Online Courses Handbook 2003

171510 v.7 Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering)

Introduction
Minerals engineering and extractive metallurgy require a sound knowledge and understanding of chemistry and the principles of engineering, particularly process engineering. Mineral engineers and 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 Calculus, 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
Well qualified 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 of four years full-time duration, or equivalent part-time study. The first two years of the course are available at either the Bentley or Kalgoorlie Campuses. The final two professional years are only available at the Kalgoorlie Campus.

Intermediate Awards
A student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering who does not wish to complete the fourth year after three years and who has successfully completed all of the requirements for a Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy), may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Senior Academic. For further definition refer to the Intermediate Awards Heading under General Information.

Professional Recognition
This has been accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia and 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. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

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

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

11313 v.4 WASM Economics 182 3.0 12.5

11317 v.3 WASM Mining Geology 112 3.0 12.5

303140 v.1 WASM Engineering Computing 132 5.0 25.0

303142 v.1 WASM 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

305710 v.1 WASM Statistics 231 3.0 12.5

305711 v.1 WASM Mathematics 231 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11560 v.2 WASM Mine Finance and Accounting 282 3.0 25.0

12511 v.2 WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5

13473 v.2 WASM Metallurgical Processes 252 5.0 25.0

303148 v.1 WASM Operations Research 232 3.0 12.5

305694 v.1 WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 252 5.0 25.0

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