- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining Engineering and Environmental Engineering) | 2020
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
| MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 | Spring, Summer 2020/2021 |
| PHYS143 | Physics For Engineers | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| CHEM103 | Chemistry For Engineering | 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 | Spring |
| ENVE220 | Water Quality and Ecological Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| EESC252 | Geology for Engineers I | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 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 | Autumn |
| MINE324 | Mineral Processing | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| CIVL272 | Surveying | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE221 | Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| MINE333 | Resource Estimation | 6 | Autumn |
| Year 4 | |||
| CIVL322 | Hydraulics and Hydrology | 6 | Autumn |
| CIVL462 | Principles of Foundation Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE312 | Mine Ventilation | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE322 | Foundations of Mine Planning | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| MINE323 | Mining Geomechanics | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG378 | Sustainable Energy Technologies | 6 | Spring |
| ENVE320 | Environmental Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 | Not available 2020 |
| ENVE410 | Site Remediation Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| Year 5 | |||
| ENGG461 | Managing Engineering Projects | 6 | Autumn |
| ENVE420 | Water Resources Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE416 | Mine Valuation | 6 | Autumn |
| MINE411 | Health & Safety in Mines | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| ENVE421 | Environmental Engineering Design 2 | 6 | Spring |
| MINE422 | Mine Planning and Development | 6 | Spring |
| ENGG454 | Professional Experience | 0 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| Students must complete ONE of the following two subjects: | |||
| ENGG452 | Thesis A | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| OR | |||
| ENGG453 | Thesis B | 18 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
Please note that this double major in Mining and Environmental Engineering requires students to complete more credit points (cp) than the 240cp when students complete ENGG453 Thesis B, student who take ENGG453 will complete 246cp to graduate.
Any questions should be directed towards the Academic Program Director.
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
Double major students are required to consult with the Academic Program Directors from both majors for the pattern of study
Email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Directors