Online Courses Handbook 2003

303281 v.2 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

Introduction
This double degree equips students to work in a professional capacity in both mining engineering and extractive metallurgy areas of the minerals and energy industries, through a strategic alliance between the Western Australian School of Mines' Mining Engineering and Minerals Engineering programs. In the engineering degree students major in mining engineering. In the science degree, students major in the extraction of metals from their ores. Mining engineers are responsible for the design, planning and operation of a mine. Many responsibilities are defined by law. Management of underground mines is restricted to mining engineering graduates. The course provides a comprehensive knowledge in a broad range of science and technology, particularly those aspects concerned with conservation of the environment, health and safety, ventilation, pollution and management of both people and resources. Extractive metallurgy requires a sound knowledge and understanding of chemistry and the principles of engineering, particularly chemical engineering. Metallurgists are involved in plant operations and control, management and research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.

Specific Requirements
Students will be required to complete an approved first aid course prior to being eligible for course completion. 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. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note
Well performed candidates without some of these prerequisite subjects may be admitted but will be required to complete appropriate bridging and special course units as prescribed.

Duration and Availability
This course is five years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation
The first two years of the course may be undertaken either on the Bentley or Kalgoorlie Campus. The first six semesters focus particularly on mining engineering, semesters seven and eight focus on metallurgy and semesters nine and ten complete the mining engineering major. The professional years, three to five, are studied in Kalgoorlie.

Professional Recognition
The Engineering degree is accredited by the Institute of Engineers, Australia. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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

11310 v.4 WASM Geology 111 5.0 25.0

303095 v.1 WASM Chemistry 151 5.0 25.0

303135 v.1 WASM Mathematics 131 5.0 25.0

303138 v.1 WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11313 v.4 WASM Economics 182 3.0 12.5

11317 v.3 WASM Mining Geology 112 3.0 12.5

303136 v.1 WASM Engineering Physics 132 5.0 25.0

303140 v.1 WASM Engineering Computing 132 5.0 25.0

303142 v.1 WASM Mathematics 132 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11555 v.2 WASM Thermofluids 251 5.0 25.0

11572 v.2 WASM Electrical Engineering 231 5.0 25.0

303113 v.1 WASM Materials Engineering 251 5.0 25.0

305710 v.1 WASM Statistics 231 3.0 12.5

305711 v.1 WASM Mathematics 231 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11560 v.2 WASM Mine Finance and Accounting 282 3.0 25.0

12511 v.2 WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5

13473 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0

303146 v.1 WASM Mechanics of Solids 232 5.0 25.0

303148 v.1 WASM Operations Research 232 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

303150 v.1 WASM Drilling and Fragmentation 331 5.0 25.0

303152 v.1 WASM Surface Mining 331 5.0 25.0

303179 v.1 WASM Structural Geology 317 4.0 12.5

303474 v.1 WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 311 5.0 25.0

304309 v.1 WASM Mine Surveying and Mapping 341 4.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

11553 v.2 WASM Materials Handling 352 5.0 25.0

303154 v.1 WASM Geomechanics 332 5.0 25.0

303155 v.1 WASM Surface Mine Design 332 5.0 25.0

303156 v.1 WASM Underground Mining 332 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

11971 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 351 5.0 25.0

11972 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Thermodynamics 351 3.0 12.5

11974 v.2 WASM Hydrometallurgy 351 5.0 25.0

303116 v.1 WASM Mineral Processing 351 5.0 25.0

303122 v.1 WASM Process Control 351 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

12522 v.2 WASM Process Design 452 5.0 25.0

303117 v.1 WASM Mineral Processing 352 5.0 25.0

303126 v.1 WASM Pyrometallurgy 352 4.0 25.0

303128 v.1 WASM Process Design 454 3.0 12.5

303131 v.1 WASM Process Mineralogy and Analysis 318 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

12512 v.2 WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0

303157 v.1 WASM Engineering Projects and Practice 431 3.0 12.5

303158 v.1 WASM Mine Environment 431 5.0 25.0

303159 v.1 WASM Slope Engineering 431 3.0 12.5

303160 v.1 WASM Underground Rock Mechanics 431 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 5 Semester 2

11897 v.2 WASM Mine Power and Plant 432 5.0 25.0

303161 v.2 WASM Mine Management and Safety 432 5.0 25.0

303162 v.1 WASM Underground Mine Design 432 5.0 25.0

9729 v.10 WASM Industrial Project 432 5.0 25.0

100.0