307502 v.1 Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)

BEng(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050720J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

This double degree provides the knowledge and skills to become professional chemists in analytical, research and industrial laboratories and prepares for professional work in the minerals industry, which includes involvement in plant design, plant development, metallurgical plant operations and control, management and research. Involvement with colleagues in mining engineering and geology places students in a favourable position for advancement in the mineral industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics, Calculus, Chemistry and Physics.

Specific Requirements

It is mandatory that the student undertakes 12 weeks of relevant practical experience during the course. A First Aid Certificate is required at the completion of the course and prior to graduation.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is five years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The course is a five year program with students based for the first two years at the Bentley Campus, the third and fourth year are delivered at the Kalgoorlie Campus and the fifth year at Bentley. The first two years of the course comprises a core of chemistry and minerals engineering units, with additional topics in geology and statistical methods. The third year consists of further topics in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy along with chemistry and a research project. In years three and four, students undertake the core units of mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, process design, management units, process control and a metallurgy research project. In year five, engineering and chemistry units are undertaken, including a chemistry research project on the Bentley campus. In some circumstances, it may be possible for students to undertake the fourth and fifth year in reverse order if desired.

Professional Recognition

The degrees in Applied Chemistry and Minerals Engineering are recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australasian Institute for Mining and Metallurgy as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary professional experience, graduates will qualify for admission to higher levels of membership in those professional bodies. The Minerals Engineering degree (single degree) is accredited by the Institution of Engineers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are readily accepted into the minerals industry as professionals in metallurgical plant operations and worldwide as graduate metallurgists and minerals engineers. Many mining companies operate internationally and opportunities exist for international placement. With experience in operations minerals, engineers are also able to work in consulting and design companies servicing the minerals industry. For those graduates interested in research, postgraduate opportunities exist leading to research positions in private or public organisations or universities. Graduates will also have the skills and knowledge to become professional chemists in analytical, research and industrial laboratories.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential 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 for.

Special Note

For details on the honours classes refer to the Curtin Policies website http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/honours_degrees_and_degrees_with_honours.doc

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
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
11310	v.4	WASM Geology 111	5.0	25.0
303138	v.1	WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131	5.0	25.0
7039	v.5	Chemistry 101	6.5	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11317	v.4	WASM Resource Geology 112	3.0	12.5
307587	v.1	Computing Skills 101	4.0	25.0
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
7040	v.6	Chemistry 102	7.0	25.0
7042	v.6	Analytical Chemistry 112	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12511	v.2	WASM Mining and Society 232	3.0	12.5
307554	v.1	Science Communications 101	2.0	12.5
7750	v.4	Mathematics 214	2.0	12.5
8024	v.5	Analytical Chemistry 201	6.5	25.0
8025	v.4	Physical Chemistry 201	6.0	25.0
8029	v.3	Inorganic Chemistry 201	2.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11313	v.4	WASM Economics 182	3.0	12.5
13473	v.3	WASM Mining and Metallurgical Processes 252	4.0	25.0
8026	v.4	Physical Chemistry 202	6.0	25.0
8030	v.4	Inorganic Chemistry 202	5.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		12.5
				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
11974	v.3	WASM Hydrometallurgy 352	5.0	25.0
303116	v.1	WASM Mineral Processing 351	5.0	25.0
305711	v.1	WASM Mathematics 231	3.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11553	v.2	WASM Materials Handling 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
303131	v.1	WASM Process Mineralogy and Analysis 318	3.0	12.5
3929	v.8	WASM Managing Organisations 352	2.5	12.5
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
12512	v.2	WASM Environmental Management 431	5.0	25.0
12519	v.2	WASM Minerals Engineering 451	5.0	25.0
12521	v.3	WASM Research Project 451	5.0	25.0
303119	v.1	WASM Process Engineering 451	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
303130	v.2	WASM Research Project 452	10.0	50.0
311206	v.1	WASM Process Design 456	6.0	50.0
				100.0
Year 5 Semester 1
11572	v.2	WASM Electrical Engineering 231	5.0	25.0
303148	v.1 *	WASM Operations Research 232	3.0	12.5
7755	v.4	Inorganic Chemistry 301	5.0	25.0
9048	v.6	Chemistry Project 390	9.0	37.5
				100.0
Year 5 Semester 2
10015	v.2	Chemistry and Technology 302	3.0	12.5
11560	v.2	WASM Mine Finance and Accounting 282	3.0	25.0
303113	v.1	WASM Materials Engineering 251	5.0	25.0
303122	v.1	WASM Process Control 351	3.0	12.5
7754	v.4	Physical Chemistry 302	6.0	25.0
				100.0

or equivalent

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	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.