University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

PETROENG 1005UAC - Introduction to Subsurface Geoscience & GeoEnergy

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 4210
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
4210 Tue 15/03/2022 Thu 24/03/2022 Fri 06/05/2022 Fri 10/06/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12427 WR01 10 10 28 Feb - 4 Apr Monday 2pm - 3pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
3 Mar - 7 Apr Thursday 2pm - 3pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
4 Mar - 8 Apr Friday 4pm - 5pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
25 Apr - 30 May Monday 2pm - 3pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
28 Apr - 2 Jun Thursday 2pm - 3pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
29 Apr - 3 Jun Friday 4pm - 5pm Napier, 208, Lecture Theatre
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
13189 PR01 10 10 28 Feb - 4 Apr Monday 4pm - 6pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
25 Apr - 16 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:
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13190 SG01 10 10 23 May - 30 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.