171510 v.9 Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering)

BEng(Curtin) or BEng(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 014154M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

Minerals engineering and extractive metallurgy require a sound knowledge and understanding of chemistry and the principles of engineering, particularly process engineering. Mineral engineers and extractive metallurgists are involved in plant design, development, operations and control, management and research. The involvement of students with their colleagues in mining engineering and geology places them in a favourable position for advancement in the mineral industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics.

Specific Requirements

In order to be adequately trained as a professional engineer, it is mandatory that the student undertake 12 weeks of relevant practical experience during the course.

Note

Well qualified applicants lacking prerequisites may still be considered. The associate degree may be used as a pathway into the science course and science students may transfer to engineering after satisfactory performance at university.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

4 years' full-time study or equivalent part-time. The first two years of this course are only offered on the Bentley campus. The final years are available only at the Kalgoorlie campus.

Professional Recognition

This has been accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia and recognised by The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Additional Course Expenses

Students are expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

Further Information

For further information contact the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) on freecall telephone: 1800 688 377, email: wasmadmin@curtin.edu.au or visit our website: www.wasm.curtin.edu.au.

Combined Degree Information

Minerals Engineering may be combined with Chemistry, Commerce.

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
Year 1 Semester 1
11310	v.5	Geology 111	5.0	25.0
301995	v.5	Communication Skills 116	2.0	12.5
303138	v.2	Mining and Metallurgy 131	5.0	25.0
307535	v.2	Engineering Mathematics 110	5.0	25.0
		OR
307536	v.2	Engineering Mathematics 120	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12511	v.3	Mining and Society 232	3.0	12.5
1692	v.6	Geographic Information Systems 212	4.0	12.5
307529	v.3	Engineering Mechanics 100	5.0	25.0
307537	v.2	Engineering Mathematics 130	5.0	25.0
		OR
307538	v.2	Engineering Mathematics 140	5.0	25.0
307543	v.4	Electrical Systems 100	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11555	v.3	Thermofluids 251	5.0	25.0
303148	v.2	Mining Operations Research 232	3.0	12.5
311691	v.1	Mathematics and Statistics 231	4.0	25.0
311880	v.1	Materials Engineering 253	2.5	12.5
7039	v.5	Chemistry 101	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11317	v.5	Resource Geology 112	2.0	12.5
310137	v.3	Process Mineralogy 212	5.0	25.0
311692	v.1	Mine Finance and Economics 232	5.0	25.0
311693	v.1	Metallurgical Processes 252	4.0	12.5
7040	v.6	Chemistry 102	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11971	v.3	Metallurgical Chemistry 351	5.0	25.0
11972	v.3	Metallurgical Thermodynamics 351	3.0	12.5
303116	v.2	Mineral Processing 351	8.0	25.0
310538	v.2	Process Control 353	5.0	25.0
311214	v.2	Project Evaluation 331	3.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11974	v.4	Hydrometallurgy 352	5.0	25.0
303117	v.2	Mineral Processing 352	5.0	25.0
303126	v.2	Pyrometallurgy 352	4.0	25.0
310542	v.2	Materials Handling 354	3.0	12.5
3929	v.10	Managing Mining Organisations 352	2.5	12.5
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
12512	v.3	Environmental Management 431	5.0	25.0
12519	v.3	Minerals Engineering 451	5.0	25.0
12521	v.5	Metallurgical Engineering Research Project 451	5.0	25.0
303119	v.2	Process Engineering 451	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
303130	v.4	Metallurgical Engineering Research Project 452	10.0	50.0
311206	v.3	Metallurgical Process Design 456	6.0	50.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
1633	v.4	Scientific Photography 101	3.0	12.5
1681	v.4	Materials and Technology 112	4.0	12.5
307530	v.2 *	Engineering Physics 100	3.2	12.5
307534	v.3 #	Engineering Chemistry 100	3.2	12.5
307547	v.3	Technology of Brewing and Winemaking 100	3.0	12.5
307592	v.3	Introduction to German Language, Technology and Society 100	3.0	12.5
307593	v.3	Introduction to Renewable Energy 100	3.0	12.5
307594	v.3	Engineering; its Evolution, Development, Successes and Failures 100	3.0	12.5
5215	v.4	Planet Earth 101	2.0	12.5
7318	v.6	Astronomy 101	2.0	12.5
7329	v.6	Planetary Science 101	2.0	12.5
7474	v.5	Marine Acoustics 103	2.0	12.5

#		Students who have not completed TEE Chemistry must take this option in semester 1.
*		Students who have not completed TEE Physics must take this option in semester 1.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		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.