CHEN20011 Digitisation in the Process Industries
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 30% group work
Is CHEN20011 hard?
CHEN20011: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Numerical methods and process simulation software for solving chemical engineering problems, from molecules to plants.
After it you can
- Turn a process problem into a maths model
- Simulate processes with industry software
- Solve design problems using cost analysis
What you need first
CHEN20010 and CHEN20012
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2019)
- All reviewers praised the clear lecturing and well-presented content.
- It introduces HYSYS, which is used in later chemical engineering subjects. It is seen as an important foundation.
- The HYSYS assignments and heat exchanger build were stressful but built useful practical skills.
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Quick answers
- When is CHEN20011 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CHEN20011?
- Needs CHEN20010 and CHEN20012.
- Does CHEN20011 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
- Is CHEN20011 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All reviewers praised the clear lecturing and well-presented content.
- What do students say about CHEN20011?
- All reviewers praised the clear lecturing and well-presented content. It introduces HYSYS, which is used in later chemical engineering subjects. It is seen as an important foundation. The HYSYS assignments and heat exchanger build were stressful but built useful practical skills.
- How many class hours a week does CHEN20011 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take CHEN20011 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after CHEN20011?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example CHEN30001.
- Can I rate CHEN20011?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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