CHE5803 Oleochemical processing
Faculty of Engineering
CHE5803 Oleochemical processing is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for CHE5803. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before CHE5803
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CHE5803
No unit lists CHE5803 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Overview
This unit introduces the industrial processes involved in the production of basic oleochemicals such as acids, esters, alcohols, amines and glycerol via chemical or enzymatic route. It also explores the diverse end-use of the oleochemicals in soap, personal care products, biodiesel, plastics, lubricants, etc.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for CHE5803.
Assessment
- AssignmentWrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- Open-ended projectProjectThreshold hurdle50%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Interpret the processes involved in the production of basic oleochemicals.
- 2
Research and justify the use of the oleochemicals in various applications.
- 3
Appraise the latest technological advancement in oleochemicals processing.
- 4
Research and develop oleochemical processing techniques using suitable experimental plans.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Weekly discussions will be held during workshop sessions to reinforce the understanding of lecture content. Prior to the workshop/practical sessions, you are required to complete the self-learning activities by watching the pre-recorded lectures and attempting the practical questions.
Open-ended assignments related to the unit will be done via a mini-research project and an open-ended lab project.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE5803?
CHE5803 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHE5803 offered?
CHE5803 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is CHE5803?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE5803 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.