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

BEng(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

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 Chemistry, Applicable Maths and Calculus. Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher tertiary entrance rank than is required for both single degrees.

Specific Requirements
It is mandatory that the student undertake 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 achemistry 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 of 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 world wide 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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. Some costs are required for associated field trips. A requirement for graduation is the successful completion of a Senior First Aid certificate which participants are expected to pay.

Special Note
Students transferring from the existing Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) double degree are not entitled to graduate on completion of this double degree from the Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy). Students who commenced the Chemistry component within another program prior to and who are continuing in this double degree program from 2003 have the choice to graduate with either a Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) or Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) award subject to approval by the Head of School.

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

4880 v.3 Information Technology 111 3.0 12.5

7039 v.5 Chemistry 101 7.0 25.0

7056 v.5 Mathematics 111 3.0 12.5

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

1373 v.5 Statistics 121 3.0 12.5

7040 v.6 Chemistry 102 7.0 25.0

7042 v.6 Analytical Chemistry 112 4.0 25.0

7868 v.4 Programming in Basic 102 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

2950 v.5 Chemistry Work Experience 201 75.0 12.5

301995 v.4 Introduction to Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5

7749 v.5 Mathematics 213 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

12511 v.2 WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5

13473 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0

7750 v.4 Mathematics 214 2.0 12.5

8030 v.4 Inorganic Chemistry 202 7.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 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

11974 v.2 WASM Hydrometallurgy 351 5.0 25.0

303116 v.1 WASM Mineral Processing 351 5.0 25.0

303122 v.1 WASM Process Control 351 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

12522 v.2 WASM Process Design 452 5.0 25.0

303128 v.1 WASM Process Design 454 3.0 12.5

303129 v.1 WASM Research Project 454 3.0 12.5

303130 v.1 WASM Research Project 452 10.0 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 6.0 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

12743 v.2 Mathematics 278 4.0 12.5

303113 v.1 WASM Materials Engineering 251 5.0 25.0

7754 v.4 Physical Chemistry 302 6.0 25.0

100.0

* or equivalent

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2003 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y Y

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