This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Chemical or Process engineering involves finding the best sequence of physical, chemical and biological processing steps, and the right operating conditions, to convert raw materials into higher value products safely, economically and on a large scale. Gas processing, oil refining, minerals processing and metals production are among the most commonly recognised applications of chemical engineering, but the discipline encompasses a diversity of products that serve the needs of society. These include LNG, LPG, petrochemicals and polymers, fertilisers and agrichemicals, cement and lime, industrial and fine chemicals, paper and board, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology products, food and beverages, power and clean water. In this double degree major, students examine the development, design, assessment and management of processes for the production of a wide range of materials. It covers the theory and applications of thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer and reaction engineering. Building on this foundation, students go on to explore process control, synthesis and design, risk management and safety, and research studies for general chemical processes.
Course Accreditation
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
Professional Recognition
Engineers Australia and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) recognise the course as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary experience graduates will be eligible for corporate membership of Engineers Australia and IChemE.
Duration and Availability
This major is part of a 5.5 years full-time study or equivalent part-time study course. Only one intake is offered each year in Semester 1.
YEAR 1
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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STRU-BENPM
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v.2
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Bachelor of Engineering Pre-Major
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200.0
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200.0
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YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEN2000
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v.1
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Process Principles
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5.0
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25.0
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ENGR2000
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v.2
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Fluid Mechanics
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4.0
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25.0
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CHEN2002
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v.1
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Process Heat Transfer
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5.5
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25.0
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|
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75.0
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YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEM1000
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v.1
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Principles and Processes in Chemistry
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7.0
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25.0
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CHEN2001
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v.1
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Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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5.0
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25.0
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|
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50.0
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YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEM1002
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v.1
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Reactivity and Function in Chemistry
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6.0
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25.0
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|
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25.0
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YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEN2003
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v.1
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Process Mass Transfer
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6.0
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25.0
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CHEN2004
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v.2
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Process Simulation
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4.0
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25.0
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|
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50.0
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YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEN3003
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v.1
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Process Synthesis and Design
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5.0
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25.0
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CHEN3010
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v.1
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Reaction Engineering
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5.5
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25.0
|
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CHEN3009
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v.1
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Fluid and Particle Processes
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5.0
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25.0
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|
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75.0
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YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEN3000
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v.1
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Process Plant Engineering
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5.0
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25.0
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CHEN3005
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v.1
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Process Instrumentation and Control
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5.5
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25.0
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CHEN3001
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v.1
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Transport Phenomena
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5.0
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25.0
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|
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75.0
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YEAR 5 SEMESTER 1
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEN4012
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v.1
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Advanced Separation Processes
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3.0
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25.0
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CHEN4001
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v.1
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Process Safety and Risk Management
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5.0
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25.0
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ENEN2000
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v.2
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Engineering Sustainable Development
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3.0
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12.5
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WSEN3001
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v.1
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Wastewater Treatment Processes
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3.0
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12.5
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|
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OR
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CHEN3004
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v.1
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Mineral Processing
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2.0
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12.5
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|
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OR
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CHEN3007
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v.1
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Fundamentals of Air Pollution Control
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3.0
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12.5
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|
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75.0
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YEAR 5 SEMESTER 2
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEN4015
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v.1
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Chemical Engineering Design Project
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6.0
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50.0
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ENGR4000
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v.1
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Engineering Industry Research Project 1
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1.0
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25.0
|
|
|
75.0
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YEAR 6 SEMESTER 1
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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ENGR4001
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v.1
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Engineering Industry Research Project 2
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8.0
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25.0
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|
|
SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:
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25.0
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|
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50.0
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OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 6 SEMESTER 1
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Code
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Version
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Course Name
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HRS/WK
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Credit
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CHEN4018
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v.1
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Natural Gas Processing
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6.0
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25.0
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CHEN4004
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v.1
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
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4.0
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25.0
|
|
CHEN4017
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v.1
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Bioprocess Engineering
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5.0
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25.0
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* Students who take the Optional Unit in Year 5 Semester 1 must take the appropriate Commerce unit in Year 5 Semester 2: ACCT2000 for the Accounting Double Degree Major, ECOM2000 for the Economics Double Degree Major, INVE3001 for the Finance Double Degree Major or MGMT3002 for the Management Double Degree Major. Students who take the Optional Unit in Year 5 Semester 2 must take the corresponding Commerce unit from the list above in Year 5 Semester 1.
