Course Curriculum

The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Honours at ECU features a comprehensive course structure designed to build both theoretical and practical expertise. Students are required to complete 31 core units, one elective unit, and a practicum unit. In the first year, students build foundational knowledge through subjects such as engineering mechanics, mathematics, materials and manufacturing, and computer-aided design. The second year deepens this foundation with courses in general chemistry, process engineering fundamentals, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Students also begin exploring more specialised areas such as physical chemistry and systems analysis. By the third year, the curriculum shifts to advanced and applied topics including reaction engineering, heat and mass transfer, programming fundamentals, and industrial control systems. Ethics, innovation, and control systems are also integrated to ensure students gain a well-rounded engineering education. An elective in the third year allows students to tailor their learning to suit their interests or career goals. In the final stage of the program (not listed here), students typically engage in industry-linked projects and practical placements, offering real-world exposure. The course structure ensures that graduates are not only technically capable but also equipped with problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. This curriculum supports professional readiness for a wide range of industries including energy, manufacturing, mining, and environmental engineering.