PETROENG 1006 - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 2 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 4 hours per week |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Assumed Knowledge: | SACE Stage 2 Maths Studies, Physics |
| Assessment: | Assignments, in class tests |
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The aim of the course is to provide students with a broad overview of introduction to petroleum engineering in order that advanced courses in subsequent years can be understood within a broader petroleum engineering context. This course covers introductions to petroleum drilling, completions and production, reservoir mechanics, fundamentals of rock and fluid properties, composition and PVT properties of petroleum fluids; basic physical and chemical properties of petroleum reservoir fluids related to reservoir processes and production. It also provides an introduction to decision-making and the petroleum business environment. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 2 | Mon 11/08/2025 | Wed 20/08/2025 | Fri 19/09/2025 | Fri 31/10/2025 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21687 | WR01 | 22 | 16 | 1 Aug - 19 Sep | Friday | 11am - 1pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre |
| 10 Oct - 31 Oct | Friday | 11am - 1pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21451 | TU01 | 22 | 16 | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 10am - 12pm | Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room |
| 8 Oct - 29 Oct | Wednesday | 10am - 12pm | Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room | ||||
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