300569 v.3 Master of Science (Mining Geology)

MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042190G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed to appeal to the working geologist or recent graduate wishing to consolidate their professional qualifications in the mining industry on either a part-time or full-time basis. Mine geologists are an essential part of the mining production cycle and thus less susceptible to the cyclical uncertainties often associated with mineral exploration. The profession spans traditional geology and mining engineering, and thus requires a unique blend of skills generally not provided by most geology postgraduate programs.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Four-year undergraduate degree, with the award of a bachelor degree in engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree with honours, or equivalent, in an appropriate field and at a better than average level of performance. Applicants with other qualifications and experience may only be admitted with the consent of the appropriate senior academic.

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The course requires a program of study consisting of course and project units. Course units can be selected from the full range available in the postgraduate diploma including specialised units offered in the final two years of the Bachelor of Scienceor Bachelor of Engineering degrees at the Western Australian School of Mines, but excluding any units previously taken as part of the postgraduate diploma or honours programs, and units offered specifically as part of the Master of Science (coursework) degree. Instruction in these special units may take the form of tutorials, together with supervised reading and practical work. Project units could involve both field and laboratory work related to the special units or units being taken. Students are required to submit a written report or dissertation.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit

		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		200.0
				200.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10750	v.6	Rockmass Characterisation 601	25.0	12.5
11357	v.3	Minerals Special Unit 611	10.0	50.0
11358	v.3	Minerals Special Unit 612	10.0	50.0
11359	v.3	Minerals Special Unit 613	5.0	25.0
11360	v.3	Minerals Special Unit 614	5.0	25.0
11361	v.3	Minerals Special Unit 615	2.0	12.5
11363	v.3	Mining Project 611	10.0	50.0
11364	v.3	Minerals Project 612	8.0	50.0
11365	v.3	Mining Project 613	5.0	25.0
11366	v.3	Minerals Project 614	4.0	25.0
11367	v.3	Mining Project 615	2.0	12.5
11368	v.3	Mining Project 616	2.0	12.5
301210	v.3	Applied Mining Geostatistics and Resource Estimation 601	25.0	12.5
305156	v.2	Process Mineralogy 602	40.0	12.5
305159	v.2	Archean Geology and Ore Deposits 601	40.0	12.5
305208	v.3	Environmental Geology 602	40.0	12.5

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.