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PETROENG 1006UAC - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

Career: Non-Award
Units: 3
Term: 4220
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
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25773 WR01 15 13 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 12pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 12pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21761 TU01 15 13 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 1pm - 3pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Automatic Enrolment Class: Tuition
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
30378 TT01 24 22 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 7pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 7pm - 9pm MyUni, OL, Online Class