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Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

Abbreviation:

BE (Mine)

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

192

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

Approx. ATAR Entry:

80

Assumed Knowledge:

Any two units of English plus Mathematics

Recommended Studies:

Physics, Chemistry and HSC Mathematics Ext. 1

UOW Course Code:

721

UAC Code:

755615

CRICOS Code:

027466K

Overview / Course Aims

    • Solve engineering problems by applying the fundamentals of sciences and engineering sciences, including mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, computing, mechanics, materials and fluids.

    • Work in a team in a modern, diverse, multi-disciplinary environment (workmates, managers, policy-makers and the wider community) using effective management techniques and communicating clearly to a variety of audiences both orally and in writing.

    • Work with the highest acceptable engineering and environmental standards and professional ethics, adhere to occupational health and safety regulations while recognising the economic, environmental, global, social and legal contexts of their work.

    • Utilise sophisticated engineering analysis, software and design tools to simulate the real world including computer aided design and modelling of engineering systems.

    • Plan and design a mine and integrate environmental factors with all phases of mining, from exploration through to final rehabilitation of the land.

    • Categorise different mining methods and systems and apply them to a range of ore deposits.

    • Utilise knowledge of mineralogy and mineral processing in ore beneficiation.

    • Employ the principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and hydrology to design mine ventilation systems and solve drainage problems.

    • Apply geomechanics principles in designing and operating surface and underground excavations in a variety of ground conditions.

    • Demonstrate knowledge of mineral sampling processes and understand estimation techniques used in resources and reserves definition.

    • Use accounting principles, financial analysis, mineral economics and other factors in designing and conducting feasibility studies and undertaking project evaluation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course will be able to work for mines, government agencies and engineering consultancies. Opportunities exist in the design and management of mines as well as mineral production.

Study Options

The degree can be combined with Environmental or Civil Engineering in second year. Double degrees are also available.

Course Program

Subject

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

CHEM103

Chemistry for Engineers

Autumn

6

ENGG101

Foundations of Engineering

Autumn

6

ENGG153

Engineering Materials

Autumn

6

MATH141

Foundations of Engineering Mathematics

Autumn

6

or

MATH187

Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus

Autumn

6

ENGG152

Engineering Mechanics

Spring

6

ENGG154

Engineering Design and Innovation

Spring

6

MATH142

Essentials of Engineering Mathematics

Spring

6

or

MATH188

Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus

Spring

6

PHYS143

Physics for Engineers

Spring

6

Year 2

CIVL296

Engineering Computing

Autumn

6

ENGG251

Mechanics of Solids

Autumn

6

ENGG252

Engineering Fluid Mechanics

Autumn

6

MATH283

Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1

Autumn

6

MINE220

Underground Mining Methods

Spring

6

CIVL272

Surveying

Spring

6

ECTE290

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Spring

6

EESC252

Geology for Engineers

Spring

6

Year 3

CIVL361

Geomechanics 1

Autumn

6

MINE311

Surface Mining Methods

Autumn

6

MINE312

Mine Ventilation

Autumn

6

MINE323

Mining Geomechanics

Spring

6

ENGG361

Project and Business Management

Spring

6

plus

three electives as specified below

Spring

18

Year 4

ENGG461

Management and Human Factors in Engineering

Autumn

6

MINE411

Health and Safety

Autumn

6

MINE412

Mining Economics

Spring

6

MINE422

Mine Planning and Development

Spring

6

ENGG456

Engineering Project A

Autumn/Spring

6

or

      

ENGG452

Thesis A

Annual

12

or

ENGG453

Thesis B**

Annual

18

ENGG454

Professional Experience

  

0

plus

electives as specified below

 

Electives listed below*

Any 4 electives from List A and 1 elective from List A or B or any approved elective. Students completing Project A (6cp) only: any 4 electives from List A and 2 electives from List A or B or any approved elective.

List A

MINE313

Mine Power and Transport

  

6

MINE421

Mine Beneficiation

  

6

MINE423

Applied Mining Geomechanics

  

6

MINE433

Mineral Resource Estimation

  

6

MINE434

Special Topics in Mining Engineering

  

6

CIVL392

Computational Methods in Engineering

  

6

CIVL462

Geomechanics 2

  

6

ENVE410

Site Remediation Engineering

  

6

ENVE220

Water Quality and Ecological Engineering

  

6

ENVE221

Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering

  

6

ENGG457

Engineering Project B***

  

6

List B

EESC204

Introduction to Spatial Science

  

6

EESC312

Resource Geology for Engineers

  

6

ECON101

Macroeconomic Essentials for Business

6

ECON111

Introductory Microeconomics

  

6

SPAN151

Spanish for Beginners 1

  

6

* Electives may not be available every year - check subject timetable.

** 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point elective.

*** High achieving students in ENGG456 Project A may articulate to ENGG457 Project B in order to continue with the project started in ENGG456.