196904 v.5 Master of Engineering Science (Mining Geomechanics)
MEngSc(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Course Overview
Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
The course is especially designed for practising mining, civil and geological engineers, and also mine and engineering geologists. The units offered deal with modern methodologies and the state-of-the-art in mining and mine environmental geomechanics. Course attendees may become geotechnical specialists or technical managers.
Career Opportunities
Career paths for the geotechnical specialist include in-house specialists in mining and petroleum companies, consultants, academics, researchers, and technical specialists for mine supply organisations.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
Specifically, applicants equire a four-year bachelor degree with honours in a relevant discipline or a Graduate Certificate in Mining Geomechanics. Students with lesser qualifications will be directed to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Mining Geomechanics.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Graduate Certificate in Mining Geomechanics
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
The mode of study is modular or block release type where students undertake four units (short courses) over an intensive three week period. Four teaching sessions, each of three weeks duration, will be required and the fifth and final session has been set aside for design and research project (or dissertation) completion. A maximum of eight short course units may be offered in any calendar year.
Duration and Availability
This course is designed to be a two-year part-time course, however it would be possible to complete the entire course during 18 months of full-time study. It is recommended that students take a maximum of four years to complete the course.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| 305712 | v.2 | Project Stream Mining Geomechanics | 75.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 305713 | v.2 | Dissertation Stream Mining Geomechanics | 75.0 | ||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 150.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10750 | v.6 | Rockmass Characterisation 601 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 10758 | v.5 | Numerical Modelling 602 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10763 | v.6 | Rock Slope Engineering 602 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 10751 | v.6 | Blast Engineering 603 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 10762 | v.6 | Rock Support and Reinforcement 603 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10759 | v.5 | Numerical Modelling 603 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10761 | v.5 | Underground Rock Engineering 604 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 10754 | v.6 | Geological Engineering 601 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10753 | v.6 | Engineering Rock Mechanics 601 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10764 | v.6 | Rock Testing and Instrumentation 602 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 10757 | v.5 | Minewater Engineering 602 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10760 | v.6 | Mine Seismicity 603 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11908 | v.4 | Mine Backfill 603 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10756 | v.6 | Geomechanics Project Management 604 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10752 | v.5 | Environmental Geomechanics 604 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 11906 | v.3 | Probability and Risk in Geomechanics 604 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 305138 | v.2 | Numerical Analysis 601 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 310589 | v.2 | Mining Project 605 | 25.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au
Course Structure Disclaimer
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