177610 v.7 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)
BEng(Curtin), BEng(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 014533M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years
Introduction
Mining engineers are responsible for the planning, design, and operation of a mine. 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, surveying, electrical, civil and mechanical engineering, computing and environmental science, particularly those aspects concerned with conservation of the environment, health and safety, ventilation, pollution and management of people and resources.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Applicable Mathematics and Physics with at least one of Chemistry or Calculus.
Specific Requirements
A certificate of successful completion of an approved course in first aid is required before the degree will be awarded. During the course students are required to obtain a minimum of 12 weeks of approved industrial experience. A written report and a seminar must be presented based on this experience.
Note
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 four 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 two years are only available at Kalgoorlie campus.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Engineering is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and is accredited by Engineers Australia. 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 various statutory Certificates of Competency (Underground Supervisor, Quarry Manager and First Class Mine Manager).
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 completion of a Senior First Aid certificate.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
| 303142 | v.1 | WASM Mathematics 132 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 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 | |
| 305711 | v.1 | WASM Mathematics 231 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 303150 | v.2 | WASM Rock Breakage 332 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309995 | v.1 | WASM Mine Planning 332 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309996 | v.1 | WASM Underground Mining Systems 332 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310055 | v.1 | WASM Mine Ventilation 332 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 1 |
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| 309990 | v.1 | WASM Mining Research Project 431 | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309997 | v.1 | WASM Mine Design and Feasibility 431 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309998 | v.1 | WASM Advanced Mine Geotechnical Engineering 431 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 2 |
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| 309989 | v.1 | WASM Mining Research Project 432 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309999 | v.1 | WASM Mine Design and Feasibility 432 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310000 | v.1 | WASM Surface Mining Systems 432 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310056 | v.1 | WASM Mine Management 432 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 310051 | v.1 | # | WASM Mining in a Global Environment 431 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| 310176 | v.1 | WASM Advanced Mine Ventilation 431 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Student may elect to take a technical unit, chosen in consultation with the course co-ordinator | ||||
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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