Online Courses Handbook 2003

171910 v.7 Bachelor of Science (Mining)

BSc(Curtin)

Introduction
Mining engineers are responsible for the design, planning and operation of a mine. Many responsibilities are defined by law. Management of underground mines is restricted to mining engineering graduates. These courses provide a comprehensive knowledge in a broad range of science and technology, including geology, electrical, civil and mechanical engineering, computing and environmental science, particularly those aspects concerned with conservation of the environment, health and safety, ventilation, pollution and management of both people and resources.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Applicable Mathematics and Physics.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and Q. A certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before the degree will be awarded.

Note
Selection is based primarily on attainment in TEE subjects. Well qualified applicants lacking prerequistes may still be considered. The Associate Degree may be used as a pathway into the science course and science students may transfer to engineering after satisfactory performance at university.

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

Duration and Availability
This course is of three years full-time duration, or equivalent part-time study. The Bachelor of Engineering is four years full-time duration, or equivalent part-time study. The first two years of this course are available at either the Bentley or Kalgoorlie Campuses. The final year is available only at Kalgoorlie Campus.

Course Organisation
During the course students are required to obtain a minimum of 12 weeks of approved industrial experience. A written report and a seminar must be presented based on this experience. Students who perform well in the first or second years of the course maybe allowed to transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering).

Professional Recognition
This course is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Graduates, after a set period of time in industry, can apply to the Department of Minerals and Energy Western Australia, to sit for examinations qualifying them for an Underground Supervisors Certificate or Quarry Managers Certificate.

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 Semester 1

11310 v.4 WASM Geology 111 5.0 25.0

303138 v.1 WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131 5.0 25.0

305668 v.1 WASM Chemistry 153 5.0 25.0

305686 v.2 WASM Technical Mathematics 131 5.0 25.0

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

303136 v.1 WASM Engineering Physics 132 5.0 25.0

303140 v.1 WASM Engineering Computing 132 5.0 25.0

305688 v.1 WASM Technical Mathematics 132 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11555 v.2 WASM Thermofluids 251 5.0 25.0

11572 v.2 WASM Electrical Engineering 231 5.0 25.0

303113 v.1 WASM Materials Engineering 251 5.0 25.0

304309 v.1 WASM Mine Surveying and Mapping 341 4.0 12.5

305710 v.1 WASM Statistics 231 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11560 v.2 WASM Mine Finance and Accounting 282 3.0 25.0

12511 v.2 WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5

13473 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0

303146 v.1 WASM Mechanics of Solids 232 5.0 25.0

303148 v.1 WASM Operations Research 232 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

12512 v.2 WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0

303150 v.1 WASM Drilling and Fragmentation 331 5.0 25.0

303152 v.1 WASM Surface Mining 331 5.0 25.0

303159 v.1 WASM Slope Engineering 431 3.0 12.5

305704 v.1 WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 317 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

303154 v.1 WASM Geomechanics 332 5.0 25.0

303155 v.1 WASM Surface Mine Design 332 5.0 25.0

303156 v.1 WASM Underground Mining 332 5.0 25.0

303161 v.2 WASM Mine Management and Safety 432 5.0 25.0

100.0

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