Chemical Engineering Minor Research Project

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Laboratory, computer or literature-based research project (independent or team-based).
Research Project is usually completed in Semester 2. However, as a special arrangement, Research Project may be undertaken in Summer Semester and/or Semester 1 with the approval of the Head of Department.

Estimated 120 hours

Students must have completed the following subjects prior to enrolling in this subject:

CHEN90018 Particle Mechanics and Processing

CHEN30001 Reactor Engineering (Prior to 2010 CHEN40003 Reactor Engineering)

CHEN90019 Advanced Heat and Mass Transport Processes

CHEN90032 Process Dynamics and Control (Prior to 2012 CHEN30009 Process Dynamics and Control)

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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Candidates will undertake as individuals or as a member of a team a designated investigative project which could involve a critical literature review, experimental research and/or development, theoretical modelling, process simulation and/or the solution of an industrial problem. Rigorous planning and scheduling of the project, time management, technical communication, interpretation of results and team work will be required.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Understand the methodologies of research in Chemical Engineering

• Plan and conduct an individual or team-based research project

• Present in writing the results of their research

A written report of approximately 25 pages not including appendices, diagrams, tables and computer output contributing 75% to the total assessment, along with an assessment of the quality of the research work (25%)

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• Capacity for independent thought

• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• The ability to plan work and use time effectively