University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

PETROENG 1006UAC - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 3820
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
3820 Mon 06/08/2018 Fri 31/08/2018 Fri 14/09/2018 Fri 26/10/2018


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24737 LE01 5 5 25 Jul - 12 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 4pm Lower Napier, LG29, Lecture Theatre
27 Jul - 14 Sep Friday 11am - 1pm Napier, G03, Lecture Theatre
3 Oct - 24 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 4pm Lower Napier, LG29, Lecture Theatre
5 Oct - 26 Oct Friday 11am - 1pm Napier, G03, Lecture Theatre