- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining and Materials Engineering)
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.
Academic program director
Mining A/PR Ernest Baafi email: ebaafi@uow.edu.au
Materials Dr Yue Zhao email: yue@uow.edu.au
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Spring |
| MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS143 | Physics for Engineers | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| CHEM103 | Introductory Chemistry For Engineers | 6 | Autumn |
| MECH203 | Mechanical Workshop Practice | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
| MATE202 | Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE220 | Underground Mining Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| MATE201 | Structure of Materials | 6 | Spring |
| MATE205 | Materials Characterisation Techniques | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL272 | Surveying | 6 | Spring |
| EESC252 | Geology for Engineers I | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG252 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL361 | Geomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE312 | Mine Ventilation | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE211 | Surface Mining Methods | 6 | Spring |
| MINE323 | Mining Geomechanics | 6 | Spring |
| MINE324 | Mineral Processing | 6 | Spring |
| MATE203 | Phase Transformations | 6 | Spring |
| MATE204 | Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | 6 | Spring |
| Year 4 | |||
| MATE301 | Engineering Alloys | 6 | Autumn |
| MATE306 | Fracture, Failure and Degradation | 6 | Autumn |
| MATE381 | Experimental Methods and Computing | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE416 | Mine Valuation | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE433 | Resource Estimation | 6 | Spring |
| MATE302 | Polymeric Materials | 6 | Spring |
| MATE303 | Ceramics, Glasses and Refractories | 6 | Spring |
| MATE305 | Primary Materials Processing | 6 | Spring |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
| MATE402 | Secondary Materials Processing | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE411 | Health & Safety in Mines | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE422 | Mine Planning and Development | 6 | Spring |
| MATE401 | Selection of Materials in Engineering Design | 6 | Spring |
| MATE304 | Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students must complete ONE of the following two research options | |||
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual |
| ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual |
| Bachelor of Engineering Scholar (Honours) students must complete ENGG453 | |||
| ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual |
Please note that this double major in mining and materials engineering requires students to complete more credit points(cp) - it will require 246 cp with ENGG452 and 252 cp with ENGG453. Any questions should be directed towards the Academic Program DIrector.
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.
UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: eis@uow.edu.au