Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgy)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBGY

SATAC Code
434931 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 84.95 (for 2012)
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Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Studies
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
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Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements and:
- completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE;
- completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
- completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
- completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Diploma level or above;
- qualified for Special Entry;
- completed University Foundation Studies program, Applied Science and Engineering stream;
- completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2 Math Studies
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry

Assumed Knowledge

SACE Stage 2 Physics
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Aim

The program aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of various metallurgical processes to prepare graduates for professional careers in minerals, mining, manufacturing and processing industries.

Content & Structure

The program has a foundational first year that includes an introduction to mechanical, civil and electrical engineering to give a broad engineering knowledge so that graduates have an extensive understanding of basic fundamentals and an appreciation of the diversity of engineering. Courses in second year have a practice based emphasis that provides engineering knowledge in a range of areas including mechanical engineering, metallurgy, chemistry and manufacturing. The third year of the program provides more detailed study of particular metallurgical and mineral processing including pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy along with some advanced manufacturing process engineering, The fourth year includes a major individual, industry based project and the opportunity for students to choose a particular area of advanced study in metallurgy, materials or mechanical engineering according to their interests.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Computer Techniques	COMP 1036	4.5
Engineering Materials	RENG 1005	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1	MATH 1063	4.5
Sustainable Engineering Practice	ENGG 1003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Engineering Mechanics	MENG 1012	4.5
Engineering Design and Innovation	ENGG 1004	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2	MATH 1064	4.5
Engineering and Environmental Geology	EART 3012	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Chemistry 100	CHEM 1006	4.5
Mechanics of Materials	CIVE 2005	4.5
Engineering Modelling	MATH 2009	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Practice N	MENG 2009	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major 1 - Metallurgical processes 252 Curtin University of Technology) (2.25 Unit Value)
WASM Technical Elective 332 (Curtin University of Technology) (2.25 Unit Value)
Major 2 - Process Mineralogy 212 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Fluid and Energy Engineering	MENG 2002	4.5
Thermal Processing and Metallurgy	MENG 3011	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Major 3 - Process Control 353(Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Major 4 - Mineral Processing 351 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Manufacturing Processes	MFET 2001	4.5
University Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Operations Management for Engineers	MFET 3011	4.5
Major 5 - Hydrometallurgy 352 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Major 6 - Pyrometallurgy 352 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Major 7: Mineral Processing 352 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Industrial Experience	MENG 3007	0	Note(s): 1
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Major 8 - Process Engineering 451 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1	MENG 4008	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major 9 - Process Design 562 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Technicial Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 3
Mechanical Engineering Project 2	MENG 4009	9
FOURTH YEAR with HONOURS
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Major 9 - Process Engineering 451 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Professional Engineering Practice E	EEET 3033	4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1	MENG 4008	9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major 9 - Process Design 562 (Curtin University of Technology)		4.5
Technical Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 3
Mechanical Engineering Honours Project	MENG 4007	9

Rules & notes

Notes

1. It is a requirement of Engineers Australia that students complete a minimum period of 12 weeks of industrial experience in a relevant industry prior to graduation. Assessment in the course Industrial Experience will remain incomplete until the student submits a written report and receives a pass.

2. The University elective is a course freely chosen by students from any school or program within the University of South Australia subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability.

3. The technical elective may be chosen from advanced courses in metallurgy, materials engineering or mechanical engineering subject to the approval of the program director.

4. Some attendance at laboratory workshops in Kalgoorlie is required for a number of the courses taught in this program by Curtin University of Technology. Students studying the program in locations other than at Mawson Lakes may also be required to attend laboratory sessions at Mawson Lakes for some UniSA courses.