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

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029357K
Registered full-time 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.TEE Physics desirable. Well performed candidates without prerequisite subject/s may be accepted and required to complete approved bridging units.

Specific Requirements

STAT is not accepted for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.

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

4 years full-time study or part-time equivalent

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 comprise a core of chemistry and extractive metallurgy units, with additional topics ingeology 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 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 are expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

Further Information

For more information contact the Career Consultant, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816, email careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website www.scieng.curtin.edu.au.

Special Note

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

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
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
11310	v.5	Geology 111	5.0	25.0
303138	v.2	Mining and Metallurgy 131	5.0	25.0
7039	v.5	Chemistry 101	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11317	v.5	Resource Geology 112	2.0	12.5
303140	v.2	Geospatial Mapping 132	5.0	25.0
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
7040	v.6	Chemistry 102	7.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12511	v.3	Mining and Society 232	3.0	12.5
307554	v.1	Science Communications 101	2.0	12.5
312485	v.1	Chemical Energetics and Kinetics 211	6.0	25.0
312489	v.1	Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy 201	6.0	25.0
312491	v.1	Materials Chemistry 231	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
13473	v.3	WASM Mining and Metallurgical Processes 252	4.0	25.0
310137	v.3	Process Mineralogy 212	5.0	25.0
312490	v.1	Analytical Chemistry 202	6.0	25.0
312492	v.1	Chemical Reactions and Mechanisms 212	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11972	v.3	Metallurgical Thermodynamics 351	3.0	12.5
303113	v.2	Materials Engineering 251	5.0	25.0
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
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
310052	v.2	Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining 331	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
312488	v.1	Materials Chemistry 332	6.0	25.0
312494	v.1	Environmental Chemistry 352	13.0	25.0
312498	v.1	Chemical Research Methods 362	16.0	50.0
				100.0

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.