MJRP-MNGEO v.1 Mine Geotechnical Major (MEngSc Mining)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major is especially designed for practising mining, civil and geological engineers, and also mine and engineering geologists. The units offered provide a theoretical foundation and aspects of practical applications in mine geotechnical engineering as a basis for roles as industry geotechnical specialists or technical managers.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
To enter this Major, students require a Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering or closely related discipline (applied geology, or civil/geological/geotechnical engineering), or a Graduate Diplome in Mining, from a recognised institution. Applicants should ideally demonstrate professional practice in operational, geotechnial and/or planning work duties in or about a mine. Applicants with other qualifications and experience may only be admitted at the discretion of the Post-graduate Course Co-ordinator. Students who wish to enrol in the Semester 2 intake must be able to demonstrate professional practice, and be currently employed by an existing mine and dealing with operational, geotechnical and/or planning work duties in or about the mine.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Credit for Recognised Learning Specific
For applicants in professional practice, credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis, subect to the applicant being currently employed by an existing mine and dealing with operational and/or planning and/or geotechnical work duties in or about the mine. Applicants holding a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) or a Graduate Diploma in Mining (Curtin) will be allowed direct entry into the Major. Credits for applicants with other qualifications will be assessed on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Post-Graduate Course Co-ordinator.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
This Major is designed to be a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time course. Mode of study is semester-based units. Some units may be offered externally.
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply scientific, engineering and technological principles to mine geotechnical engineering projects
2. think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to analyse mine geotechnical design and develop suitable engineering processes and solutions
3. access, evaluate and synthesise geotechnical engineering information from multiple sources
4. communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline of geotechnical engineering, using the written word and oral presentations
5. apply information technologies and continuum and discontinuum modelling/software toolds to generate engineering solutions to geotechnical design problems
6. demonstrate responsibility and self-learning and team-skills by applying critical reflection, evaluation and proactive managing and working teams
7. identify the constraints and impacts of geotechnical systems in the global environment and identify and apply local and best practice ethical and regulatory standards to geotechnical design
8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life and work within a culturally diverse setting
9. work independently or collaboratively in accordance with professional standards and demonstrate responsibility towards the broader community
Duration and Availability
This course is one year full time study. Semester 2 intake is available for External/Part-time students only.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| MINE6028 | v.1 | Applied Geotechnical Engineering | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE6030 | v.1 | Continuum and Discontinuum Mechanics | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE6031 | v.1 | Geotechnical Investigations and Project Management | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE6032 | v.1 | Ethics, Safety and Regulation in Mining | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MINE5006 | v.1 | Mine Management and Governance | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| MINE6033 | v.1 | Numerical Modelling Applications in Mining | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE6034 | v.1 | Rock and Soil Slope Engineering | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE6017 | v.1 | Mining Research Dissertation | 2.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Further Information
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