Forced Convection
Topic 3: Separation Processes
· Batch Distillation
· Gas Absorption
Topic 4: Fluid Mechanics
· Gas-Liquid Flow
· Packed Column
Topic 5: Fluid & Particle Mechanics
· Fluidisation
· Filtration
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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
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Learning outcomes 2 Assignments 5% Each Individual Formative Weeks 2-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 Preliminary reports 10% Each Individual Formative Weeks 2-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 Major reports 25% / 35% Individual Summative Weeks 2-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2 Practical Assessments 5% Each Individual Summative Weeks 2-12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Total 100
This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.Assessment Detail
In this course the following assessments will be completed:
Assignments (individual) - two assignments based on the topics covered in the in-class workshops and online lectures
Preliminary laboratory report (individual) - two reports submitted prior to leading a practical session, based on the practical to be completed. Covers relevant theory and the methods to be used.
Major laboratory report (individual) - two reports to be submitted two weeks after leading a practical session. Covers the relevant theory, methods used, results and outcomes of the practical completed.
Practical assessment (individual) - two in-class assessments of your ability to lead a practical session and complete the practical in a safe manner.
Submission
Assignments, preliminary laboratory reports and major laboratory reports to be submitted online via MyUni.
Practical assessment to be completed by a demonstrator during the laboratory session.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
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
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- Academic Support with writing and study skills
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- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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