Handbook - Mining Engineering

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Overview

Engineering Science equips graduates to apply a combination of knowledge and skills to engineering tasks and systems. It provides both foundational knowledge in the underpinnings of Engineering, discipline specific understanding, and practice in the application of that to complex situations. The major allows for a flexible choice of courses in … For more content click the Read More button below.

Engineering Science equips graduates to apply a combination of knowledge and skills to engineering tasks and systems. It provides both foundational knowledge in the underpinnings of Engineering, discipline specific understanding, and practice in the application of that to complex situations.

The major allows for a flexible choice of courses in the field of Mining Engineering, and develops abilities in problem solving, communication and team work. Students are prepared to implement and improve mining technology in a range of environments, from industry, to research, to commercial enterprise.

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Engineering Science - BEngSc3706 - Engineering Science

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC.

Level 1 Courses18 Units of Credit:

Students must take at least 18 UOC from the following courses

Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation

Engineering Mechanics

Computing for Engineers

One of the following:

One of the following:

One of the following:

Level 2 Courses18 Units of Credit:

Students must take at least 18 UOC from the following courses

Engineering Design and Professional Practice

Mechanics of Solids 1

Numerical Methods and Statistics

Introduction to Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer

Systems Engineering and Mining Services

Minerals and Processing

One of the following:

Level 3 and 4 Prescribed Electives24 Units of Credit:

Students must take at least 24 UOC from the following courses

Resource Estimation

Mining Geomechanics

Surface Mining Systems

Underground Mining Systems

Mine Ventilation

Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining

Mine Geotechnical Engineering

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

Advanced Mine Ventilation

Mining Asset Management and Services

Mine Management

Mining in a Global Environment

Sedimentary and Energy Resources Geology

Business Practices in the Petroleum Industry

Reservoir Engineering A

Seismic Imaging

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