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305540 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology), Bachelor of Commerce (Legal Studies)


BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Introduction

This double degree provides students with an integrated education program in both exploration/applied geology and commerce. It provides dual qualifications in these areas and develops graduates with unique opportunities to obtain employment in resource development and related fields involving natural resource management. The Bachelor of Commerce places an emphasis on decision making, trends in technology and associated work patterns and other aspects of management in a highly competitive business arena. The programs emphasise both theoretical concepts and the application of knowledge to commerce and industry. The legal studies major provides students with knowledge and skills relevant to working in business or government in a para-legal capacity. These skills are closely linked to issues relating to legislation dealing with mining and petroleum tenaments and are therefore a vital part of resource exploration and development.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and V and Q.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is of four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School/Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the undergraduate degree in Applied Geology are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia. Similar recognition is anticipated for this program. The degree has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find employment opportunities in the fields of mineral exploration and environmental management to which they will bring both technical skills and relevant business skills.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
10987 v.4   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
7031 v.5   Geology 101 6.0 25.0
7056 v.5   Mathematics 111 3.0 12.5
7079 v.5   Chemistry 142 4.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
10830 v.4   Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
7032 v.5   Geology 102 6.0 25.0
7080 v.4   Chemistry 144 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
11010 v.2   Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0
9767 v.7   Geology 205 - Sedimentology 3.0 12.5
9768 v.7   Geology 207 - Structural Geology 5.0 25.0
9771 v.7   Geology 201 - Mineralogy 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
11913 v.2   Geology 214 - Geochemistry 3.0 12.5
8015 v.7   Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 5.0 25.0
9791 v.7   Geology 208 - Remote Sensing 3.0 12.5
9803 v.6   Law (Torts) 202 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

   
11912 v.2   Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy 3.0 12.5
13599 v.2   Legal Process 201 3.0 25.0
302455 v.1   Geophysics 245 3.0 12.5
      OR    
1692 v.6   Geographic Information Systems 212 3.0 12.5
3744 v.5   Law (Criminal) 371 3.0 25.0
9770 v.8   Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
10841 v.2   Law (Business Organisations) 222 3.0 25.0
3496 v.6   Geology 312 - Environmental Geology 5.0 25.0
8449 v.5   Law (Real Property) 206 3.0 25.0
9776 v.8   Geology 292 - Geological Field Mapping 4.75 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

   
11915 v.2   Geology 311 - Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology 3.0 12.5
301430 v.3   Aboriginal Land and Native Title 101 3.0 25.0
303947 v.2   Geology 353 - Sedimentology 4.0 12.5
303948 v.2   Geology 393 - Geological Field Mapping 11.5 12.5
4819 v.5   Law (Constitutional and Political) 355 3.0 25.0
9778 v.5   Geology 301 - Petrogenesis 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

   
11919 v.2   Geology 314 - Regolith Exploration 3.0 12.5
13600 v.2   Litigation 384 3.0 25.0
303604 v.2   Mining Law 360 3.0 25.0
303952 v.2   Geology 394 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 12.5
9782 v.6   Geology 306 - Ore Deposits 5.0 25.0
  100.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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.



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