Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

171910 v.8 Bachelor of Science (Mining)


BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003884A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

Mining engineers are responsible for the planning, design, and operation of a mine. Many responsibilities are defined by law. 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, surveying, computing and environmental science, particularly those aspects concerned with conservation of the environment, health and safety, ventilation, pollution and management of both people and resources.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE 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.

Note

Selection is based primarily on attainment in TEE subjects. 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 during their first year at university.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is three 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 year is available only at the Kalgoorlie campus.

Course Organisation

During the course students are required to obtain a minimum of 12 weeks of approved industrial experience. A written report must be presented based on this experience. Students who perform well in the first or second years of the course may be allowed to transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering).

Professional Recognition

After a set period of practical experience in the industry graduates can apply to the Department of Industry and Resources Western Australia to sit for examinations qualifying them for an Underground Supervisors Certificate or Quarry Managers Certificate.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials, including a personal computer. Some costs are required for associated field trips and a Senior First Aid Certificate.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
11310 v.4   WASM Geology 111 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
305686 v.2   WASM Technical Mathematics 131 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
305688 v.1   WASM Technical 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
  SELECT 1 OPTION   12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
12511 v.2   WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5
13473 v.3   WASM Mining and 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
303179 v.1   WASM Structural Geology 317 4.0 12.5
304309 v.3   WASM Mine Surveying and Mapping 242 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
303154 v.3   WASM Mining Geomechanics 331 5.0 25.0
309991 v.1   WASM Project Evaluation 381 3.0 12.5
309994 v.1   WASM Mining Systems 331 5.0 25.0
310044 v.1   WASM Resource Estimation 311 3.0 12.5
310052 v.1   WASM Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining 331 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
303150 v.2   WASM Rock Breakage 332 4.0 25.0
309995 v.1   WASM Mine Planning 332 5.0 25.0
310056 v.1   WASM Mine Management 432 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
9771 v.7   Geology 201 - Mineralogy 3.0 12.5
10253 v.3   WASM Mining Geophysics 311 3.0 12.5
12297 v.2   Geophysics 101 2.0 12.5
302455 v.2   Geophysics 245 - Introduction to Mineral Methods 3.0 12.5
305706 v.1   WASM Mineralogy and Petrology 201 3.0 12.5
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
309996 v.1   WASM Underground Mining Systems 332 5.0 25.0
310000 v.1   WASM Surface Mining Systems 432 5.0 25.0
310055 v.1   WASM Mine Ventilation 332 5.0 25.0
 
 

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      
2007 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Kalgoorlie 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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