183407 v.8 Postgraduate Diploma in Mining Geology

PGradDipMineGeol(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042210J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is based at the Western Australian School of Mines, Kalgoorlie and is designed to meet the needs of recent graduates from traditional geology courses who would like to work as mine geologists. This specialist profession spans the fields of geology and mining engineering, and thus requires a unique blend of skills generally not provided by most undergraduate geology programs. Mine geologists are responsible for delineating ore within operating mines, grade control, resource estimation, and near-mine exploration. This course also acts as a master preliminary program for students intending to undertake the Master of Science (Mining Geology), but who are currently unable to meet the entrance requirements. It is also suitable for persons who have been employed as geologists in the mining industry for a number of years who wish to update their qualifications.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution in geology or an allied discipline. Applicants may also be considered on the basis of the relevance and equivalence of their qualifications and experience.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Students should note that excursion expenses may apply to units within this course and are listed in the Curtin Handbook and Calendar.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10228	v.4	Advanced Study Option 591	5.0	25.0
10229	v.4	Economic Geology 511	5.0	25.0
10231	v.4	Exploration Geochemistry 511	3.0	12.5
10232	v.4	Mining Geophysics 511	4.0	12.5
10233	v.7	Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 511	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10237	v.4	Economic Geology 512	5.0	25.0
10238	v.4	Regolith Geology 512	3.0	12.5
10241	v.4	Mining Geophysics 512	3.0	12.5
5865	v.5	Mining Geology Project 592	5.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0