171510 v.7 Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering)
BEng(Curtin) or BEng(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 014154M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
4 Years
Introduction
Minerals engineering and extractive metallurgy require a sound knowledge and understanding of chemistry and the principles of engineering, particularly process engineering. Mineral engineers and extractive metallurgists are involved in plant design, development, operations and control, management and research. The involvement of students with their colleagues in mining engineering and geology places them in a favourable position for advancement in the mineral industry.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Applicable Mathematics and Chemistry with either Calculus or Physics.
Specific Requirements
In order to be adequately trained as a professional engineer, it is mandatory that the student undertake 12 weeks of relevant practical experience during the course.
Note
Well qualified applicants lacking prerequisites may still be considered. The associate degree may be used as a pathway into the science course and science students may transfer to engineering after satisfactory performance at university.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
4 years full-time study or equivalent part-time.
Professional Recognition
This has been accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia and recognised by The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Additional Course Expenses
Students are expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.
Further Information
The first two years of this course are available at either the Kalgoorlie (Code CKKEC) or the Bentley (Code CUKEC) campuses but students are encouraged to study in Kalgoorlie to receive an earlier appreciation of the mining industry. The final professional years are only available at Kalgoorlie to maximise industry exposure and employment prospects. Students must nominate a discipline upon enrolment, but it is relatively easy to swap between disciplines in the early years of study, since many subjects are common.
Combined Degree Information
Minerals Engineering may be combined with Chemistry, Commerce.
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 | |||||
| 11310 | v.4 | WASM Geology 111 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303095 | v.1 | WASM Chemistry 151 | 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 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11313 | v.4 | WASM Economics 182 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11317 | v.4 | WASM Resource Geology 112 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 303140 | v.1 | WASM Engineering Computing 132 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303142 | v.1 | WASM Mathematics 132 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305690 | v.1 | WASM Engineering Physics 134 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11555 | v.2 | WASM Thermofluids 251 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11572 | v.2 | WASM Electrical Engineering 231 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303113 | v.1 | WASM Materials Engineering 251 | 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 | |||||
| 12511 | v.2 | WASM Mining and Society 232 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 13473 | v.3 | WASM Mining and Metallurgical Processes 252 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303148 | v.1 | WASM Operations Research 232 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 305694 | v.1 | WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 252 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310137 | v.2 | WASM Process Mineralogy 212 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11971 | v.2 | WASM Metallurgical Chemistry 351 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11972 | v.2 | WASM Metallurgical Thermodynamics 351 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 12512 | v.2 | WASM Environmental Management 431 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 303130 | v.2 | WASM Research Project 452 | 10.0 | 50.0 | |
| 311206 | v.1 | WASM Process Design 456 | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| 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 | ||||
| 2008 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Kalgoorlie 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.
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