MJRH-MTENG v.2 Metallurgical Engineering Major (BEng Hons)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

Professional Recognition

This has been accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia and recognised by The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Overview Note

Two intakes are offered each year for domestic students, in February and July, but because availability of some units is limited to specific semesters those students commencing mid-year might need to study part-time for one or more semesters and usually will not be able to complete the major within the expected time to complete. There is February intake only for International students. For more information, please contact the WA School of Mines for enrolment assistance.

Structure

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply scientific and engineering principles to metallurgical process development including sound risk management, environmental and OHS practice

2. think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to analyse metallurgical technology practice

3. access, evaluate and synthesise metallurgical information from multiple sources

4. communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline of minerals engineering and metallurgy

5. use and apply technologies, recognising their advantages and limitations when applied to minerals and metallurgical information

6. demonstrate responsibility and self-learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive

7. describe and apply international best practice standards in minerals engineering and metallurgical methods and technologies

8. demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life

9. work ethically and professionally, both within a team and independently

Duration and Availability

This major is available to international students studying in Australia on a study visa. Two intakes are offered each year for domestic students, in February and July, but because availability of some units is limited to specific semesters those students commencing mid-year might need to study part-time for one or more semesters and usually will not be able to complete the major within the expected time to complete. There is February intake only for International students. The first year of this course is only offered at the Bentley campus. Second year is available at Bentley or Kalgoorlie Campuses. Third year and fourth year are only available at the Kalgoorlie Campus. For more information, please contact the WA School of Mines for enrolment assistance.

Organisation Note

Two intakes are offered each year for domestic students, in February and July, but because availability of some units is limited to specific semesters. Those students commencing mid-year might need to study part-time for one or more semesters and usually will not be able to complete the major within the expected time to complete. There is February intake only for International students

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ENGR2000 v.2 Fluid Mechanics 4.0 25.0
CHEM1000 v.1 Principles and Processes in Chemistry 7.0 25.0
CHEN2002 v.1 Process Heat Transfer 5.5 25.0
CHEN2000 v.1 Process Principles 5.0 25.0
100.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CHEN2001 v.1 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 5.0 25.0
CHEN2003 v.1 Process Mass Transfer 6.0 25.0
PRRE2003 v.1 Process Mineralogy 4.0 25.0
CHEM1002 v.1 Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 6.0 25.0
100.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CHEN3009 v.1 Fluid and Particle Processes 5.0 25.0
CHEN3010 v.1 Reaction Engineering 5.5 25.0
PRRE3010 v.1 Physical Metallurgy 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
100.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
PRRE2005 v.1 Fundamentals of Mineral Processing 4.0 25.0
PRRE3005 v.1 Hydrometallurgy 4.5 25.0
CHEN3005 v.1 Process Instrumentation and Control 5.5 25.0
PRRE3008 v.1 Pyrometallurgy 4.0 25.0
100.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ENGR4000 v.1 Engineering Industry Research Project 1 1.0 25.0
MINE3009 v.2 Mining and Sustainability 4.0 25.0
PRRE4004 v.1 Advanced Mineral Processing 4.0 25.0
SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
100.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
ENGR4001 v.1 Engineering Industry Research Project 2 8.0 25.0
PRRE4003 v.2 Metallurgical Process and Plant Design 5.5 50.0
CHEN4016 v.1 Process Economics and Management 5.0 25.0
100.0

OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CHEN4017 v.1 Bioprocess Engineering 5.0 25.0
CHEN4004 v.1 Computational Fluid Dynamics 4.0 25.0
CHEN4018 v.1 Natural Gas Processing 6.0 25.0

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