Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

300038 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology) (Honours)


BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050579J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This extends knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied in mining related geology, and demonstrates this through the undertaking of a supervised research project and the preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees in the General Information section of the Curtin Courses Handbook. Only students with outstanding performance in undergraduate study will be considered for entry to the honours program. Students intending to apply for entry must have achieved a minimum course weighted average of at least 65 per cent or higher, although some courses require at least 70 per cent or higher. Candidates should inform the course coordinator of an intention to apply for entry to the honours program prior to or immediately after the conclusion of undergraduate study.

Duration and Availability

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

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
10260 v.3   WASM Advanced Study Option 491 5.0 25.0
10405 v.3   WASM Geology Project 417 10.0 50.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
10406 v.3   WASM Geology Project 427 15.0 75.0
10408 v.3   WASM Geology Seminar 407 5.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Kalgoorlie 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.



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