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133310 v.5 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)


BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029357K
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) provides students with the knowledge and skills to become professional chemists in analytical, research and industrial laboratories. The Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) prepares graduates for professional work in the minerals industry, and may involve plant development, operations, process control, management and research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics. Well-performed candidates without prerequisite subject/s may be accepted and required to complete approved bridging units.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

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 four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

The opportunity to spend three semesters at a major regional centre for mineral processing and extractive metallurgy provides valuable experience for students. The course is a four year program with students based for the first two years at the Bentley Campus, for their third year at the Kalgoorlie Campus and for the fourth year semester one at Kalgoorlie and semester two at Bentley. (The first two years of the course comprises a core of chemistry and extractive metallurgy units, with additional topics in geology and statistical methods. The third year consists of topics related to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. The fourth year consists of further topics in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy along with chemistry and a research project.)

Professional Recognition

The degrees in Applied Chemistry and Extractive Metallurgy are recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australasian Institute for Mining and Metallurgy as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary professional experience graduates will qualify for admission to higher levels of membership of the professional bodies.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

Students transferring to the new Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) double degree are not also entitled to graduate on completion of that double degree with the Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy). Likewise, students transferring from that new double degree are also not entitled to graduate on completion of this double degree with the Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering).

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
11310 v.4   WASM Geology 111 5.0 25.0
303138 v.1   WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 5.0 25.0
7039 v.5   Chemistry 101 7.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11313 v.4   WASM Economics 182 3.0 12.5
11317 v.4   WASM Resource Geology 112 3.0 12.5
307587 v.1   Computing Skills 101 5.0 25.0
7040 v.6   Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0
7042 v.6   Analytical Chemistry 112 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12511 v.2   WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
7749 v.5   Mathematics 213 2.0 12.5
8024 v.5   Analytical Chemistry 201 6.5 25.0
8025 v.4   Physical Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0
8029 v.3   Inorganic Chemistry 201 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

13473 v.3   WASM Mining and Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0
307590 v.1   Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101 3.0 12.5
7750 v.4   Mathematics 214 2.0 12.5
8026 v.4   Physical Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0
8030 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 202 7.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11972 v.2   WASM Metallurgical Thermodynamics 351 3.0 12.5
11974 v.2   WASM Hydrometallurgy 351 5.0 25.0
303113 v.1   WASM Materials Engineering 251 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 3 Semester 2

11553 v.2   WASM Materials Handling 352 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
303131 v.1   WASM Process Mineralogy and Analysis 318 3.0 12.5
3929 v.8   WASM Managing Organisations 352 2.5 12.5
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12512 v.2   WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0
12519 v.2   WASM Minerals Engineering 451 5.0 25.0
12521 v.3   WASM Research Project 451 5.0 25.0
303119 v.1   WASM Process Engineering 451 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10015 v.2   Chemistry and Technology 302 3.0 12.5
7754 v.4   Physical Chemistry 302 6.0 25.0
7755 v.4   Inorganic Chemistry 301 6.0 25.0
9048 v.6   Chemistry Project 390 9.0 37.5
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 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.



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