Chemical and Biological Engineering (2023)

Chemical and Biological Engineering is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)).

To complete the specified programme in Chemical and Biological Engineering, students must complete the following programme.

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• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4
• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 500 Level

• Year 1

  Students must take the following papers: ENGEN101, ENGEN102, ENGEN103, ENGEN111, ENGEN112, ENGEN170 and ENGEN180.

  Plus 15 points of electives from: BIOMO101 or CHEMY102.

• Year 2

  Students must take the following papers: ENGCB223, ENGCB224, ENGCB280, ENGEN201, ENGEN270, ENGEN271, ENGME221 and ENGEV241.

  Plus 15 points of electives from: BIOMO201, BIOMO203, ENGMP211 or ENGMP214.

  If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN272 (in place of ENGEN271).

• Year 3

  Students must take the following papers: ENGCB321, ENGCB323, ENGCB324, ENGCB327, ENGCB380, ENGEN370, ENGEN371 and ENGME352.

  Plus 15 points of electives from: CHEMY201, BIOMO301, BIOMO303, ENGEN390, ENGEV341 or ENGMP311.

  If you are studying the Diploma in Engineering Management, concurrent with the BE(Hons), you must complete ENGEN372 (in place of ENGEN371).

• Year 4

  Students must take the following papers: ENGCB521, ENGCB581, ENGEN570 and ENGEN582.

  Plus 30 points of electives from: ENGCV323, ENGCB523, ENGCB527, ENGEV541, ENGEV542 or ENGMP512.

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  BIOMO101	Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology - Mātai Pūtau a Mātai Rāpoi Ngota Koiora	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  An introduction to the central concepts of Molecular and Cellular Biology, including the ultrastructure and function of cells, the biochemical processes involved, and the role of DNA in cellular function, inheritance and evolution. He whakataki tenei pepa i nga aria pokapu o te Matai Putau, Matai Rapoi hoki, tae atu ana ki te ngota...
  CHEMY102	Chemical Reactivity - Tauhohehohe Matū	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  A theoretical and practical course covering aspects of physical and organic chemistry. This course is required for the chemistry major. He pepa a-aria, a-mahinga hoki hei tirotiro i nga tuahuaranga o te matuora a-kikokiko, a-paraumu hoki He pepa matua o roto o te tohu matuora.
  ENGEN101	Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Secondary School - Unistart), 23A (Tauranga) & 23B (Hamilton)
  A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications.
  ENGEN102	Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B	15.0	23B (Hamilton), 23B (Secondary School - Unistart), 23B (Tauranga) & 23G (Hamilton)
  A further study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus with engineering applications. Includes an introduction to relevant statistical methods.
  ENGEN103	Engineering Computing	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga) & 23G (Hamilton)
  This paper introduces computer programming in languages such as the MATLAB language. It provides the basis for the programming skills required in more advanced papers.
  ENGEN111	Electricity for Engineers	15.0	23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga) & 23X (Hamilton)
  Concepts underlying electricity such as current, voltage and power will be introduced, and apply these concepts to analyse electrical energy systems.
  ENGEN112	Materials Science and Engineering	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and mechanical properties. Includes; elastic and plastic deformation, fracture mechanisms, failure in service, iron-carbon phase diagram, redox reactions in corrosion, production of polymers, ce...
  ENGEN170	Engineering and Society	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  Introduction to the role of engineering in society with a focus on sustainable development, data analysis, holistic systems thinking, and the future of work within a global and New Zealand context including an introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi.
  ENGEN180	Foundations of Engineering	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  Introduction to the engineering design process and computer aided design, fundamental principles of engineering analysis, open ended problem solving, engineering economics and the skills of a successful engineer. Includes a design-build-test experience.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  BIOMO201	Biochemistry	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  The aim of this paper is to familiarize students with the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates (as fundamental molecules of life). Students will be introduced to molecular techniques used to study these molecules and gain an appreciation of how they interact in living organisms in health and d...
  BIOMO203	Microbiology	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper will focus on microbial cell structure, function, and metabolism. Content and context will be drawn from both human and environmental examples. Students will acquire skills in microbiological laboratory techniques, data collection, data analysis, and report presentation. This paper is required for the Molecular and Cellu...
  CHEMY201	Organic Chemistry	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper covers aspects of organic chemistry including reaction mechanisms with carbanion and radical intermediates; mechanisms of reactions of carbonyl groups and multiple electrophilic substitutions of aromatic rings, also an introduction to carbohydrate chemistry is provided.
  ENGCB223	Fluid Mechanics	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This course covers the basic principles of fluid mechanics. Topics include fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum analysis of flow structures, flow measurement, dimensional analysis, internal flow in pipes and ducts, external flow over streamlined and bluffed bodies, pump sizing and selection, and a...
  ENGCB224	Heat and Mass Transfer	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper covers the fundamentals of heat and mass transfer analysis, including conduction, heat convection, radiation, molecular diffusion and mass convection. Finned surfaces and heat exchangers are also covered.
  ENGCB280	Process Engineering Design 1	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper covers mass balances around reactors and separation processes used by engineers in process design, CAD tools for process flow diagrams, pipe and instrumentation diagrams, and simple batch and continuous process modelling using software tools.
  ENGEN201	Engineering Maths and Modelling 2	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23H (Online)
  Calculus of Several Variables and its Applications. Vector calculus (Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems). Taylor's Theorem in n dimensions. Introduction to ordinary differential equations and methods to solve them.
  ENGEN270	Engineering and Business	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper focuses on empowering students to become “business savvy” and prepared to enter the workplace and solve real-world problems. Topics covered include; team formation, design thinking, Lean Canvas, project management, Agile, risk management, project finance, professional ethics, preparing for the workplace, and business...
  ENGEN271	Engineering Work Placement 1	0.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work experience. The paper is typically undertaken during the November to February window after completing the two years of engineering study.
  ENGEN272	Engineering Work Placement 1	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper is taken by students undertaking their first work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or Certificate in Professional Engineering Practice. It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work experience. The paper is typically undertaken during the November to February window aft...
  ENGEV241	Environmental Engineering 1	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper covers skills, knowledge and capability for environmental engineers so they can understand, investigate and evaluate environmental engineering problems and solutions.
  ENGME221	Engineering Thermodynamics	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper covers the fundamental concepts and laws of thermodynamics, including thermodynamics properties of substances, first and second law analysis, power cycles, refrigeration cycles and simple combustion analysis of engines.
  ENGMP211	Materials 1	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper will provide a foundation for understanding the relationship between material structure, processing and behaviour to support engineering of materials and engineering with materials.
  ENGMP214	Materials Manufacturing Processes	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper gives an understanding of fundamental principles and relationships between manufacturing processes and component microstructure and properties. Knowledge of metrology and non-destructive testing in modern manufacturing is also introduced.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  BIOMO301	Advanced Biochemistry	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper builds on the principles of biochemistry introduced in BIOMO201 to examine molecular mechanisms underlying cellular communication and trafficking of proteins between organelles, cellular stress responses, cell death, and the degradation of biomolecules. Students will also examine the molecular basis of human diseases suc...
  BIOMO303	Advanced Microbiology	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  The paper will provide knowledge of microbial functions and the role of the microbiome in human and ecosystem health.
  ENGCB321	Thermal Engineering	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Application of engineering thermodynamics to steady and unsteady industrial processes, including, steam boiler systems, advanced power and refrigeration cycles, cooling towers and plant utility systems
  ENGCB322	Chemical and Biological Operations	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper covers the principle and application of enzymes, concepts of fermentation technology, principles of bioreactor operation, bioprocess variables and their measurement, key product separation techniques, and bioprocess economics.
  ENGCB323	Chemical Reaction Engineering	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper is an introduction to the quantitative treatment of chemical and biological reaction and reactor engineering, including homogeneous and heterogeneous reacting systems.
  ENGCB324	Mass Transfer Operations	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper covers the application of heat and mass transfer, and thermodynamics to chemical and physical separation process.
  ENGCB327	Food and Bioprocess Engineering	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Food and Bioprocess operations play a key role in the manufacture of products such as dairy and meat products, vaccines, food and the like at industrial scale. This paper will cover the fundamentals and application of fermentation, separation, thermal processing and freezing operations that form the core of many food and bioprocess...
  ENGCB380	Process Engineering Design 2	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Conceptual and detailed design, costing and economic assessment of chemical, biological and materials process plants, including software and numerical simulation, separation trains, heat exchanger and pump sizing, and reactor kinetics.
  ENGCV323	Water Engineering 2	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  Application of hydraulics and hydrology in water engineering such as design of water distribution systems, fundamentals of flow in open channels, design of hydraulic structures, fundamentals of surface water hydrology, rainfall-runoff models, analysis and modelling of hydrological processes, fundamentals of groundwater hydrology, d...
  ENGEN370	Engineering and the Environment	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper covers sustainability in engineering design and renewable energy generation through the critical lens of environmental impact assessment, risk and resilience, sustainable infrastructure and development, material and energy flow analysis, emissions, carbon accounting and life cycle analysis.
  ENGEN371	Engineering Work Placement 2	0.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons). It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work experience. The paper is typically undertaken during the November to February window after completing the three years of engineering study.
  ENGEN372	Engineering Work Placement 2	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  This paper is taken by students undertaking their second work placement for the BE(Hons) concurrent with the Diploma in Engineering Management or Certificate in Professional Engineering Practice. It involves 400 hours of engineering-related work experience. The paper is typically undertaken during the November to February window af...
  ENGEN390	Special Topics in Engineering 1	15.0	23X (Hamilton)
  An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
  ENGEV341	Environmental Engineering 2	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  This paper covers the design, operation and management of unit processes used in environmental engineering including air, water, wastewater, storm water, waste, soils and noise treatment and control systems.
  ENGME352	Control and Applications	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper teaches students the theory and application of control in mechanical and electrical systems. This paper covers the introduction of s-domain and plane, open and closed-loop control, PID control, digital control, root locus and frequency response analysis.
  ENGMP311	Materials 2	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  It will develop understanding of the relationship between material structure, processing and behaviour to support engineering of materials and engineering with materials.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  ENGCB521	Advanced Process Control	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper covers the fundamentals of process control, and introduces advanced process control strategies.
  ENGCB523	Advanced Energy Engineering	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Application of engineering thermodynamics, process integration and pinch analysis to energy systems including renewable energy systems and energy storage, small and large industrial utility systems with and without cogeneration, distributed and smart energy systems, and green buildings.
  ENGCB527	Advanced Food and Bioprocess Engineering	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Food and Bioprocess operations play a key role in the manufacture of dairy products, vaccines, meat products, and the like. This paper will cover plant-wide process design of food and bioprocesses ad advanced mathematical modelling of these operations.
  ENGCB581	Advanced Process Engineering Design	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  Design teams will design a processing plant to meet the specifications of a design brief including mass and energy balances, economic evaluation and detailed design of nominated equipment.
  ENGEN570	Engineering and the Profession	15.0	23D (Hamilton)
  The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical responsibilities, legal duties, Treaty of Waitangi, intellectual property and professional communication.
  ENGEN582	Honours Research and Development Project	45.0	23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
  This paper provides the "capstone" project required to complete an accredited engineering degree. The paper builds on the knowledge and skills students have gained in the first three years of their professional engineering degree and reinforces the multidisciplinary aspect of engineering. Students will learn how to carry out a Res...
  ENGEN583	Special Topics in Engineering 3	15.0	23X (Hamilton)
  An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
  ENGEV541	Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, and process modelling and simulation tools such as Sumo19 and Superpro Designer.
  ENGEV542	Waste Minimisation Engineering	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  Design of processes for the handling, recycling, reuse, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial solid wastes including treatment plant sludges, assessment and modeling of gaseous emissions, odour, particulates, and air pollution control systems.
  ENGMP512	Advanced Materials Manufacture	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  This paper deals with advanced materials science knowledge and principles underlying materials engineering. It focuses on the relationships between processing conditions and microstructures of materials and major materials processing technologies.