- 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 Environmental 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
Environmental: A/PR Muttucumaru Sivakumar email: siva@uow.edu.au
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| ENGG100 | Engineering Analysis and Computing | 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 |
| ENGG251 | Mechanics of Solids | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG252 | Engineering Fluid Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH283 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE220 | Underground Mining Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE220 | Water Quality and Ecological Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| EESC252 | Geology for Engineers I | 6 | Spring |
| Plus ONE elective from List A of the Mining or Environmental Engineering elective subjects | 6 | Spring | |
| Year 3 | |||
| CIVL361 | Geomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE377 | Membrane Science and Technology | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE311 | Pollution Control and Cleaner Production | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE211 | Surface Mining Methods | 6 | Spring |
| MINE324 | Mineral Processing | 6 | Spring |
| CIVL272 | Surveying | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE221 | Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| Year 4 | |||
| CIVL322 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL462 | Principles of Foundation Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE312 | Mine Ventilation | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE416 | Mine Valuation | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG378 | Sustainable Energy Technologies | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE320 | Environmental Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Spring |
| MINE323 | Mining Geomechanics | 6 | Spring |
| MINE333 | Resource Estimation | 6 | Spring |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE420 | Water Resources Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE411 | Health & Safety in Mines | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE410 | Site Remediation Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE421 | Integrated Environmental Engineering Design 2 | 6 | Spring |
| MINE422 | Mine Planning and Development | 6 | spring |
| ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
| Students must complete ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual |
| ENGG453 | Thesis B* | 18 | Annual |
| Plus, for students in ENGG452: ONE elective from List A of the Mining or Environmental Engineering elective subjects. | |||
* The 18 credit point thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point thesis and one 6 credit point List A elective.
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 its 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