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Mining Engineering
COURSES OFFERED
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Engineering - Research
Master of Engineering
Graduate Diploma in Engineering
CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS
The following areas of research are available to candidates undertaking
the Honours Master of Engineering degree by research and the Doctor of
Philosophy degree:
Rock mechanics
Surface mining
Mine simulation, planning and design
Mine safety and mine ventilation
Geostatistics
Computer applications in mining engineering
Mine water
Environmental impact of mining
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Candidates for this degree enrol in MINE957.
PhD Major Thesis.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING - RESEARCH
The Master of Engineering degree by research is intended for engineers
qualified and interested in specific engineering problems. It is expected
that candidates will have Honours Class III or above. The degree comprises
a 48 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework.
Advanced standing for some or all of the coursework component may be granted
on demonstrated research skills. Evidence of these skills would normally
be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours Class II Division 2 or better) and/or
an appropriate Masters Coursework degree.
Program of Study
Plus 18 credit points of elective subjects chosen from the Master of
Engineering - Mining Engineering subjects below:
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
The Master of Engineering degree comprises a 24 credit point dissertation
(ENGG945) and at least 24 credit points of coursework - refer to list
below. Entry is a Bachelor of Engineering with honours at Class II or
higher from this University, or an approved equivalent qualification.
The programs of study allow the student to combine specialist postgraduate
subjects, according to his or her undergraduate background, with project
work.
Core Subject
Elective Subjects
| ENGG955 |
Engineering Research Methods |
| MINE901 |
Transportation of Mineral and Personnel |
| MINE902 |
Advanced Studies in Mining Engineering |
| MINE903 |
Simulation of Underground Mining Operations and Problems |
| MINE904 |
Rock Mechanics and Ground Control |
| MINE905 |
Environmental Control in Mines |
| MINE906 |
Mining Engineering Techniques |
| MINE908 |
Fires, Explosions and Mine Gases |
| MINE909 |
Mine Subsidence |
| MINE953 |
Mine Water - Origin, Inflow Predictions and Control |
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
A candidate who has completed a degree of Bachelor of Engineering and
(i) who has not qualified for any class of Honours, or
(ii) who wishes to qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Engineering will
enrol in the 48 credit point subject MINE899.
Advanced Topics in Engineering.
Upon satisfactory completion of the subject MINE899 the candidate is eligible
for award of the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mining).
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