Postgraduate - UnitCHE5201 - Special topics

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering
Organisational Unit	Department of Chemical Engineering
Offered	Clayton First semester 2015 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Professor Gil Garnier

Synopsis

In-depth study of a topic related to biorefinery or pulp and paper processing.

Outcomes

Learning objectives of this unit are that the student will:

Acquire in depth knowledge and understanding of a specific aspect of the biorefinery, or of a specific aspect of pulp or paper manufacturing

Develop skills in:

Researching the literature and other information on a specific topic, in depth
Gaining an overall and in depth understanding of a specific topic
Analysing available information and assessing gaps in knowledge
Producing a succinct report which conveys the important details of a topic, analyses the topic and reaches logical conclusions

Demonstrate the ability to:

Undertake in depth research of the literature and other sources of information on a topic
Analyse and understand the information obtained on the topic.
Assess and clearly summarise, with understanding and insigh, the current state of knowledge on the topic or the current situation in the chosen area

Assessment

Assignments: 100%

Workload requirements

150 hours of research and report writing. At least 20 hours of this is to be spent at Clayton Campus including face to face contact with the supervisor.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Karen Hapgood