Online Courses Handbook 2003

174399 v.7 Bachelor of Science (Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology)

Introduction
This course is designed for those intending to enter the mining industry as an exploration or mining geologist without a strong mathematical background.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Applicable Mathematics or Discrete Mathematics.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and Q.

Note
Well performed applicants without a TEE mathematics subject may be admitted but will be required to complete appropriate bridging and special course units as prescribed. Selection is based primarily on attainment in these subjects.The Associate Degree may be used as a pathway into the science course after satisfactory performance at university. For more details, see WASM's Website: www.wasm.curtin.edu.au or phone (freecall) 1800 688 377.

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.

Course Organisation
A mapping project in the final semester is designed to test the ability of each student to work independently, and assimilate various aspects of the syllabus.

Professional Recognition
The course is recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia.

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.

Special Note
Students may apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering course. Each individual case will be considered on its merit.

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

305668 v.1 * WASM Chemistry 153 5.0 25.0

305702 v.1 WASM Technical Mathematics 133 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

305698 v.1 WASM Field Geology 112 3.0 12.5

305701 v.1 WASM Technical Communication 112 6.0 25.0

305707 v.1 WASM Engineering Physics 136 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11573 v.2 WASM Structural Geology 211 4.0 25.0

11574 v.3 WASM Geological Mapping 211 5.0 25.0

303239 v.1 WASM Mineralogy and Petrology 211 5.0 25.0

304309 v.1 WASM Mine Surveying and Mapping 341 4.0 12.5

305710 v.1 WASM Statistics 231 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10250 v.5 WASM Palaeontology and Stratigraphy 214 5.0 25.0

11576 v.3 WASM Geological Mapping 212 3.0 12.5

12511 v.2 WASM Mining and Society 232 3.0 12.5

13030 v.3 WASM Mining Geology 214 3.0 25.0

303241 v.1 WASM Petrology 212 6.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10251 v.4 WASM Economic Geology 311 5.0 25.0

10252 v.3 WASM Applied Geochemistry 311 3.0 12.5

10253 v.3 WASM Mining Geophysics 311 3.0 12.5

11577 v.4 WASM Structural Geology 311 3.0 12.5

303236 v.1 WASM Petrology 311 5.0 12.5

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

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10219 v.3 WASM Mapping Project 312 10.0 25.0

10255 v.3 WASM Economic Geology 312 5.0 25.0

10258 v.3 WASM Mining Geophysics 312 3.0 12.5

303176 v.1 WASM Regolith Geology 312 3.0 12.5

303240 v.1 WASM Tectonics 312 5.0 25.0

100.0

* Students may select an elective instead of this unit with the approval of the Course Coordinator.