177610 v.6 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

BEng(Curtin), BEng(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction
Mining engineers are responsible for the design, planning and operation of a mine. 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 people and resources.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Calculus, 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. 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.

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

Intermediate Awards
A student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering who does not wish to complete the fourth year after three years, and who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Bachelor of Science (Mining) 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.

Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is accredited by the Institute of Engineers, Australia. Graduates after a set period of time in industry, can apply to the Department of Industry and Resources (WA) to sit for examinations qualifying them for various statutory Certificates of Competency )Underground Supervisor, Quarry Manager and First Class Mine Manager).

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. A requirement for graduation is the successful completion of a Senior First Aid certificate which participants are expected to pay.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11310 v.4 WASM Geology 111 5.0 25.0

303135 v.1 WASM Mathematics 131 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

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

303142 v.1 WASM 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

305710 v.1 WASM Statistics 231 3.0 12.5

305711 v.1 WASM Mathematics 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

303150 v.1 WASM Drilling and Fragmentation 331 5.0 25.0

303152 v.1 WASM Surface Mining 331 5.0 25.0

303179 v.1 WASM Structural Geology 317 4.0 12.5

303474 v.1 WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 311 5.0 25.0

304309 v.1 WASM Mine Surveying and Mapping 341 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

303158 v.1 WASM Mine Environment 431 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12512 v.2 WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0

2183 v.12 WASM Civil Engineering 431 4.0 25.0

301458 v.2 WASM Mine Design 491 2.0 12.5

303157 v.1 WASM Engineering Projects and Practice 431 3.0 12.5

303160 v.1 WASM Underground Rock Mechanics 431 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

11897 v.2 WASM Mine Power and Plant 432 5.0 25.0

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

303162 v.1 WASM Underground Mine Design 432 5.0 25.0

9729 v.10 WASM Industrial Project 432 5.0 25.0

100.0

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y
2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.