Course coordinator
Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Chemical Engineering School
Basic principles of process engineering including development of conservation principles applied to mass and energy, illustrated on a small process plant. Externalities, operation and analysis of plant as well as development of teamwork principles needed to achieve goals.
CHEE2001 is the gateway course to the profession ofﾠ chemical engineering and to all process engineering disciplines in the School of Chemical Engineering (chemical, environmental, mineral processing, materials and biotechnology).ﾠ
This course introduces students to the basic analysis tools of process engineers – mass and energy balances. The course also introduces students to aﾠ range of professional engineering skills and mindsets including systems analysis, sustainable processing, teamwork and effective communication.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This is the introductory chemical engineering course. Students are not expected to have any chemical engineering knowledge prior to this.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
MATH1051 and (CHEM1100 or CHEM1020) and (ENGG1500 or ENGG1050)
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Jingwei Hou
Dr Xiangkang Zeng
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A detailed timetable for the course showing lectures, tutorials, plant visits and assessment deadlines will be available on the course Blackboard website.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
CHEE2001 is the gateway course to the profession of chemical engineering and to the School of Chemical Engineering.ﾠ
This course introduces students to the basic analysis tools of process engineers – mass and energy balances.
The course also introduces students to a ﾠrange of professional engineering skills and mindsets including systems analysis, sustainable processing, considering external social and environmental impacts, critical thinking, decision making, teamwork, and effective communication.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Generate and interpret block flow diagrams and process flowsheets for a defined process.
LO2.
Analyse a defined process to determine mass and energy flows in the system with and without chemical reactions.
LO3.
Source and use a wide range of thermodynamic data and charts to analyse a defined process.
LO4.
Project Management and Team Work - Work in teams to scope, plan and execute open-ended, industry-based projects.
LO5.
Project Management and Team Work - Define and apply introductory sustainability concepts relating to process engineering.
LO6.
Project Management and Team Work - Communicate assignment and project outcomes clearly and concisely in written and oral formats.
LO7.
Consider the importance of Country for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and outline impacts of engineering projects on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Assignment
|
25% Individual |
Assignment 1: 22/08/2025 4:00 pm Assignment 2: 12/09/2025 4:00 pm Assignment 3: 26/09/2025 4:00 pm |
| Project |
Project Group Report
|
25% Group, Hurdle |
24/10/2025 4:00 pm |
| Presentation, Project |
Project Presentation
|
5% Presentation |
29/10/2025 |
| Examination |
Exam – during Exam Period (Central)
|
45% Exam, Hurdle |
End of Semester Exam Period 8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 25% Individual
- Due date
Assignment 1: 22/08/2025 4:00 pm
Assignment 2: 12/09/2025 4:00 pm
Assignment 3: 26/09/2025 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L06
Task description
Assignment 1 - 5%: tests early fundamental chemical engineering skills and concepts for mass balancing.
Assignment 2 - 15 %: is a mass balancing exercise for an industrial context.
Assignment 3 - 5%: tests chemical engineering mass and energy balance skills and concepts.
These tasks have been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Assignment to be submitted online via Blackboard as a single PDF file.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request is not considered late until 24 hours after the assessment due date & time.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Project Group Report
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 25% Group, Hurdle
- Due date
24/10/2025 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05
Task description
This team Project is an open-ended, industry-based project designed to contextualise classroom learning and to develop students' teamwork, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Hurdle requirements
Student would need to pass this assignment to pass the whole course.Submission guidelines
Project reports to be submitted as a single PDF document via Turnitin and Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request is not considered late until 24 hours after the assessment due date & time.
Late submission
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Project Presentation
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation, Project
- Weight
- 5% Presentation
- Due date
29/10/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L05, L06
Task description
Team presentation for the industry Project.
Presentations to take place in tutorial times. More information will be available on Blackboard.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Oral presentation during the tutorial.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Extensions and deferrals would not typically be considered for this assessment, as it involves a group presentation, a question-and-answer session, and audience-based peer assessment. Any student seeking a possible extension or deferral must discuss their situation with the coordinator for special consideration.
Student with valid extension requests to receive team mark or be required to undertake alternative assessment.
Exam – during Exam Period (Central)
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 45% Exam, Hurdle
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
This final exam tests all course content. Exam is closed book and invigilated. Students must pass this final exam to pass the course.
Deferred examinations are available, subject to the consideration by the Examinations Central.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT).
Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must pass this final exam to pass the course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 20 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Serious deficiencies in quality of performance in relation to learning objectives. Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course. Overall course mark typically less than 20%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 45 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Falls short of requirements for a Grade of 3. Overall course mark typically ranges from 20% - 45%. Even with an overall mark greater than 45%, a student will receive a 2 if they achieve a very low score for the final exam (<40%) OR a very low score on the Project (<40%). |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 50 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass. Overall course mark typically ranges from 45% - 50%. Even with an overall course mark greater than 50%, a student will receive a 3 if they narrowly fail the final exam (40-49%) OR narrowly fail the Project (40-49%). |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 65 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfactory performance across the course assessment. Overall course mark typically ranges from 50% - 65%. In addition, to receive a Grade of 4, a student must achieve at least 50% on the final exam AND at least 50% on the Project. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 75 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Sound level of performance in all forms of assessment. Overall course mark typically ranges from 65% - 75%. In addition, to receive a Grade of 5, a student must achieve at least 60% on the final exam AND at least 60% on the Project. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 85 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: High level of performance in all forms of assessment. Overall course mark typically ranges from 75% - 85%. In addition, to receive a Grade of 6, a student must achieve at least 70% on the final exam AND at least 70% on the Project. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Excellent level of performance in all forms of assessment. Overall course mark typically exceeds 85%. In addition, to receive a Grade of 7, a student must achieve at least 80% on the final exam AND at least 80% on the Project. |
Additional course grading information
To pass this course, students must pass the Group Project ANDﾠ the final exam (>50% for each).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
The group project presentation is exempt from the supplementary assessment.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Blackboard online course resources: https://learn.uq.edu.au.
Key-note lectures are all provided in ppt format along with all assessment details (assignments, tutorials, and homework sheets) via the CHEE2001 Blackboard site: https://learn.uq.edu.au.
There are no additional costs in this course.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Tutorial |
Introduction Week 1 (Tutorials and Workshop) Introduction to the School and Chemical Engineering profession, process engineering concepts and systems analysis. Learning outcomes: L01 |
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Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 4 |
Tutorial |
Mass Balance without reaction Week 2, 3 and 4 (Tutorials and Lecture) Introduction to Chemical Engineering drawings, mass balancing without reaction, DOF analysis, psychrometric charts. Mass balance analysis for chemical process systems without reaction. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 6 |
Tutorial |
Mass Balance with reaction Week 5 and 6 (Tutorials and Lecture) Mass balance analysis for chemical process systems with reaction. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 10 |
Tutorial |
Energy Flows Week 7-10 (Tutorials and Lecture) Energy flows and introduction to energy balance analysis for chemical process systems without and then with reaction. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 12 |
Tutorial |
Integrated mass and energy balance Week 11 and 12 Integrated mass and energy balance analysis for chemical process systems. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 13 (27 Oct - 02 Nov) |
Tutorial |
Course wrap up and Project presentations Week 13 Course wrap up and Project presentations. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course:
- Safety Induction for Practicals
Course guidelines
Safety Induction for Practicals
Anyone undertaking courses with a practical component must complete the UQ Undergraduate Student Laboratory Safety Induction and pass the associated assessment.
Specific instructions, usage guidelines and rules for each of the undergraduate laboratories will be delivered as part of each course.
In some cases, students may be required to attend a specific face-to-face laboratory induction/training session.
Other Course Guidelines
All relevant guidelines and information may be accessed on the CHEE2001 Blackboard site.