University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

PETROENG 1006UAC - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: University of Adelaide College
Restriction: Available only to University of Adelaide College students
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: Maths Studies, Physics
Assessment: Assignments, class tests
Syllabus:

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

Tuition fees for students undertaking this course are charged by University of Adelaide College.


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 11/08/2025 Wed 20/08/2025 Fri 19/09/2025 Fri 31/10/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25357 WR01 3 3 1 Aug - 19 Sep Friday 11am - 1pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
10 Oct - 31 Oct Friday 11am - 1pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
Automatic Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21452 TU01 3 3 30 Jul - 17 Sep Wednesday 10am - 12pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room
8 Oct - 29 Oct Wednesday 10am - 12pm Engineering Nth, N218, Teaching Room