Online Courses Handbook 2003

300570 v.2 Master of Science (Minerals Engineering)

Introduction
This research course develops in-depth enquiry, a mastery of research methodology and the ability to communicate research work and its findings. This is achieved by attendance at seminars and group discussions, the preparation and submission of a thesis based on a research project and, if necessary, an oral defence of the thesis. Students carry out research work, either in the laboratories of the institution or in industry, on projects in the general field of mining and mineral technology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A four year bachelors degree in engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree with honours, or equivalent, in an appropriate field and at a better than average level of performance. Applicants with other qualifications and experience may only be admitted with the consent of the appropriate Senior Academic.

Duration and Availability
This course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time study. The course is also available in part-time mode.

Course Organisation
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, Western Australian School of Mines.

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
It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the related Postgraduate Diploma.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

1859 v.7 WASM Seminar 601 1.0 12.5

99070 v.2 Masters Thesis - Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy

12.5