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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Mining Engineering | Mining Technology | Geology
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Mining Geology Stream (B AppGeol)
Overview
This stream combines studies of resource and field geology with mining systems and estimation to effectively explore, evaluate and extract mineral resources.
What you'll learn
- Apply fundamental geological principles and concepts in theoretical, practical and vocational situations within the mining industry and resource sector, GC1
- Solve mineral and energy exploration, environmental and sustainability problems through creative thinking and the extrapolation, interpolation and analysis of geoscience information, GC2
- Collate, synthesise, and visualise geoscientific data sets using digital technologies, and communicate this geological information to industry and community stakeholders concisely and accurately using written, visual, and verbal means appropriate to the situation, GC3
- Recognise the finite nature of Earth resources, and the need to manage and mitigate social and environmental impacts of resource exploration and extraction for the wider community and the mining industry and resource sector, GC4
- Recognise the need for sustainable use of Earth resources, and value environmental, indigenous and other community perspectives on geological activities within the resource sector, GC5
- Collaborate with professionals across the minerals value chain, prioritise safety, and recognise the corporate and ethical need for accurate exploration results, GC6
Course Essentials
- Qualification: Mining Geology Stream (B AppGeol)
- Credit: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
Fees and Scholarships
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- Environmental Planning Specialisation
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- Geography Specialisation
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- Interior Architecture – Applied Interior Design Specialisation
- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- International Development Specialisation
- Journalism Specialisation
- Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
- Photography Specialisation
- Principles of Planning Specialisation
- Professional Writing Specialisation
- Screen Production Specialisation
- Social Inclusion and Equity Specialisation
- Social Justice Specialisation
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- Theatre Arts Specialisation
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- Web Media Specialisation
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- Illustration Specialisation
- Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies Specialisation
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- Interior Architecture Specialisation
- International Development Specialisation
- Landscape Restoration Minor
- Landscape and Natural Resource Management Specialisation
- Mapping and Land Planning Minor
- Metallurgy Minor
- Mining Minor
- Optimisation Minor
- Photography Specialisation
- Principles of Planning Specialisation
- Screen Production Specialisation
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- Web Media Specialisation
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