Online Courses Handbook 2003

154210 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Mineral Economics)

Introduction
This program provides those intending to follow administrative careers in the mining and energy sectors with a balanced introduction to technical aspects of mining and an appreciation of economics, finance and management issues relevant to the industry. In the science area it provides an exposure to aspects of mining, geology and extractive metallurgy with an opportunity to specialise in one of these areas. With these foundations, students then focus on key commercial issues which relate to mining and energy. The course involves a strategic alliance with the Curtin Business School in providing its interdisciplinary approach.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Applicable Mathematics and at least one other TEE science subject. Chemistry or Physics desirable.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and Q.

Note
Other combinations of science or allied subjects will also be considered. Well qualified applicants lacking prerequisites may still be considered. .

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

Duration and Availability
The course is of three years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Candidates may take the first year of study in the course at either the Kalgoorlie or Bentley Campuses. Students completing the mining or metallurgy specialisation spend semesters three, four and five in Kalgoorlie. Those enrolled in the geology specialisation spend semesters three and four on the Bentley campus. All students spend their fifth semester in Kalgoorlie. It is most likely that final semester students will be located on the Bentley campus taking units in the Curtin Business School.

Course Organisation
Students must complete units equivalent to fifty percent of the course in both science and commerce. Students specialise in geology, mining or metallurgy.

Career Opportunities
The strong performance of the mining and energy sectors in the past has determined that Western Australian School of Mines graduates have been in great demand. A continuation of this situation seems very likely in the foreseeable future.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10987 v.4 Accounting 100 3.0 25.0

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

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11001 v.2 Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0

2806 v.4 Finance (Introductory) 201 3.0 25.0

303095 v.1 WASM Chemistry 151 5.0 25.0

303142 v.1 WASM Mathematics 132 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10252 v.3 WASM Applied Geochemistry 311 3.0 12.5

10253 v.3 WASM Mining Geophysics 311 3.0 12.5

1234 v.3 Economics 100 3.0 25.0

303136 v.1 WASM Engineering Physics 132 5.0 25.0

303239 v.1 WASM Mineralogy and Petrology 211 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10258 v.3 WASM Mining Geophysics 312 3.0 12.5

10848 v.2 Management 100 3.0 25.0

11011 v.3 Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0

303176 v.1 WASM Regolith Geology 312 3.0 12.5

8931 v.4 Economics (Markets) 203 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11574 v.3 WASM Geological Mapping 211 5.0 25.0

11742 v.2 WASM Mineral Commodity Analysis 301 3.0 25.0

11743 v.3 WASM Advanced Mine Finance 332 3.0 25.0

303474 v.1 WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 311 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10836 v.2 Introductory Econometrics 211 4.0 25.0

11744 v.3 WASM Natural Resources Economics 301 3.0 25.0

3414 v.6 Economics (International Trade) 311 3.0 25.0

9792 v.6 Economics (Growth and Fluctuations) 202 3.0 25.0

100.0