1. Overview

Course:	Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (2019)
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:

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► The Professional Engagement Program comprising ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

► 108 credit points of Chemical stream core units

► A minimum of 6 credit points of Chemical Specialist Fundamental units

► A minimum of 12 credit points of Chemical Specialist Breadth units

► A minimum of 12 credit points of Chemical Specialist Depth units

► A maximum of 12 credit points of General (Free) Electives

The completion of a major is not necessary. If a student chooses to do a major, aligned majors can be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Handbook Rules

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, a candidate must:

(a) successfully complete 192 credit points comprising:

(i) A minimum of 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) A minimum of 108 credit points from the Engineering Stream Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(iii) A minimum of 48 credit points of additional units from the Engineering Stream Specialist Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table.

(b) Successfully complete the requirements of the Professional Engagement Program

(2) The class of Honours will be determined by the EIHWAM.

(3) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may vary the conditions for the award of Honours after seeking the advice of the relevant Head of School.

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.

Study Abroad

Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester's standard units.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

Majors

A major requires:

(a) the completion of 48 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major;

(b) satisfying any additional requirements specified for the major, and listed with the table of units for the major;

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
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
CBE Core	6	Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A
CBE Specialist - Fundamentals	6	Select from CHNG1108: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
CBE Core	6	Select from ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP1000: Professional Engagement Program 1 Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1000 in their first semester of enrolment. New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

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 Core	6	Select from CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
CBE Core	6	Select from CHEM1112: Chemistry 1B
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Engineering Core	6	Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG2801: Fluid Mechanics
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG2802: Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis
CBE Specialist - Fundamentals	6	Select from CHEM2521: Molecular Stability and Reactivity CHEM2522: Sustainable Chemical Manufacture or other units.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG2806: Separation Processes
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
CBE Specialist - Fundamentals	6	Select from CHEM2523: Chemistry of Biological Molecules CHEM2524: Chemical Physics or other units.
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP2000: Professional Engagement Program 2 Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG2805: Engineering for a Sustainable Society Note: CHNG1106 replaces CHNG2805 from 2021.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Specialist - Breadth	6	Select from AGEN3004: Food Processing and Value Adding CHNG3808: Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites CHNG3809: Laboratory and Industrial Practice or other units. Note: The degree requires a minimum of 12 credit points (two units) from the `Breadth` units of study. These may be taken in either first or second semester.
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG3803: Reaction Engineering
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG3802: Process Dynamics and Control
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG3805: Particle Processing

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG3804: Biochemical Engineering
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG3806: Risk Management for Chemical Engineering
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG3801: Process Plant Design
CBE Specialist - Breadth	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 `Advanced Breadth` units of study. These may be taken in either first or second semester.

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Specialist - Breadth	6	Select from CHNG3808: Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites CHNG3809: Laboratory and Industrial Practice CHNG5005: Wastewater Engineering CHNG5601: Membrane Science or other units.
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
Engineering Core	6	Select from CHNG4811: Thesis A
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG4802: Chemical Engineering Design A
CBE Specialist - Depth	6	Select from CHNG5004: Mineral Processing CHNG5602: Biophysics and Biosensors CHNG5603: Advanced Industrial Modelling and Analysis CHNG5607: Advanced Biochemical Engineering Note: A minimum of 12 credit points (two units) of `Advanced Depth` and 12 credit points (two units) of ``Advanced Breadth` are required in order to complete the degree. These may be taken in either first or second semester.
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP3000: Professional Engagement Program 3 Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	6	Select from CHNG4812: Thesis B
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG4806: Chemical Engineering Design B
CBE Specialist - Depth	6	Select from CHNG5001: Process Systems Engineering CHNG5006: Advanced Wastewater Engineering CHNG5008: Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering CHNG5604: Advanced Membrane Engineering CHNG5606: Advanced Food Processing Note: A minimum of 12 credit points (two units) of `Advanced Depth` and 12 credit points (two units) of ``Advanced 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.

Major in Process Intensification

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
CBE Core	6	Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A CHEM1112: Chemistry 1B CHEM1911: Chemistry 1A (Adv) CHEM1912: Chemistry 1B (Adv) ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
CBE Core	12	Select from CHNG2801: Fluid Mechanics CHNG2802: Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics CHNG2805: Engineering for a Sustainable Society CHNG2806: Separation Processes Note: Alternative units AMME2261 Fluid Mechanics 1 and AMME2262 Thermal Engineering 1 may be selected from the free electives collection
CBE Specialist - Breadth	12	Select from CHNG3808: Engineering Macromolecules & Nanocomposites CHNG3809: Laboratory and Industrial Practice CHNG5003: Green Engineering CHNG5605: Bio-Products: Laboratory to Marketplace
CBE Specialist - Depth	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 CHNG5606: Advanced Food Processing ENGG5206: Exponential and Emerging Technologies

Major in Water and Environmental Treatment Processes

Type	CP	CP From
CBE Core	6	Select from CHNG1103: Conservation of Mass and Energy
CBE Core	6	Select from CHEM1111: Chemistry 1A CHEM1112: Chemistry 1B CHEM1911: Chemistry 1A (Adv) CHEM1912: Chemistry 1B (Adv) ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
CBE Core	12	Select from CHNG2801: Fluid Mechanics CHNG2802: Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis CHNG2803: Heat and Mass Transfer CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics CHNG2805: Engineering for a Sustainable Society CHNG2806: Separation Processes Note: Alternative unit AMME2261 Fluid Mechanics 1 may be selected from the free electives collection
CBE Specialist - Breadth	12	Select from CHNG5005: Wastewater Engineering CHNG5601: Membrane Science
CBE Specialist - Depth	12	Select from CHNG5006: Advanced Wastewater Engineering CHNG5604: Advanced Membrane Engineering

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME4010	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME4111	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME4112	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4203	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4811	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4812	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CIVL4022	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CIVL4023	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4712	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4713	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4714	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG1111	Integrated Engineering 1	6	Semester 1
ENGG2111	Integrated Engineering 2	2	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February
ENGG3111	Integrated Engineering 3	2	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG4111	Integrated Engineering 4	2	Semester 1
ENGP1000	Professional Engagement Program 1	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2000	Professional Engagement Program 2	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3000	Professional Engagement Program 3	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
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 36cp including:

- ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

- Exactly 12cp of Integrated Engineering units comprising ENGG1111 (6cp), ENGG2111 (2cp), ENGG3111 (2cp) and ENGG4111 (2cp)

- 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)

- A minimum of 12cp of (see note 1) from either AMME4111-4112 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CHNG4811-CHNG4812 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CIVL4022-4023 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR ELEC4712-4713 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR AMME4010 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project (24cp)

Note 1. All Thesis A units are mutually prohibited (meaning that only one can be completed), and all Thesis B units have the associated Thesis A unit as a pre-requisite. Students may undertake only the Thesis units relevant to their stream or major.

Block 2 - CBE Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

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
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
CHNG2805	Engineering for a Sustainable Society	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
ENGG1801	Engineering Computing	6	Semester 1 Int January

Block 3 - CBE Specialist - Fundamentals (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
BIOL1006	Life and Evolution	6	Semester 1
BIOL1007	From Molecules to Ecosystems	6	Semester 2
BIOL1906	Life and Evolution (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
BIOL1907	From Molecules to Ecosystems (Advanced)	6	Semester 2
BIOL1996	Life and Evolution (SSP)	6	Semester 1
BIOL1997	From Molecules to Ecosystems (SSP)	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
CHNG1108	Introduction to Chemical Engineering	6	Semester 1
ENGG1800	Introduction to Engineering A	6	Semester 1
ENGG3800	Industry and Community Projects	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July Int August Int October
PHYS1001	Physics 1 (Regular)	6	Semester 1
PHYS1003	Physics 1 (Technological)	6	Semester 2
PHYS1901	Physics 1A (Advanced)	6	Semester 1

Note: A maximum of 18 credit points may be selected.

From 2020, CHEM2401,CHEM2402,CHEM2403 and CHEM2404 have been discontinued and replaced with new unit codes CHEM2521, CHEM2522, CHEM2523 and CHEM2524.

Block 4 - CBE Specialist - Breadth (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 48)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AGEN3004	Food Processing and Value Adding	6	Semester 1
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

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 5 - CBE Specialist - Depth (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 48)

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 6 - Engineering General Electives (Max CP: 12)

Note: Students may take 12 credit points of free general electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free general 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 Faculties of: (i) Engineering and Information Technologies (ii) Science (iii) Arts (iv) Sydney Business School

(2) Any other units of study approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Courses Committee, which will be published in an appropriate place by the Faculty.

(3) Any units of study approved by the Dean (or his/her delegate in these matters), or by the relevant Head of School or Program Director, on a case by case basis upon application by the student.

Faculty of Engineering

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (2019)