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PETROENG 1005UAC - Introduction to Subsurface Geoscience & GeoEnergy

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 3910
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: SAGE stage 2 Maths Studies, Specialist Maths and Physics
Assessment: Selected practical exercises, including geological mapping exercise, theory exam, in-class quiz
Syllabus:

This course provides an introduction to geology and subsurface geoscience (first half of the semester) and an introduction to GeoEnergy resources (second half of the semester). No prior knowledge in geology is assumed and the course starts from basic geological concepts (e.g. minerals, igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, rock deformation and geological time) then moves onto critical concepts in GeoEnergy resources (e.g. source rocks, reservoir rocks, sealing rocks, maturation, migration and trapping of hydrocarbons, carbon capture and storage) and finally introduces the tools used in the safe and sustainable exploration for subsurface. GeoEnergy resources (seismic surveying, drilling and logging). Throughout the semester one lecture per week is also given by a guest speaker in order to provide an overview of the GeoEnergy industry. Theoretical concepts introduced during the lectures are applied during series of interactive practicals addressing topics including rock and mineral identification, geological mapping and seismic interpretation.

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
3910 Mon 18/03/2019 Sun 31/03/2019 Fri 10/05/2019 Fri 14/06/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13542 LE01 5 5 4 Mar - 8 Apr Monday 3pm - 4pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
7 Mar - 11 Apr Thursday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room
8 Mar - 12 Apr Friday 11am - 12pm Engineering Sth, S111, Teaching Room
29 Apr - 10 Jun Monday 3pm - 4pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
2 May - 13 Jun Thursday 12pm - 1pm Engineering Sth, S112, Teaching Room
3 May - 14 Jun Friday 11am - 12pm Engineering Sth, S111, Teaching Room
Note: Only available to University of Adelaide College students
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13543 PR01 5 5 6 Mar - 10 Apr Wednesday 10am - 12pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
1 May - 8 May Wednesday 10am - 12pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
29 May - 5 Jun Wednesday 10am - 12pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
Note: Only available to University of Adelaide College students
Related Class:
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13544 SG01 5 5 15 May - 22 May Wednesday 10am - 12pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
Note: Only available to University of Adelaide College students