EGB264 Engineering Chemistry
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| Unit code: | EGB264 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | EGB161 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $5,364 |
| International unit fee | $6,684 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB264 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB161 |
| Coordinator: | John Outram | j2.outram@qut.edu.au |
Overview
As a Chemical Process Engineer, you will encounter practical implications of analytical concepts in both inorganic and organic branches of chemical processing. Collaboration and consultation with technical partners will require a working knowledge of these concepts as a professional chemical process engineer. This unit introduces theoretical and practical concepts of analytical and organic chemistry that are relevant within chemical processing. You will learn about common analytical concepts, instrumentation, and application, as well as learn about fundamental organic chemistry functional groups, interactions and reactions. This is an introductory unit and you will draw on knowledge gained from EGB161.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe essential fundamental concepts in engineering chemistry relating to organic molecules and their reactions, at an introduced level.
- Deduct the reaction products for engineering chemistry, relating to organic molecules at an introduced level.
- Interpret basic analytical data in engineering chemistry to understand chemistry at an introduced level.
- Undertake experimental investigations in engineering chemistry, including the appraisal of risk, hazards and safety, at an introduced level.
Content
1. Fundamental concepts in engineering chemistry delivered through self-controlled learning modules, that include videos, text and interactive content.
- Organic chemistry - nomenclature, structure and bonding, isomerism, stereochemistry, functional groups, and reactions.
- Analytical chemistry - calibration and data handling, common instrumentation, and metal accounting.
2. Application of fundamental concepts of engineering chemistry to solve and predict reaction products and concentrations during interactive face-to-face sessions (including on-campus case studies), which will include lecturer-controlled, peer-controlled, and collaborative activities.
3. Collection and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative analytical data to synthesise theoretical and applied activities to practical problems and processes.
4. Controlled laboratory sessions to provide hands on experience with common analytical and synthesis techniques and instrumentation, as well as integrated risk assessment and digital group collaboration.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you can expect to encounter the following timetabled activities:
- Online Modules focused on engineering chemistry and applications, including an integrated approach to chemical process sustainability.
- Workshops which provide learning opportunities to develop applied skills with data handling, calculations, and reactions at an introduced level.
- Controlled laboratory experiments to provide hands on experience with analytical and synthesis techniques.
To compliment the timetabled activities, you will be provided with readings, tools and videos that you can access to complete your learning in this unit. You are expected to:
- Complete weekly digital modules (video and text) developed by experienced industrial chemists to give you insight into theoretical knowledge, specifically tailored to a chemical engineering context.
- Maintain notes and apply module material to laboratory and workshop sessions.
- Critically evaluate laboratory data and reflect on laboratory process using module content and external, peer reviewed resources, for laboratory reports.
- Collaborate on a group assessment using a professional digital tool.
- Apply learned knowledge in summative assessment to demonstrate technical understanding, scientific process, and complex reasoning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will have opportunities to receive formative feedback for each assessment item. You will gain this feedback primarily though participation in timetabled workshops and laboratory sessions. Each assessment submission will be marked against criteria and standards which will be shared with you at the beginning of semester through Assessment Task Statements and Marking Rubrics. Marked assessment will include summative feedback from markers, against the marking criteria. Additionally, you will have the opportunity each week to provide feedback about the learning activities.
Assessment
Overview
As you progress through this unit you will move between learning underpinning scientific theory and
concepts and using that theory in practical applications. You will be developing your capability to solve problems by looking at physical systems and diagnosing the appropriate theory and methods to predict behaviour of those systems, which is a key capability for professional engineering practice. The assessment for the unit is designed to assess your learning against the unit learning outcomes and includes problem solving tasks, reporting on experimental work and a final exam, which will test your capability to diagnose, solve problems and identify sustainability issues in engineering science.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
You will be required to submit a case study demonstrating your understanding of both stoichiometric and catalytic chemical reactions, specifically the consumption of reactants, generation of products, and associated waste streams for industrially relevant chemicals. This task will involve both written and graphical responses.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Laboratory Portfolio
You will be required to submit a technical report for the combined practical sessions you complete throughout the semester which encompasses analytical and organic chemistry data interpretation and discussion. You will complete practical laboratory sessions throughout the semester to collect data for your group's technical report. You will engage with your group members and assessment task through a digital collaboration tool. You will communicate your work as as group in a technical report the adheres to a provided template. Feedback is available for each skill building practical for you to use in the full report.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Final Theory Exam
You will be required to complete a written examination which assesses your
understanding and application of content delivered over the entire unit through
multiple choice and short answer questions. You will be required to demonstrate
theoretical understanding, scientific process and complex reasoning.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
An online laboratory safety module (completed during semester)
Resources
You are required to use the following:
- The unit website on QUT's Canvas (learning materials that support timetabled activities and assessment tasks)
- QUT Library Databases
- QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library)
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Blackman, A. (2023). Chemistry (5th edition.). Wiley.
Reference book(s)
Harris, D., & Lucy, C. (2020). Quantitative chemical analysis (10th edition.). W.H. Freeman.
Ullmann, F. (2003). Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of industrial chemistry (C. Ley, Ed.; Sixth edition). Wiley-VCH
Zubrick, J. W. (2015). The organic chem lab survival manual : A student's guide to techniques, 10th edition.
Safety and protective equipment
You will need a lab coat, safety glasses and enclosed footwear for practical classes.
Software
Microsoft Teams (available though QUT student access to Microsoft Office)
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.
You will be required to undertake practical sessions in the laboratory under the supervision of members in the teaching team and technical staff. Prior to entry to a laboratory space you must complete the Undergraduate Health, Safety and Environment Induction (annual completion requirement). You will be advised of requirements of safe and responsible behaviour and will be required to wear appropriate protective items (e.g. enclosed shoes, lab coat, and safety glasses). The unit’s Canvas site will provide you with a copy of relevant risks and will provide you with details on how to perform the laboratory tasks safely.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio, Final Theory Exam
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio, Final Theory Exam
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio, Final Theory Exam
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio
2: Engineering Application Ability
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio, Final Theory Exam
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio, Final Theory Exam
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio, Final Theory Exam
3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Laboratory Portfolio
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Laboratory Portfolio - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio, Final Theory Exam - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio
EV01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage with and apply regulatory requirements relating to safety, risk management, and sustainability in professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Laboratory Portfolio - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio, Final Theory Exam - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Case Study, Laboratory Portfolio