196904 v.3 Master of Engineering Science (Mining Geomechanics)
MEngSc(Curtin)
Introduction
The course is especially designed for practising mining, civil and geological engineers and mine and engineering geologists. The units offered deal with modern methodologies and the state of the art in mining and mine environmental geomechanics. Course attendees may become geotechnical specialists or technical managers. Career paths for the geotechnical specialist include in-house specialists in mining and petroleum companies, consultants, academics, researchers, and technical specialists for mine supply organisations.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A four year bachelors degree with honours or a Graduate Certificate in Mining Geomechanics. Students with lesser qualifications will be directed to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Mining Geomechanics.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 |
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| 305712 | v.1 | WASM Project Stream Mining Geomechanics | 75.0 | ||
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| 305713 | v.1 | WASM Dissertation Stream Mining Geomechanics | 75.0 | ||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 10750 | v.5 | WASM Rockmass Characterisation 601 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10751 | v.5 | WASM Blast Engineering 603 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10752 | v.4 | WASM Environmental Geomechanics 604 | 24.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10753 | v.5 | WASM Engineering Rock Mechanics 601 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10754 | v.5 | WASM Geological Engineering 601 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10756 | v.5 | WASM Geomechanics Project Management 604 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10757 | v.4 | WASM Minewater Engineering 602 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10758 | v.4 | WASM Numerical Modelling 602 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10759 | v.4 | WASM Numerical Modelling 603 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10760 | v.5 | WASM Mine Seismicity 603 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10761 | v.4 | WASM Underground Rock Engineering 604 | 24.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10762 | v.5 | WASM Rock Support and Reinforcement 603 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10763 | v.5 | WASM Rock Slope Engineering 602 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 10764 | v.5 | WASM Rock Testing and Instrumentation 602 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11906 | v.2 | WASM Probability and Risk in Geomechanics 604 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11907 | v.3 | WASM Stress Analysis 601 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11908 | v.3 | WASM Mine Backfill 603 | 25.0 | 12.5 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | External | |
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||
| 2004 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Trimester 1 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
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