Start Date
February

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBGY

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 78.65 (for 2013)
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Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
SACE Stage 2 Math Studies
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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 the practice of engineering and fundamental study in areas relating to metallurgy including materials, mechanics and geology.  Courses in second year have a practice based emphasis that provides fundamentals of metallurgy including some chemistry, advanced mathematics, fluids, heat, mining, metallurgical processes and materials handling. The third year of the program provides more detailed study of particular metallurgical and mineral processing including pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy along with process control and aspects of professional practice including project management.  The fourth year includes a major individual, industry based project and the study of advanced metallurgical process design.

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
Major 1 - Mining and Metallurgy (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major 2 - Metallurgical Processes and Materials Handling 252 (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Major 3 - 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 4 - Process Control 353 (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Major 5 - Mineral Processing 351 (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Professional Engineering Practice E EEET 3033 4.5
University Elective 4.5 Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Operations and Project Management for Engineers MENG 3012 4.5
Major 6 - Hydrometallurgy 352 (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Major 7 - Pyrometallurgy 352 (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Major 8 - 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 9 - Process Engineering 451 (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Major 10 - Minerals Engineering 451 (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1 MENG 4008 9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major 11 - Metallurgical Process Design 456 (Curtin University of Technology) 9
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
Major 10 - Minerals Engineering 451 (Curtin University of Technology) 4.5
Mechanical Engineering Project 1 MENG 4008 9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Major 11 - Metallurgical Process Design 456 (Curtin University of Technology) 9
Mechanical Engineering Honours Project MENG 4007 9

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