Master of Engineering Science (Coursework and Minor Thesis)

Course code: 0036 + Course abbreviation: MEngSc(Cwk&MinThes) + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

The aim of this course is to provide students with the scientific and technical understanding of paper properties, pulping, papermaking and associated operations. Students will be brought into close contact with the industry through the contribution made to the course by lecturers from pulp and paper companies, mill and plant visits, minor thesis projects and attendance at the annual Appita conference.

Course structure

Core unit:

18 point minor thesis

Elective units:

Select 54 points from:

CHE5160 The pulp and paper industry (4 points)
CHE5161 Process engineering of pulping (8 points)
CHE5162 Unit operations of papermaking (8 points)
CHE5163 Paper production, properties and use (6 points)
CHE5164 Management and control in the pulp and paper industry (4 points)
CHE5165 Environmental aspects of pulp and paper making (4 points)
CHE5166 Special topics in pulp and paper (4 points)
CHE5167 Pulp and paper laboratory (6 points)
CHE5168 Industrial visits (4 points)
six-point elective from another department or faculty

Total: 72 points

Contact details

Visit www.eng.monash.edu.au/chemeng/

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