Course Title: Engineering Chemistry

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Engineering Chemistry

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

PROC2129

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Nevena Todorova

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1065

Course Coordinator Email: nevena.todorova@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 10.10.18

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed OENG1208 Engineering Science before you commence this course. 

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.  

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

Engineering Chemistry provides fundamental chemistry concepts with an emphasis on their integration into chemical engineering processes. The course will introduce theories and practical examples related to:

  • Inorganic chemistry for applications in vital areas such as minerals processing, silicon chip production and catalysis.
  • Organic chemistry for applications in areas such as petroleum refining, polymers and environmental pollution control.
  • Physical chemistry for applications in areas such as distillation, electrorefining techniques and the design of chemical reactors for efficient and sustainable operations.
  • Biochemistry, focusing on its critical role in the design and optimisation of processes for the production of biofuels, pharmaceutical and biomaterials.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

 

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH079P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH122CEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering.

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH079 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours)
BH085CEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH122CEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours) / Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.  


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 

  1. Understand the fundamental concepts of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry that are relevant to chemical engineering
  2. Apply the theoretical knowledge to practical engineering problems
  3. Be able to safely and efficiently perform simple chemical laboratory processes
  4. Be able to conduct, record, analyse and interpret chemical observations and measurements in a practical setting; and be able to effectively communicate the results


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as pre-recorded lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. You will work individually and have the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers on tutorial questions and laboratory practicals. Delivery of the course material will be through pre-recorded lecture, in-person tutorials and practical laboratory sessions. The course is supported by the Canvas learning management system.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements. 

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment 1: Online Quizzes
Weighting: 20% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 and 2 

Assessment 2: Worksheet Activities
Weighting: 20% 
These assessment tasks support CLOs 1 and 2 

Assessment 3: Laboratory Reports
Weighting: 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3 and 4 

Assessment 4: Test
This will be a timed and timetabled test.
Weighting: 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 and 2 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.