133310 v.5 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 029357K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) provides students with the knowledge and skills to become professional chemists in analytical, research and industrial laboratories. The Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) prepares graduates for professional work in the minerals industry, and may involve plant development, operations, process control, management and research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics. Well performed candidates without prerequisite subject/s may be accepted and required to complete approved bridging units. TEE Physics desirable.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years' full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

The opportunity to spend three semesters at a major regional centre for mineral processing and extractive metallurgy provides valuable experience for students. The course is a four-year program with students based for the first two years at the Bentley Campus, for their third year at the Kalgoorlie Campus and for the fourth year, semester one at Kalgoorlie and semester two at Bentley. The first two years of the course comprise a core of chemistry and extractive metallurgy units, with additional topics ingeology and statistical methods. The third year consists of topics related to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. The fourth year consists of further topics in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy along with chemistry and a research project.

Professional Recognition

The degrees in Chemistry and Extractive Metallurgy are recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australasian Institute for Mining and Metallurgy as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary professional experience, graduates will qualify for admission to higher levels of membership of the professional bodies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students are expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

Special Note

Students transferring to the Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) double degree are not entitled to graduate on completion of that double degree with the Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy). Likewise, students transferring from that double degree are also not entitled to graduate on completion of this double degree with the Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering).

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
11310	v.4	WASM Geology 111	5.0	25.0
303138	v.1	WASM Mining and Metallurgy 131	5.0	25.0
7039	v.5	Chemistry 101	6.5	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11317	v.4	WASM Resource Geology 112	3.0	12.5
303140	v.1	WASM Engineering Computing 132	5.0	25.0
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
7040	v.6	Chemistry 102	7.0	25.0
7042	v.6	Analytical Chemistry 112	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12511	v.2	WASM Mining and Society 232	3.0	12.5
307554	v.1	Science Communications 101	2.0	12.5
7750	v.4	Mathematics 214	2.0	12.5
8024	v.5	Analytical Chemistry 201	6.5	25.0
8025	v.4	Physical Chemistry 201	6.0	25.0
8029	v.3	Inorganic Chemistry 201	2.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11313	v.4	WASM Economics 182	3.0	12.5
13473	v.3	WASM Mining and Metallurgical Processes 252	4.0	25.0
303131	v.1	WASM Process Mineralogy and Analysis 318	3.0	12.5
8026	v.4	Physical Chemistry 202	6.0	25.0
8030	v.4	Inorganic Chemistry 202	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11972	v.2	WASM Metallurgical Thermodynamics 351	3.0	12.5
303113	v.1	WASM Materials Engineering 251	5.0	25.0
303116	v.1	WASM Mineral Processing 351	5.0	25.0
310538	v.1	WASM Process Control 353	5.0	25.0
311214	v.1	WASM Project Evaluation 331	3.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11974	v.3	WASM Hydrometallurgy 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
310542	v.1	WASM Materials Handling 354	5.0	12.5
3929	v.8	WASM Managing Organisations 352	2.5	12.5
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
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
310052	v.1	WASM Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining 331	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10015	v.2	Chemistry and Technology 302	3.0	12.5
7754	v.4	Physical Chemistry 302	6.0	25.0
7755	v.4	Inorganic Chemistry 301	5.0	25.0
9048	v.6	Chemistry Project 390	9.0	37.5
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.