2017 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining and Environmental Engineering) | 2017

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Course Structure

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
ENGG102Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6Autumn
ENGG103Materials in Design6Autumn
ENGG105Engineering Design for Sustainability6Autumn
MATH141Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6Autumn, Spring
ENGG100Engineering Computing and Analysis6Spring
ENGG104Electrical Systems6Spring
MATH142Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6Spring, Summer 2017/2018
PHYS143Physics For Engineers6Spring
Year 2
CHEM103Introductory Chemistry For Engineers6Autumn
ENGG251Mechanics of Solids6Autumn
ENGG252Engineering Fluid Mechanics6Autumn
MATH283Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Statistics6Autumn
MINE220Underground Mining Methods6Spring
ENVE220Water Quality and Ecological Engineering6Spring
EESC252Geology for Engineers I6Spring
CHEM214Analytical and Environmental Chemistry6Spring
Year 3
CIVL361Geomechanics6Autumn
ENVE377Membrane Science and Technology6Autumn
ENVE311Pollution Control and Cleaner Production6Autumn
MINE211Surface Mining Methods6Autumn
MINE324Mineral Processing6Spring
CIVL272Surveying6Spring
ENVE221Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering6Spring
MINE333Resource Estimation6Spring
Year 4
CIVL322Hydraulics and Hydrology6Autumn
CIVL462Principles of Foundation Engineering6Autumn
MINE312Mine Ventilation6Autumn
MINE322Foundations of Mine Planning6Autumn
ENGG378Sustainable Energy Technologies6Spring
ENVE320Environmental Engineering Design for Sustainability6Spring
MINE323Mining Geomechanics6Spring
ENVE410Site Remediation Engineering6Spring
Year 5
ENGG461Managing Engineering Projects6Autumn
ENVE420Water Resources Engineering6Autumn
MINE411Health & Safety in Mines6Autumn
MINE416Mine Valuation6Autumn
ENVE421Environmental Engineering Design 26Spring
MINE422Mine Planning and Development6Spring
ENGG454Professional Experience0Annual, Autumn, Spring
Students must complete ONE of the following two subjects:
ENGG452Thesis A12Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018
OR
ENGG453Thesis B*18Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018
Plus, for students in ENGG452: ONE elective from List A of the Mining or Environmental Engineering elective subjects.

Please note that this double major in Mining and Environmental Engineering requires students to complete more credit points (cp) than the 240cp for a standard engineering double major, 246 cp, when students complete ENGG453. Any questions should be directed towards the Academic Program Director.

* 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

Academic Program Director

Mining: A/PR Ernest Baafi email: ebaafi@uow.edu.au
Environmental: A/PR Muttucumaru Sivakumar email: siva@uow.edu.au

The Academic Program Directors may change every session. Please contact the faculty for more information.

Email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 28 February, 2017