MJRU-MENGS v.1 Mine and Engineering Surveying Major (BSc Science)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Mine and Engineering Surveying are specialist areas of modern day surveying. Mine surveyors are responsible for the measurement, representation and management of data associated with a mining operation. The core responsibilities of the mine surveyor include the marking out, measurement and maintenance of direction for all surface and underground workings on a mine site. In addition the mine surveyor is also legally responsible, under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994, for the preparation and updating of all mine surveying plans for open pit and underground workings. The engineering surveyor plays a key role in the construction industry to ensure that the location, in three dimensions, of all civil engineering works are placed in their correct position and orientation. Engineering surveying generally precedes all types of construction associated with roads and bridges, tunnels, buildings, industrial plants and hydraulic engineering.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
The Mine and Engineering Surveying major requires WACE Mathematics 2C/2D.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply surveying concepts and methods to surveying applications
2. think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to analyse surveying problems
3. access, evaluate and synthesise spatial and related information from multiple sources
4. communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline of surveying
5. use and apply technologies, recognising their advantages and limitations when applied to surveying
6. responsibility and self-learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
7. describe and apply Australian and international best practice standards in surveying methods and technologies
8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
9. work ethically and professionally, both within a team and independently
Duration and Availability
This major is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study and intake is only offered in February. The first two years of this major are based at our Bentley CAmpus, with the final year being available only at our Kalgoorlie Campus.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPAT2003 | v.1 | Engineering Surveying | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| GEOL1000 | v.1 | Geological Principles | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2000 | v.1 | Photogrammetry | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2012 | v.1 | Applied Cartography | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| SPAT2002 | v.1 | Coordinate and Mapping Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT3001 | v.1 | Mine Surveying | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2008 | v.1 | Integrated Surveying | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2001 | v.1 | Remote Sensing | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| MINE3002 | v.1 | Advanced Mine Surveying | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE3005 | v.1 | Mining Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE3010 | v.1 | Resource Estimation | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SURV3000 | v.1 | Satellite Positioning for Mining | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| MINE4006 | v.1 | Mine Management | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE3006 | v.1 | Mine Planning | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE3000 | v.1 | Mine Survey Project | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MINE3007 | v.1 | Underground Mining Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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