Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

154610 v.3 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Geology), Bachelor of Commerce (Economics)


BEng(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 041780E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

This double degree equips students to work in a professional capacity in both technical and business areas of the mining and energy industries, through a strategic alliance between the Western Australian School of Mines and the Curtin Business School. In the engineering degree, students major in mining geology and in the commerce degree in economics.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and Calculus. Physics is also required for the Mining Engineering or Mining Geology streams. Alternatively chemistry is required for Minerals Engineering. Well-performed applicants without all prerequisites may still be considered.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note

In certain cases, the need to complete special units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is five years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The first seven semesters which focus particularly on engineering are conducted in Kalgoorlie with the final three semesters conducted at Bentley.

Course Organisation

Students must complete a minimum of two-fifths in engineering, one-fifth in commerce and two-fifths in both engineering and commerce. Units selected for study in each semester depend on the specialist areas selected. Individual programs are devised in consultation with the relevant course coordinators at the Western Australian School of Mines and the Curtin Business School. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant senior academic shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Curtin Business School courses are designed wherever possible to conform with the membership standards of the relevant professional bodies with which students are likely to become associated after graduation. Graduates should consult the Western Australian School of Mines regarding professional recognition of the engineering component of this course.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. 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
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
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
11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
11573 v.2   WASM Structural Geology 211 4.0 25.0
11574 v.3   WASM Geological Mapping 211 5.0 25.0
303239 v.1   WASM Mineralogy and Petrology 211 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
2806 v.5   Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0
303241 v.1   WASM Petrology 212 6.0 25.0
8931 v.5   Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0
9792 v.7   Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
10251 v.4   WASM Economic Geology 311 5.0 25.0
11577 v.4   WASM Structural Geology 311 3.0 12.5
12511 v.2   WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5
303474 v.1   WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 311 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 3 Semester 2
10255 v.3   WASM Economic Geology 312 5.0 25.0
13030 v.3   WASM Mining Geology 214 3.0 25.0
303154 v.3   WASM Mining Geomechanics 331 5.0 25.0
303156 v.1   WASM Underground Mining 332 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
12512 v.2   WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0
13032 v.2   WASM Mining Geology Design Project 492 10.0 50.0
303160 v.1   WASM Underground Rock Mechanics 431 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
10815 v.3   Economic Techniques 102 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 ELECTIVES   75.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 1
10540 v.3   Economic Theory 300 3.0 25.0
10836 v.3   Introductory Econometrics 211 3.0 25.0
6966 v.3   Mathematical Economics 201 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 2
9766 v.6   Economic Policy Issues 302 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 ELECTIVES   75.0
  100.0
* Students may study an elective in place of WASM Chemistry 153.
NB All elective units must be chosen from within the Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) in consultation with the Senior Academic.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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