176610 v.9 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Geology)

Introduction

This course is designed for those intending to enter the mining industry and work principally as a mining geologist. Apart from offering units in classical geology, it specifically emphasises aspects of geology relevant to mining and mine geology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and Physics with either Calculus or Chemistry.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and Q.

Note

Students may apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Science course. Each individual case will be considered on its merit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is of four years full-time, or equivalent part-time study. The first two years of this course are only available at the Bentley Campus. The final two professional years are only available at Kalgoorlie Campus.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Associate Degree in Mine Technology (Geoscience) may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to the approval of the Senior Academic. For further definition refer to the Intermediate Awards Heading under General Information.

Course Organisation

First year covers chemistry, physics and mathematics as well as introductory geology. Second year is intended to extend knowledge and understanding of pure geology, as well as introducing practical skills in geological mapping. Third year introduces students to the concepts and techniques used by geologists when working in the mining industry including the geology of ore deposits, applied geochemistry and geophysics, resource estimation and mine geology and exploration techniques and software systems. Italso includes some units in geomechanics and in fourth year individual mapping and design projects that test initiative and independence. The location of the third and fourth years in Kalgoorlie, one of the worlds great mining centres allows students tobe actively exposed to and participate in world class mining and exploration practices during the professional years of their education. Students who attain a sufficient standard may be eligible for Honours.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists or Geological Society of Australia.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment particularly with mining companies, or mining industry contractors to those companies. Many companies operate internationally and personnel may be relocated on international transfer. Employment opportunities also exist in State and Federal Government geological surveys and research organisation.

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. Some costs are required for associated field trips.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.