Online Courses Handbook 2003

176610 v.8 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Geology)

Introduction
Geological engineering requires a sound knowledge and understanding of geology and the principles of engineering, which are specifically related to the needs of the metalliferous mining industry, including both mineral exploration and mine geology. Engineering geologists are involved in mineral exploration programs and in the operation of mines. Their work includes aspects of geochemistry, geophysics, structural geology, economic geology and rock and soil mechanics, as well as the traditional skills of geological mapping and petrology. This degree is particularly suitable for those students intending to study geology, and who have a strong background in mathematics.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Calculus, Applicable Mathematics, and Physics.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and Q.

Note
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 four years full-time, or equivalent part-time study. The first two years of this course are only available at the Bentley Campus. The final two professional years are only available at Kalgoorlie Campus.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Bachelor of Science (Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology) may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to the approval of the Senior Academic. For further definition refer to the Intermediate Awards Heading under General Information.

Course Organisation
Two major projects are carried out in the final year of the course. The projects test the ability of the student to integrate the various concepts and techniques covered in the principal areas of study.

Professional Recognition
The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia, and 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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

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

305668 v.1 # WASM Chemistry 153 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

303136 v.1 WASM Engineering Physics 132 5.0 25.0

303140 v.1 WASM Engineering Computing 132 5.0 25.0

303142 v.1 WASM Mathematics 132 5.0 25.0

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

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

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

10255 v.3 WASM Economic Geology 312 5.0 25.0

10258 v.3 WASM Mining Geophysics 312 3.0 12.5

303154 v.1 WASM Geomechanics 332 5.0 25.0

303156 v.1 WASM Underground Mining 332 5.0 25.0

303176 v.1 WASM Regolith Geology 312 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

12512 v.2 WASM Environmental Management 431 5.0 25.0

13031 v.2 WASM Mapping Project 491 5.0 25.0

303159 v.1 WASM Slope Engineering 431 3.0 12.5

303160 v.1 WASM Underground Rock Mechanics 431 5.0 25.0

305715 v.1 WASM Surface Mining Methods 331 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

13032 v.2 WASM Mining Geology Design Project 492 10.0 50.0

303161 v.2 WASM Mine Management and Safety 432 5.0 25.0

303240 v.1 WASM Tectonics 312 5.0 25.0

100.0

# Students may study an approved elective in place of WASM Chemistry 153.