300571 v.2 Master of Science (Minerals Engineering)

MSc(Curtin)

Introduction
The course develops in-depth enquiry, a mastery of research methodology and the ability to communicate research work and its findings. This is achieved by attendance at seminars and group discussions, the preparation and submission of a thesis based on a research project and, if necessary, an oral defence of the thesis. Students will carry out their research work, either in the laboratories of the institution or in industry, on projects in the general field of mining and mineral technology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Four year undergraduate degree, with the award of a bachelors degree in engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree with honours, or equivalent, in an appropriate field and at a better than average level of performance. Applicants with other qualifications and experience may only be admitted with the consent of the appropriate Senior Academic.

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

Duration and Availability
This course is of one year full-time or two years part-time.

Course Organisation
A minimum of two full coursework units can be taken in any one year and there will be no more than one project unit per semester. Course units can be selected from - the full range available in the postgraduate diploma, including specialised units offered in the final two years of the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degrees at the Western Australian School of Mines, but excluding any units previously taken as part of the postgraduate diploma or honours programs, or units covered specifically as part of the Master of Science (coursework) degree. It is envisaged that students would select a course unit or mix of course units appropriate to their career aspirations, together with appropriate project units. Instruction in these special units may take the form of tutorials, together with supervised reading and practical work. Project units take the form of appropriate projects which could involve both field and laboratory work related to the special units or units being taken. Students are required to submit a written report or dissertation.

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

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 200.0

200.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

11357 v.2 WASM Special Unit 611 10.0 50.0

11358 v.2 WASM Special Unit 612 10.0 50.0

11359 v.2 WASM Special Unit 613 5.0 25.0

11360 v.2 WASM Special Unit 614 5.0 25.0

11361 v.2 WASM Special Unit 615 2.0 12.5

11362 v.2 WASM Special Unit 616 2.0 12.5

11363 v.2 WASM Project 611 10.0 50.0

11364 v.2 WASM Project 612 8.0 50.0

11365 v.2 WASM Project 613 5.0 25.0

11366 v.2 WASM Project 614 4.0 25.0

11367 v.2 WASM Project 615 2.0 12.5

11368 v.2 WASM Project 616 2.0 12.5

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2003 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2003 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.