314644 v.1 Mining Major (BSc Science)
Introduction
The discipline of Mining major deals with the application of scientific methods initially to establish the economic viability of mineral deposits, and subsequently to plan and develop surface and underground mining operations for safe and economic exploitation of the mineral resources. Mining specialists work with the mining engineers in developing and implementing mine plans, as well as conducting safe and efficient mine production operations. The students with sufficient background in mathematics and other sciences, along with strong communication skills pursue a successful career as mining specialists.
Duration and Availability
Second year is available at Bentley or Kalgoorlie Campus. Third year is only available at the Kalgoorlie Campus.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11310 | v.5 | Geology 111 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11555 | v.3 | Thermofluids 251 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303138 | v.3 | Mining and Metallurgy 231 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311691 | v.1 | Mathematics and Statistics 231 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 10926 | v.5 | Mathematics 103 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7492 | v.5 | Mathematics 104 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 303146 | v.2 | Mechanics of Solids 232 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311694 | v.1 | Resource and Structural Geology 212 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314508 | v.1 | Metallurgical Processes and Materials Handling 252 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314509 | v.1 | Mine Surveying and Geographic Information Systems 240 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 303154 | v.4 | Mining Geomechanics 331 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309994 | v.2 | Mining Systems 331 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310052 | v.2 | Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining 331 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311881 | v.1 | Resource Estimation 331 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 303150 | v.3 | Rock Breakage 332 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309995 | v.2 | Mine Planning 332 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309996 | v.2 | Underground Mining Systems 332 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310055 | v.2 | Mine Ventilation 332 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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