Faculty of Engineering

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (2021)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2021.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (2021)
CP Required: 192
Min FT Duration: 4.00 Years
Min PT Duration: 4.00 Years
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units table

► 30 credit points of Project table

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) units 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

► 12 credit points of CBE Chemistry units

► 12 credit points of CBE Stream Breadth electives

► 12 credit points of CBE Stream Depth electives

► 6 credit points of Free Electives (Engineering Electives, or a Table S elective)

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

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 department before enrolling.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Unit substitutions may be available for students enrolled in the Dalyell Scholars Program, depending on their year of commencement and degree. Dalyell Scholars can view the Canvas page for further information specific to their circumstances: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

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
3 Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
6 Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
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

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Equivalent advanced level units can replace CBE Core units, subject to prerequisite conditions being met. Students should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHEM1112: Chemistry 1B
6 Select from CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
3 Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
6 Select from CHNG1106: Engineering for a Sustainable Society
0 Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Equivalent advanced level units can replace CBE Core units, subject to prerequisite conditions being met. Students should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer
6 Select from CHNG2801: Fluid Mechanics
6 Select from CHNG2802: Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis
0 Select from ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
6 Select from CHEM2521: Molecular Stability and Reactivity
CHEM2522: Sustainable Chemical Manufacture
or other units.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG2806: Separation Processes
6 Select from CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
6 Select from CHEM2523: Chemistry of Biological Molecules
CHEM2524: Chemical Physics
6 Select from ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering
0 Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG3803: Reaction Engineering
6 Select from CHNG3802: Process Dynamics and Control
6 Select from CHNG3805: Particle Processing
0 Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6 Select from Unit Block:
Free Electives

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG3804: Biochemical Engineering
6 Select from CHNG3806: Risk Management for Chemical Engineering
6 Select from CHNG3801: Process Plant Design
6 Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering
0 Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG4802: Chemical Engineering Design A
0 Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
6 Select from CHNG4811: Thesis A
6 Select from CHNG5603: Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis


Note: A minimum of 12 credit points (two units) of `Stream Depth` and 12 credit points (two units) of `Stream Breadth` are required in order to complete the degree. These may be taken in either first or second semester.
6 Select from CHNG3808: Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites
CHNG3809: Laboratory and Industrial Practice
CHNG5601: Membrane Science
or other units.

Note: The degree requires a minimum of 12 credit points (two units) from the `Stream Breadth` units of study. These may be taken in either first or second semester.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG4806: Chemical Engineering Design B
6 Select from CHNG4812: Thesis B
6 Select from CHNG3807: Products and Value Chains [not running in 2020]
CHNG5003: Green Engineering
CHNG5605: Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace
or other units.

Note: The degree requires a minimum of 12 credit points (two units) from the `Stream Breadth` units of study. These may be taken in either first or second semester.
0 Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
6 Select from CHNG5001: Process Systems Engineering
CHNG5004: Mineral Processing
CHNG5006: Advanced Wastewater Engineering
CHNG5008: Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering
CHNG5604: Advanced Membrane Engineering
CHNG5606: Advanced Food Processing
or other units.

Note: A minimum of 12 credit points (two units) of `Stream Depth` and 12 credit points (two units) of `Stream Breadth` are required in order to complete the degree. These may be taken in either first or second semester.

4. Pathways

Alternate Thesis Pathway : Major Industrial Project Placement Scheme (MIPPS)

Type CP CP From
Core
24 CHNG4203: Major Industrial Project

Note: MIPPS students take CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project Placement (24 credit points). This unit replaces regular Honours Thesis units (CHNG4811 and CHNG4812) along with CHNG4001 Practical Experience, CHNG4112 Foundation of Chemical Engineering Design A and 6 credit points of electives. Students are admitted to MIPPS by school permission only. Applications are taken in third year of study.

Specialisation in Food and Bioprocessing

Type CP CP From
12 Select from CHNG5602: Biophysics and Biosensors
CHNG5606: Advanced Food Processing
CHNG5607: Advanced Biochemical Engineering
12 Select from CHNG3808: Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites
CHNG5605: Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace
FOOD3001: Food Processing and Value Adding

Specialisation in Process Intensification

Type CP CP From
12 Select from CHNG3808: Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites
CHNG3809: Laboratory and Industrial Practice
CHNG5003: Green Engineering
12 Select from CHNG5001: Process Systems Engineering
CHNG5004: Mineral Processing
CHNG5008: Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering
CHNG5009: Digital Circular Economy
CHNG5603: Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis
ENGG5206: Exponential and Emerging Technologies

Specialisation in Water and Environmental Treatment Processes

Type CP CP From
12 Select from CHNG5005: Wastewater Engineering
CHNG5601: Membrane Science
12 Select from CHNG5006: Advanced Wastewater Engineering
CHNG5009: Digital Circular Economy
CHNG5604: Advanced Membrane Engineering

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
MATH1002 Linear Algebra 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) 3 Semester 2
MATH1921 Calculus of One Variable (Adv) 3 Semester 1
MATH1923 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv) 3 Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 12cp including:

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 30)

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
ENGG2112 Multi-disciplinary Engineering 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG3112 Interdisciplinary Engineering 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
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 in both Electrical and Software Engineering streams are to take ELEC1004.

- Students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream may count any Dalyell unit in place of ENGG2112 and may count any Engineering Dalyell unit in place of ENGG3112

- 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
Int January
CHEM1112 Chemistry 1B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
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 Chemistry (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CHEM2521 Molecular Stability and Reactivity 6 Semester 1
CHEM2522 Sustainable Chemical Manufacture 6 Semester 1
CHEM2523 Chemistry of Biological Molecules 6 Semester 2
CHEM2524 Chemical Physics 6 Semester 2
CHEM2921 Molecular Stability and Reactivity (Adv) 6 Semester 1
CHEM2922 Sustainable Chemical Manufacture (Adv) 6 Semester 1
CHEM2923 Chemistry of Biological Molecules (Adv) 6 Semester 2
CHEM2924 Chemical Physics (Adv) 6 Semester 2
CHEM2991 Molecular Stability and Reactivity (SSP) 6 Semester 1

Block 6 - CBE Stream Breadth Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CHNG3807 Products and Value Chains [not running in 2020] 6 Semester 2
CHNG3808 Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites 6 Semester 1
CHNG3809 Laboratory and Industrial Practice 6 Semester 1
CHNG5003 Green Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5005 Wastewater Engineering 6 Semester 1
CHNG5601 Membrane Science 6 Semester 1
CHNG5605 Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace 6 Semester 2
FOOD3001 Food Processing and Value Adding 6 Semester 1

Note: A minimum of 12 credit points must be taken.

The "Advanced Breadth" and "Advanced Depth" requirements for the Chemical and Biomolecular Stream are based on IChemE curriculum standards for Chemical Engineering degrees accredited at IChemE M Level (Master equivalent). "Breadth" subjects are defined by IChemE as subjects broadly related to Chemical Engineering that are "at an appropriate advanced level" but without prerequisites. Degrees accredited at I-Chem-E M Level must include at least two advanced level Chemical Engineering units in the "Breadth" category as well as two units of "Depth".

Block 7 - CBE Stream Depth Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CHNG5001 Process Systems Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5004 Mineral Processing 6 Semester 2
CHNG5006 Advanced Wastewater Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5008 Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5009 Digital Circular Economy 6 Semester 1
CHNG5602 Biophysics and Biosensors 6 Semester 2
CHNG5603 Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis 6 Semester 1
CHNG5604 Advanced Membrane Engineering 6 Semester 2
CHNG5606 Advanced Food Processing 6 Semester 2
CHNG5607 Advanced Biochemical Engineering 6 Semester 1
ENGG5206 Exponential and Emerging Technologies 6 Semester 2

Note: A minimum of 12 credit points must be taken.

The "Advanced Breadth" and "Advanced Depth" requirements for the Chemical and Biomolecular Stream are based on IChemE curriculum standards for Chemical Engineering degrees accredited at IChemE M Level (Master equivalent). "Depth" subjects are defined by I-Chem-E as subjects that involve greater knowledge and more challenging outcomes than "Breadth" subjects, and have specific chemical engineering prerequisites. Degrees accredited at I-Chem-E M Level must include at least two advanced level Chemical Engineering units in the "Depth" category as well as two units of "Breadth".

Block 8 - Free Electives (Max CP: 6)

Note: Students may take 6 credit points of free electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculty of Engineering available to undergraduate students

(2) Any unit of study from Table S available to undergraduate students