MJRU-EXMET v.2 Extractive Metallurgy 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.
Extractive metallurgy is a specialist field that deals with the extraction of metals and mineral products from their ores through the application of scientific principles. Extractive metallurgists play a key role in the mining industry. They are responsible for the development of the best process to treat a particular ore and the efficient operation of the processing plant to convert the ore into metal and other products, as well the disposal of wastes in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Students with an interest in chemistry and mathematics and the desire to pursue a rewarding career in the mining industry often make a successful extractive metallurgist.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
The Extractive Metallurgy Major requires essential WACE courses and Mathematics Applications ATAR and Physics ATAR or Chemistry ATAR.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply minerals and metallurgical scientific principles to metallurgical process operation
2. think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical an rational processes to analyse minerals and metallurgical technology practice
3. access, evaluate and synthesise minerals and metallurgical information from multiple sources
4. communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline of minerals engineering and metallurgy
5. use and apply technologies, recognising their advantages and limitations, when applied to minerals and metallurgical information
6. demonstrate responsibility and self-learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
7. describe and apply international best practice standards in minerals engineering and metallurgical 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 study.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| COMP1005 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NPSC1003 | v.1 | Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MATH1014 | v.1 | Foundations of Calculus | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1015 | v.1 | Linear Algebra 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1016 | v.1 | Calculus 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEM1003 | v.1 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| PHYS1006 | v.1 | Foundations of Physics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| CHEM1000 | v.1 | Principles and Processes in Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| MINE1001 | v.1 | Applied Mechanics in Resources Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| ELEN1000 | v.1 | Electrical Systems | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE1003 | v.1 | Resources, Processes and Materials Engineering | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| MATH1016 | v.1 | Calculus 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1015 | v.1 | Linear Algebra 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1014 | v.1 | Foundations of Calculus | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN2002 | v.1 | Process Heat Transfer | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2000 | v.1 | Process Principles | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEM1000 | v.1 | Principles and Processes in Chemistry | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| ENGR2000 | v.2 | Fluid Mechanics | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| CHEN2001 | v.1 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN2003 | v.1 | Process Mass Transfer | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE2003 | v.1 | Process Mineralogy | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEM1002 | v.1 | Reactivity and Function in Chemistry | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| CHEN3009 | v.1 | Fluid and Particle Processes | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE3010 | v.1 | Physical Metallurgy | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3010 | v.1 | Reaction Engineering | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| PRRE2005 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Mineral Processing | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE3005 | v.1 | Hydrometallurgy | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| CHEN3005 | v.1 | Process Instrumentation and Control | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| PRRE3008 | v.1 | Pyrometallurgy | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
* Students with Mathematics Applications ATAR must MATH1014 and MATH1015 Students with Mathematics Methods ATAR must MATH1015 and MATH1016 Students without Physics ATAR do PHYS1006 Students without Chemistry ATAR do CHEM1003 Students with Chemistry ATAR do CHEM1000
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