Chemical Engineering Management

Subject CHEN90020 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Maximum of 4 hours of lectures per week + 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment:

Estimated 200 hours

Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

OR

Both of:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

CHEN40006 Chemical Engineering Management

CHEN30013 Chemical Engineering Management

Core Participation Requirements:

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.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Kathryn Mumford

Contact

Dr Kathryn Mumford

Email: mumfordk@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

AIMS

For long term sustainability, a company must focus on its Triple Bottom Line (Financial performance, Environmental performance and Sociological performance). This subject will cover the key parameters needed to manage performance in each of these areas for both new projects and redevelopments.

This is the key chemical engineering economics subject which introduces students to process plant economics. It is a key subject that is required to be mastered before the capstone Design Project can be attempted.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

This subject will include the following topics:

  • Project Management: The stages of a project; how to conduct a feasibility study; team building; communication; network analysis
  • Financial performance: Revenue, capital and operating cost forecasting; simple accounting; profitability analysis and applications
  • Environmental performance: Sustainable development; global warming & emission control; water management
  • Sociological performance: Safety Management; ethics; intellectual property etc.

Learning Outcomes:

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)

On completion of this subject the student is expected to:

  1. Generate feasibility studies for new projects and re-developments incorporating economic, environmental and social impacts
  2. Demonstrate an ability to utilise contemporary project management skills when undertaking large projects
  3. Understand the importance of other aspects of being a practising engineer i.e. safety, legal and ethical requirements.

Assessment:
  • Short quizzes and assignments, not exceeding a total of 3000 words plus accompanying tables and calculations (40%). An overall time commitment of 50-55 hours. Due throughout the semester. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 3 will be assessed in the assignment
  • A 3 hour end of semester exam (60%). ILOs 1 to 3 will be assessed in the examination. Held during the end-of-semester exam period.
Prescribed Texts:

None

Recommended Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Strong reasoning and analytical skills, particularly when presented with complex and unfamiliar problems
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written forms
  • Skills to work as an efficient and effective team member.

Notes:

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials.

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides.

CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

Speakers from industry are regular contributors to this subject.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: B-ENG Chemical Engineering stream
B-ENG Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering stream
Master of Engineering (Biochemical)
Master of Engineering (Chemical)

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