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2009

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences BE(Mi)/BMa

2009

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	4 years (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Double Degree

Program Outline

Mining engineers are concerned with the extraction and processing of ores from the earth that contain valuable minerals or metals. They are involved in mine design; geology and rock mechanics; environmental and safety management; resource estimation; mining economics and finance. The academic program focuses on analysis and design and combines knowledge from geotechnical, environmental, structural and water engineering, geology, computing, mathematics and finance. Mining engineers are in great demand and this is reflected by their high salaries.

The first two years of the Mining Engineering program are devoted to building the engineering, mathematics and science foundations that are developed in the final two years. The program emphasises engineering problem solving, analysis and design, computer-based methods, and research, communication and management skills. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

Students may choose to combine Mining Engineering with Mathematical and Computer Sciences as it will strengthen their skills in mathematics, statistics and computing. Combining this engineering program with a strong mathematics program such as this, will provide an opportunity for research and enhanced employment prospects.

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

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Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 80.45 You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Prerequisites:	SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 4) and Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4); or, Chemistry (SL grade 5/HL grade 4), Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4) & Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3)
Assumed knowledge:	SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324441 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:

IELTS	Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6
International TER		80

Prerequisites:

Mathematics and Physics

Assumed knowledge:

Chemistry is desirable

How to apply:

Application information for international students

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Mid-year entry?

Yes

Annual tuition fees:

International student place: $23,000

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Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

B.E.(Mining)/B.Ma.& Comp.Sc. (Mathematics focus)

Level I
Semester 1 C&ENVENG 1008 Engineering Planning & DesignIA (3 units) GEOLOGY 1104 Geology for Engineers (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA OR MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) C&ENVENG 1010 Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 units) Semester 2 MECHENG 1007 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 units) C&ENVENG 1012 Engineering Modelling & Analysis IA (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA OR MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * (3 units) C&ENVENG 1011 Introduction to Mining Engineering IA (3 units) * Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
Level II
Semester 1 MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Environmental Engineering & Sustainability II (3 units) C&ENVENG 2035 Water Engineering IIA (3 units) C&ENVENG 2025 Strength of Materials IIA (3 units) Semester 2 GEOLOGY xxxx Economic & Mine Geology (3 units) MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics II (3 units) C&ENVENG 2006 Geotechnical Engineering II (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Structural Engineering Design IIA (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 C&ENVENG xxxx Resource Estimation & Project Evaluation (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mining Geomechanics (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mining Systems (3 units) Elective (chosen from list provided) (3 units) Semester 2 C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Planning (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Ventilation (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Rock Breakage (3 units) Elective (chosen from list provided) (3 units)
Level IV
Semester 1 Level III Maths Courses (12 units) Semester 2 Level III Maths Courses (9 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mining Elective (chosen from list provided) (3 units)
Level V
Semester 1 C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Geotechnical Engineering (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mining Research Project 1 # (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Design & Feasibility 1 (3 units) Elective (chosen from list provided) (3 units) Semester 2 C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Management (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mining Research Project II# (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Design & Feasibility II (3 units) Elective (chosen from list provided) (3 units) # Students who are not selected for Honours will be required to complete two additional final year elective courses instead of the Research Project.
Electives
C&ENVENG xxxx Surface Mining Systems (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Underground Mining systems (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Ventilation II (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Advanced Mine Geotechnical Engineering (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Minerals Processing Part 1 (3 units) AND C&ENVENG xxxx Minerals Processing Part 2 (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Equipment Optimisation (3 units) C&ENVENG xxxx Socio-environmental Aspects of Mining (3 units)

Career Opportunities

Mining Engineers have highly lucrative career opportunities. Graduates of this program can practice as Mining Engineers, an Environmental Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Blasting Engineer, Quarry Engineer, Tunnelling Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mineral Processing Engineer, Mine Planning Engineer or a Geostatistician to name just a few. Career opportunities for graduates of this program can also be seeked in finance, management, and the government at both an international and global level.

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