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Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)
UAC Code: 755615
Overview
• 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 |
ENGG152 |
Engineering Mechanics |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG154 |
Engineering Design and Innovation |
Spring |
6 |
MATH142 |
Essentials of Engineering Mathematics |
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 |
Autumn |
6 |
MINE311 |
Surface Mining Methods |
Autumn |
6 |
MINE312 |
Mine Ventilation |
Autumn |
6 |
MINE323 |
Mining Geomechanics |
Spring |
6 |
plus |
four electives as specified below |
Autumn/Spring |
24 |
Year 4 | |||
ENGG461 |
Managing Engineering Projects |
Autumn |
6 |
MINE411 |
Health and Safety |
Autumn |
6 |
MINE416 |
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* For students in ENGG456: Any 3 electives from List A and 2 elective from List A or B For students in ENGG452: Any 4 electives from List A and 2 elective from List A or B For students in ENGG453: 3 electives from List A or B | |||
List A | |||
MINE313 |
Mine Power and Transport |
Not offered 2013 |
6 |
MINE421 |
Mine Beneficiation |
Spring |
6 |
MINE423 |
Applied Mining Geomechanics |
Not offered 2013 |
6 |
MINE433 |
Mineral Resource Estimation |
Not offered 2013 |
6 |
MINE434 |
Computer Applications in Mining Engineering |
Autumn |
6 |
CIVL392 |
Computational Methods in Engineering |
Not offered 2013 |
6 |
CIVL462 |
Principles of Foundation Engineering |
Autumn |
6 |
ENVE410 |
Site Remediation Engineering |
Spring |
6 |
ENVE220 |
Water Quality and Ecological Engineering |
Spring |
6 |
ENVE221 |
Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG439 |
Engineering Logistics and Operations Management |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG440 |
Strategic Management of Engineering |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG457 |
Engineering Project B*** |
Spring |
6 |
List B | |||
ENGG446 |
Energy Efficiency and Energy Auditing in the Built Environment |
Autumn |
6 |
ENGG447 |
Advanced Building Design for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG448 |
Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing and Process Industries |
Spring |
6 |
ENGG477 |
Ocean Engineering |
Autumn |
6 |
ECON101 |
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
ECON111 |
Introductory Microeconomics |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
EESC204 |
Introduction to Spatial Science |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
EESC306 |
Resources and Environments |
Spring |
8 |
SPAN151 |
Spanish for Beginners 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
or other approved General Elective |
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* 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.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: engineering@uow.edu.au