Online Courses Handbook 2003

183407 v.7 Postgraduate Diploma in Mining Geology

Introduction
This course is based at the Western Australian School of Mines, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, and is designed to meet the needs of recent graduates from traditional geology courses who would like to work as mine geologists. This specialist profession spans the fields of geology and mining engineering, and thus requires a unique blend of skills generally not provided by most undergraduate geology programs. Mine geologists are responsible for delineating ore within operating mines, grade control, resource estimation, and near-mine exploration. The course also acts as a Masters preliminary program for students intending to undertake the Master of Science (Mining Geology), but who are currently unable to meet the entrance requirements. It is also suitable for persons who have been employed as geologists in the mining industry for a number of years who wish to update their qualifications.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree from a recognised institution in geology or an allied discipline. Applicants may also be considered on the basis of the relevance and equivalence of their qualifications and experience.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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. Students should note that excursion expenses may apply to units within this course and are listed in the Curtin Handbook and Calendar.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10228 v.3 WASM Advanced Study Option 591 5.0 25.0

10229 v.3 WASM Economic Geology 511 5.0 25.0

10231 v.3 WASM Exploration Geochemistry 511 3.0 12.5

10232 v.3 WASM Mining Geophysics 511 4.0 12.5

10233 v.6 WASM Resource Estimation and Mine Geology 511 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10237 v.3 WASM Economic Geology 512 5.0 25.0

10238 v.3 WASM Regolith Geology 512 3.0 12.5

10241 v.3 WASM Mining Geophysics 512 3.0 12.5

5865 v.4 WASM Mining Geology Project 592 5.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0