CHEE4971A

Chemical Engineering Research Project Part A

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Engineering

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

This course is Part A of a multi-term sequence. Part B must also be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence.

Develops research techniques and ability to work individually on a problem. The student and academic supervisor (frequently an industrial sponsor is involved) establish the objectives and expected outcomes of the research project, which is then pursued by the student under the guidance of the supervisor(s).

Objectives

1. To carry out a major research project in the field of process technology.
2. To develop research techniques like literature reviews, evaluations of previous work in the area.
3. To develop the ability to work individually on a problem.
4. To enhance the report writing abilities and bibliographic referencing of the student.
5. To further develop the ability to present a major piece of research as a short summary -type seminar.

Content

Each student is required to:
1. Develop a research proposal after discussions with the supervisor and consulting relevant literature on the topic of the research.
2. Prepare a plan of experimental or computer work and carry this out, with modifications as the results of the work progress.
3. Submit a Final Research Report which incorporates the results and conclusions of the research carried out in a scientific, logical and ordered manner.

In certain projects, experimental equipment is designed and developed by the student.

Replacing Course(s)

CHEE4971

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Completion of all Year 1-3 courses.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Individual Supervision

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)	Assessment in this course will consist of marks for literature review, progress reports, and final project. Refer to course outline for information

Contact Hours

Individual Supervision: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Compulsory Course Component

WH&S Laboratory Safety Induction. In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory safety induction. See course objectives 1 and 3. Alternative arrangements to be made on a case-by-case basis with the Laboratory Manager.
Participation in workshops and oral presentations. In order to complete this course students must participate in timetabled workshops and oral presentations. See course objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Details of the assessment criteria for participation will be given in the Course Outline and distributed via Blackboard. Alternative arrangements to be made on a case-by-case basis with the Course Coordinator.

Timetables