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: Only available 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, exam
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 05/08/2024 Wed 14/08/2024 Fri 13/09/2024 Fri 25/10/2024


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25566 WR01 5 5 26 Jul - 13 Sep Friday 11am - 1pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
4 Oct - 25 Oct Friday 11am - 1pm Physics, 103, Kerr Grant Lecture Theatre
Automatic Enrolment Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22329 TT01 5 5 23 Jul - 10 Sep Tuesday 3pm - 5pm 132 Grenfell St, 310, Teaching Room
1 Oct - 22 Oct Tuesday 3pm - 5pm 132 Grenfell St, 310, Teaching Room
Automatic Enrolment Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21495 TU01 5 5 24 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 323, Teaching Room
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 323, Teaching Room