Course list for the Mining and Geotechnical Engineering Dual Major

Information valid for students commencing 2019

Mining & Geotechnical Engineering

    Students who commenced prior to 2019 need to refer to transitional information available at Mining and Geotechnical Engineering transitional arrangements

    Available in the dual major only.
    Students must complete for the BE(Hons) (Mining and Geotechnical Engineering Plan code: MINGEW2342), 64 units comprising -

    1. 60 units, being all courses from part A - compulsory; and
    2. 4 units from electives

    Part A - Compulsory

    Year 1
    4 units from

    Course Code Units Course Title
    ENGG1100 2 Engineering Design
    ENGG1200 2 Engineering Modelling & Problem Solving
    ENGG1211 4 Engineering Design, Modelling & Problem Solving

    and 4 units from

    Course Code Units Course Title
    [ MATH1051 2 Calculus & Linear Algebra I [1]
    [ or
    [ MATH1071 2 Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I
    [ MATH1052 2 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations
    [ or
    [ MATH1072 2 Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations

    and 4 units for

    Course Code Units Course Title
    ENGG1400 2 Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics
    ERTH1501 2 Earth Processes & Geological Materials for Engineers

    Year 2, Semester 1

    Course Code Units Course Title
    [ MATH2000 2 Calculus & Linear Algebra II
    [ or
    [ MATH2001 2 Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra II
    MECH2410 2 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
    MINE2105 2 Introduction to Mining
    MECH2300 2 Structures & Materials

    Year 2, Semester 2

    Course Code Units Course Title
    CIVL2210 2 Soil Mechanics
    ERTH2004 2 Structural Geology
    MINE2106 2 Resource Geology & Mine Surveying
    STAT2203 2 Probability Models and Data Analysis for Engineering

    Year 3, Semester 1

    Course Code Units Course Title
    CIVL4270 2 Geotechnical Investigation & Testing
    MINE3120 2 Resource Estimation
    MINE3121 2 Mining Geomechanics
    MINE3122 2 Mining Systems

    Year 3, Semester 2

    Course Code Units Course Title
    ERTH3250 2 Hydrogeology
    MINE3123 2 Mine Planning
    MINE3124 2 Mine Ventilation
    MINE3125 2 Rock Breakage

    Year 4
    4 units from

    Course Code Units Course Title
    MECH4500 4 Engineering Thesis [2]
    MECH4501 4 Engineering Thesis [2]

    Year 4, Semester 1

    Course Code Units Course Title
    MINE4120 2 Mine Geotechnical Engineering
    MINE4124 2 Hard Rock Mine Design & Feasibility
    MINE4128 2 Coal Mine Strata Control

    Year 4, Semester 2

    Course Code Units Course Title
    CIVL4280 2 Advanced Rock Mechanics
    ENGG4900 2 Professional Practice and the Business Environment
    MINE4125 2 Coal Mine Design and Feasibility

    Part B

    Part B0 - Preparatory Mathematics & Science Courses

    Course Code Units Course Title
    CHEM1090 2 Introductory Chemistry [3]
    MATH1050 2 Mathematical Foundations [1] [4]
    PHYS1171 2 Physical Basis of Biological Systems [5]

    Part B1 - Introductory Electives

    Course Code Units Course Title
    CHEM1100 2 Chemistry 1
    CSSE1001 2 Introduction to Software Engineering
    ENGG1300 2 Introduction to Electrical Systems
    ENGG1500 2 Engineering Thermodynamics
    ENGG1600 2 Introduction to Research Practices - The Big Issues
    PHYS1002 2 Electromagnetism and Modern Physics

End notes

  • [1] Students without at least a Sound Achievement in Senior Maths C are required to take MATH1050 as an elective before MATH1051
  • [2] This course is offered over more than one semester. Enrol in the same course code in each semester.
  • [3] CHEM1090 is not available for students with a High Achievement or higher in Senior Chemistry or equivalent.
  • [4] MATH1050 is not available to students who have passed MATH1051 and/or MATH1071 and/or MATH1052 and/or MATH1072.
  • [5] PHYS1171 is not available for students with a Sound Achievement or higher in Senior Physics or equivalent.