Course list for the Chemical and Biological Engineering Dual Major
Information valid for students commencing 2020
Chemical and Biological Engineering
This course list contains information for pre-2021 BE (Hons) students only. It is recommended that students go to the transition checklists for course information, as a number of courses may now be renamed, recoded or unavailable due to the program re-structure in 2021. Approved substitutions for your courses can be found in the relevant checklist . Please view the Faculty website for further information.
If you commenced the BE(Hons) in 2021 please follow the 2021 structure.
Available in the dual major only. Students must complete for the BE(Hons)(Chemical and Biological Engineering Plan code: CHBIOW2342), 64 units comprising:- 60 units being all courses from part A - compulsory, and
- 4 units from electives
Part A - Compulsory
Year 1
4 units from
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| ENGG1100 | 2 | Engineering Design |
| ENGG1200 | 2 | Engineering Modelling & Problem Solving |
| ENGG1211 | 4 | Engineering Design, Modelling & Problem Solving [1] |
and 4 units from
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| [ MATH1051 | 2 | Calculus & Linear Algebra I [2] |
| [ or | ||
| [ MATH1071 | 2 | Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I |
| [ MATH1052 | 2 | Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations |
| [ or | ||
| [ MATH1072 | 2 | Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations |
and 6 units for
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEE1001 | 2 | Principles of Biological Engineering |
| CHEM1100 | 2 | Chemistry 1 |
| ENGG1500 | 2 | Engineering Thermodynamics |
Year 2, Semester 1
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| BIOC2000 | 2 | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
| CHEE2001 | 2 | Process Principles |
| CHEM1200 | 2 | Chemistry 2 |
| [ MATH2000 | 2 | Calculus & Linear Algebra II |
| [ or | ||
| [ MATH2001 | 2 | Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra II |
Year 2, Semester 2
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| BIOL2202 | 2 | Genetics |
| CHEE2003 | 2 | Fluid & Particle Mechanics |
| CHEE2010 | 2 | Engineering Investigation & Statistical Analysis |
| CHEM2056 | 2 | Physical Chemistry for Engineering |
Year 3, Semester 1
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEE3002 | 2 | Heat & Mass Transfer |
| CHEE3003 | 2 | Chemical Thermodynamics |
| CHEE3020 | 2 | Process Systems Analysis |
| CHEE4020 | 2 | Biomolecular Engineering |
Year 3, Semester 2
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEE3004 | 2 | Unit Operations |
| CHEE3005 | 2 | Reaction Engineering |
| CHEE3007 | 2 | Process Modelling & Dynamics |
| CHEE4305 | 2 | Biomaterials: Materials in Medicine |
Year 4, Semester 1
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEE4002 | 2 | Risk in Process Industries |
| CHEE4009 | 2 | Transport Phenomena |
| CHEE4034 | 2 | Cell & Tissue Engineering |
| CHEE4060 | 2 | Process & Control System Synthesis |
Year 4, Semester 2
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEE4001 | 4 | Process Engineering Design Project |
| ENGG4900 | 2 | Professional Practice and the Business Environment |
Part B0
Preparatory Mathematics & Science Electives
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEM1090 | 2 | Introductory Chemistry [3] |
| MATH1050 | 2 | Mathematical Foundations [2] |
| PHYS1171 | 2 | Physical Basis of Biological Systems [4] |
Part B1 - Introductory Electives
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| BIOL1040 | 2 | Cells to Organisms |
| CSSE1001 | 2 | Introduction to Software Engineering |
| ENGG1300 | 2 | Introduction to Electrical Systems |
| ENGG1400 | 2 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics |
| ENGG1600 | 2 | Introduction to Research Practices - The Big Issues |
| ENGG2000 | 2 | Humanitarian Engineering |
| ENVM1522 | 2 | Carbon and Energy Management |
| ERTH1501 | 2 | Earth Processes & Geological Materials for Engineers |
| PHYS1002 | 2 | Electromagnetism and Modern Physics |
Part B2 - Electives
Note: Non-compulsory courses may be pre-requisites for some electives.
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| BIOL2200 | 2 | Cell Structure & Function |
| CHEE3301 | 2 | Polymer Engineering |
| MICR2000 | 2 | Microbiology & Immunology |
Part B4 - Advanced Electives
Note: Non-compulsory courses may be pre-requisites for some electives.
| Course Code | Units | Course Title |
| CHEE4012 | 2 | Industrial Wastewater & Solid Waste Management |
| CHEE4022 | 2 | Principles of Adsorption |
| CHEE4028 | 2 | Metabolic Engineering |
| CHEE4301 | 2 | Nanomaterials |
| CHEE4302 | 2 | Electrochemistry & Corrosion |
End notes
- [1] This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same code in each semester.
- [2] Students without at least a Sound Achievement in Senior Maths C are required to take MATH1050 as an elective before MATH1051
- [3] CHEM1090 is not available for students with a High Achievement or higher in Senior Chemistry or equivalent.
- [4] PHYS1171 is not available for students with a Sound Achievement or higher in Senior Physics or equivalent.
