Online Courses Handbook 2003

133310 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

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. Well-performed candidates without prerequisite subject/s may be accepted and required to complete approved bridging units.

Specific Requirements
The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

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
The course is four years full-time study and is available on a full-time or part-time basis. 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 comprises a core of chemistry and extractive metallurgy units, with additional topics in geology 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 Applied 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 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.

Special Note
Students who commenced prior to and who are continuing in this double degree program from 2003 have the choice to graduate in the chemistry component with either a Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) or Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) award subject to approval by the Head of School.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11310 v.4 WASM Geology 111 5.0 25.0

303138 v.1 WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 5.0 25.0

4880 v.3 Information Technology 111 3.0 12.5

7039 v.4 Chemistry 101 7.0 25.0

7056 v.5 Mathematics 111 4.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11313 v.4 WASM Economics 182 3.0 12.5

11317 v.4 WASM Resource Geology 112 3.0 12.5

1373 v.5 Statistics 121 2.0 12.5

7040 v.5 Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0

7042 v.6 Analytical Chemistry 112 4.0 25.0

7868 v.4 Programming in Basic 102 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12511 v.2 WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5

301995 v.3 Introduction to Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5

7749 v.5 Mathematics 213 2.0 12.5

8024 v.5 Analytical Chemistry 201 6.5 25.0

8025 v.4 Physical Chemistry 201 6.0 25.0

8029 v.3 Inorganic Chemistry 201 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

13473 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0

7750 v.4 Mathematics 214 2.0 12.5

8030 v.4 Inorganic Chemistry 202 7.0 25.0

SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

87.5

Year 3 Semester 1

11971 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 351 5.0 25.0

OR

8026 v.4 Physical Chemistry 202 6.0 25.0

11972 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Thermodynamics 351 3.0 12.5

11974 v.2 WASM Hydrometallurgy 351 5.0 25.0

303116 v.1 WASM Mineral Processing 351 5.0 25.0

303122 v.1 WASM Process Control 351 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

11553 v.2 WASM Materials Handling 352 5.0 25.0

303117 v.1 WASM Mineral Processing 352 5.0 25.0

303126 v.1 WASM Pyrometallurgy 352 4.0 25.0

303131 v.1 WASM Process Mineralogy and Analysis 318 3.0 12.5

3929 v.8 WASM Managing Organisations 352 2.5 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12512 v.2 WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0

12519 v.2 WASM Minerals Engineering 451 5.0 25.0

12521 v.3 WASM Research Project 451 5.0 25.0

303119 v.1 WASM Process Engineering 451 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

13418 v.2 Chemistry and Technology 303 2.0 12.5

7754 v.4 Physical Chemistry 302 6.0 25.0

7755 v.4 Inorganic Chemistry 301 6.0 25.0

9048 v.6 Chemistry Project 390 9.0 37.5

100.0

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