CHE1010 - Grand challenges in chemical engineering: Delivering sustainable food, water and energy

Overview

Providing food, water and energy to the world's people in an environmentally sustainable manner is an engineering grand challenge that must be solved in a concerted manner. New scientific discovery and engineering processes are urgently needed, and chemical engineering must provide key solutions in all three areas. This unit will … For more content click the Read More button below. The basic principles of the discipline will be introduced, including heat and material transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, (bio)chemical reactions engineering and process design/control. Chemical engineering concepts will be developed within workshops and practicals complemented with practical laboratory experience. There will also be an opportunity for activities where, within teams, you will design chemical engineering solutions to important issues or opportunities. This unit is aimed at all engineering students and may be of special interest to those attracted to environmental engineering, biological engineering, civil engineering (water specialisation) and chemical engineering.

The basic principles of the discipline will be introduced, including heat and material transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, (bio)chemical reactions engineering and process design/control. Chemical engineering concepts will be developed within workshops and practicals complemented with practical laboratory experience. There will also be an opportunity for activities where, within teams, you will design chemical engineering solutions to important issues or opportunities.

This unit is aimed at all engineering students and may be of special interest to those attracted to environmental engineering, biological engineering, civil engineering (water specialisation) and chemical engineering.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Leonie van 't Hag

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Leonie van 't Hag

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

describe key chemical engineering principles, such as heat and material transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, (bio)chemical reactions engineering and process design/control

identify unit operations within chemical engineering processes and select suitable equipment for an operation

investigate physical and chemical states of matter and delivery systems within industrial and practical lab settings

apply creative problem-solving approaches using chemical engineering principles to contemporary examples

engage and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives

demonstrate effective communication within a range of settings, including oral presentations and written reports.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Enquiry-based learning

Active learning

Teaching and learning methods
This unit consists of recorded lecture videos, additional video and reading materials, workshop classes, debates, group presentations, site visits, interviews with industry-based engineers and three laboratory experimentals. Learning in the unit is mainly through the active and collaborative learning activities during the workshops, laboratory sessions and reports. Before the start of each week, students are expected to watch recorded lecture videos and associated material to understand the theoretical basis of the topic, complete their recommended readings and take an online quiz. Learning activities, including debates and workshops, are designed to encourage group work, problem-solving, critical thinking and sharing ideas. There is a group project to provide opportunities for teamwork and this is assessed through submission of written materials and oral presentations.

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 60%

Final assessment: 40%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Weekly quizzes

2 - Laboratory report 1

3 - Laboratory report 2

4 - Laboratory report 3

5 - Group case study

6 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories

Lectures

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Technology resources