University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

PETROENG 1005UAC - Introduction to Subsurface Geoscience & GeoEnergy

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 4110
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
4110 Mon 15/03/2021 Thu 25/03/2021 Fri 07/05/2021 Fri 11/06/2021


Class Details

Enrolment Class:
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15262 SG01 20 8 24 May - 31 May Monday 4pm - 6pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15261 PR01 20 8 1 Mar - 5 Apr Monday 4pm - 6pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
26 Apr - 17 May Monday 4pm - 6pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19648 TT01 20 8 1 Mar - 5 Apr Monday 7pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
26 Apr - 31 May Monday 7pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15259 LE01 20 8 2 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
3 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 2pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
4 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 2pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
27 Apr - 1 Jun Tuesday 2pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Apr - 2 Jun Wednesday 2pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
29 Apr - 3 Jun Thursday 2pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: These lectures are live-streamed and recorded. You have the option of participating during the live-streaming session or any time after they are published in MyUni. Please check MyUni once enrolled for details regarding when lectures will be published.