1. Overview

Course:	Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (2023)
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

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units

► 30 credit points from the Projects table, including Thesis

► 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 Foundation electives

► minimum of 18 credit points of CBE Stream electives

► maximum of 6 credit points of CBE Data Science electives

► maximum of 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

Students in the Dalyell Scholars program can review the Dalyell Canvas page for information on fitting the program into their degree: 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 0 - Planning your degree

Type	CP	CP From

Note: Specialisations in the Chemical and Biomolecular (CBE) Stream

A stream specialisation is a subset of stream electives relevant to a particular aspect of CBE, such as Water and Environmental Treatment Processes.
A breadth specialisation broadens your knowledge outside the field of CBE, in areas such as Engineering Data Science.

You have 3 specialisation options to choose from in the CBE Stream:

Foundation electives [12 cp] + Stream electives [24 cp] + stream or free elective [6cp] (no specialisation option) or
1 stream specialisation [24cp] + Foundation electives [12 cp] + stream or free elective [6cp] or
Engineering Data Science specialisation [24cp] + stream electives [18cp]

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
Projects Table	6	Select from CHNG1108: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Introductory Computing Units	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
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHEM1112: Chemistry 1B
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG1106: Engineering for a Sustainable Society
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B

Year 2 - Semester 1

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

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG2806: Separation Processes
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
CBE Foundation Electives	6	Select from CHEM2523: Chemistry of Biological Molecules CHEM2524: Chemical Physics
Projects Table	6	Select from ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG3803: Reaction Engineering
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG3802: Process Dynamics and Control
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG3805: Particle Processing
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
Projects Table	6	Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG3804: Biochemical Engineering
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG3806: Risk Management for Chemical Engineering
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG3801: Process Plant Design
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
CBE Stream Elective Units	6	Select from Unit Block: CBE Stream Elective Units

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG4802: Chemical Engineering Design A
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
Projects Table	6	Select from CHNG4811: Thesis A
CBE Stream Elective Units	12	Select from Unit Block: CBE Stream Elective Units or other units.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Stream Core	6	Select from CHNG4806: Chemical Engineering Design B
Projects Table	6	Select from CHNG4812: Thesis B
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
CBE Stream Elective Units	6	Select from Unit Block: CBE Stream Elective Units or other units.
List	6	Select from Unit Blocks: CBE Stream Elective Units CBE Data Science Elective Units Free Electives

4. Pathways

1. Stream Specialisation in Process Intensification

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Process Intensification Units	24	Select from CHNG3808: Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites CHNG3809: Laboratory and Industrial Practice CHNG5003: Green Engineering CHNG5004: Mineral Processing CHNG5008: Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering

Note: This specialisation is renamed 'Chemical Engineering for Energy' in 2024.

2. Stream Specialisation in Water and Environmental Treatment Processes

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Water and Environmental Treatment Processes Units	24	Select from CHNG5005: Wastewater Engineering CHNG5006: Advanced Wastewater Engineering CHNG5601: Membrane Science CHNG5604: Advanced Membrane Engineering

Note: This specialisation is renamed 'Chemical Engineering for the Environment' in 2024.

3. Stream Specialisation in Food and Bioprocessing

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Food and Bioprocessing Units	24	Select from CHNG3808: Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites CHNG5602: Biophysics and Biosensors CHNG5605: Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace CHNG5606: Advanced Food Processing CHNG5607: Advanced Biochemical Engineering FOOD3001: Food Processing and Value Adding

Note: This specialisation is renamed 'Biochemical and Food Technologies' in 2024.

4. Stream Specialisation in Industry 4.0 in Chemical Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Industry 4.0 in Chemical Engineering Units	24	Select from CHNG5001: Process Systems Engineering CHNG5009: Digital Circular Economy CHNG5603: Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis ENGG5206: Exponential and Emerging Technologies

Note: This specialisation is renamed 'Chemical and Digital Technologies' in 2024.

5. Breadth Specialisation in Engineering Data Science

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units	18	Select from DATA2001: Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity DATA2002: Data Analytics: Learning from Data DATA2901: Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced) DATA2902: Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv) STAT2011: Probability and Estimation Theory STAT2911: Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units	6	Select from COMP3308: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence COMP3608: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv) DATA3404: Scalable Data Management DATA3406: Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics

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 CHNG4802 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.

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). Students in the Chemical & Biomolecular stream are strongly advised to complete ENGG1810.

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
MATH1931	Calculus of One Variable (SSP)	3	Semester 1
MATH1933	Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (SSP)	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
ELEC1005	Introduction to Software Engineering	6	Semester 1
ENGG1800	Introduction to Engineering A	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 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 Foundation Electives (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1400	Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design	6	Semester 2
AMME1362	Introduction to Engineering Materials	6	Semester 2
AMME1802	Engineering Mechanics	6	Semester 2
BMET1961	Biomedical Engineering 1B	6	Semester 2
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
CIVL1110	Materials	6	Semester 2 Int February
CIVL1802	Statics	6	Semester 1 Int January Int July
CIVL1810	Engineering Construction and Surveying	6	Semester 2
DATA2001	Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity	6	Semester 1
DATA2002	Data Analytics: Learning from Data	6	Semester 2
DATA2901	Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
DATA2902	Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv)	6	Semester 2
ELEC1103	Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1601	Introduction to Computer Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
GEOL1501	Engineering Geology 1	6	Semester 2
INFO1113	Object-Oriented Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MECH1400	Design and Construction of Mechanical Systems	6	Semester 2
MTRX1702	Mechatronics 1	6	Semester 2
MTRX1705	Introduction to Mechatronic Design	6	Semester 2
PHYS1001	Physics 1 (Regular)	6	Semester 1
PHYS1003	Physics 1 (Technological)	6	Semester 2
STAT2011	Probability and Estimation Theory	6	Semester 1
STAT2911	Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)	6	Semester 1

Block 6 - CBE Stream Elective Units (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 30)

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	Mineral Processing	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	Biophysics and Biosensors	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

Note: A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken.

Block 7 - CBE Data Science Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3608	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv)	6	Semester 1
DATA3404	Scalable Data Management	6	Semester 1
DATA3406	Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics	6	Semester 2

Note: You may take a maximum of 6 cp of Data Science elective units

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

Block 9 - Specialisation - Process Intensification Units (Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CHNG3808	Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites	6	Semester 1
CHNG3809	Laboratory and Industrial Practice	6	Semester 1
CHNG5003	Green Engineering	6	Semester 2
CHNG5004	Mineral Processing	6	Semester 2
CHNG5008	Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering	6	Semester 2