312268 v.1 Bachelor of Technology (Resources)

Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

This course provides a wide range of opportunities in the Resources Industry, with its Majors providing specific skills for different sectors of the Resources Industry. Graduates typically find employment in Australia and overseas, with exploration and mining companies, consultants, and government departments involved with the Worls Resources Industry. It is also possible for graduates to seek employment within the construction and civil industries. The first two years are offered at the Bentley campus. The Major in Surface Mine Opeartions is offered at the Kalgoorlie Campus, while the other majors are offered at the Bentley Campus.

Course Entry Requirements/Preerquisites

TEE Discrete mathematics or its equivalent. TER : 70 or equivalent.

Specific Requirements

Stat elements considered are E and Q.

Duration and Availability

The course is three years full-time or equivalent part time study.

Course Organisation

The first two years of this course has a multidisciplinary approach by offering core units from geology, mining, GIS and geophysics, together with traditional science and mathematics units. Units in communication skills and mining and society provide strength in communication and cultural awareness. The third year provides a Major to specialise in one particular area of interest in the Resources Industry. The majors are quite different in their particular unit requirements. Students will normally seek relevant work experience during their summer vacation periods to gain practical experience in the Resources Industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the course will normally be employed in the Resources Industry, in a variety of fields and at various levels of responsibility. Career opportunities have been consistently strong, but are subject to cyclical events.

Further Information

For further information contact the Western Australian School of Mines on freecall telephone: 1800 688 3777, or email: wasmadmin@curtin.edu.au or website: www.wasm.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301995	v.5	Communication Skills 116	2.0	12.5
303138	v.2	Mining and Metallurgy 131	5.0	25.0
305639	v.1	Mathematics 135	4.0	25.0
		OR
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
7031	v.5	Geology 101	6.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12511	v.3	Mining and Society 232	3.0	12.5
305640	v.1	Mathematics 136	4.0	25.0
		OR
7492	v.5	Mathematics 104	5.0	25.0
307725	v.2	Geophysical Data Analysis 102	4.0	25.0
7032	v.5	Geology 102	6.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		12.5
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
		OR
311691	v.1	Mathematics and Statistics 231	4.0	25.0
307529	v.3	Engineering Mechanics 100	5.0	25.0
4536	v.5	Geographic Information Systems 181	4.0	25.0
9768	v.8	Structural Geology 201	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12449	v.3	Geographic Data Analysis 182	5.0	25.0
307543	v.4	Electrical Systems 100	5.0	25.0
308802	v.1	Strength of Materials 232	5.0	25.0
		OR
7492	v.5	Mathematics 104	5.0	25.0
312260	v.1	Introduction to Geophysical Mineral Exploration Methods 243	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3
312269	v.1	Mining Technology Major		200.0
		OR
312270	v.1	Geotechnology Major		200.0
		OR
312271	v.1	Exploration Geophysics Major		200.0
		OR
312272	v.1	Spatial Information Major		200.0
				200.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
1633	v.4	Scientific Photography 101	3.0	12.5
1681	v.4	Materials and Technology 112	4.0	12.5
307530	v.2 *	Engineering Physics 100	3.2	12.5
307534	v.3 #	Engineering Chemistry 100	3.2	12.5
307547	v.3	Technology of Brewing and Winemaking 100	3.0	12.5
307592	v.3	Introduction to German Language, Technology and Society 100	3.0	12.5
307593	v.3	Introduction to Renewable Energy 100	3.0	12.5
307594	v.3	Engineering; its Evolution, Development, Successes and Failures 100	3.0	12.5
5215	v.4	Planet Earth 101	2.0	12.5
7318	v.6	Astronomy 101	2.0	12.5
7329	v.6	Planetary Science 101	2.0	12.5
7474	v.5	Marine Acoustics 103	2.0	12.5

#		Students who have not completed TEE Chemistry must take this option in Semester 1.
*		Students who have not completed TEE Physics must take this option in Semester 1.