170810 v.7 Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003883B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

Extractive metallurgy requires a sound knowledge and understanding of chemistry and the principles of metal extraction from ores. Extractive metallurgists are involved in plant design, development, operations and control, management and research. The involvement of students with their colleagues in mining engineering and geology places them in a favourable position for advancement in the mineral industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and Chemistry.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and Q. In order to be adequately trained as a professional engineer, it is mandatory that the student undertake 12 weeks of relevant practical experience during the course.

Note

High performing 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 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 both the Bentley and Kalgoorlie campuses. The final year is only available at the Kalgoorlie campus. Transfer from the Bachelor of Science to the Bachelor of Engineering is possible pending satisfactory progress at the end of the second or third year.

Course Organisation

The Bachelor of Science is largely common with the first three years of the Bachelor of Engineering.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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.

Further Information

The first two years of this course may be studied at either the Kalgoorlie (Code CKKSC) or Bentley (Code CUKSC) campuses. However, students are encouraged to study in Kalgoorlie to receive an earlier appreciation of the mining industry. The final professional year is only available at Kalgoorlie to maximise industry exposure and employment prospects. Students must nominate a discipline upon enrolment, but it is relatively easy to swap between the Mining and Extractive Metallurgy disciplines in the early years of study, since many subjects are common.

Combined Degree Information

Extractive Metallurgy may be combined with Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering.

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.4	WASM Geology 111	5.0	25.0
303095	v.1	WASM Chemistry 151	5.0	25.0
303138	v.1	WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131	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
303140	v.1	WASM Engineering Computing 132	5.0	25.0
305688	v.1	WASM Technical Mathematics 132	5.0	25.0
305690	v.1	WASM Engineering Physics 134	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
305695	v.1	WASM Environmental Chemistry 251	2.0	12.5
305710	v.1	WASM Statistics 231	3.0	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	4.0	25.0
303148	v.1	WASM Operations Research 232	3.0	12.5
305694	v.1	WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 252	5.0	25.0
310137	v.2	WASM Process Mineralogy 212	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11971	v.2	WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 351	5.0	25.0
11972	v.2	WASM Metallurgical Thermodynamics 351	3.0	12.5
303116	v.1	WASM Mineral Processing 351	5.0	25.0
311214	v.1	WASM Project Evaluation 331	3.0	12.5
310538	v.1	WASM Process Control 353	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11974	v.3	WASM Hydrometallurgy 352	5.0	25.0
303117	v.1	WASM Mineral Processing 352	5.0	25.0
303126	v.1	WASM Pyrometallurgy 352	4.0	25.0
310542	v.1	WASM Materials Handling 354	5.0	12.5
3929	v.8	WASM Managing Organisations 352	2.5	12.5
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Bentley 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.