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Chemical Engineering Internship (CHEN90028)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

Availability
Summer Term
Semester 1
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
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AIMS

Candidates will undertake as individuals or as a member of a team a designated investigative project, or a professional work experience, with a suitable industry partner. This work could involve critical analysis of a topic, experimental research and/or development, theoretical modelling, process simulation and/or the solution of an industrial problem. Rigorous planning and scheduling of the project, time management, written and verbal technical communication, interpretation of results and team work will be required. Working off campus may be also be required, depending on the project.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

The exact content covered in the subject will depend to some extent on the nature of the industry project. Topics covered will most probably include literature searches, site safety, risk assessment, engineering analysis, modelling and design and report writing.

Students will undertake seminars covering topics that will include professional standards of behaviour and ethical conduct, working in teams, time management and workplace networking.

This subject has been integrated with the Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and contains activities that can assist in the completion of the Engineering Practice Hurdle (EPH).

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject the student is expected to:

  • Describe the application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving, design, process safety or project management
  • Demonstrate written and oral communication appropriate to the host organization and/or clients
  • Demonstrate professional use and management of information.

Generic skills

  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
  • In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
  • Intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity
  • Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into or selection of one of the following:

  • MC-CHEMENG Master of Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
  • Chemical with Business specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
  • Biochemical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering


There is an application process for this subject:

Students who have successfully completed no fewer than 50 points of coursework at the University of Melbourne in one of the prerequisite Master degree courses and achieved a WAM of 60 and a satisfactory academic record will be able to access University-sourced internships and can apply for these internships through a competitive process.


Students who do not meet these criteria may source their own internship; either independently or through the Department of Chemical Engineering; and apply to have it approved by the CHEN90028 subject coordinator.

An application for a student-sourced internship must be made at least two weeks before the teaching period commencement date.

Due to workload commitments, it is recommended that students restrict their enrolment to 37.5 points in total during the semester, if enrolled in CHEN90028 in Semesters 1 or 2.

Students are not able to enrol in CHEN90023 Research Project or BIEN90001 Biochemical Engineering Research Project subject concurrently with CHEN90028, due to the workload commitment associated with each subject.

Students are not able to enrol in ENGR90027 Engineering Project, CHEN90022 Chemical Engineering Design Project or BIEN90002 Biochemical Engineering Design project concurrently with CHEN90028 due to the workload commitment involved in each subject.

Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR90033 Internship
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 25

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Presentation-Oral presentation (maximum 10 minutes duration) on work undertaken and/or reflection against the IChemE Process Safety Competencies. Requires approximately 7 hours of work in total. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 and 3 will be assessed through the student's presentation.

  • 10 minutes
Week 720%

Presentation: An oral presentation (maximum 15 minutes duration) supported either by powerpoint slides or a poster. The presentation will either present the results of a technical investigation, or a response to the IChemE Safety Centre Process Safety Competencies. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 and 3 will be assessed through the student's presentation. Students complete their oral presentation towards the end of semester and their written report is submitted during the exam period.

  • 15 minutes
Week 1230%

Practical Assessment / Project- A written report of up to 35 pages, not including appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output. The report will either present the results of a technical investigation, or a response to the IChemE Safety Centre Process Safety Competencies. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs),1, 2 and 3 will be assessed through the student's written report.

  • 35 pages
During the examination period50%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    Principal coordinatorCatherine Sutton
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursUp to 350 hours workplace commitment, including a 2 hour lecture at the start of the teaching period, 10 hours of seminars/academic supervision, 40 hours of take-home assignments and independent study.
    Total time commitment350 hours
    Teaching period27 November 2023 to 11 February 2024
    Last self-enrol date30 January 2024
    Census date30 January 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2024
    Assessment period ends23 February 2024

    Summer Term contact information

    Dr Catherine Sutton

    Email: ccsutton@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorCatherine Sutton
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursUp to 350 hours workplace commitment, including a 2 hour lecture at the start of the teaching period, 10 hours of seminars/academic supervision, 40 hours of take-home assignments and independent study.
    Total time commitment350 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date31 May 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 7 June 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Dr Catherine Sutton

    Email: ccsutton@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2 (Early-Start)
    Principal coordinatorCatherine Sutton
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursUp to 350 hours workplace commitment, including a 2 hour lecture at the start of the teaching period, 10 hours of seminars/academic supervision, 40 hours of take-home assignments and independent study.
    Total time commitment350 hours
    Teaching period28 June 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date29 October 2024
    Census date31 October 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 1 November 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information

    Dr Catherine Sutton

    Email: ccsutton@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Up to 350 hours workplace commitment, including a 2 hour lecture at the start of each teachign period, 10 hours of seminars/academic supervision, 40 hours of take-home assignments and independent study.

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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  • Subject notes

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    Students will receive one-on-one instruction on how to complete an open-ended research project on some industrially-related topic in chemical engineering. They will undertake a project either individually or as part of a team of two students. Students will take responsibility for their time management setting priorities and establishing a program that will allow them to complete their project within the time allowed. They will also need to be aware of and follow all safety procedures and rules on site.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Students will be guided throughout their project by an engineer of the industry project sponsor as well as by an academic of the Department. These engineers will be their guides and mentors on the project. Students will also be provided with access to key relevant research papers. They will be expected to identify further material which they will be able to access through the University Library system.

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    The projects available in this subject are all industry relevant. They may require the student to travel to the industry partner site. Students will be challenged with real projects that are of importance to industry.

    RESEARCH-PATHWAY RELATED

    Some projects in CHEN90028 may qualify as a research pathway for entry to PhD studies. However, students possibly interested in PhD study are strongly recommended to take CHEN90023 Research Project or BIEN90001 Biochemical Engineering Research Project, as PhD entry requires at least 25 points of research to have been completed.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Biochemical
    Specialisation (formal)Chemical
    Specialisation (formal)Chemical with Business
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 31 January 2024