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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

313967 v.1 Mining Geology Stream

Introduction

This stream combines studies of resource and field geology with mining systems and estimation to effectively explore, evaluate and extract mineral resources.

Duration and Availability

The stream is one year full time or equivalent part-time. The Mining Geology stream is only available at the Kalgoorlie campus.

Career Opportunities

Those completing this stream will be prepared for direct employment in the mining industry or entry into an honours degree in geology.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 3 Semester 1
10251 v.5   Economic Geology 311 5.0 25.0
303474 v.2   Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 311 5.0 25.0
309994 v.2   Mining Systems 331 4.0 25.0
313389 v.1 *   Field Geology of Precambrian Terranes 391 2.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10255 v.4   Economic Geology 312 5.0 25.0
11917 v.3   Tectonics and the Dynamic Earth 302 5.0 25.0
312253 v.1   Regolith Geology and Mineral Exploration 302 5.0 25.0
9784 v.6 *   Geology Mapping Project 392 2.0 25.0
  100.0

*    Field trips form an essential part of these units and attendance is compulsory.