Faculty of Engineering

Chemical & Biomolecular / Law 2023+ (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 / Law 2023+ (2024)
CP Required: 312
Min FT Duration: 6.50 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 312 credit points as follows:

Engineering (168 credit points):

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundations Mathematics units table

► 30 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

Law (144 credit points):

► 102 credit points of Law core units, including 48 credit points of 1000-level Law core units taken during the first 4.5 years of the degree whilst undertaking the Bachelor of Engineering Honours

► 42 credit points of Law elective units of study

► Candidates must complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours before proceeding to Year Five of the Bachelor of Laws

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 LAWS1006: Foundations of Law
6 Select from MATH1061: Mathematics 1A

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
0 Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B
6 Select from CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
0 Select from LAWS1024: Legal Research
6 Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A
6 Select from LAWS1012: Torts
6 Select from MATH1062: Mathematics 1B

Note: MATH1062 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1962.

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer
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 LAWS1014: Civil and Criminal Procedure

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
6 Select from CHNG1106: Engineering for a Sustainable Society
6 Select from CHEM1112: Chemistry 1B
0 Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
6 Select from LAWS1016: Criminal Law

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG3803: Reaction Engineering
6 Select from CHNG3802: Process Dynamics and Control
0 Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6 Select from LAWS1015: Contracts
6 Select from ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG3806: Risk Management for Chemical Engineering
6 Select from CHNG3801: Process Plant Design
0 Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
6 Select from CHNG2806: Separation Processes
6 Select from LAWS1017: Torts and Contracts II

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
0 Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
6 Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering
6 Select from LAWS1023: Public International Law
6 Select from CHNG3805: Particle Processing
6 Select from CHNG4802: Chemical Engineering Design A

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from LAWS1021: Public Law
0 Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
6 Select from CHNG3804: Biochemical Engineering
6 Select from CHNG4811: Thesis A
6 Select from CHNG4806: Chemical Engineering Design B

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CHNG4812: Thesis B
18 Select from Unit Block:
CBE Stream Elective Units

Note: Students will be awarded their Engineering degree after completion of the initial 4.5 year component. For Years 5 & 6, students will transfer to the Law School to complete the LLB. Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Units

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Year 6 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Units

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Year 6 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Units

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Year 7 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
24 Select from Unit Block:
Law Senior Units

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

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: 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 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 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

Block 10 - Law Junior Core (Min CP: 48,Max CP: 48)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
LAWS1006 Foundations of Law 6 Semester 1
LAWS1012 Torts 6 Semester 2
S1 Intensive
LAWS1014 Civil and Criminal Procedure 6 Semester 1
LAWS1015 Contracts 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Early
LAWS1016 Criminal Law 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1017 Torts and Contracts II 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Main
LAWS1021 Public Law 6 Semester 2
Int February
LAWS1023 Public International Law 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1024 Legal Research 0 Semester 1
Semester 2

Block 12 - Law Senior Units (Min CP: 96,Max CP: 96)

Note: Refer to the Law School handbook for details - http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/