176610 v.9 Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Geology)

BEng(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 018011E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for those intending to enter the mining industry and work principally as a mining geologist. Apart from offering units in classical geology, it specifically emphasises aspects of geology relevant to mining and mine geology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics and Physics with either Calculus or Chemistry.

Note

Students may apply for transfer to the Bachelor of Science course. Each individual case will be considered on its merit.

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.

Course Organisation

First year covers chemistry, physics and mathematics as well as introductory geology. Second year is intended to extend knowledge and understanding of pure geology, as well as introducing practical skills in geological mapping. Third year introduces students to the concepts and techniques used by geologists when working in the mining industry including the geology of ore deposits, applied geochemistry and geophysics, resource estimation and mine geology and exploration techniques and software systems. It also includes some units in geomechanics and in the fourth year, individual mapping and design projects that test initiative and independence. The location of the third and fourth years in Kalgoorlie, one of the world's great mining centres, allows students to be actively exposed to and participate in world class mining and exploration practices during the professional years of their education. Students who attain a sufficient standard may be eligible for honours.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists or Geological Society of Australia.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment with mining companies or become mining industry contractors to those companies. Many companies operate internationally and personnel may be relocated on international transfer. Employment opportunities also exist in state and federal government geological surveys and research organisations.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Some costs are required for associated field trips.

Further Information

The first two years of Mining Geology are only available on the Bentley Campus. The final professional years in all courses 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 first year of study, since many subjects are common. For more details on any of these courses, see the WASM website: www.wasm.curtin.edu.au or phone (free call) 1800 688 377.

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.5	Geology 111	5.0	25.0
1626	v.4	Chemistry 143	6.0	25.0
303135	v.1	WASM Mathematics 131	5.0	25.0
303138	v.2	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.5	Resource Geology 112	3.0	12.5
303136	v.1	WASM Engineering Physics 132	5.0	25.0
303140	v.2	Geospatial Mapping 132	5.0	25.0
303142	v.1	WASM Mathematics 132	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12511	v.3	Mining and Society 232	3.0	12.5
305711	v.1	WASM Mathematics 231	3.0	12.5
9767	v.7	Geology 205 - Sedimentology	3.0	12.5
9768	v.7	Geology 207 - Structural Geology	5.0	25.0
9770	v.8	Geology 291 - Geological Field Mapping	5.0	25.0
9771	v.7	Geology 201 - Mineralogy	3.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11576	v.5	Geological Mapping 212	6.0	25.0
303146	v.1	WASM Mechanics of Solids 232	5.0	25.0
303179	v.1	WASM Structural Geology 317	4.0	12.5
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
8015	v.7	Geology 202 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10252	v.5	Applied Geochemistry 311	3.0	12.5
10253	v.4	Mining Geophysics 311	3.0	12.5
303154	v.4	Mining Geomechanics 331	5.0	25.0
303236	v.2	Petrology 311	5.0	12.5
309994	v.2	Mining Systems 331	5.0	25.0
310044	v.2	Resource Estimation 311	3.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
10255	v.4	Economic Geology 312	5.0	25.0
10258	v.4	Mining Geophysics 312	3.0	12.5
11577	v.5	Structural Geology 311	3.0	12.5
303240	v.2	Tectonics 312	5.0	25.0
309996	v.2	Underground Mining Systems 332	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
10251	v.5	Economic Geology 311	5.0	25.0
13031	v.3	Mapping Project 491	5.0	25.0
310001	v.2	Mine Geotechnical Engineering 431	4.0	25.0
310052	v.2	Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining 331	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
13032	v.3	Mining Geology Design Project 492	10.0	50.0
310000	v.2	Surface Mining Systems 432	5.0	25.0
310056	v.2	Mining Management 432	5.0	25.0
				100.0