Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

305539 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology), Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship)


BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050575B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree provides students with an integrated education program in both exploration/applied geology and commerce. It provides dual qualifications in these areas and develops graduates with unique opportunities to obtain employment in resource development and related fields involving natural resource management. The Bachelor of Commerce program places an emphasis on decision-making, trends in technology and associated work patterns and other aspects of management in a highly competitive business arena. The programs emphasise both theoretical concepts and the application of knowledge to commerce and industry. The small business major is designed for careers in the small to medium enterprise sector and addresses subject areas central to small to medium enterprise operation and management. The business expertise developed is applicable to resource exploration and development projects, many of which are small to medium scale enterprises.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE mathematics.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and V and Q.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is of four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School/Department shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the undergraduate degree in Applied Geology are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia. The degree has been accreditedby the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find employment opportunities in the fields of mineral exploration and environmental management to which they will bring both technical skills and relevant business skills.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students are required to pay for their own food whilst on field camps.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
7031 v.5 * Geology 101 6.0 25.0
7056 v.5   Mathematics 111 3.0 12.5
7079 v.5   Chemistry 142 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
10830 v.5   Business Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
7032 v.5 * Geology 102 6.0 25.0
7080 v.4   Chemistry 144 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
11010 v.2   Law (Contract) 101 3.0 25.0
9767 v.7   Geology 205 - Sedimentology 3.0 12.5
9768 v.7   Geology 207 - Structural Geology 5.0 25.0
9771 v.7   Geology 201 - Mineralogy 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
11013 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 101 3.0 25.0
11913 v.2   Geology 214 - Geochemistry 3.0 12.5
8015 v.7   Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 5.0 25.0
9791 v.7   Geology 208 - Remote Sensing 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1
11912 v.2   Geology 213 - Palaeontology and Stratigraphy 3.0 12.5
2644 v.8   Administrative Management 200 3.0 25.0
301255 v.2   Accounting (Technologies) 224 3.0 25.0
302455 v.2   Geophysics 245 - Introduction to Mineral Methods 3.0 12.5
  OR  
1692 v.6   Geographic Information Systems 212 3.0 12.5
9770 v.8 * Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2
11712 v.2   Small Business 200 3.0 25.0
3496 v.6   Geology 312 - Environmental Geology 5.0 25.0
8800 v.5   Employee Relations 200 3.0 25.0
9776 v.8 * Geology 292 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
11915 v.2   Geology 311 - Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology 3.0 12.5
12953 v.2   Entrepreneurship 300 3.0 25.0
303947 v.2   Geology 353 - Sedimentology 4.0 12.5
303948 v.2   Geology 393 - Geological Field Mapping 5.0 12.5
6798 v.4   Taxation 301 3.0 25.0
9778 v.5   Geology 301 - Petrogenesis 3.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
11713 v.5   Small Business 300 3.0 25.0
11919 v.2   Geology 314 - Regolith Exploration 3.0 12.5
303952 v.2   Geology 394 - Geological Field Mapping 4.0 12.5
3522 v.7   Strategic Management 313 4.0 25.0
9782 v.6   Geology 306 - Ore Deposits 5.0 25.0
  100.0
* Field trips form an essential part of these units and attendance is compulsory
 

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      

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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