306908 v.4 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering- Mining)

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

Course CRICOS Code: 056847A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This course offers a comprehensive training in environmental engineering for the mining industry. The Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) is a principal provider of graduates for the mining industry and has a long history of success in providing employment for its graduates. This course is unique to WASM in its focus on mine site environmental engineering. It is multidisciplinary and appeals to those intending to work in teams and with the community in finding environmentally responsible solutions to important engineering problems that face the global mining industry. It also includes aspects of mining engineering, geology, mineral processing, biological sciences and environmental engineering and has an emphasis on mine site planning, rehabilitation and environmental management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and Physics or Calculus. Well-performed candidates without one of the prerequisite subjects may be accepted and required to undertake bridging programs.

STAT is not accepted for entry to this course but may be used to demonstrate English competence requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

4 years' full-time or equivalent part-time study. The first two-and-a-half years of the course must be studied at the Bentley campus, while the final one and a half years must be studied at the Kalgoorlie campus.

Professional Recognition

This course has been accorded full recognition by Engineers Australia, exempting graduates from all academic requirements for corporate membership. To qualify for corporate membership of Engineers Australia, a graduate also requires a minimum of four years approved experience following the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree. This course has been accorded full recognition by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course are likely to be involved in mine site rehabilitation, the management of tailings dams, mine planning, environmental impact statements and the management and reporting of mine site environmental requirements. After a suitable period of employment in this industry, these professionals may move into head office positions, become senior consultants or work with government agencies or other industries that face similar environmental problems.

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, the cost of which participants are expected to pay.

For further information contact the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) on freecall telephone: 1800 688 377, email: wasmadmin@curtin.edu.au or visit our website: www.wasm.curtin.edu.au.

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
11310	v.5	Geology 111	5.0	25.0
301995	v.5	Communication Skills 116	2.0	12.5
303138	v.2	Mining and Metallurgy 131	5.0	25.0
307535	v.2	Engineering Mathematics 110	5.0	25.0
		OR
307536	v.2	Engineering Mathematics 120	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
303140	v.2	Geospatial Mapping 132	5.0	25.0
303536	v.3	Ecology 112	2.0	12.5
304309	v.4	Mine Surveying and Mapping 242	3.0	12.5
307529	v.3	Engineering Mechanics 100	5.0	25.0
307537	v.2	Engineering Mathematics 130	5.0	25.0
		OR
307538	v.2	Engineering Mathematics 140	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11555	v.3	Thermofluids 251	5.0	25.0
311691	v.1	Mathematics and Statistics 231	4.0	25.0
312365	v.1	Plant Biology 102	5.0	25.0
7039	v.5	Chemistry 101	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12511	v.3	Mining and Society 232	3.0	12.5
308802	v.1	Strength of Materials 232	5.0	25.0
311693	v.1	Metallurgical Processes 252	4.0	12.5
311694	v.1	Resource and Structural Geology 212	5.0	25.0
3496	v.8	Environmental Geoscience 302	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
302056	v.3	Community Restoration 301	4.0	25.0
305358	v.2	Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology 301	5.0	25.0
312392	v.1	Australian Flora 301	5.0	25.0
312396	v.1	Conservation Biology and Sustainability 201	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
1692	v.6	Geographic Information Systems 212	4.0	12.5
305542	v.2	Sustainable Production and Consumption 311	2.0	12.5
308883	v.1	Water and Environmental Engineering 362	6.0	25.0
312387	v.1	Environmental Impact Assessment 301	4.0	25.0
		OR
312395	v.1	Ecology 302	5.0	25.0
312400	v.1	Biomonitoring 302	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
303154	v.4	Mining Geomechanics 331	5.0	25.0
306906	v.2	Environmental Engineering 431	5.0	25.0
309990	v.2	Mining Research Project 431	1.0	25.0
309994	v.2	Mining Systems 331	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
306907	v.2	Management of Arid Environments 432	5.0	25.0
309989	v.2	Mining Research Project 432	3.0	25.0
309995	v.2	Mine Planning 332	5.0	25.0
310056	v.3	Mine Management 432	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
1633	v.4	Scientific Photography 101	3.0	12.5
1681	v.4	Materials and Technology 112	4.0	12.5
307530	v.2	Engineering Physics 100	3.2	12.5
307534	v.3	Engineering Chemistry 100	3.2	12.5
307547	v.3	Technology of Brewing and Winemaking 100	3.0	12.5
307592	v.3	Introduction to German Language, Technology and Society 100	3.0	12.5
307593	v.3	Introduction to Renewable Energy 100	3.0	12.5
307594	v.3	Engineering; its Evolution, Development, Successes and Failures 100	3.0	12.5
309996	v.2	Underground Mining Systems 332	4.0	25.0
310000	v.2	Surface Mining Systems 432	4.0	25.0
5215	v.4	Planet Earth 101	2.0	12.5
7318	v.6	Astronomy 101	2.0	12.5
7329	v.6	Planetary Science 101	2.0	12.5
7474	v.5	Marine Acoustics 103	2.0	12.5

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	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.