Faculty of Engineering

Chemical & Biomolecular/ Project Management (2024)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2024.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Chemical & Biomolecular/ Project Management (2024)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 240 credit points as follows:

Engineering (156 credit points):

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundations Mathematics units table

► 18 credit points of Project table

► The Professional Engagement Program comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 102 credit points of CBE Stream core units

► 18 credit points of CBE Stream elective units

Project Management (84 credit points):

► 84 credit points of Project Management core units

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their school before enrolling.

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
0 Select from ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A


Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
6 Select from CHNG1108: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
6 Select from ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
6 Select from MATH1061: Mathematics 1A
6 Select from PMGT1850: Introduction to Project Management

Note: MATH1061 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1961, subject to prerequisite conditions being met. Students should seek advice from their school before enrolling.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
0 Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B
6 Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A
6 Select from MATH1062: Mathematics 1B
6 Select from PMGT1865: Project Time, Cost and Resources

Note: MATH1062 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1962.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG2802: Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis
6 Select from CHNG2801: Fluid Mechanics
0 Select from ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
6 Select from CHEM1112: Chemistry 1B
6 Select from CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG2806: Separation Processes
6 Select from CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
6 Select from CHNG1106: Engineering for a Sustainable Society
0 Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
6 Select from PMGT1852: Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG3802: Process Dynamics and Control
0 Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6 Select from PMGT1860: Project Initiation and Scope
6 Select from PMGT2855: Project Acceptance
6 Select from PMGT1863: Effective Project Communication

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from PMGT1711: Systems Thinking in Projects
6 Select from CHNG3801: Process Plant Design
0 Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
6 Select from PMGT2821: Project Conflict Management
6 Select from PMGT2822: Reframing Projects

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG3803: Reaction Engineering
0 Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
6 Select from PMGT2711: Critical Thinking for Projects
6 Select from CHNG3805: Particle Processing
6 Select from PMGT2851: Project Analysis

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG3804: Biochemical Engineering
6 Select from PMGT2854: Executing Projects
0 Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
6 Select from CHNG3806: Risk Management for Chemical Engineering
6 Select from Unit Block:
CBE Stream Elective Units

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from PMGT3858: Adapting to Project Context
6 Select from CHNG4802: Chemical Engineering Design A
6 Select from CHNG4811: Thesis A
6 Select from Unit Block:
CBE Stream Elective Units

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG4806: Chemical Engineering Design B
6 Select from CHNG4812: Thesis B
6 Select from Unit Block:
CBE Stream Elective Units
6 Select from PMGT3854: Legal Aspects of Projects

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ENGG1810 Introduction to Engineering Computing 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
INFO1110 Introduction to Programming 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1910 Introduction to Programming (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: Students must complete:

-6cp from ENGG1810 or (INFO1110 or INFO1910). For Chemical stream students it is recommended that ENGG1810 is taken.

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
MATH1061 Mathematics 1A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1062 Mathematics 1B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1961 Mathematics 1A (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
MATH1962 Mathematics 1B (Advanced) 6 Semester 2

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO1560 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering 6 Semester 1
BMET1960 Biomedical Engineering 1A 6 Semester 1
CHNG1108 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 6 Semester 1
CHNG4811 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4812 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL1900 Introduction to Civil Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC1004 Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering 6 Semester 1
ELEC1005 Introduction to Software Engineering 6 Semester 1
ENGG1800 Introduction to Engineering A 6 Semester 1
MECH1560 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 6 Semester 1
MTRX1701 Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering 6 Semester 1

Note: - Students are to select the introduction unit relevant to their stream.

- Students are to select the thesis units relevant to their stream. Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic students are to enrol in the AMME coded units. Students in both Electrical and Software are to enrol in the ELEC coded units.

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
ENGP1001 Professional Engagement Program 1A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP1002 Professional Engagement Program 1B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP1003 Professional Engagement Program 1C 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2001 Professional Engagement Program 2A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2002 Professional Engagement Program 2B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2003 Professional Engagement Program 2C 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3001 Professional Engagement Program 3A 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3002 Professional Engagement Program 3B 0 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: -Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours must complete the Professional Engagement Program units of study.

- Candidates must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of study

Block 4 - CBE Stream Core (Min CP: 102,Max CP: 102)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CHEM1111 Chemistry 1A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM1112 Chemistry 1B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM1911 Chemistry 1A (Adv) 6 Semester 1
CHEM1912 Chemistry 1B (Adv) 6 Semester 2
CHEM1991 Chemistry 1A (SSP) 6 Semester 1
CHEM1992 Chemistry 1B (SSP) 6 Semester 2
CHNG1103 Conservation of Mass and Energy 6 Semester 2
CHNG1106 Engineering for a Sustainable Society 6 Semester 2
CHNG2801 Fluid Mechanics 6 Semester 1
CHNG2802 Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis 6 Semester 1
CHNG2803 Heat and Mass Transfer 6 Semester 1
CHNG2804 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 6 Semester 2
CHNG2806 Separation Processes 6 Semester 2
CHNG3801 Process Plant Design 6 Semester 2
CHNG3802 Process Dynamics and Control 6 Semester 1
CHNG3803 Reaction Engineering 6 Semester 1
CHNG3804 Biochemical Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG3805 Particle Processing 6 Semester 1
CHNG3806 Risk Management for Chemical Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG4802 Chemical Engineering Design A 6 Semester 1
CHNG4806 Chemical Engineering Design B 6 Semester 2

Block 5 - CBE Stream Elective Units (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CHNG3808 Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites 6 Semester 1
CHNG3809 Laboratory and Industrial Practice 6 Semester 1
CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG5001 Process Systems Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5003 Green Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5004 Particles and Surfaces 6 Semester 2
CHNG5005 Wastewater Engineering 6 Semester 1
CHNG5006 Advanced Wastewater Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5008 Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5009 Digital Circular Economy 6 Semester 1
CHNG5601 Membrane Science 6 Semester 1
CHNG5602 Cellular Biophysics 6 Semester 2
CHNG5603 Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis 6 Semester 1
CHNG5604 Advanced Membrane Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5605 Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace 6 Semester 2
CHNG5606 Advanced Food Processing 6 Semester 2
ENGG5206 Exponential and Emerging Technologies 6 Semester 2
FOOD3001 Food Processing and Value Adding 6 Semester 1

Block 10 - Project Management Core (Min CP: 84,Max CP: 84)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
PMGT1711 Systems Thinking in Projects 6 Semester 2
PMGT1850 Introduction to Project Management 6 Semester 1
PMGT1852 Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement 6 Semester 2
PMGT1860 Project Initiation and Scope 6 Semester 1
PMGT1863 Effective Project Communication 6 Semester 1
PMGT1865 Project Time, Cost and Resources 6 Semester 2
PMGT2711 Critical Thinking for Projects 6 Semester 1
PMGT2821 Project Conflict Management 6 Semester 2
PMGT2822 Reframing Projects 6 Semester 2
PMGT2851 Project Analysis 6 Semester 1
PMGT2854 Executing Projects 6 Semester 2
PMGT2855 Project Acceptance 6 Semester 1
PMGT3854 Legal Aspects of Projects 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT3858 Adapting to Project Context 6 Semester 1