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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.