Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) (BE(Hons)(Mining))

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
BENG

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2017

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program focuses on analysis and design and combines knowledge from geotechnical, environmental, structural and water engineering, geology, computing, mathematics and finance. The first two years of the Mining Engineering program focus on building engineering, mathematics and science foundations that are further developed in the final two years. Mining Education Australia has developed the third and fourth years of the program, which is taught at the University of Adelaide in common with universities in New South Wales, Western Australia, and Queensland. The program emphasises engineering problem-solving, analysis and design, computer-based methods, and research, communication and management skills.
Students are also required to complete 12 weeks of approved practical experience during their study. Graduates of the program qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)

There shall be a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:

  1. Courses to the value of 96 units, including Core courses to the value of 90 units and Elective courses to the value of 6 units
  2. A total of 12 weeks practical experience approved by the Faculty and of which a minimum 6 weeks should be under the supervision of a professional engineer
  3. Unless exempted, international students are required to take ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL in lieu of either a core or elective course as advised by the Faculty

Core Courses

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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